gingerinarkansas Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 I've been wanting to try my luck at sand cast candles but I need advice on how to seal the sand on finished candles. Does anyone make these or know how to seal them? Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 step one...make the sand a bit damp...not so damp you can squeeze water out of it, but damp enough you can mold it.step two...make your indentation in the sand, put a small square of tin foil at the bottom of that indentation where you're going to put your wickstep three...wick it, I usually use a bamboo skewer taped to hold togetherand a wick tab at the end of the wick...like with votives...step four...heat your wax, you can dye it but do not scent it, you will need to heat the wax to 250 degree's, that will get the sand to adhere to the outside of your candlestep five...pour the wax, you will hear it sizzle...yes you have to heat it that high, that's why you cannot scent it...the fo will burn off...or ignite...or do something you dont want like blow up...when the candle is cool, take it out of the sand and brush it off with a soft paint brushI use my heat gun on the outside of the candle to heat up the sand and seal the candle so the sand doesnt come off....you will be able to see where it is sealed, the candle will be darker where it is sealed from the heat.you wont be able to heat your wax that high with a double boiler, you will ned direct heat and you will need to pay close attention, very close attention...so you dont catch fire...keep your extinguisher and baking soda handy...not trying to scare you here..that's just normal precaution...I think that's it...there may be more...but I think that's the basic's... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlelovr Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 Here is a pic of one if anyone has never seen a sand cast candlehttp://www.sunlandimports.com/prods/103014.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 that was a neat looking candle...mine never looked that nice...hahahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 Here are some more insrtuctions I foundhttp://www.charlestoncandlecompany.com/index.cfm/fa/subcategories.main/parentcat/26/subcatid/64These instructions have photos of the process http://www.mycraftbook.com/Sand_Candles.asphttp://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art27842.asphttp://www.mojomoon.net/makecndl.htmlhttp://mama.essortment.com/candlesmakingi_rdfv.htmJust Google Sand Candles you will find a lot more info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 Good tips.....just be very careful when heating to high temperatures. I had a pitcher get a pin hole so I only use a new pitcher for my sand candles. I always put a jar lid in the bottom for safety and it keeps the wax where I want it. I also heat gun the outside of mine..... Donitahere is one style that I do: http://donitahoyer.com/TIDEPOOLCANDLES.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 I love looking at your Tidepool sand candles. Always so impressed with your artistic endeavors. Ginger, I heat my wax for sand candles in a Presto Pot. It just seems safer IMHO. It's just too easy to get distracted for a second and no way do you want to leave a pot on the burner for even a second when heating wax to that high a temp. Be sure to post a picture of your creations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted June 16, 2006 Author Share Posted June 16, 2006 Thanks everyone for the websites and info.They were very helpfu. I just wasn't sure how to seal it when finished. Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 I always put a jar lid in the bottom for safety and it keeps the wax where I want it. I also heat gun the outside of mine..... Donitahere is one style that I do: http://donitahoyer.com/TIDEPOOLCANDLES.htmI love the titlepool candles you make, they're so soothing looking. But what did you mean you put a jar lid in? Is that to stick the wick to? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 The jar lid is also a safety measure. When the candle melts down to the bottom it won't burn through.....when you pour in the hot wax it makes a mess....the jar lid gives it a place to land or it will go too far down in the sand. This technique will be addressed when I post the tutorial slide shows on my website. I will give instructions for the tidepool candle. The same basic principles apply to any sand candle. Wish I lived by a beach so I could use real beach sand. Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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