JAYRU620 Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 My votives always look terrible! Do I need to put the holes around the wick before the second pour, that's not done in the instructions. And, how do yu get the tops so nice,my second pours always look terrible, lopsided, crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Have you clicked on "Basic Instructions" over on the left?The votive instructions are here: http://www.candletech.com/votives/It will take you through it step by step. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janelle Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 whay type of wax are you using? what temp are you pouring at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Are you using metal molds and wick pins?Gotta give more info for us to be able to help... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 It takes a bit of practice to make a nice looking votive so don't give up yet. The candletech instructions suggestion from topofmurrayhill is a good one. I found that I finally got my tops to look nice by making a careful repour. You want to just pour a single layer to cover the top but not go over the sides. I think all you need is a little more practice-- and read thru the instructions they are very helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 I don't "put the holes" in my votives. When you do the repour be sure your wax is hotter than initial pour. I have found pouring a small amount at a time until I got used to it was easier than trying to pour a large amount. Use the small pour pitcher, that way you are closer to the votives and you can control the "flow" coming out of your pitcher. Pour slow and with a steady hand, which is hard to do when you are tired Really it just takes patience and practice. You will get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAYRU620 Posted November 25, 2007 Author Share Posted November 25, 2007 Thanks everyone, I will practice more and read the instructions again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane42 Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 My first pour has to be a teeny-tiny (please excuse the technical term ) below the top of mold so that my second pour does not start leaking out of one side before the other side is full.It is also very important that your table is level...........It took alot of practice, and there are some days that just don't want to go smoothly, but all in all, I think we have it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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