Extra small wick centering tools

[kandlekrazy]

Does anyone know where to get these for a 1 3/4" inside diam container? Everything I'm finding is too big and popsicle sticks just don't do the trick in the oven with palm wax, they move around too much. Thought I saw extra small posted somewhere, but can't find it.

[Gdawg]

when I use the popsicle sticks I find i have to have the rubber bands very close to the jar like touching or they do move around on me....sorry thats all the info i have but am curious as to where small centering tools would be also

[kandlekrazy]

Thanks Gdawg, that will work when I don't have too many containers to do. I have to make 100+ of these and I was hoping to do 50 at a time since they only hold about 2 oz of wax...the thought of putting 100 rubber bands on 50 popsicle sticks??? I do have some "small" wick centering tools that I bought from Let it Shine, but they don't carry an extra small.

[honebun]

Is it for tealights if so here's the link http://www.wickcenteringtool.com/default.asp?S=503&A=E&PKV=TLWCT-1|0

Hope this helps

[Violetsexoticcandles]

Is it for tealights if so here's the link http://www.wickcenteringtool.com/default.asp?S=503&A=E&PKV=TLWCT-1|0

Hope this helps

Those look really cool. I hate it when I have like 100 tealights to make and I have to hover over them... but, I rarely have to make that many at once.

I don't think tealights are what she is talking about, though- no way they hold 2 oz of wax. Maybe a small hex jar?

What about the larger craft sticks? I use them- my son drilled holes in them for me and I just wait for the wax to set up a bit, then put the wick through the hole, bend the wick over the stick a bit... then occasionally peek at them to ensure none are wandering. I think they're about 2" wide. I got mine at AC Moore, but they sell them at Walmart sometimes, too... and other places. Only thing is they are a bit long. Maybe they could be cut in half or something so that they aren't taking too much room up.

If I come across anything, I'll post again

Good Luck!

[kandlekrazy]

It is actually for a mini status jar 3 oz, but only really holds about 2 oz of wax. I'm doing a couple of weddings that both want these to use as favors...one wants palm wax and the other soy. It's the palm wax that worries me because if I don't put it in the oven to set up, it doesn't crystalize properly.

[Karen B]

If Vicky's tea light tents won't work they also sell this one. http://www.wickcenteringtool.com/default.asp?S=503&A=E&PKV=WCT-9ozHex|0 is that about the right size for you? (I have no idea what the opening on a 9 oz hex is)

If you can't find anything have to tried pouring the palm in a small cooler then just close the lid. As long as you have a good amount of jars in there, the jars will generate enough heat for the palm to crystallize properly.

hth,

Karen B

[Violetsexoticcandles]

It is actually for a mini status jar 3 oz, but only really holds about 2 oz of wax. I'm doing a couple of weddings that both want these to use as favors...one wants palm wax and the other soy. It's the palm wax that worries me because if I don't put it in the oven to set up, it doesn't crystalize properly.

I've tried both ways with my glass glow- putting them in the oven, and just putting them on a rack (placed on top of a large baking dish) with a box or large rubbermaid container over them.... The wax set up nicely, with beautiful crystals.

I'm assuming you've tried the box method?

[kandlekrazy]

If Vicky's tea light tents won't work they also sell this one. http://www.wickcenteringtool.com/default.asp?S=503&A=E&PKV=WCT-9ozHex|0 is that about the right size for you? (I have no idea what the opening on a 9 oz hex is)

If you can't find anything have to tried pouring the palm in a small cooler then just close the lid. As long as you have a good amount of jars in there, the jars will generate enough heat for the palm to crystallize properly.

hth,

Karen B

Thanks for the ideas Karen. Robert is actually going to work on making something to fit my container! The tealights, I believe are too small and the small tool is way too big, even with adapters....these are exactly 2" across.