Eden Sass Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 I'm not much one for thrift stores, but my m-in-law (who is staying with us for 2 weeks :rolleyes2 ) dragged me into one and I purchsed 6 coffee carafes for mixing my scents and wax for $1 each.I was tired of waiting for my wax to cool in my pour pots and the 1 glass measuring cup I own, so I stocked up and can now pour quite a few scents at one time.Check out your local thrift stores!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudiGa Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 That Is Also Where I Get Mine. I Try To Get The Taller Type So That It Does Not Have That Big Indention In It. Hope You Know What I Mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eden Sass Posted March 18, 2008 Author Share Posted March 18, 2008 mmm... not sure what you mean by the indention... at the bottom of the carafe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 Pawz Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Yard sales or garage sales are a great place to look for inexpensive 'candle equipment:) I found some old pots that I used for melting my wax when I first started making candles and great old pans to use for making chunks or tarts:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudiGa Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 The indention that is on the shorter coffee carafe like Mr Coffee just under the spout, where the metal ring is. You know! Wish I could draw it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 A thift store is where I bought my presto-like pots for melting wax. My only problem now is that I only have one temperature cord now because the others ones quite working, but I can interchange the cords with my pots. One of these days soon I need to make a trip across the border to buy a couple of presto pots.Pam F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eden Sass Posted March 20, 2008 Author Share Posted March 20, 2008 Pam, don't make the trip!!!!A couple of weeks ago I happened upon the infamous 'turkey fryer' people have talked about on this board. I didn't think they sold them in Canada, but they do!!! Good ole' Walmart, $99. Haven't tried it yet (I'm a little scared) but from reading the other posts, looks like it should save a lot of time! (if i recall correctly - the thread title was something like '-turkey fryer- wowza' in general candle making discussions...)HTH -Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudiGa Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 It is called a Turk N Surf PLEASE remember the first time you put wax in it you MUST pour melted wax in it, enough to cover the coil on the bottom, then just never let it get below that level and you don't have to worry about it. I have heard if you just throw loose wax in the first time it can catch on fire but once covered no problems. This thing holds about 35 lbs. I have 2 of them. Look around for good SALES, CLEARANCES, I picked mine up at K-Mart for 30.00 after the holidays, about this time of year. Good luck, you will love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eden Sass Posted March 20, 2008 Author Share Posted March 20, 2008 thanks judi... i started it up today!another thing i noticed... when it says it is heating to 150, the wax is actually at 180 or so...i'll have to check for the sales... $30 is great!!jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudiGa Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Do you have the lid on or off. 180 is a good temp for me. I usually have the lid 1/2 on 1/2 off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eden Sass Posted March 21, 2008 Author Share Posted March 21, 2008 Lid was on... but 180 is where I want it too so it's okay!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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