Anna Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 I have been making candles for two yrs,and I have always read that you need to put your candles in the oven to let them cool slow.I have always done this,put them in the oven,or under a box.What is the purpose of this.Do they have a better throw,burn better,or what?It has gotten hard to find a place to put them,I am making so many now. Thanks,Anna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 I assume you're talking containers? I believe they're put in the oven to slowly cool for adherence and to minimize shrinkage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted April 29, 2006 Author Share Posted April 29, 2006 Thanks Scented, for the answer.Anna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 Yes, it helps to cool slowly so you can avoid craters, sink holes, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaVA Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 I put mine in the oven during the winter so that cool slower. Then I don't get air pockets or cracks around the wick. When it gets warmer outside, I cool them in a cardboard box - one of the boxes that the jars come in with the dividers in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wick'd Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 I wrap a dish towel around my containers on the counter before I pour the wax in. I don't trust myself moving containers of liquid wax around and this has worked well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaVA Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 I wrap a dish towel around my containers on the counter before I pour the wax in. I don't trust myself moving containers of liquid wax around and this has worked well. When I cool mine in the oven or in a box, I put the jars in the box/oven before I pour so that I don't have to move the candle after I've poured it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacien Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 I read someones post who said they use a Styrofoam container over it. I am going to try that. I have to use my cold granite counter tops because it is the only level surface in my house. I know that doesn't help either. As soon as my husband helps me organize my candle room in the basement I am going to use a space heater when I work. I have all wood flooring in my house that throws off the temperature all over. My husband owns an HVAC company you think he would give me a solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storm35 Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 I thought you had to place your wax in a waterbath to cool down?? Looks like i have a lot to learn?Chrisxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaVA Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 I read someones post who said they use a Styrofoam container over it. I am going to try that. I have to use my cold granite counter tops because it is the only level surface in my house. I know that doesn't help either. As soon as my husband helps me organize my candle room in the basement I am going to use a space heater when I work. I have all wood flooring in my house that throws off the temperature all over. My husband owns an HVAC company you think he would give me a solution.Putting a thick kitchen towel down underneath your candles will help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 I assume you're talking containers? I believe they're put in the oven to slowly cool for adherence and to minimize shrinkage.Hmm. I have never done this. I do not get many wetspots or anything, mabye it is the type of wax or something. I have never done this.I just let them cool on the table and zap the tops with a heat gun when I am finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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