Cazorp2005 Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Hello all. I am a Newbie. I am from Illinois and am just starting to make the electric candles. I am having trouble though so any information would be greatly appreciated. Nona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breanna Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 HI and Welcome to the Board!!! Im in Illinois too,,,can you tell me what you mean by electric candles?? Do you mean wickless set on a warmer?? it is easier to help if we have all the info,,like what wax and such you are using,,,HTH:wave: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazorp2005 Posted February 17, 2006 Author Share Posted February 17, 2006 They are Electric grubby candles that when taken out of the mold you insert a socket with a light in them to throw the scent and they are also a nice little night light. I have been using plain parrafin wax since I just started so that I dont ruin my soy wax. The problem is I dont know how to make the light stay in tight without sealing the bottom with wax. Any info would be appreciated. Thank so much.Nona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 I tried a few of them but I just couldn't get the light situated the way I wanted it and I couldn't get mine to throw very well. When I went up on the bulb size it started smoking. Not gonna make anymore of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazorp2005 Posted February 22, 2006 Author Share Posted February 22, 2006 I am sorry that your didn't work out. Hopefully I will get the hang of it soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synascents Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 NonaHello and welcome to the board!I used to make the electric candles and this is what I did...My finished product was 10 oz so I used 8 oz of MP 145 and then 2 oz of Joywax. Cutting out the hole was real easy and when I went to go and insert the light/socket, I would spread the bottom of the socket apart and that would hold the light/socket in!Hth some!Stephanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazorp2005 Posted February 22, 2006 Author Share Posted February 22, 2006 I will try this. Thank you.Nona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlascandles Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 In my experience with electric candle making, there are two different kinds of cords with sockets used for electric candles. I've found the ones with the "spread apart" parts do not fit near as well as the ones with the "gasket". (at least in the molds I have, from different suppliers), I've found that some holes are more perfect than others too. On the more uneven ones, I have added a small amount of wax to help hold the socket in perfectly straight. You also will need to trim a rut into the finished product, so the cord will lay in a groove and the candle will remain flat. They do take a little working with at times. I test burn each of mine for at least 3 hours to make sure all is well with the cord/bulb too. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shell1226 Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 I don't have any advice on the candles you are making, just wanted to welcome you to the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterfinger Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 Welcome to the Board....great place for lots of helpful info:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazorp2005 Posted February 23, 2006 Author Share Posted February 23, 2006 Well thank you for your warm welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazorp2005 Posted February 23, 2006 Author Share Posted February 23, 2006 Thank you. Hopefully I will leran lots here as I need all the help I can get...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazorp2005 Posted February 23, 2006 Author Share Posted February 23, 2006 Thank you Darla. At least I know I am not the only one who had to "work" a little at making these. I havent found a cord with the plastic or rubber gasket yet,but would like to try at least one of those. I will keep practicing. Hopefully I can get a pic up here of my work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazorp2005 Posted February 23, 2006 Author Share Posted February 23, 2006 Thank you Darla. At least I know I am not the only one who had to "work" a little at making these. I havent found a cord with the plastic or rubber gasket yet,but would like to try at least one of those. I will keep practicing. Hopefully I can get a pic up here of my work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.