Henryk Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Well, I know I no longer have the time I used to have, so I've been trying to think things over regarding what I can continue to do - candlemaking and otherwise.One thing I've been thinking of trying is to make more tapers in one session - so that means a frame and vat.Has anyone used either of these:http://www.candlechem.com/images/Taper_Dipping_Frame.jpghttp://www.candlewic.com/store/Product.aspx?q=cTaper+Dipping+Equip.,p202The candlewic one seems like you can wick it easier, no? The problem is you need at least a 7" vat. With the candlechem one you can get by with a 6" vat. So thats my second question, has anyone come across 7" vats?TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Pourette.com can custom make you a 7" dipping vat. Contact Bruce, I'm sure he would be of great help since he uses vats for carving candles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Henry I use this with the one from candlewichttp://www.genwax.com/candles/___0___P0163599.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Henry I use this with the one from candlewichttp://www.genwax.com/candles/___0___P0163599.htmWOW!!! That vat is real expensive 5" $22.50 Pourette is way less expensive 6" $7.50 http://www.pourette.com/product.asp?Product_Id=27557&d_Id=7000&l1=7000&l2= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 That is an 8" x 30" which is what is need for that taper ring from candlewic and I contacted pourette to make me one and they didn't bother getting back with me. That taper ring will not fit in a 6" vat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 OOOPS! I mis read the size I see it's an 8"X18", but that still high priced IMO.I've never had and problems with Pourett's customer service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceCarvesWax Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 One thing I've been thinking of trying is to make more tapers in one session - so that means a frame and vat.Has anyone used either of these:http://www.candlechem.com/images/Taper_Dipping_Frame.jpghttp://www.candlewic.com/store/Product.aspx?q=cTaper+Dipping+Equip.,p202The candlewic one seems like you can wick it easier, no? The problem is you need at least a 7" vat. With the candlechem one you can get by with a 6" vat. So thats my second question, has anyone come across 7" vats?TIAI have the taper frame that is from candlechem and am not very fond of how it holds the wicking on the frame. I have it slip all over the place very often. The one in your 2nd link would be my choice. If you have a wax melter use that for your dipping vat. If you have one and dont want to fill it full you can try to float wax on water... that works great for the dip and carve to use up any old wax. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceCarvesWax Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 One other thing, I replaced the center metal rod with a longer rod so I can do tapers up to 20 inch long if I desire. Only limited to how deep your dip tank is and with PVC pipe I could even make 3-4 foot tall tapers if I wanted to make a sealed pvc tube that tall and set in the tank of wax to keep it warm.Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doris Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 www.onestopcandle.com has the frame and the vat for a reasonable price: I have one but haven't used it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryk Posted April 12, 2007 Author Share Posted April 12, 2007 I kinda thought I would like to get the candlewic frame, and I do want something at Genwax so I'll get their vat so it all works out.Thanks everyone!EDIT: Well, the 8" vat is out - I didn't realize the amount of wax it will take until I calculated it. Even filling it up to 12" to do 10 inch tapers would take 19 pounds of wax. I can't even melt that much at one time! So, guess I'll be doing just a few tapers in a smaller vat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Here is what One Stop Candle has 6"x14.5" vat $14.99 and frame $13.89 http://www.onestopcandle.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?page=OSC/CTGY/CSDIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Here is another source for dipping vats and taper frames http://www.moldman.com/products/6candle_dip.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 If you have one and dont want to fill it full you can try to float wax on water... that works great for the dip and carve to use up any old wax. BruceIve tried that and it works great:grin2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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