hfitz5051 Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Now, what do I do lol? It is the pillar kit and it has instructions but not specific ones. How many candles will it make(10 lbs of wax)? Will it make one of each kind? Or two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie130 Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 This is actually a great question. I popped on Peak's site, and here's the deal...you will be able to make one of each type of pillar candle (so 5 candles)...as your mold will hold 1 lb. and 7 oz. of wax...you will use the remaining 9 oz. of wax for the 2nd pour to fill in your relief holes. So in other words, in your pour pot, melt 2 lbs. of wax...this will be enough for your first pour and your second. For detailed instructions on how to make pillars, rustic pillars, etc., go to the "Basic Instructions" portion of Candletech...it will give you written and pictorial instructions on how to make your wonderful pillar candles!!! Good luck...Peaks has given you some yummy scents to work with...LOVE their Lilac FO. Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hfitz5051 Posted August 9, 2006 Author Share Posted August 9, 2006 That definitely helps! Thanks so much. I just didnt' want to melt 2lbs and then have extra wax with nothing to do with it. I can't wait to get started! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamperme Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 That definitely helps! Thanks so much. I just didnt' want to melt 2lbs and then have extra wax with nothing to do with it. I can't wait to get started!you can use the extra wax to make melts (tarts) ..IF you have any left after your repour..you can use just about anything now adays for a mold for melts..as long as you can get it out of the container.. I use little star candy things from make N mold..that are in the candy section at craft store...they also have round and square Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hfitz5051 Posted August 9, 2006 Author Share Posted August 9, 2006 I do have some votive molds here too...somewhere. We just moved lol. I know where the votive wic pins are.(that I never used lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie130 Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 My guess is that you probably will not have enough after the 2nd pour for tarts or votives...but I would put a few votive molds or tart molds (this can even be an old mini-muffin tin, if you have one) out just in case.Good luck...you'll have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyvega Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Under the general information link to the left <-----------, there is a calculator, which will help you determine the amount of wax you need per candle. hth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hfitz5051 Posted August 9, 2006 Author Share Posted August 9, 2006 Good to know! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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