c_gills Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Hey All - Has anyone noticed some larger indie candle companies starting to use restaurant glass racks for their candle cooling instead of bakers racks and trays? Any one else use them and have any feedback? Thanks!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura C Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 (edited) That's interesting and something to consider. Looks like a good idea as long as it doesn't adversely effect jar adhesion. Looks like it would allow the candles to cool slowly and evenly and maybe put a piece of cardboard over the top too. IDK, just thinking out loud. LOL Edited May 13, 2019 by Laura C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_gills Posted May 13, 2019 Author Share Posted May 13, 2019 16 minutes ago, Laura C said: That's interesting and something to consider. Looks like a good idea as long as it doesn't adversely effect jar adhesion. Looks like it would allow the candles to cool slowly and evenly and maybe put a piece of cardboard over the top too. IDK, just thinking out loud. LOL Thanks for the thoughts! The racks stack on top of each other and kind of lock into each other. I'm guessing they're better for space and cooling... but would love to hear from someone that uses them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarthAlgar Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 I've seen a few candle companies use those as well. I imagine they stack nicely which could also help with cooling and proper airflow. I just use a baking rack and transfer all of my candles to that. Mostly because I have zero space in my basement studio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_gills Posted May 13, 2019 Author Share Posted May 13, 2019 26 minutes ago, GarthAlgar said: I've seen a few candle companies use those as well. I imagine they stack nicely which could also help with cooling and proper airflow. I just use a baking rack and transfer all of my candles to that. Mostly because I have zero space in my basement studio. Yup - I'm super low on space too. I think these might stack more closely together so that you can get more candles per rack as opposed to the bakers rack that you have to use the rails.🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarthAlgar Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 6 minutes ago, c_gills said: Yup - I'm super low on space too. I think these might stack more closely together so that you can get more candles per rack as opposed to the bakers rack that you have to use the rails.🤔 Totally. And, you would get some nice back workouts from lifting 25 candles at once. If you get some, keep us updated on how they do! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_gills Posted May 13, 2019 Author Share Posted May 13, 2019 7 minutes ago, GarthAlgar said: Totally. And, you would get some nice back workouts from lifting 25 candles at once. If you get some, keep us updated on how they do! Guess I would have to do arms days any more 😜 Will do! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesinflorida Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Looks like it is easier to move the restaurant racks, without the candles hitting each other. I actually just let the candles cool on a piece of newspaper on the counter (which is marble) and then put them in the cardboard divided boxes that the containers came in! Now I wonder if I am missing out on better cooling options! But it seems to work fine without doing anything special. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightLight Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 I can see these being used in production as they could be accident preventative. Instead of a tray of candles sliding to the floor, you might only have a couple. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 I picked up a couple from a place that went out of business. They are great for certain jars, some didn't fit. I did like the security of not tipping and that I could easily move the candles. It also seemed to insulate some for slower cooling. I only used when making a lot of candles at one time, 24-48 was a lot for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura C Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 17 hours ago, candlesinflorida said: Looks like it is easier to move the restaurant racks, without the candles hitting each other. I actually just let the candles cool on a piece of newspaper on the counter (which is marble) and then put them in the cardboard divided boxes that the containers came in! Now I wonder if I am missing out on better cooling options! But it seems to work fine without doing anything special. I keep my cardboard boxes that have the dividers too, they're so handy. You and this post just gave me an idea, don't know why I never thought of it before. You can use those boxes with the dividers just like those restaurant racks. Why not? Next time I make candles, I need to try it. I don't normally have much trouble with wet spots though. I've been using either baking sheets or melamine serving trays padded/insulated with old towels so the candles aren't setting on a cold surface. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightLight Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 I keep all the cardboard boxes for storage as well. Sheet trays are good too. I cool on bakers cooling racks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesinflorida Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 I usually just put them in there after they have cooled. I have tried letting them cool inside the cardboard dividers, but most of the spaces are not perfectly level. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura C Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 (edited) On 5/19/2019 at 3:17 PM, NightLight said: I keep all the cardboard boxes for storage as well. Sheet trays are good too. I cool on bakers cooling racks. Oh, yes, I love using trays. I'll even stack trays of candles in boxes or containers for storing and quick access. Edited June 20, 2019 by Laura C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 For me I wouldn't have room on my counters for that size of rack. I would also be nervous about hitting it by accident. All it would take would be one push and all the candles would be bumped too. If you have the space it could be a good idea. I just don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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