gerrie Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Gerrie,fortunately we were negotiating via phone so he couldn't see the drool puddles on my keyboard. My initial offer was $220 - his wife wanted $300, settled on $280 and he throws in the 10 extra molds, wicks, large heavy metal pot, couple FOs, can of mold release, thermometer & wicks - they keep their presto. It started sounding like a divorce settlement :rolleyes2 This stuff was kinda offered to me almost a year ago but the wife thought she might wanna make some candles someday so wouldn't part with it. I explained to him how invovled it gets with testing, etc and elaborated on the liability issue of selling candles. Will post pic at time of de-molding LOL, make sure you clean up that keyboard. Love it....wife was going to make candles. Another one of those "just melt the wax and stick a wick in it and I will become rich in just 3 months". At any rate, I think you did good. And don't forget, maybe a little WD40 will help clean the rust from some of those molds. Can't wait to see a picture of a pillar from those molds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted January 4, 2006 Author Share Posted January 4, 2006 Ok, did some searching based on the link Candlesprite7 provided. Ceres was bought out by CR Gibsons in '99 - (the gift division was losing money.) The candle division appears to be wholesale only. Found this info in a Thomas Nielsen report. Can't find a site for Ceres but did find their products at this vendor. It shows some of this type of candle but not the exact one and I can't get the pic large enough to get a good look sooo, I'll just have to make my own http://www.bpassion.com/candles.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaD Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 OMG!! I SOOOO want one of those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Those are really cool looking...The Candlemaker here in Wisconsin has rubber ball molds that have designs in them like Ivy and such, they look really cool, but cost more than $30 a mold...I would love to have one but havent saved up for that yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Gerrie,Will post pic at time of de-molding Please do post, I know we all would love to see how they turn out!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted January 4, 2006 Author Share Posted January 4, 2006 tomorrow is sooo far away!! May have to medicate myself while I wait:whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glowlite Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 :drool: OMGosh what an awsome mold. Pam you lucky lucky girl you!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted January 5, 2006 Author Share Posted January 5, 2006 Oh Glowlite, if you promise to stop drooling, I might let you borrow one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glowlite Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 I promise I promise!!!!!!!!!!! look no more drooling. And in return I'll let you borrow one of my.....awe man I don't have anything as cool as that.So did you pour one yet? I'm dying to see the finished candle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted January 5, 2006 Author Share Posted January 5, 2006 glowlite,Haven't poured one yet - just got home with them & plugged in the presto - so very soon.The measurements on the 3 that I got are 3 1/2 x 10, 3 1/2 x 6, and 4 1/2 x 6 1/2. They all have the same pattern on the rubber insert but AND HERE IS THE BUT....he says he has a whole 'nother box with different patterns and different sizes. He indicated one of them might be (he was using hand jestures to demo size) a 15-20 pounder!! The box of metal molds totaled 27 - different sizes & shapes. They all look pretty good - just need to spend some quality time in the oven The 7 slabs of wax each weigh 15 lbs, pre-colored and unfortunately pre-scented with a scent I can't identify but it's not bad. One is coconut for sure. I hate coconut that's how I know for sure what it is.Presto should be done by now........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sallykate Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Ok, did some searching based on the link Candlesprite7 provided. Ceres was bought out by CR Gibsons in '99 - (the gift division was losing money.) The candle division appears to be wholesale only. Found this info in a Thomas Nielsen report. Can't find a site for Ceres but did find their products at this vendor. It shows some of this type of candle but not the exact one and I can't get the pic large enough to get a good look sooo, I'll just have to make my own http://www.bpassion.com/candles.htmlOMG Pam! Just thought you might like to know... I clicked on the link you gave and then clicked on candles and a Porno site popped up! lolLove the molds though!Sallykate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted January 5, 2006 Author Share Posted January 5, 2006 Have one cooling in the mold - can't wait to see how it turns out. Boy, when I poured the first little bit of wax in, it ran straight thru, out on the work bench and onto the floor. Cleaned up & started over. Added a large bead of putty around the bottom of the base and pressed the mold down onto it and it's holding. New molds are so much fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Can't wait to see the results! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glowlite Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 glowlite,Haven't poured one yet - just got home with them & plugged in the presto - so very soon.The measurements on the 3 that I got are 3 1/2 x 10, 3 1/2 x 6, and 4 1/2 x 6 1/2. They all have the same pattern on the rubber insert but AND HERE IS THE BUT....he says he has a whole 'nother box with different patterns and different sizes. He indicated one of them might be (he was using hand jestures to demo size) a 15-20 pounder!! The box of metal molds totaled 27 - different sizes & shapes. They all look pretty good - just need to spend some quality time in the oven The 7 slabs of wax each weigh 15 lbs, pre-colored and unfortunately pre-scented with a scent I can't identify but it's not bad. One is coconut for sure. I hate coconut that's how I know for sure what it is.Presto should be done by now...........Is he offering to sell you the other box too. Or just those 3 that you already bought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted January 5, 2006 Author Share Posted January 5, 2006 Yep, he wants to sell them all. Just don't know how many & what sizes yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glowlite Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 uh oh. I think I'm gonna start drooling again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted January 5, 2006 Author Share Posted January 5, 2006 Posting pic in gallary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 uh oh. I think I'm gonna start drooling again.I'll stand beside ya and drool too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaD Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Hey, can you post a better picture of the latches on that thing? My hubby wants to check that out, these things are making him curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted January 6, 2006 Author Share Posted January 6, 2006 Momma,how's this? (thumb inserted for sizing) The sides of the metal don't touch when latched but the rubber insert does. And they DO need to cool complete before unwrapping - I demolded one too early, the middle was still hot enough that it bulged when released === back into the pot it goes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaD Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 You are angel for doing that!! Thank you so much!!! I appreciate it, and will show it to him when he gets home tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Looks like the clips used on springform pans.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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