Theresa1 Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 I started at 10:30 this day and it still is not all melted. Now I know why the say to leave it on 24/7. But it was almost there, so I added another 5 lbs. to each. So I have 25 lbs in each vat. I am hoping to start making candle on Tuesday. Wish me luck. By the way, the vat that I have took 47 gallons of water. WOW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
country creek Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 Wow......Chick that is A LOT of WAX!!!! Have fun with that. I am guessing you will be up to your eyeballs in wax tomm huh? We look forward to talking to you on Wednesday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theresa1 Posted November 21, 2006 Author Share Posted November 21, 2006 Wow......Chick that is A LOT of WAX!!!! Have fun with that. I am guessing you will be up to your eyeballs in wax tomm huh? We look forward to talking to you on Wednesday! CHICK??? Give me a break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsvlbrat Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 WOW - that's alot of wax! Can't wait to see your creations! Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
country creek Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 CHICK??? Give me a break.I am sorry if I offended you. It was not intended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 The vat took 47 gallons of water? Did you add the wax to the water. You have thoroughly confused me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizbizzyb Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 CHICK??? Give me a break.Dude? j/k...seriously the "chick" post was not supposed to be offensive.What size melter do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaW Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 Wow, is this something you asked for or did hubby surprise you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theresa1 Posted November 21, 2006 Author Share Posted November 21, 2006 The vat took 47 gallons of water? Did you add the wax to the water. You have thoroughly confused me.No, you need to add water under the 6 vats to cover the heating element and surround the vats. I turned it down last night to 140 and the wax still was not melted. Now I know why the instructions say to leave it on 24/7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theresa1 Posted November 21, 2006 Author Share Posted November 21, 2006 I am sorry if I offended you. It was not intended.No problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SliverOfWax Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 Forgive my assumption, but are you just now learning to make candles? If so, you will need to leave that wax melted a very long time while you test each scent, each container, each wick. It could be not just weeks but months before you start to pour a finished product. A double boiler and a pour pot would serve your needs much better until you get your basic testing finished. Each new scent will have to be started from scratch. That's a lot of wax to keep melted for testing purposes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theresa1 Posted November 21, 2006 Author Share Posted November 21, 2006 Wow, is this something you asked for or did hubby surprise you?He surprised me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.