brittanimv Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Hello, everyone! I am a newbie to candle making but would like to make ice candles with my niece. I was wondering if a soda can could be used, instead of a coffee can, inside a pot of water to act as a double boiler?Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I would strongly recommend against it. Once you cut the top off, the aluminum sides would be very flimsy. It would make it very easy to get cut or spill hot wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess05 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Yeah, i agree it doesnt sound to safe...You can get double boilers for a decent price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sag_77 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 If your wanting something smaller than a coffee can then just use a soup can. This is what my sons class use when doing a candle project in there class. They are not as flimsy as a soda can would work if you just wanted something smaller and easier to handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 If your wanting something smaller than a coffee can then just use a soup can. This is what my sons class use when doing a candle project in there class. They are not as flimsy as a soda can would work if you just wanted something smaller and easier to handle.You have to be careful in choosing those though. Most all of them I've seen have a coating inside that the FO will dissolve if it stays in there very long. I have no idea if the small amount could cause a problem with burning or not, ie... possibly toxic, since I don't know what the coating is made of. Just something to think about.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I've seen small 1-1/2 to 2 quart double boilers for $16.00 and stainless steel ones for $25.00-$30.00. I use the enameled all the time. Those are every where even in camping equipment stores. The ones I have are over 3 years old and still going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I wouldn't think you'd get a soda can to stay upright in that situation either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I was thinking the same thing. The can wouldn't stay upright. Then you'd have a mess on your hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Aluminum conducts heat and cans just might get too hot. :undecided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Soup can is a good idea, and probably you've got a soup or veggie or some small canned good you could use up. Of coarse, keep in mind, especially if you're doing this with a child, that wax gets hot and it is a craft that you should definitely supervise and take caution with. And of coarse have fun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I've been making candles going on 4 yrs now and I've never purchased or used a double boiler. I use a simple kitchen pan and hang my pour pot on the side of the pan by it's handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Lol thats so cute.. Sorry not trying to knock you on noobness. Just reminds me of my experimental days when there was no candle how to forum.Go get you a real pour pot from the craft store in the candle section. Even if candles arent your thing, that pot can come in handy later for other things. JoAnns has a 50% off coupon every month in their flyer, and Hobby Lobby has like 50% off candle stuff every month. As does Michaels. Then grab an old sauce pot for the water, and voila double boiler! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 the sauce pan I use came from the thrift store ($1) and I bought another to use for leveling. Thrift stores are perfect for Newbies = you can get what you need for real cheap and if you like making candles, then you can invest in better equipment as you go. I also got a bunch of stainless steel coffee creamers that come in sooo hand when pouring layers. I think it was 2 yrs before I bought myself a presto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbla Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 SatinDucky mentioned avoiding the coatings in cans. I just ate a can of Progresso soup, and the can does not have the coating. Darbla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 All cans have the epoxy resin that contains BPA sprayed on the inside of them. It's what keeps the cans from rusting etc. Only thing is the BPA is very toxic.At high heat, (like for canning or melting wax) it leaches into the food or whatever it's being used for.The only brand known so far to not have it is Eden Organics.http://www.enviroblog.org/2008/03/bpa-questions-answered.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 All cans have the epoxy resin that contains BPA sprayed on the inside of them. It's what keeps the cans from rusting etc. Only thing is the BPA is very toxic.At high heat, (like for canning or melting wax) it leaches into the food or whatever it's being used for.The only brand known so far to not have it is Eden Organics.http://www.enviroblog.org/2008/03/bpa-questions-answered.htmThat's good info. I know it looks different in different types of cans, but didn't know they ALL had it.Hmmm.. I suspect this newbie was a hit & run, but this is an informative thread anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForHisGlory Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 I normally find something that belongs to my husband and use that! I found a perfect knife for cutting my wax - in his closet - hidden. His big knife from Alaska! He hid it again! But, I'll find it, some way, some how! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 FHG - I'll loan you Pepper - she is a great sniffer. Spends more time sniffing than doing her job:grin2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForHisGlory Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 FHG - I'll loan you Pepper - she is a great sniffer. Spends more time sniffing than doing her job:grin2:All right!! When can I pick her up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbla Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 All cans have the epoxy resin that contains BPA sprayed on the inside of them. It's what keeps the cans from rusting etc. Only thing is the BPA is very toxic.Oh well. The first one I kept for melting wax had a white rubbery coating on the inside, but this last one didn't have that. I figured it might've been aluminum, which as you know doesn't rust.Darbla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidijo Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 I normally find something that belongs to my husband and use that! I found a perfect knife for cutting my wax - in his closet - hidden. His big knife from Alaska! He hid it again! But, I'll find it, some way, some how! Love it! My favorite are cooking utensils that seem more useful for candlemaking than cooking... drives my boyfriend crazy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForHisGlory Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Love it! My favorite are cooking utensils that seem more useful for candlemaking than cooking... drives my boyfriend crazy!:laugh2:Did you say, "Soooo, we can buy another one. It's no big deal!!!":laugh2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidijo Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Hehe! I tell him that it's natural (soy wax) and won't contaminate, not to worry:grin2: Besides, if I use the knives he uses for cooking, I know he'll keep them nice and sharp (makes cutting the wax slabs easier)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForHisGlory Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Hehe! I tell him that it's natural (soy wax) and won't contaminate, not to worry:grin2: Besides, if I use the knives he uses for cooking, I know he'll keep them nice and sharp (makes cutting the wax slabs easier)!You go girl!!!!:laugh2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Love it! My favorite are cooking utensils that seem more useful for candlemaking than cooking... drives my boyfriend crazy!Now he knows what to buy you for Xmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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