wildchilde Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 I've searced but haven't seen anything on this. How long do you wait before putting the lids on the candles? completely cooled, still warm? If they are going to sink how long might that take also? some have said it happens the next day..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scntdwik Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 I probably should wait longer but I have always poured in the evening and then put the lids on the next morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darindab Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Thats also what i do if i pour in the evening then wait until the next morning if i pour in the morning i wait until the evening and put the lids on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildchilde Posted November 5, 2006 Author Share Posted November 5, 2006 thanks! i've made a few candles before a long time ago then quit. did it just for myself. i made just a few to start again wanted to see how they turned out but hubby's wanting more. lol was just curious on the lid thing though i wasn't sure. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillary Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 What's the difference? What happens if you put the lid on right away? I've never noticed anything one way or the other with my jars. Does it affect the way it sets up or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugtussle Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 I put my lids on as soon as they are set up. I don't want any of my good scent escaping my 6 oz tins and 11 oz tureens. I won't leave them uncovered overnight. Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildchilde Posted November 5, 2006 Author Share Posted November 5, 2006 I guess the only way it might hurt to put the lids on would be if somehow condensation developed but chances of that are basically not unless it's really cold. I let them set in the oven (off) till it looked like they had set up well. might try it both ways. I'm in hopes they don't sink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcc Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 I put mine on as soon as they set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx_bckrsn Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 I put mine on once they have cooled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Edited for being so far off topic if you guys want to debate terminology please just start a thread about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 I put my lids on as soon as they are set up. I don't want any of my good scent escaping my 6 oz tins and 11 oz tureens. I won't leave them uncovered overnight. CaroleThe fragrance is not going to "escape" or my pillars would have no cold throw at all, and they do, after months and months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NattyCat Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 if you are using a jar that has a tight lid, ie one that is air-tight, then you shouldn't put it on till the wax is fully hard. How do I know? Well I put my lids on when they were just setting and it caused a vacuum which caused the wax to dip. Then when I pulled the lid off, it sucked the wax back the other way and ruined the tops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugtussle Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Eugenia, the great part is I can do it my way, and you can do it your way. I'll probably continue covering them as soon as they have cooled. Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waxwench Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 This is as silly as warming your jars, imho.The scent is not going anywhere if you wait until the candle is completely set up and completely cooled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugtussle Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I agree, warming jars is silly, but again, in regards to covering poured candles, I put a lid on as soon as they have cooled. I just covered and put away 200 tins I poured today. You do it your way, and I'll do it my way. Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Eugenia, the great part is I can do it my way, and you can do it your way. I'll probably continue covering them as soon as they have cooled. CaroleI agree completely. The point is, it makes no difference whether you do or not. If I am making candles with lids, I put them on after 24 hours or so, or when I get around to it, LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
country creek Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Warming your jars??? I out my lids on shortly after they have set up, just to move on and get them out of the way, My only concern putting them on b4 they set up is messing up my nicely centered wicks with the lids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bea Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Warming you jars is silly?? I just started making candles & I was told that I had to warm my jars, otherwise the wax doesn't really stick to the sides. Which I'e already experienced, I didn't warm them enough ( I suppose) & I messed them up. Please let me knoe if I'm taking an extra step I shouldn't be. Thanks!:rolleyes2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Warming you jars is silly?? I just started making candles & I was told that I had to warm my jars, otherwise the wax doesn't really stick to the sides. Which I'e already experienced, I didn't warm them enough ( I suppose) & I messed them up. Please let me knoe if I'm taking an extra step I shouldn't be. Thanks!:rolleyes2Warming the jars can help and is often recommended by wax manufacturers. Whether it makes a difference depends on your wax and containers and other things. Test and do what works best for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Warming the jars can help and is often recommended by wax manufacturers. Whether it makes a difference depends on your wax and containers and other things. Test and do what works best for you.Yep I do not think warming them is silly at all. In fact if I could find my cam I would show you the difference (for my particular application). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waxwench Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Back in my early days of candlemaking, I warmed my jars, once.For me and I say for me so no one takes this personally, there is absolutely no difference with not warming the jars. Even if it did make a difference, there is no way I'd spend time doing that. No way, no how.If your application gives you wet spots, embrace them! 99.9% of the population doesn't know what they are, nor do they give a rats rump!They just want a great smelling candle and one that throws all over da place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
country creek Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Bea~ I am sorry I did not mean to scare you on the warming your jars thing.....You took me aback on that one.I actually put mine on the stove to wick them and that is where my presto pot and double boiler sit so they get the radiated heat and they have always seemed fine. I have never intentionally warmed my jars, I guess I have never had a reason. Although knocking on wood...if a problem arises I will know that I should take that step. BUT ya know what if it works for you, then you do it however you wish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrie Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 I must be one of the goofiest, silliest people around, cause I warm my jars AND put my lids on as soon as my candles are set up. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmp Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 I must be one of the goofiest, silliest people around, cause I warm my jars AND put my lids on as soon as my candles are set up. LOL I do the same thing and have very few wet spots - I love the result. I turn on the oven, put the jars in it on a cookie sheet lined with alum foil, turn off the oven when the preheat beeps, then pour, then put them back in the oven with the lids on, and retrieve them in the morning. Oh, and I make my candles at night before bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugtussle Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Terrie & GMP, if it works for you then it is not silly at all. The thing I love about making candles is that methods are original to each chandler and each of our candles are unique! Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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