TartAddict Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Hi all!Just out of curiosity, how do you cure your candles with no lids? I've always just assumed lids were needed for curing (don't ask me why, I don't know ). Anywho...I made a candle yesterday that has no lid. I stuck some Press and Seal (you know, sorta like a waxy Saran Wrap) over the top. What do you guys do?? Just wondering Thanks!D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accents Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Most of mine have lids, but the occasional ones without, I turn them upside down. A little silly perhaps, but quick and easy. I'm sure air gets in there a little, but I don't think it's that crucial to cure with a lid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 I don't think you need a lid. The changes that happen in the candle happen regardless. The Press and Seal can help keep the dust out though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizbizzyb Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Lids are not requirements to cure a candle. You should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OFCILynn Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Boy, I feel silly! I try to make sure I have lids on my jars and containers but when there arent any, I just cure them as they are, NEVER occured to me to turn the darn things upside down! Duh!! Thanks for that little SMART tip!!God Bless,Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boggled Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 I have no lids on the tumblers I use and they cure just fine. You might lose a little of scent off the top, but as soon as I light it I get a really good hot throw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryk Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 I think a layer of FO just migrates and sits on the surface over time. Thats why I think when people pick up candles in the store and take the lid off the FO hits them and they THINK it'll throw really well when burned - but one doesn't equal the other. Just my theory anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TartAddict Posted August 30, 2006 Author Share Posted August 30, 2006 Wonderful Thank you guys so much! I am in Arizona (the dust capital of the world), so I did figure the Press and Seal would at least keep the dust off (thank you, Top ). Thanks for all your thoughts! I appreciate it!!D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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