nayarx8 Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Hi! Im trying to make a soy, margarita-scented candles. I have a HUGE margarita glass (candle-safe), that Im going to use. My question is, how should i go about salting the rim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekrunner Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Maybe you could melt some white micro, let it harden, grind it up into the consistency of margarita salt, get your container really hot, then turn it into the ground up white micro like a regular margarita glass in salt, hopelfully the hot glass willmake it stick. OR you could paint the rim of glass with tacky wax then stick the "salt" on it.Now you are making me thirsty! Just throwin' it out there. HTH!geek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugtussle Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Why not just use real salt. It shouldn't hurt candle burn. I have used candy sprinkles to decorate tops. They just sink to bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quietgirl2004 Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 I dont know if its the correct way but I put hot glue on the rim and dip in salt.But this really needs to be done before you fill em. Ask me why, I know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nayarx8 Posted March 5, 2006 Author Share Posted March 5, 2006 What happened? i just have to know; I love our goof-ups stories! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 you could mod podge the rim, then roll in salt or sugar...even stearic acid would work for the look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country Crafter Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 I would be cautious about using regular table salt or sugar, both are flammable if they happen to enter the melt pool. Non iodized salt is fine, (pickling or canning salt) give a particularly chunky look with is great. Another option is some of the glitter type products. Modge podge is a great adhesive for any of these options.Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guppygirl Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Oooh, have you ordered your FO yet? Can't wait to see pics once you're done... off to have a real margarita now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 since the sugar would be on the outside of the rim, it would be fine. i have used sugar and candly sprinkles in candles with no problem. i don't think the sugar would burn since you can take a torch to creme brulee to carmelize the sugar topping. that little amount shouldn't affect the candle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcandletarts2 Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Be sure to post pics when you finish this one. I am anxious to see that huge margarita glass filled. I have seen them before, but only empty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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