Tryppnotic Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 I am using the small metal tart molds from Peak and was wondering how everyone else is pouring their wax into the molds. I tried pouring straight from the pouring pot into the molds, but the wax seems to like to run down the sides of the pot and make a nice little mess. I also tried a turkey baster, but that is also a bit messy. Any ideas? Thanks :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlebuddy Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 I use a Pyrex measuring cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspencreek Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 I use a Pyrex measuring cup.Yup, that is whay I use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisa2003 Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 I used to use pyrex, but it still ran down the side and got on my table, now I use a small funnel. No drips at all on my poor wooden table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TartAddict Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 If I'm making a dozen of the same scented tarts, I'll pour half (I just use the metal pour pot), then go back and pour the other half (rather than pour all 12 at the same time). Less wax in the pour pot = less chance I'll spill it all over. I don't have a problem with the wax sloshing everywhere Just a thought.D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizbizzyb Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 If I'm making a dozen of the same scented tarts, I'll pour half (I just use the metal pour pot), then go back and pour the other half (rather than pour all 12 at the same time). Less wax in the pour pot = less chance I'll spill it all over. I don't have a problem with the wax sloshing everywhere Just a thought.DYep that is what I found to work with candlemaking period.....No matter what size pour pot only fill half or below and then pour...So when I do my tarts I mix in the 4lb pour pot and pour into the 2 lb pot and only pour about 1/2 full - now that is if I am pouring into the standard tarts cups - but if I am doing on smaller tart such as a small heart or something - that takes longer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane42 Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 We use the pyrex measuring cups also. It seems like the smaller one seems to "dribble", but the next size up (4 cups?) seems to work fine. We don't fill it too high..probably 3/4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherl Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I started to use a 2C pyrex measuring cup and it has worked a lot better than trying to pour several pounds out of a pour pot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fern-Marie Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 My artritic hands can't hold those cups sometimes...so I started using a small gravy ladel, or is it ladle? Anyway, they work for those little molds as well as the tea lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cissy Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I use the 32 oz Pyrex. I keep (2) Pyrex pots heated in oven at app. 150 degrees, up side down on cookie tray with paper towels, rotating my pouring from one pot to the other. While I pour one pot, the empty one is re-heating. I fill pot with approximately 28 oz wax, add dye, place on scale to weigh, adding FO while still on scale, then stir carefully 'til desired temp, and pour (re-stirring each 6 to 8 tarts). I have never had a major problem with wax dripping on pot as I pour. If you do, you can always keep a paper towel handy and wipe side of pot quickly. I place molds on newspaper. I don't worry about wax sometimes running over a little on sides of molds or newspaper. When I first started, I would clean my molds meticulously inside and outside after each pour. (so time consuming). Now I just wipe out inside of molds with Kleenex, only if I am changing scents and I occasionally clean off wax build-up on outside of molds by placing them up-side-down on paper towels, on cookie sheet, in oven. Some of my molds have 3 or 4 scents of wax build-up on outside. It doesn't matter as it doesn't affect the tart you are pouring on inside. Unless the wax build-up on bottom of mold causes the mold to be unlevel, then I don't clean the outside every time I pour. Make sure your counter or table top is level that you place your molds on.Edited to add: I went into a lot more details than you asked for, but thought more info might be of help to you or other newbies. Some answers to questions I had when I started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I use soy and the microwave is reheating wax for me all the time. So I use plastic measuring cups to pour. Buy them at WalMart 3 for $2.50, 1 c., 2c, and 4 cup. I have had several melt and get out of shape but they last for years if I'm careful. Make sure they have the triangle on the bottom with a 5 in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cissy Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I should have added that I use a paraffin blend (my personal preference), which can't be melted in microwave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jami Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Using a turkey baster is pretty easy for filling up tealights, tart cups and votive cups. Just have to be careful when you turn the baster to fill the cups up that it doesn't splatter every where, don't ask me how I know that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 i line a cookie sheet with foil, then i just pour. if it runs over, no big deal, i just pull up the spilled wax and toss back in the pour pot. what does run off the pour pot is caught by a paper towel folded up and held with the other hand under the pour spout ( think pouring wine...we had to hold a towel under the mouth of the bottle to prevent drips on the white linen table cloths). it also helps to keep the pour pot no more than 2/3 full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassy-girl Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Paper cups, Cheap and easy to use. Just pinch a spout on them, also makes it easier when pouring a bunch of different colors for fragrances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodi Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I use 14 oz coffee cups .. the grab n go ones like starbucks .. found in the paper plate isle of your grocery store .. 14 for 2.99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbleBath Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I use a 3-way pitcher from Sam's. I can mix three pounds of wax and pour with no problem. It has a great built in spout!! I get a two pack for a little under $11.00. Here's the link:http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=5&item=197558 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tryppnotic Posted June 25, 2007 Author Share Posted June 25, 2007 I use a 3-way pitcher from Sam's. I can mix three pounds of wax and pour with no problem. It has a great built in spout!! I get a two pack for a little under $11.00. Here's the link:http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=5&item=197558Thanks for that! I will definately have to get one. A spout would be best for tarts IMO. Thanks for all the other useful info too :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJo Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I use dixie cups, can bend them to make a pouring spout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I use dixie cups, can bend them to make a pouring spout.Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tryppnotic Posted June 25, 2007 Author Share Posted June 25, 2007 I bought the Rubbermaid 3 way pitcher and some Dixie cups :-) Thanks for the tips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cissy Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Speaking of Dixie cups, I always use the small ones to pour wax & FO into when testing out my first sample tart when I try a new fragrance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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