Redneck Wine Glasses

[blt212]

I have a customer that wants me to make candles in wine glasses which I do not want to do because most are too thin and not heat safe.  I did find a nice thick pair of wine glasses but am still hesitant.  So my question is about the Redneck Wine Glasses.  They are Ball Jars, so can I assume they are the same Ball Jars used for candlemaking? If anyone is using them are you buying them in bulk?

 

Thank you,

 

[Trappeur]

I agree with you about not doing in thin wine glasses.  I would feel the same way.  The ones you pictured I believe are fine.  

 

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[kandlekrazy]

I've never bought them in bulk, but I've made them.   You use E6000 glue or epoxy and attach a dollar tree candle holder to the bottom of a canning jar. 

 

As far as wine glasses go, most I'd be afraid but if they are restaurant quality thick glass they would probably be fine.  I'd probably underwick a tad in them as well.

I have used cut off wine bottles for clients that wanted it have the "wine" or "vineyard" look, felt much safer with those and they loved them.

[blt212]

Thank you.....I did find the tutorial on making them on youtube and picked up the candlesticks and the E6000......

[Candybee]

Those are a hoot!

 

But I can't help picturing one of these 'wine' glass candles toppling over and spilling hot wax. Are they stable? I'm a klutz and know I would definitely topple one if left on a tabletop.

[Trappeur]

That is the only thing I had a problem thinking about....just like what Candybee said...toppling over.  That would worry me.  Though I have seen quite a few candles made in that jar.

 

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[chuck_35550]

Looks like a redneck law suit. I would at least add instructions for safe use but you would still assume risk IMHO. People are too careless with fire.