serenamarie Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Okay - here was my first shot at putting in the light - first the hole was too big so i took a knife and carved some was out them i got the socket in and i just could not get both of the silver ends to seed into the candle. When i got done with making do you could see light all around the bulb which I dont think looks that great so I put the candle on wax paper and poured some of the same wax into the candle (note the circle around the inside) and once that dried I flipped it and did the same for the other side.As you can see its just a mess. Also my candles have a whitish spots on them, what is this from? temp? Should the mold be heated? And also what can a heat gun do for me in this situation? Im just so confused and want to make purdy ones!What am I doing right or wrong? Is there a way to put the light in easy?Here are some picsAs you can see its a fine mess:angry2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serenamarie Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 Forgot to add I was using paraffin wax from a craft store and pouring at 150. I have also been melting down old pillars to do some test ones too. Im having trouble with the hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 The one I bought from everlasting candle co has the hole in the bottom and the wire going to the side. They have something screwed into the wax to hold the wire in place. I used a wire staple and hammered it in the wax. They do not do an extra filling in of wax on the bottom but use a round piece of felt to cover bottom and then a large lable with instructions, company name and light bulb size..etc. On the inside they have a white plastic tube that fits perfect over and up to the socket. Around this they have poured wax. I would pour cool and use a heat gun to smooth out the inside a little. Don't worry about the bottom so much you can cover it. I didn't use the tube and mine doesn't go up as far in the candle, sits in the bottom. Where as theirs sits up so the bulb is half way out of the candle. Your's looks goo, I think your on the right track. The bulb size is 3w, I use a 5w. Also make sure your wax has a high melt point cause even a small bulb will melt some wax. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serenamarie Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 Thank you so much Sharon, I was wondering how other people did theirs. I just dont like mine seeing light through the hole so when i am making them I always pour a few tarts for the bottom. Im just having a difficult time with the light bulb. Seems my best bet is to cut up some tart and push it all around the light bulb or work from the bottom up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapqueen Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I've seen these before, and I thought the hole is supposed to be open? Seems like the bottom of the socket would need to be uncovered. Was your problem with just the width of your hole around the socket?Sorry for my questions, but I know nothing about these. I do think its pretty cool looking though.I hope you will show a finished photo when you are all done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisinpa Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Is your wax unscented..you may not want to pour scented wax around the cord...the fo could eat away the plastic. I am not sure if your wax is scented or not but thought I would let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serenamarie Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 yes it is scented, I try to keep the cord up and away and wrap the bottom of it before pouring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serenamarie Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 If the bottom of my socket is open my bulb would fall out:sad2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapqueen Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 If the bottom of my socket is open my bulb would fall out:sad2:Oh, So this is not a clip style socket then, right? (Forgive me, I'm new here and just learning everyone's techniques here.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serenamarie Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 Well ive been taking the clip off actually because with the clip in it wobbles with that alone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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