enchantedflorest Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 I searched the archives. cant find the answer. I measure in a shot glass - is it ok just rinse the glass out and wipe with papertowel then use for multiple FOs. Our can I put the glass in the dishwasher. It would be most convienent if I could just use the one glass wipe and reuse. Thanks again - and if you all get bored with basic ?s Im sooo sorry. I just really want to make the best candle I can --- you all are my teachers. Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jipow Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 I've always washed mine by hand and dried it with a papertowel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7Angela7 Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 I would also wash it out. Just rinsing will still leave some of the previous FO in the glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 I weigh out my FO in a glass Pyrex measuring cup. I keep my sink full of soapy water when I'm making candles. After I've poured out one FO, I just wash the measuring cup in my sink full of soapy water, dry, and use it for the next batch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaD Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 I washed mine out with hot, soapy water, and dried them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linnyeg Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 I've put mine in the dishwasher after wiping it out with paper towel and swishing it out with water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 I wash mine with a soapy sponge, rinse, suds it up again, rinse and dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candleessence Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 You can use a little rubbing alcohol, swish it around & then wipe it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustpuuppy Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 I have 4 little metal pitchers that I rotate. By time I've gotten all 4 dirty, I'm generally through with my candle making, for that session. Then I just rinse them real good and stick them in the oven like I do to clean a mold.Like everything else, you have to figure out what's gonna work best with the way YOU work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRC06301983 Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 If I were you I would NEVER wash my FO measuring cup...eventually you will end up with what we like to call in the industry the "dying the egg black syndrom"There is a vast untapped market of teenagers who aren't in their right mind anyway that I'm sure would think it was really "cool" to have a candle that smelled like..well thats the point we don't know what it smells like...we haven't washed the FO cup since 83'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 This may be crazy but I don't wash mine.I just wipe with a paper towel,and use again,with no problem. Anna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joisey girl Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 I use a few drops of clorox cleanup, add hot tap water, rinse and wipe dry:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Will all these techniques work on my morning orange juice glass too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 If you don't wash the morning orange juice cup will it become orange liqueur, eventually? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustpuuppy Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Will all these techniques work on my morning orange juice glass too?Not if you let Luke anywhere near it. :rolleyes2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJackie Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I searched the archives. cant find the answer. I measure in a shot glass - is it ok just rinse the glass out and wipe with papertowel then use for multiple FOs. Our can I put the glass in the dishwasher. It would be most convienent if I could just use the one glass wipe and reuse. Thanks again - and if you all get bored with basic ?s Im sooo sorry. I just really want to make the best candle I can --- you all are my teachers. Thanks again My answers is becuase I make tarts and don't go through the same thing you guys do... But I use a plastic cup (small) to pour and weight my FO in. When I am done- I toss it in the trash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smart tart Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I use oyster cups (wall mart just had them on clearance for 10 cents) - have a bunch - just wipe them out with paper towel...As to using the plastic disposable cups, be careful - the fo might just eat it up if you don't use it quickly enough! My very 1st attempt at making candles I used a dixie cup to weigh the fo....left it sitting too long on the scale, the fo ate the cup and my scale It was a disgusting mess...Ahhhh - live and learn....lol:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustpuuppy Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 As to using the plastic disposable cups, be careful - the fo might just eat it up if you don't use it quickly enough! My very 1st attempt at making candles I used a dixie cup to weigh the fo....left it sitting too long on the scale, the fo ate the cup and my scale It was a disgusting mess...I have days like that. Seems I sometimes get two of them in one day. :rolleyes2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Dallas_Texas_Dean Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I went to the Restaurant Supply and purchased 10 small ( 3oz ) stainless "cups". I Tare and measure the FOs I am going to use in these cups. They work great! I clean up everything after I am through pouring for the day.I have found that the Restaurant Supply has awesome things available for a very low cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceCarvesWax Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 My wax sits on a scale when I get it the right temp and I just press the tare button and add the amount of scent I need right from the jug. No mess, and no cleaning up those wasted drops of expensive FO. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 My wax sits on a scale when I get it the right temp and I just press the tare button and add the amount of scent I need right from the jug. No mess, and no cleaning up those wasted drops of expensive FO. BruceI do the same as Bruce. I must be smart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Oh you both need to get over yourselves! I use both the bartenders cocktail glass cuz it has every imaginable measurement or those 1oz portion cups you get cocktail sauce. Works for me and no mess. To each their own... LMAO!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 If you don't wash the morning orange juice cup will it become orange liqueur, eventually?probably if it doesnt make you sick first....UGH!LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I've just been using dixie cups...use em them throw em away. I learned about FO eating up plastic along time ago...LOL And I dont measure until the wax is ready for it.Good idea putting the whole pot on the scale though, I'm going to try that. Never thought of it...hmmmm.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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