TxAngel Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Howdy all, again!I have now tried a few times with the rolled cinnamon bun and I can't do it. My wax hardens to fast and it starts to crack even when warm. I was wondering if anyone has any secrets to this? I thought about just using plain old container wax(or even adding a little votive wax to the container wax) and then dip it in the brown votive wax then sprinkle it. lol. I wanted to put the bun in a tart pan anyway and sell it as a big tart. Seems the cinnamon bun scent is going over really well and I make crumbled cinnamon bun scented votives already..they turn out adorable and I sold that few right off the bat.(crumbles look really cute to instead of chunks..just gotta pack 'em in the mold a little,btw)Any suggestions? I can't get this off my mind until I get it done right! So HELP LOL Thanks bunches!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixieWick Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 I use votive wax in 3 pound batches and add 1 pound of container wax to that .. not the other way around .. make them brown .. it looks better than dipping a white bun ito brown wax .. once you have it melted .. pour it on a sheet pan and with a plastic knife .. score out strips the length of the pan all the way down .. and after its cooled a bit more lift and roll ... and let sit and then i frost an sprinkle ground cinnmon on the frosting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxAngel Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 Thanks!I'll have to try it. I figured you had to add something to that votive wax to make it a little more plyable!I'm determined though to get it right! Thanks again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usairforce Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 PixieWick, I also want to Thank You for the tutorial! I have been wanting to make these for Christmas gifts, but I always back down because I just couldn't figure out how to roll the wax. Thanks to TXAngel for asking this great question as well!BIG HUGS!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxAngel Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share Posted August 1, 2008 hey guys,Well I'm thankful for this tutorial but I have now tried this about 3 times and I give up,lol. I did add container wax to my votive wax and it either was to warm to touch and roll to where it burned my fingers and then when I waited for it to cool,(I used a pizza pan) it still wouldn't roll like it should. It made a big mess. I don't know if I'll try it again or not. I sure wanted to master it but it just isn't going well for me with this technique..maybe it wasn't meant for me to make bakery type candles,lol. I've grubbied up some and those worked,lol..but getting these to ~roll~ has been a nightmare for me..lol.These are so cute though and I see them everywhere.Thanks again, I hope it works out for those of you wanting to try it..maybe I'm missing something..lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixieWick Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 I should have mentioned that it took me almost 6 months to get it right .. but fear not .. its not wasted wax .. just keep remelting an try try again .. you'll get the hang of it .. if you keep trying .. patients is a virtue with this project.. something i lack BIGTIME! but in the end .. its worth the 6 months of practice it took me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxAngel Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share Posted August 1, 2008 THANK GOODNESS!I thought it was me,lol..now towards the end of this third time..I made a baby roll(kinda crappy but it rolled)..lol..and kept thinking..see..it might work..lol..then I got impatient and said more than forget it,lol.I did save the wax..still in my pour pot.So..I may be trying again..they are really cute!Thanks..this make me not wanna quit trying..just the mess to clean up ya know?LOLI'll try,try again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixieWick Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 YEA !!! A BABY BUN !!! :yay: its a start ! i can't wait till my supplies get here so i can start rolling out the "dough" lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 I can't roll to save my life so I got myself a GREAT mold and just use that. It's easy and they look great and are less time consuming. (Less stressful too! lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxAngel Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 I've been thinking about getting a mold..so much easier. Does anyone know where to get these for a reasonable price? I need the size to fit in a tart pan on top of a candle warmer so it needn't be to small or to big. I wanted to pkg them that way with the little pan I have...I think they would be cute as a little gift.I tried the rolling and I just can't get it.Thanks bunches! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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