gingerinarkansas Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I was just surfing the web, looking at candles sites, and saw some food type that were pour in tin cans. Wouldn't that get too hot in a can? Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowded House Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I pour into metal tins. It's pretty standard to put them on a heat-resistant surface (or to suggest to customers that they do so).You might have to wick down from a glass of the same size, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaVA Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Tins do get very hot, but they will be fine as long as you place them on something heat resistant. Lots of people here sell candles in tins with great results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted August 10, 2006 Author Share Posted August 10, 2006 The cans that were used on this site was plain, ole tin cans like veggies are in. I've seen the tins that people use on here but these tin cans had been recycled. They were cute with cake and bread type candles in them. Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane42 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Oh, I would like to see those...can you tell me where you saw them? Thanks!Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I would be interested in seeing them, too. Please share the website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hfitz5051 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I'd like to see those! Sounds like a great way to recycle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted August 10, 2006 Author Share Posted August 10, 2006 The website for recycled tin can candles is:www.aprimitiveglow.com click on candle styles. It's a cute, prim candle site. Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth-VT Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Can't say much for the ribbon wrapped around a lit candle. Customers do as they see..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted August 10, 2006 Author Share Posted August 10, 2006 Gee, it's only a fire hazard! Anyone would know that... or would they? Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gloworm Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Wow beautiful site and beautiful products!!Glohttp://www.backwoodsfragrancesupply.com/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braveheart Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I made my lemongrass & citronella candles in old vegi cans. I have a Pamper Chef can opener that leaves a smooth edge when the can is open. I save the lid for when the candle isn't in use I can cover it. To help prevent any damage the hot can might cause, I trimmed a piece of cork and glued it to the bottom of each can. The cork was from a old message board I had laying around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scent Cellar Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I love the primitive look of the paint cans from BCS for pouring candles. I have been thinking of getting some of each size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted August 10, 2006 Author Share Posted August 10, 2006 Braveheart, what size/kind of wicks do you use in a can? Soy or Paraffin...which is your preference? Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Braveheart, I have the same can opener. I may try this for my own personal use. This is a very cute look!! I guess the only thing I am worried about is how hot the can will get during burning, especially when the candle is burned halfway down or more. I can just see me trying to pick the candle up to move it and the can being so hot I drop it! That would be my luck!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braveheart Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 The candles were made out of J223 wax & I used a CD14 wick. But I'm new to making candles & this was one of my first attempts. I never did any testing on which wick was the best. To be honest I didn't even weigh up my FO. At the time I was measuring by fluid ounces. That's untill I found out my mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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