coachtom Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 We occasionally need to do a second pour particularly on larger jars. Was curious to know how others plan and execute to make it happen. We typically pour multiple FOs and colors each time we pour. How do you keep the additional wax for the second pour? We have four pour pots but are continually using them for the main pour. How do you keep the reserve wax and reheat? More pour pots? If using a presto how is the reserve wax heated? We use C-3 soy. What temps are you heating the wax for the second pour? Many thanks for any response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I only do repours on votives but I also make 4 fragrances at a time and I just let the remainder sit on a griddle on warm until ready and then move on to my next batches.....when I am in a real hurry and need the pour pots to keep moving I pour the remainder into little pour pots and put those on the griddle and continue on- I only use the presto for melting- I do not add FO or color in that itself- it's added in the pour pot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I pour mine into tart shells and then just heat them up for my repours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I never have to repour my jars, but for pillars I usually melt, color and scent about 3-4 oz more than the mold will hold, pour the excess in tart molds, and then when the repour is needed just pop the wax out of the tart molds into the presto, reheat (I don't adjust the temp because I pour hot enough and poke holes deep enough that the wax always adheres to itself and never separates) then pour. You could do the same with the jars, but maybe only an oz or two. Not sure what you would put the excess wax in. It would depend on how sticky your container wax is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachtom Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 Jcandleattic, Are you using a Parasoy blend for containers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Jcandleattic, Are you using a Parasoy blend for containers? No, a paraffin blend. (straight paraffin with additives) My largest jar is a 16oz Apothecary jar, and I never get sink holes in the containers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amanda Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Would you be able to use a heat gun instead of a repour? That's my method. I used to save extra wax in little tin foil muffin cups, reheat and repour. But now I just hit all my tops with a heat gun at the end of my candling session. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilkas Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Sorry for a dumb question, but what is a presto (image reference)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachtom Posted December 4, 2014 Author Share Posted December 4, 2014 A presto is a fryer that is used to melt wax. Can be found at Walmart and other places. It holds about 6lbs of melted wax. The temp control helps to melt the wax slowly. There is a person that has modified them with a convenient pour spout you can google. It is more cost effective solution than larger melt devices for smaller candle operations and eliminates the need for he double boiler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilkas Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 A presto is a fryer that is used to melt wax. Can be found at Walmart and other places. It holds about 6lbs of melted wax. The temp control helps to melt the wax slowly. There is a person that has modified them with a convenient pour spout you can google. It is more cost effective solution than larger melt devices for smaller candle operations and eliminates the need for he double boiler. Can you give me a link? We dont have Walmarts here And Google for "presto" gives zounds of local coffies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 I know there is a way to shorten the link but can't find it, but here is a google listing of images of a Presto Pot. Presto is the brand name of the melting/cooking pot. https://www.google.com/search?q=Presto+pot&es_sm=122&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=JoyAVMryEtDoigK6soDYAg&ved=0CDAQsAQ&biw=1260&bih=686&dpr=1.1#imgdii=_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 There's a new Presto Kitchen Kettle that's 60% larger: http://mobile.walmart.com/ip/38468981?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222228026951385&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=43324636952&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=82771732832&veh=sem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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