maryann Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 I wanted to update this thread and say thank you to those that posted and pm'd me w/ help. I found the right wick and they're now level Here's the final product![ATTACH]8573[/ATTACH]This is my 2nd attempt at votives (I usually do only container candles and tarts). When I take the wick pin out, the bottom part of the candle breaks off...... how do I prevent this?[ATTACH]7945[/ATTACH]This isn't burning clean, I used a votive wick 36-24-24C, I only use cottons and have a few HTP's. Is 44-28-18C too big ?? TIA for the help :smiley2: [ATTACH]7946[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 Since you used wick pins your going to have that little ridge, wick the votive and level the bottom in a warm pan and that should take care of the crumbling and secure your wick. Hope that helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 Otherwise I think those are really cute! I love the layers, Candy Corn right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann Posted August 26, 2006 Author Share Posted August 26, 2006 THANKS Kim, that's a GREAT idea! and yes it is Candy Corn scented :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 no problem, sorry I cant help with the wick I dont use those... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 Make sure your wick pins are clean. Cooler temps can cause sticking like that, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaVida Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 I wanted to do this w/ candycorn... they look great!! Love them. Unfortunately, I have no more container wax... I do have votive though. To prevent the bottoms from crumbling off pop them in the freezer for 5 minutes or so... then let sit for a minutes after taking them out, then they should have an easy release. You can also wipe your containers with a little olive oil for and easy release as well. It doesn't harm your candles... don't use a lot, just a little to coat your votive mold bottom and sides....... They are beautiful.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinMom Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 Since you used wick pins your going to have that little ridge, wick the votive and level the bottom in a warm pan and that should take care of the crumbling and secure your wick. Hope that helps!I agree. When I use wickpins the bottom edge sort of comes off. I use a cookie sheet and put a piece of tin foil down in the pan and level my bottoms that way. I find doing it directly on the pan is too hot no matter how low the temp. Put the wicks in first and then it even secures them a little bit better. Trust me I just did this 200 times!!!! Last week I had to make 150 ivory votives and 50 black for a wedding. hope that helps... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 I just want to say those are perfect little colors for candy corn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everito Bandito Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 I'd like to ditto what Darwin said. I think your colors are perfect, they look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann Posted October 7, 2006 Author Share Posted October 7, 2006 I just wanted share... I updated the first post - a BIG thank you to all who gave advise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jes432 Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Absolutely adorable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everito Bandito Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Way to go! great looking votives! Love the spider, too! Nice touch.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri in Canada Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 What wick did you finally end up going with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Those are so very cute! Awesome, perfect layers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idahospud Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 What kind of wax are you using for those? They look so smooth and beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann Posted October 8, 2006 Author Share Posted October 8, 2006 Both Millcreek products:Wick: 44-28-18C Wax: All Natural Pillar/Votive Wax I will say I was worried about the wick being too big/hot but it was perfect as some vanillas need a bigger wick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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