heidijo Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Hi, I'm wondering how many people use wick pins when making votives versus handsetting the wicks. I've tried wick pins but sometimes have problems getting the wick pin out of the candle (even cracking some of the votives), so I've been putting setting the wicks by hand as I generally only make 8 at a time. Wondering what the experienced candlemakers have found works best for them. Thanks for your thoughts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisasst Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 wick pins~~when I first started out I have wick pins that the bottoms are curved up and they can be hard to get out...I recently got some from CS and they have flat bottoms which for some reason they come out very easy..which pins do you have.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaxFlower Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 What I find works well is pouring the wax into the molds and after the wax sets up, if you have a small drill bit, just drill a small hole for the wick. This might sound more time consuming but on the other hand if your having trouble with your pins getting stuck and causing damage to your votives that's taking up time and creating possible waste. This technique might help things go smoother for you and eliminate sticky pins and broken votives. JMO. What works for one may not work for another. Hang in their and experiment to find what works for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Makin Momma Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 wick pins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdieluvr76 Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 I use wick pins. The only breaking I have ever had is the tiny lip that forms on the bottom if the pins are not the flat ones. I just even that up, and they look fine. I have never had them break anywhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misser Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 I personally like the wickpins. handsetting them I made a mess, LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Bought the wick pins. Used them. Hated them. Now I just place the wicks in first and pour. The wicks center themselves. I simply check them after I pour and adjust if necessary. So much simpler and faster!The trick is in the wick tab you use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzanneg Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Wick Pins ----------Hands Down!!!!!!!!!!!! it is easier for my customers to remove the wick if they want to melt it in thier burners/simmer pots!Plus I use the votive wicks with the small tab cause the neck is longer and will push into the hole very secure and not fall out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KandleKim Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 I tried Wick Pins but didn't like the concave bottoms on the votives. Does anyone know of any other supplier that has the flat bottomed wick pins like the ones at CandleScience??I am in Canada and CS only ships via UPS here which is VERY costly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidijo Posted August 6, 2007 Author Share Posted August 6, 2007 Thanks everyone for your responses! Think I'm going to try some flat-bottomed wick pins from Candlescience and try the small drill bit technique as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 We use wickpins whenever we can on all of our non-container candles (wish we could figure out a way to use them on container candles)! We do not have trouble with them sticking - have never had to put on in the freezer, etc. There is a difference between a wickpin sticking and mold vacuum... We have more trouble with mold vacuum when using a flat-bottomed wickpin or mold. We use the concave ones - the tabbed wick fits into the depression very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patty Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 We use wick pins! We usually pour 24 at a time, and when it is time to pull them out, the bad boys that don't want to pop out, we put them in the freezer!They are ready to come out easily after that.It seems that different FO's used determines the ease of the release.Some of our candles pop out easily, and some don't. Maybe it is the amount of "oil" in the FO? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KandleKim Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 I guess the reason I wasn't so thrilled with the wick pins is that the concave bottom makes placing the votive warning label awkward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Guess that depends on how large the label is... mine fit perfectly against the wicktab and the candle bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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