htaylorrn Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 I make 6 and 8 oz container candles in tins. I LOVE the tins and find they work really well in my area, plus they don't show wet spots! Tins also tend to catch up pretty easily on hang-up, if there is any, after a couple of burns. Another reason, there are no suppliers close to me and tins are lighter to ship, therefore costing less for shipping.Occasionally, I get a request for a jar candle from friends, which I will do if asked.Who else makes tins and why do you choose tins over glass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mei-Mei Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 I've been making tins because of some of the reasons you list. I HATE wetspots; I just can't learn to live with them. And tins don't show the wetspots of course. Plus, I like the look of tins. My deep, dark, secret? I don't like jars any larger than votive tumblers .I'm not a professional chandler, so I suppose my answer would be a little different if I were. But for now tins make me very, very happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsyjen Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 I've been working with tins a lot lately. I use them myself as I am a business traveler and can't stand not having a candle around. I've also been getting requests for them from my co-workers - I sold a few of them last week (my FIRST candle sales!!) I've also found them easier to wick than jars, and no worry about wet spots is definitely a plus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 I love tins. I have problems w/ wick stickers not sticking sometimes, and it is very annoying, but no wet spots is nice. Cost is nicer too. They are a more modern look, if ya label 'em right. I do jars also. I was anti jar for the longest, apothecary's read as cheapie drugstore brands to me, and I dislike the country/prim look, wouldn't fly in my area. I went with simple straight sided w/ aluminum lids. They are pretty cool lookin, if I do say so myself, there's pics in the gallery somewhere's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsami3000x Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Hi all, I'm new and am now on my second test with the 4 oz tins from Peak. I figured tins would be good to start with a) no wet spots no color needed really c) that cute little line to tell you to stop pouring. Plus I haven't really seen them around here and I love labeling (weird yes I know) and I won't take away from the candle with the label. Next I'm onto these little 3 oz votives I found at target (no shipping 3 targets close by). I also agree I never really burn for more than a couple hours so why bother with a huge candle I'll never get to burn.Sami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 I have been playing around with 4oz tins also. I never liked glass containers because of the wet spots and I dont have the patience to try and get rid of them...LOL...I also like that these are not glass and they travel very well. I cant wait to test them this summer when we go to Disney World... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Girl Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 I love my glass, but I started testing 8oz square tins strictly for soy about three or four weeks ago. I like 'em but I could never go to all tins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 I do both, the tins sell really well in the summer, as I am in a tourist area, lots of boaters. They do not sell well in the winter. Embrace the wet spots LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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