the_amber_woods Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Okay, I'm going to start making container candles. I plan on using the wide mouth pint sized mason jars, because I can buy them locally.I've never really gotten into making contaier candles, so I've got lots of questions.I'd like suggestions on:Was types, wick types/sizes, instructions on how best to pour, how to prevent those ugly air bubbles you see on the sides of mason jars at the store and craft shows.... how to make the top of the candle look nice and not have big dips in it.....Er so basically I need instructions...And I'd like to hear your prefered wax and wick sizes for this type of container Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 This should get you started http://www.candletech.com/containercandles/Wick types/sizes will depend alot on which wax you use, and the type of wax is just preference. Try a few and see what you like. Whether or not there are big dips on top also depends on the wax. Single-pour usually doesn't leave a big dip that'll need a repour. Heat guns are handy for smoothing the tops. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yourmysunshine Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 This should get you started http://www.candletech.com/containercandles/Wick types/sizes will depend alot on which wax you use, and the type of wax is just preference. Try a few and see what you like. Whether or not there are big dips on top also depends on the wax. Single-pour usually doesn't leave a big dip that'll need a repour. Heat guns are handy for smoothing the tops. HTHducky yous inspire me . Were can I get a heat gunn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Where can I get a heat gun? Oh, at all kinds of home improvement places, even Wal-Mart. They're usually in the paint section. Grr.. I had just done a pretty thorough post about these in the FAQ's section of the old board a couple days before it crashed. Wish I had saved it Usually you can get one for under $20, but they can go higher. Some have one heat setting, some have dual. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belfrie Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Sorry for the hi-jack, but while we are on heat guns...Is a heat gun different from an embossing gun? I've seen these at the local craft store in the scrap book section on sale but wasn't sure if they were the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yourmysunshine Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Sorry for the hi-jack, but while we are on heat guns...Is a heat gun different from an embossing gun? I've seen these at the local craft store in the scrap book section on sale but wasn't sure if they were the same thing.O now Iam goin too be confuse. there are many type of these heat gunn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scents for me Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 O now Iam goin too be confuse. there are many type of these heat gunn?Don't be confused sunshine, go to the hardware store and get a heat gun. I have no idea what an embossing gun is, but heat guns work great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breanna Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 They use embossing heat guns for StampinUp Projects. In the F&Q that was here before the crash, says you can use either..Lucky I printed out the whole section on F&Q,,,, Bought a Heat Gun for $20.00 at walmart in the paint section,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Embossing guns are a type of heat guns. Here's a picture.http://1001stamps.com/html/39/39_1.htmlThey are used a lot by people that scrap book and doing rubber stamping. It's what I use to heat my molds and to do any touch ups on tops of candles. These can reach temps. of 680 degrees.HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherie Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 I have a embossing gun and it works just fine for heating molds and touch ups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillgunter Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 I also use a embossing gun. Didnt really feel comfortable with using the heavy duty heat guns as they get alot hotter. If I am only pouring one jar, I use it to heat jar up. Also works great for if you get a air bubble on top of candle/votive. I used a coupon at AC Moore for mine, cost me $12. I also use it for stamping so was good value for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 I started with an embossing gun fro Wal-Mart. They were the same price as the heat guns. It lasted one day. Second one lasted one week. Maybe it's just a bad brand, maybe I'm just too rough on them...lol. They're made for light duty use, just a few minutes at a time. Some of the tops I was trying to smooth were really bad. Some look like the ones in that link, some look like hair dryers. They all blow hot air. The difference is how hard they blow and how hot they get. Hair dryers can get hot, but blow very hard. Embossing guns get very hot, but blow gently. Heat guns get a very hotter usually and blow harder. There are different styles and setting, but don't worry too much about it, whatever kind you get should be fine. I didn't have much choice here. Wal-Mart was the only place locally that carried them and they only had one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malaki Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 for those ugly bubbles heat up your container heat gun or oven on warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraInNY Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 I was just at Michael's craft store today and saw a heat gun for 19.99. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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