soysense Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Tealights are a pain in the neck to pour. What suggestions does anyone have to make this an easier task. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoycialGirl Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Soysense, I set the candles up on a riser to get a good look at how much wax I'm putting in, kind of eye level, then I use a 2C pyrex measuring cup w/a spout. I don't really have any problems using this method. HTHPaige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyinME Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Someone here awhile ago suggested putting them on a cooling rack to pour & they don't sit in any spillage. Works great, most don't need to have wax wiped off of them(as long as I don't hurry!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crafty in SC Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 You might want to consider getting a tealight mold it makes pouring tealites a whole lot easier. I got some from Candlewic and I just love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGirl Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 A steady hand and not a lot of wax in the pour pot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimb Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 My secret to not going nuts making them is using wick pins. These things keep me from getting frustrated.Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtybirdsoaps Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 a syringe, kinda like for children's medicine. I found it takes a little bit longer but not too much longer. In my opinion its saved me a lot of frustration so Ill spend the extra minute LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbement Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 I will second the motion on using the Candlewic molds. The built-in wick pins are great. (a quick shot of mold release does not hurt either). If you are using molds, don't pour too hot as the flow into the molds is harder to control (tends to drip all over). Start with pouring the back row first and then move forward towards you to keep from splashing the ones you already poured! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassy906 Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 I don't mind pouring tealights. I only have trouble when I have too much wax in the pour pot. Also as someone already stated I too have them raised up to see the pour better, otherwise I either don't pour enough or pour way too much:shocked2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaW Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 I use a metal funnel and it works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auntie S Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 What about a turkey baster. It might be a bugger to clean though,eh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValhallaGal Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Glad I found this thread. I just fell in love with the tea light mold. I must have one and will be ordering one after I've completed inventory after the first of the year It sure beats the heck out of hand pouring each one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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