Miss M Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Hi -I've never made a candle before but feel inspired to create some container candles using vintage drinking glasses. My hubby thinks the glass might not withstand the heat. Anyone tried this before? Suggestions?thanks!Miss M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breanna Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Hmm Vintage drinking glasses I think are thin and may not work,,if you try it be VERY VERY careful,,, www.peakcandles.com has a wonderful starter kit for containers. I would use canning jars first,,JMO ,,Im sure others will chime right in,,,Welcome to the Board!!!:wave: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaVA Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Your hubby is right. It is very likely that they would not withstand the heat. You wouldn't want the glass to shatter and set something on fire or at elast make a huge mess. So, if you try it, be very careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Awww dont waste a good vintage wine glass on wax lol!! Like Angela said, it is likely too thin. Unless you did not want a clean even burn, and you could make it to leave a thin shell. That would be the only way to avoid shattering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss M Posted February 17, 2006 Author Share Posted February 17, 2006 The "thin shell" would keep it from exploding? Sounds good to me. May not look the prettiest but I'll take it. This may be an incredibly dumb question but how do I do it to leave a thin shell? As I said - I've never made a candle before in my life. Thanks to all who have helped!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 The "thin shell" would keep it from exploding? Sounds good to me. May not look the prettiest but I'll take it. This may be an incredibly dumb question but how do I do it to leave a thin shell? As I said - I've never made a candle before in my life. Thanks to all who have helped!!Well being that you have never made a candles, this is where the hard part somes in. YOu will have to wick the candle in such a way as it does not burn completely to the edge. (Tunneling sort of). What wax and stuff are you using? Or do you not have that yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss M Posted February 17, 2006 Author Share Posted February 17, 2006 I don't have anything except the vintage glasses. I wanted to check this forum first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 I don't have anything except the vintage glasses. I wanted to check this forum first.In that case you'll have to test it out and go from there. Unfortunately with so many variables involved, there is no universal type of wax/wick/FO combination. You could get yourself a container candle kit and start there. Then when you learn how the wicks behave in a particular application, go form there and try in the glasses. When you test the glasses though, DO NOT leave them out of sight, because if it is overwicked in the slightest way, it could shatter the glass. Unforunately, something like this is for a more experienced candlemaker. (Dont mean to be a downer) If you are dead set on getting this, experiment with the kit first. :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss M Posted February 17, 2006 Author Share Posted February 17, 2006 Thanks bunches!:smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Your Welcome! And good luck. I do glasses of all kinds and they are very fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 You might want to go to Walmart and get some jellie jars to try out first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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