goosebay_1999 Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 I work FT and it seems like I can never pour enough jars in an evening? I believe I have my process streamlined as possible but I takes so long since I have to pour slushy.Any feedback would be great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 It just depends. I work FT as well, so unless I'm preparing for a show, I will just pour as the orders come in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebarnes Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 My plan using 4 pouring pots.Step 1 - Fill them with enough wax to pour 4 candles eachStep 2 - Place 1 pot on double burner (old school) until temp reaches 175-180Step 3 - Remove pot 1, place pot 2 on double burner Step 4 - Add FO to pot 1 at 165-170, mix well. Let cool to 100-110 (45 min)Step 5 - Remove pot 2, place pot 3 on double burnerStep 6 - Add FO to pot 2 at 165-170, mix well. Let cool to 100-110 (45 min)Step 7 - Remove pot 3, place pot 4 on double burnerStep 8 - Add FO to pot 3 at 165-070, mix well. Let cool to 100-110 (45 min)Step 9 - Remove pot 4, add FO at 165-170 mix well. Let cool 100-110.While wax is cooling prepare your jars, molds etc......Once pot 1 has reached its pouring temp, pour. By the time you finished pouring pot 2 should be at its pouring temp. Repeat until all has been poured.This is the most I can pour without a Presto pot or any type of commercial melter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goosebay_1999 Posted February 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 I do have 2 presto pots and 4 melting pots. I do wick jars and make labels while waiting for wax to get cool. Guess I am doing ok then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebarnes Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 I do have 2 presto pots and 4 melting pots. I do wick jars and make labels while waiting for wax to get cool. Guess I am doing ok then.I need a presto pot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smart tart Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 yea you do.....Presto Pots are almost a necessity! Just like a heat gun and fragrances....lol I have 4 on my counters and 1 under the table (for just in case ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebarnes Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 yea you do.....Presto Pots are almost a necessity! Just like a heat gun and fragrances....lol I have 4 on my counters and 1 under the table (for just in case )How much wax do they hold and how long does it take to completely melt it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire and Ice Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 If I'm getting ready for a show I can pour 75 pint size jars in a day. If not a show, I pour as stock dwindles. Right now I'm building up stock for a two day show and becausw wholesale orders are picking up slightly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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