Brentleecandles Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 when making balloon candles, once you remove the balloon from the wax, do you set in down, or suspend it somehow for cooling? thanks so much Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marika Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 If you set it down, the shape will distort or worse, it will burst. don't ask me how I know:o Suspend it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentleecandles Posted April 22, 2007 Author Share Posted April 22, 2007 if you don't mind, what do you use to keep the balloon suspended?Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marika Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 I use skewers in a cross pattern attached to the knotand suspended over a big potMari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentleecandles Posted April 22, 2007 Author Share Posted April 22, 2007 i mean after you pull it out of the pot, what do u secure them with? sorry for the dumb Q'sJoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marika Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 Same method... one pot to another:smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentleecandles Posted April 22, 2007 Author Share Posted April 22, 2007 I see says the blind newbie!!Thanks for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindys Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 When I take my ballon out of the wax I put it in a water bath and cut the balloon and leave the water out. I then take it out of the water and dry it. It is cool enough to set down. I have a pully in the ceiling with a string and a bracket (that you use to tye rope from drapes up)on the wall. I have no problem with this system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentleecandles Posted April 23, 2007 Author Share Posted April 23, 2007 YIKES!! Well, I'm batting .500 now, My first attempt was great.....and then came balloon #2. I thought al was going well until I heard a nice little pop! Is there anyway to remove water from wax? I had about 8 #'s in my pot when the balloon busted and I'd hate to see it go to waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindys Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Are you using latex balloons? I have never had that happen. Once my water balloon did a huge canon ball.I gave it a score of 10. That was fun, wax every where. In my hair, my clothes I was covered. I hope you dont have to waste that wax. I think the wax will harden in the water. You might be able to pick it out, Im not really certain. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marika Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Wit til the wax cools off...scoop it out and place on paper towels to dry...you should be fineDon't ask me how I knowMari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Here is a " How To" to make balloon candles...http://www.onestopcandle.com/candle/jackoproj.php The title is not the same but it does use a balloon to make the candle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 I've had them explode as well. The temp of the wax had raised a little higher than I thought... kaboom. If you let the wax cool until it's solid (in something that you can slip it out of whole) most all of the water will be sitting under the wax. Next, remelt it carefully (high temp will make the remaining water spit and sputter through the wax) and repeat the process. When you're done, let the chunk sit out and air dry. You wont be able to wipe it dry.I also use a water bath to dunk the shells in after they are formed. Not only does it give the shell a nice shine, it makes it cool enough to set down without distorting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Knock on wood but I haven't had a balloon pop yet. I also use water to fill my balloon that isn't COLD......during summer it is warmer, but during the winter I always add a little warm water. The shock of putting a very cold water filled balloon into hot wax is just asking for an explosion. (smile) Donita Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clane Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Just curious... what keeps the wax from running out of the eyes, nose, mouth etc, when it burns? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marika Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 ????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clane Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Someone in this thread posted a tutorial about how to make these and they showed cutting the eyes etc out and covering with tape to pour... do you just leave them taped up? would the tape pose a fire hazard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Someone in this thread posted a tutorial about how to make these and they showed cutting the eyes etc out and covering with tape to pour... do you just leave them taped up? would the tape pose a fire hazard?That is a basic water balloon candle idea, that's the only one I could find at the time. Just ignore anything about cutting into the wax, that is for the jackolanteran. You can still get the basic idea from those instructions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 About the balloons...I'm a CBA (Certified Balloon Artist) so I know a lot about the quality of balloons.The best balloons are Qualitex brand balloons (100% latex no fillers) and would work the best for this prodject. You will not find this brand at Wal-Mart or dollar stores and most likely will not find this brand at florists. If you can find them, in your area, then these would be the best to use. I carry ONLY Qualitex and could send some to you.If you can only get Wal-mart or dollar store balloons then I suggest to double stuff them, for added strength. Take one balloon and stuff a pencil into it (eraser end) then stuff that balloon into the other balloon, that will give you a doubled stuffed balloon, better to withstand the heat of the wax.BTW - Also like Donita said, only use room temp to warm water in the balloon.HTH - Candle Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMary Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Oh great, another bookmark!!! I'm already close to 400!Thanks alot guys... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Here ia another Water Balloon Candle "How To"...http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/candlemakinginstructions/ss/balooncandle.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 I have been using Walmart balloons (hellium quality) for about a year and haven't had one break.....guess I better keep my fingers crossed and wear my glasses....hot wax in eyes isn't a good thing. Donita Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryk Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Oh great, another bookmark!!! I'm already close to 400!Thanks alot guys... You think you are bad? at "only" 400 ? I'm now up to 6,771. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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