birdcharm Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 I like the look of these jars, but I'm curious if anyone here has used a similar type of jar before. The "quilted" 4-oz jars appeal to me, and the shipping from this place isn't bad, plus they have canning supplies, so I'm curious, as I may try ordering and get some of these. TIA Wide Mouth Ball Jars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Those are tough to wick because they are so wide and squat in proportion to the height. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 I wouldn't waste my money on them. They are so shallow, as soon as you start burning the, it won't be long b/4 they are empty....that's my opinion. The quilted jelly jars you can find in any grocery store and hardware stores and save money on shipping. That's my opinion on that one too! lol Trappeur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfroberts Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 I use the 16oz Elite jar for bath salts. I dont use them for candles because I find wicking a regular 16 oz canning jar or square mason super easy, so that's what I use for that size. I wouldn't mess with the 8 oz, but I might consider the 16 because I do love the way they look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdcharm Posted September 26, 2016 Author Share Posted September 26, 2016 Thanks for the tips -- okay, I will stick with taller profile jars, I just wondered if that wide diameter might be good for scent throw, plus I like the low profile look -- hmmm, 16 oz. is a big candle! I've poured some for others (16 oz.), but never myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldieMN Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 (edited) 7 hours ago, birdcharm said: Thanks for the tips -- okay, I will stick with taller profile jars, I just wondered if that wide diameter might be good for scent throw, plus I like the low profile look -- hmmm, 16 oz. is a big candle! I've poured some for others (16 oz.), but never myself! I use pint Ball jars and pour up to the curve, not into the neck. You end up with approx. 12 ounces of candle. There is a thread somewhere on this forum about how a candle burns regarding this just can't remember where I found it. I tested some of the half-pint jars because they are adorable. You get down to the bottom fast and there is a lot of unmelted wax left as the wick gets consumed to the tab. Not a very clear description. Goldie Edited September 26, 2016 by GoldieMN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Why don't you go with the 8oz jelly jar if you don't want so big...... Trappeur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 The scent throw also has to do with the air convection within the jar. When starting out I'd aim for a simpler to wick jar to hedge my early successes. Jelly jars, square Masons, status, etc. are all really popular and work really well for people 9 hours ago, birdcharm said: Thanks for the tips -- okay, I will stick with taller profile jars, I just wondered if that wide diameter might be good for scent throw, plus I like the low profile look -- hmmm, 16 oz. is a big candle! I've poured some for others (16 oz.), but never myself! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdcharm Posted September 26, 2016 Author Share Posted September 26, 2016 I was also wondering about the wide mouth as a possible substitute for some of the tart candles I've made. Those are about 4+" across and they can hold "whipped cream" or fruit slices, or "holiday cookies" or other embellishments -- BUT, it's not a very stable container, being that it's aluminum and looks like a small pie, so I'm limited in design concepts. For instance, wax shells wouldn't look very good in a pie! I'm simply looking for some other ideas for my novelties, most of the time I throw many of those ideas away, but I do keep some from time to time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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