How do you...

[Kelly]

Measure (for weighing) out your FO? I was using the jelly jars I pour into, but I'm not sure I'm really happy with this, I think too much FO get's left behind. I tried measuring cups, this was just too clumsy. I only make about 2 candles per scent at a time (during testing) so something small would be best. FO's eat at a lot of plastics so that wouldn't be good. I just can't think of something that could hold an ounce or two at most of FO and be easy to manage.

Would love some suggestions!!

Thanks

Kelly

[kuepie]

I bought some condiment containers from wal-mart, and they work pretty good. I have to put it on my scale then tare.

[Bonnie]

I use "shot glasses" they are marked . Works really good for us.

[junebug]

I bought a shot glass at Bed Bath and Beyond. It was around 3 dollars and it is marked in oz and other various measurements. I put it on the scale on oz, then hit the tare button and pour using the scales weight and not the shot glass.

The scale is key, so even a plastic measuring cup works too!

I am still testing too, and not having any luck yet on the wicks!

Well, I am waiting on 5 new testers to cure.

[bugtussle]

I use a metal votive mold. Easy to clean. Carole

[Purple Lilac]

I use the clear plastic caps off the big laundry soaps like you get at Sam's

[Enchanted]

Metal condiment cups from Wal-Mart

[Candlebuddy]

Shot glass from Walmart.

[kaytee_316]

We also use a shot glass measuring glass from walmart, works great!

[Denise06]

i use the little dixie cups, then i through them away

[Brenda (OH)]

i use the little dixie cups, then i through them away

Ditto - I use Dixie cups also.

[Meridith]

If measuring my FO, I will use a shot glass sometimes. With my wax, I just weigh my wax in the pour pot and then weigh the FO directly into the wax while sitting on the scale. No fuss, no muss and no left over FO in the shot glass or whatever container you are weighing in.

[Kelly]

Ditto - I use Dixie cups also.

For those using Dixie Cups, doesn't the FO eat through that waxy coating on the cups? Or absorb into the paper? Or am I thinking of the wrong kind of Dixie Cups?

Thanks for posting to this threat, some really great suggestions! I appreciate it!

Kelly

[Meridith]

You use the small dixie cups without the wax coating. If left long enough, the FO will seep through.

[Kelly]

Oh ok, I thought even the small ones had wax coating. I don't want to have a FO accident all over my new scale. I'll probably go with the shot glass suggestion if I can find some that are affordable.

[msonmez]

I got a tiny measuring cup at linens and things for 99cents. I guess it's like a little shot glass. I got it a couple years ago for liquid measurements in cooking. It has been long gone now though, it survived a trip over seas and back, but couldn't survive the linoleum floor it fell on...so sad...

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I use the Dixie cups from Sam's, and throw them away too.

[Debbie l]

I use the plastic dixie cups from Wal mart, yes they get eaten up with the FO if you let it set awhile, but love being able to throw them away!!

[wilsonswix]

I've used votive holders from craft store for 20 cents. I have used them all up making votives and am using small plastic cups, however, I'll probably buy some more glass votives after the holidays.

[GrayMaire]

I use the 1-ounce amber glass bottles I get sample FOs in from Bramble Berry. They're wide mouth, have a pretty narrow shoulder so the FO drains out easily, and work perfectly!

But I've used votive molds too - and those work really, really well. I like using votive holders too.

Lori

[dell]

i use those little old medicine measuring cups graduated 5/10 ml for testing.

[Carriegsxr6]

I use a tablespoon to measure mine. 1tbl is equal to 1/2 oz FO most of the time. Some FOs are a little heavier than others, so you may get a little more than 1/2 oz sometimes, but I never have any problems measuring this way.

[pjm]

Shot glass from Bed Bath & Beyond

[Kassandra]

Shot glass! Just press the tare button.

[realmarcha]

If measuring my FO, I will use a shot glass sometimes. With my wax, I just weigh my wax in the pour pot and then weigh the FO directly into the wax while sitting on the scale. No fuss, no muss and no left over FO in the shot glass or whatever container you are weighing in.

YOU GO GIRL! :highfive: I always weigh my FO directly into the pour pot. I melt the wax in my presto pot; pour wax into pour pot and let cool to 180*; put pour pot on scale; tare it to zero, and then weigh my FO. Like you said, "No fuss, NO muss, and most important, NO leftover "expensive" fragrance. Fragrance is like Maxwell House coffee..."Good to the last drop!"