bells4shells Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Okay, normally it takes me one pound of wax to make eight 15-hour votives. I got these really cute square seamless votive molds and they clearly take more wax. I'm not one for melting more than I need. Anyone have any idea about how many pounds (ounces) it takes to fill 8 square votives? I could have sworn I saw a site that said they were 3.2 ounces or maybe it was 2.3 ounces each. 3.2 sounds right, but not sure... would love someone who's worked with these to help out. I've tried searching and all I can find are people selling the darn things! haha Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Fill it with water and measure... it won't be exact but it'll get you close enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bells4shells Posted October 23, 2007 Author Share Posted October 23, 2007 Ha! I weighed one of the votives I made already. They turned out to be 2.75 oz yay! I just poured the first part, but I'm doing a repour cause it's going to be a different color. Crossing my fingers I'm close enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavenScentU Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I love the square votives and they do seem to be heavier than a standard round votive. I always struggle getting the votives out of the square molds. No matter how much I spray the releasing agent. I just wish they were more popular because I have a ton of molds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I love the square votives also I have the same problem getting the candles out are not that easy I also wish they sold better. I rarely sell any when I make them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britishgirl Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 i have some square votive moulds which i bought off very nice lady off here on this particular thread the shame of the thing is i havent yet had chance to make any:(We dont have these kind of moulds over here in uk, which is pity as i think they are lovely and a great alternative to the "norm" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbaranj Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Is there a square container out there somewhere that these votives fit in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I also have square votive molds and really like them but I sorta lose my religion when I try to get them out of the mold:p So they are stored somewhere and I just forget about them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I can validate the difficulty getting those little buggers out of the mold. The octagons are tough, too. The problem is mold vacuum. Since there is no hole in the bottom of them, and they are very small, the top part of the candle tends to seal off the area between the mold and the casting (candle). Sometimes, alternating hot and cold water helps. I ALWAYS use wickpins in mine and when they stick (like nearly every time), I grab the pin with pliers and PULL!! Folks are AMAZED at how much MUSCLE it takes sometimes to get those buggers to release - with a resounding "pop" (which is how I KNOW it's mold vacuum, BTW). My husband was giving me a hard time about it, calling me a wimp and stuff, so I handed it to him, "Here ya go, Ace. Let's see you flex those manly muscles!" Sure was fun to see him get all red-faced over pulling a little bitty ol' candle outta the mold! He never made fun of me again and doesn't even come in the room if he hears me grunting and straining and cussing one that's stuck!:laugh2:A simpler thing would be to drill a small hole (like really small) in the bottom of the mold. If the candle hangs up, you can blow into the hole to release the vacuum. I really hate when my arms are tired and I can't get one all the way out and when I let go of the wick pin, the vacuum just sucks the candle right back into the mold! *faint* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britishgirl Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 ok i have an octagonal and square ones sitting in kitchen that i cannot get out the moulds dont have a drill to put small hole in have put in fridge and banged....they are stuck help:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Try warming slightly in warm water, then pulling on the wickpin with pliers. You may have to loosen the wax at the very top (bottom) of the candle to allow air to get inside and hopefully reduce the mold vacuum. If the top area of the mold is dented, it ain't gonna come out. If all else fails, put the stuck votive in the oven on warm and melt it and allow it to cool slowly. Remove the candle when the votive is still slightly warm. HTH:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bells4shells Posted November 4, 2007 Author Share Posted November 4, 2007 Or you can put them in the freezer for about 3 minutes. If you leave them for too long, they crack! Eep! I actually don't have any problems getting my square ones to come out. I had a heck of a time getting the 15 hour ones out. I used a paraffin blend on those. Palm has been a cinch to remove from the molds. As for containers to burn the sq votives -- I was just at hobby lobby and they're stocking the square glass containers by Libby. They're a little more pricier, but they sure do look nice! I'll have to take pics when I get a chance and post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 I have found the Libbey square votives at WalMart, but the containers carried here locally are too big for the square votives that I have, which need a close-fitting container for best results. The search continues... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awickedscent Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 I had the same probelm with the square votive molds that I got from candlewic and peaks. I then got some from connies candles and they slide out a lot easier then the other molds. I usually use a pair of pliers and just pull and they come right out, no problem, but not the other molds, I have to pull, and pull and wait for some air to get in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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