tamsoycandles Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 He He, set your mold on a stable platform, it it falls when it is cooling, ouch. Wax is hard to remove from carpet, be careful in both testing locationa and wax making location.Yeah.... Don't test pillar wicking on your entertainment center.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mona Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 If you're not labeling the candles immediately, at least do something to identify them once they've been poured. I've got several candles that I can't even identify by color or scent.Now I always have a piece of paper with the scent name in the box the candles are cooling in. When I remove them I stick a piece of masking tape on the candle(s) with the scent name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 OMG ROFLMAO!! It starts at 39 Shoot I'm 32 and I dont know how many time's I've done that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Post it notes and masking tape are your best friends!I use post it's and scotch tape on my pour pots so I remember whats in them.Masking tape to label bags of extra wax so I know what's in them...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaW Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 When you're testing, ALWAYS write down and keep track of what you're doing ( wick, fo, color etc.) Nothing worse than finally getting that great burn you want only to have no idea what wick you are using or which supplier of that fo.I think one of the most important things is: Don't go nuts thinking you have to make everything you see in the gallery. Read as much as you can on wax properties and what some of the people say about it's performance and buy a sample ( not a case ) Concentrate on one wax, one container, and master it before you move on. If you aren't satisfied with it then try new samples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Fire is very hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malystxy Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Fire is very hot.Lol, so is 200 degree wax. Don't use fingers to retrive something that inadvertenly fell into your presto pot or pouring pot. Use anything else but your finger....The doctor sure gave me a look that day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyinME Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Sand WILL catch on fire in a gel candle!! Kinda scary when your sitting right in front of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everito Bandito Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Hot glue is very hot also, and it doesn't shake off well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crying Moon Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 The Bounty & Viva paper towel people should thank us all for keeping them employed. You can never buy too many paper towels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luci Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 I can relate to almost everything mentioned (haven't tried pillars yet). Yeah, those post-it notes are great until you have several containers lined up and the post-its fall off!I also learned some expensive lessons about some ebay sellers counting on your ignorance! Thank heavens for suppliers and others with experience that remember "their time" and want to help others avoid expensive mistakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Let your pillar candles set up properly BEFORE trying to get them out of the mould....I've managed to pull a few wicks out by being impatient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 I can relate to almost everything mentioned (haven't tried pillars yet). Yeah, those post-it notes are great until you have several containers lined up and the post-its fall off!That's what the scotch tape is for! to reinforce the stay power of the post it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Shoot I'm 32 and I dont know how many time's I've done that!It gets worse when you get closer to 40 lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 I cannot stress it enough to test ever new fo,wax,and container you get.When I started making candle I listen to the supplier I use here at home telling me what wick to use in a container."WRONG"! Now I would never sell a candle without testing.You will lose sales(ask me how I know). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowded House Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Don't put things away quickly figuring you'll organize later when you have more time.Don't assume the other people you live with will check the oven before preheating it to 400* when you have molds in there.Don't use a glass thermometer to stir things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmp Posted November 16, 2006 Author Share Posted November 16, 2006 When I started making candle I listen to the supplier I use here at home telling me what wick to use in a container."WRONG"! Yeah, I learned this one too. What's up with that anyway??!!?:undecided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Do not shake a bottle of liquid dye when you are pissed. Polka dots do not wipe off...walls, jars, pour pots, face.Wear an apron or old shirt when you pour. Do not tilt a liquid candle to smell it. When you do, and you aren't wearing your apron, De-Solv-it will get the wax and FO out of your favorite shirt.Look in the pour pot before adding wax. If you mix repour Banana Nut Bread with new Clean Cotton, you will be sick.I also learned the hard way to identify candles that aren't being labeled immediately. And if you forget, seal them up in a poly bag for a couple of hours and it should help you identify the scent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotJustFragrances Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 One of my best friends is expired credit cards, used up gift cards or casino tracking cards.....If I get wax all over my work station, after it hardens, just scrap it up with a card. Wipe the card clean and ready to go againLabels have be come a part of my body. I have learned to label everything, if I am in a hurry I will write on it with a sharpie or smack a temp label on it. I have labels in the work shop, labels in my stock room, labels at my desk....labels everywhere, same with note pads, note pads everywhere.I am way over 40 and have been blessed with the great forgetful mind. SO "the minute I thinked it, is the minuted I writeded it!!!":confused: My saying is.... don't move till you have written it down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Plexiglass moulds do not like FO. Too much FO takes the finish off the inside, and then you get an ugly finish on your candles. This one only cost about $500 to learn.Janette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillgunter Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Dont try to make candles when your 8 month old is taking a nap. She likes to wake up right after you poured the FO in, and does not want to wait for you to stir. So now I wait till she goes to bed for night:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilyblue Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 THANK YOU! this is such good information. I'm learning a few of the things mentioned, the one about cover your work area, including the floor:shocked2:, and to wear an apron, mmmmmmm...... also no sandals, ouch! Haven't learned about not getting to many FOs Peak is very bad! I send for one, they give me another one and on and on.Thank you again,Zonia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizimarezie Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Trim large mushroom off wick before lighting...else it cough, snorts and spits black speckles all over the place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Di_in_AZ Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Don't talk on the phone when you are making candles, you may just end up pouring your refill water in your pour pot instead of the double boiler....OOPS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Di_in_AZ Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 After draining the wax from Presto pot, remember to shut the valve off.I did this a few months ago, except I turned it "off" the wrong way. So when I loaded the next batch of wax, as it was melted it was just pouring out onto our two-month old cabinets. Hubby was not impressed at all. I was probably on the phone again. Now I say the mantra..."righty-tighty" whenever I use my presto pot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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