karona Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Hey everyone! I would like to paint my clear tumblers to white (inner side). Can I do this? Any ideas or tips? Thank you for your help! Love Kaisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Do you plan on pouring wax into the jar after? If so, I sure wouldn't.... Trappeur 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karona Posted November 3, 2015 Author Share Posted November 3, 2015 Thank you Trappeur. Yes I did.. . I was wondering if there is a paint for that purpose? Kaisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Why wouldn't you paint the outside so there are no issues? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Chalk based paints stick very well to glass, but I've only painted the outside and I haven't done candle glass yet, only mason jar centerpieces for a wedding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karona Posted November 3, 2015 Author Share Posted November 3, 2015 I tried to paint outside, but I didn´t get good results. I like that glass's surface is smooth and even. Maybe I just have to buy white tumblers. I want to use white tumblers because (millions) little wetspots makes me crazy. I have to repair all of my candles with heatgun and that's too time consuming. Nothing i have tried to prevent them hasn't helped. I understand few wetspots, but my candles are allways full of them. Heatgun helps to get trapped airbubbles out and then candles looks good! What can I do? I use pure paraffin. (Sasol). Great wax, throws even better than 4627. (Sorry for my english) Thank you for your help! Kaisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Even the best of candles will eventually have areas where wax pulls away (loses adhesion) to the container wall. It's just a fact of life. Look at Yankee or any others on the shelf and you'll notice the so-called wet spots. Opaque containers are expensive and to me they ruin the effect of an open flame. Try heating your tumblers and placing them in a cardboard box for insulation and a slow cool to reduce wax shrinkage. The candles cool from the outside first and pull away from the glass due to the wax shrinking as it cools. Nobody but you notices the wet spots if the candles smell really good when burned. HTH Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karona Posted November 3, 2015 Author Share Posted November 3, 2015 (edited) Even the best of candles will eventually have areas where wax pulls away (loses adhesion) to the container wall. It's just a fact of life. Look at Yankee or any others on the shelf and you'll notice the so-called wet spots. Opaque containers are expensive and to me they ruin the effect of an open flame. Try heating your tumblers and placing them in a cardboard box for insulation and a slow cool to reduce wax shrinkage. The candles cool from the outside first and pull away from the glass due to the wax shrinking as it cools. Nobody but you notices the wet spots if the candles smell really good when burned. HTH SteveThank you Steve. You are right about opaque tumblers. I will try cardboard box and forget white tumblers!! I have noticed wetspot in the Yankee Candles, but my candles are full of little air bubbles/wetspots. I have tried to slow down the cooling, but I will try again . Kaisa Edited November 3, 2015 by karona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Could you frost the glass with etching? Time consuming as paint... But still translucent. Or use bigger labels to conceal as much as possible? Heck, a frosted clear label might be gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Also too, when you pour, pour slllooowwwlllyyyy.......this can help with the air bubbles that you see appearing..... Trappeur 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldieMN Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 If you don't mind using spray paint, you can try the frosted glass spray paint like this on the outside of the jars: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-Specialty-11-oz-Frosted-Glass-Spray-Paint-1903830/100195608 I understand the look you want with painting the inside of the jars; love that look. Even if that worked, I think that would be really time consuming. Any spray paint cans have to be sprayed outside as well which could limit you. Good luck! Goldie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 If you don't mind using spray paint, you can try the frosted glass spray paint like this on the outside of the jars: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-Specialty-11-oz-Frosted-Glass-Spray-Paint-1903830/100195608I understand the look you want with painting the inside of the jars; love that look. Even if that worked, I think that would be really time consuming. Any spray paint cans have to be sprayed outside as well which could limit you.Good luck!Goldie If you don't mind using spray paint, you can try the frosted glass spray paint like this on the outside of the jars: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-Specialty-11-oz-Frosted-Glass-Spray-Paint-1903830/100195608I understand the look you want with painting the inside of the jars; love that look. Even if that worked, I think that would be really time consuming. Any spray paint cans have to be sprayed outside as well which could limit you.Good luck!GoldieI've often wondered about that Goldie as I have seen those frosted sprays but never bought. I wonder how it would hold up to the heat of a burning candle.....hmmmm....I love frosted glass. I'm going to buy a can of that tomorrow and pour into it and see how it turns out....Could be STUNNING! TRAPPEUR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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