sim Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 would you mind listing out all the equipment you use when making tarts/voltives? thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvmyfam77 Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 For my tarts I do use a double boiler. Really my list of supplies is fairly simple, double broiler, digital scale, candy thermometer, a couple SS spoons and my tart molds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootie04 Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 I use the presto pot and my pour pots....I use soy wax and the clam shells and/or 2oz solo cups for my tarts.tootie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 On the stove, it's best to use the double boiler method. If you apply the pot to direct heat, you best have your eye on it or poof! Then you best have something like baking soda to put out the fire. You're new to candlemaking. Basic equipment might be a sturdy pan, a pour pot, thermometer, something to set your pan on, something to stir your wax with.Learn short cuts and the fun stuff after you get more seasoned. It might pay to invest less at the onset till you know if you like doing this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sim Posted September 6, 2007 Author Share Posted September 6, 2007 thank you all for the great advice. i have a LOT to learn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyfoxy46628 Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 You know how when you use a dishwasher for the first time you swear you'll nevwer go back to washing dishes ever again by hand? Well I'll NEVER go back to a double boiler again. I used to use a double boiler years ago and then I started making candles again last year and found out that a presto pot is WAAAAY faster and easier. You don't have to worry about water getting in your wax or anything like that. Just melt your wax, pour it into the pour pot, add color and fragrance and pour that into your tart mold! Easy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlebuddy Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 For making tarts or votives I use ...shot glass (for measuring fo)candle dye (optional)digital scale digital thermometer presto pot 32oz or 16oz pyrex measuring cup (use as a pour pot)wooden skewer (to mix fo & dye into wax)tart molds - or - votive molds with wick pins (wicks if making votives) Shot glass, digital scale & thermometer, presto post, Pyrex cups, wooden skewers, and tart molds (I use the silicone muffin trays) all come from the houseware dept. at Walmart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sim Posted September 7, 2007 Author Share Posted September 7, 2007 I cant tell you all how helpful all of this info has been. Thank you soo much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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