honebun Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I've never used wicking pins for making pillars before but just wanted to know what advantages and disadvantages there are with using them. After observing the class last night that Scented did makes me think they would be much easier than what I'm doing just now. Any input on this would be hugely appreciated folks Many thanksSarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Sarah, if you will search the threads for wick pins, I think you will find a lot of discussion there, as this was recently discussed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I love my wick pins:thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I have used both and personal choice I prefer the old fashion way. More because I like to twist my wicks and I personally hate dealing with the putty I think it is messy and a royal pain. I use metal tape to seal my molds. If you try to put the pins on the inside it leaves a ring on the top that I do not like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 See I prefer the pins because the rod that the wicking gets tied to gets in my way and I have less leakage. In fact the only leaking I have is if I bump the pin. The disadvantage? The pillars have to be wicked. In some instances, the mold seal has to be removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I do agree with the mold seal, hate it but I tolerate it and can usually scrape it off gently with a knife. I always make and extra pillar or two just in case:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 The advantage of wick pins is that you might be able to produce candles faster, at the expense of quality and appearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Everybody to their own opinion:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Everybody to their own opinion:DThis one is also about what is more comfortable to you. Honebun I would buy a few pins at first to see if you like them and if you don't you are not out much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesandkeepsakes Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 VickyIs metal tape the same as duct tape? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honebun Posted October 1, 2007 Author Share Posted October 1, 2007 Thanks folks for your input, think I shall be ordering a couple next time to give them a try Might try the metal tape as well and see what works best for me as I'm so sick of using blue tack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 VickyIs metal tape the same as duct tape?No it is aluminum tape you can get it at walmart in the paint section or at home depot or any hardware store for that matter.The stuff I got at home depot is called "foil tape" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I just got some from our facilities guy here at work. It really is metal foil tape!!! It has a backing - unlike duct tape. You cut it with regular scissors.Oh, and as I discovered last night - duct tape doesn't cut the mustard! But I snuck home at lunch to pour another candle (I'm NOT obsessed!!!) using the metal tape - NO LEAKING!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 I must be wierd cause I do not remove the mold sealer:confused: . sometimes it sticks to the molds and sometimes the wick pins. I just heatgun the molds to clean them out then set them back on the wick pins and push them down to seal again. After a few months, it does start to get hard if the molds haven't been used for a while then I replace it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rae Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 I like the wick pins the best. I feel the candle is more centered...or at least for me. We don't use the putty any more. It was too messy. We put metal tape on bottom and we have no leaks.I agree it's just a personal preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breanna Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 I do both,,,,Just depends on my mood:D But it doesnt affect the Quality of my candles whether I use wick pins or not. JMO:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Makin Momma Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 I love my wick pins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyvega Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 I must be wierd cause I do not remove the mold sealer:confused: . sometimes it sticks to the molds and sometimes the wick pins. I just heatgun the molds to clean them out then set them back on the wick pins and push them down to seal again. After a few months, it does start to get hard if the molds haven't been used for a while then I replace it.I think they mean that sometimes a little will get in the wick hole at the top of the candle. But I've been wrong before lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Judy,I have seen some of the putty right at the wick hole so I leave just a little distance clear of putty right at the wick hole. It can be ugly on a light colored pillar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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