kandlekrazy Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 As a test my husband tried to smooth out the top of a candle (one that had already burned several hours) with a tiny hand-held butane torch. When it cured it looked very smooth and nice. Just wondering if anyone else has tried these? I wouldn't suggest it for colored wax as it would most likely frost it, but natural seems to work great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carol k Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 i always use a butane candle lighter to smooth out the tops if i need too. i do not have any problems with the colored ones frosting. i also use them for heating the botton of the jars so the wick sticker gets a good hold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted May 4, 2007 Author Share Posted May 4, 2007 I guess I should have mentioned that I'm using soy wax (usually 100% soy, not a blend) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carol k Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 so do i 100% gb's 415. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted May 4, 2007 Author Share Posted May 4, 2007 Thanks Carol, I was beginning to feel like a nut job (maybe a pyromaniac??)standing there torching the tops of candles!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlenose Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 but dont your wax on your wicks melt from the heat? Or worse start turning brown?How do you keep your wicks away from the flame? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted May 4, 2007 Author Share Posted May 4, 2007 The torch is so small you can really control it. The entire torch is only about 6" and fits in the palm of your hand (it holds a butane lighter inside.) My husband darkened one of the tops of the wicks because he didn't know to steer clear!! I always cut my wicks a bit long at first so I just trimmed off the brown and it was great. I'm really impressed with this so far. I went back and torched a bunch that I had decided to "clearance" and now they look good enough for regular sale. I even did some colors as suggested and they didn't frost. We'll see how they look tomorrow!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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