msonmez Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Hi, this is going to be my second time making candles either tomorrow or the next day, we'll see. I don't have a scale, and I want to do small batches. Would it be ok to use dry measuring cups to measure out the wax? 2 Cups is 16oz, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravity Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Volume and weight are two very different things. I'd really suggest going and picking up a scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacien Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 They have the scales at Walmart if that makes it a little easier for you. It has to be a digital scale. The waxes and fragrances are measured by weight so its very important. Otherwise you could have a seeping mess of wax or a non fragrant candle or even a fire bomb. Its not worth it to try to short cut it because there technically isn't a short cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accents Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 If it's just for yourself, it should be all right. It won't be as accurate. Also, there are a little more than 16 fluid ounces in one pound of wax by weight. Something to keep in mind. You'd want to measure it already melted too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msonmez Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 I see, well, I guess I'll wait till I get a scale then. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msonmez Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 And I measure after it's melted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesweetscent Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 I say it's worth getting that scale even if the candles are for you. I have always looked at things as if it's a representation of me. If you are thinking about doing yourself a candle, you make love doing it even more if it's done right. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accents Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 And I measure after it's melted?If you're weighing it, you can weigh it any time, it'll still be the same! Weighing before will eliminate melting more wax than you need or not enough, though. I was referring to measuring using measuring cups, then you'd want to go by the liquid state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msonmez Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 Ok, I just ordered a scale. I want to be making my candles the right way from the begining, as I am hoping to one day sell if I get good at it. And I'll be giving some of these away to friends and family if they turn out nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassgal71 Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 I use a little plastic generic scale that I got at dollar general. I zero it out with my measuring cup on there. It's easy and cheap! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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