CareBear Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 http://www.candletech.com/techniques-and-ideas/valentines-day-heart-embed-candles/now, where can I get the cutters and the containers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SliverOfWax Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Ohhh, I wish I hadn't seen those.Wal-Mart usually has all kinds of valentine's molds, cutters, that kind of stuff, this time of year. I would think Michaels, Hobby Lobby, all those places would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Heart cookie cutters ... hobby lobby type stores usually have the different sizes as would a wal-mart and likely out now. Containers? You can get those at WM too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 MMmmmm (un)fortunately for me there is no local Wal*Mart. I must live in the only place in the world like this, but I kinda like it. I have a Michael's tho.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Michaels would probably have a heart cookie cutter.Those candles are totally cute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Yea check out a Michael's, JoAnn's etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I got mine at hobby lobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisa2003 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Thats a really neat idea. Thanks for sharing Carebear!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Peak carries those square votive holders. And you can order the cookie cutters online at www.thecookiecuttershop.com if you can't find them locally! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForHisGlory Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Cute!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Thats the same pic that Peak sent out in a recent newsletter. They have the embed mold and glassware. Cute isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmom1 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 i wish i hadn't looked too! i've only done containers, why the pillar wax for the hearts? firmer? higher melt temp? could i use container wax? i use 464 for my regular candles. i have several other container waxes that have higher melt points (don't they all!) do you think they would work since i'm using the 464?that being said, i have to check my cookie cutters!tia,ei Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 i wish i hadn't looked too! i've only done containers, why the pillar wax for the hearts? firmer? higher melt temp? could i use container wax? i use 464 for my regular candles. i have several other container waxes that have higher melt points (don't they all!) do you think they would work since i'm using the 464?that being said, i have to check my cookie cutters!tia,eiYou make embeds and tarts using pillar wax. They also pop out of the mold easier. Use container wax for the overpour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Here is a place that I have bought lots of cookie cutters from. I own more cookie cutters than a cookie factory (smile)http://www.thecookiecuttershop.com/One thing I learned after cutting thousands of shapes is to spray your cookie sheet with pam and I like to use a higher melt point wax for the cut outs. I also use additives to make the cut outs opaque. Let the wax set up until it is pretty firm. If you cut too soon, the soft wax will spread back and seal the edges of where you just cut. It should be just soft enough to cut.....watch it carefully. If the wax is very cool.....I use needle nose pliers to pull the cookie cutters out of the wax sheet....easier than fingers.... Let it cool completely. Then I tap the cookie sheet on the floor and most of the cut outs just pop out.Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 Thanks Donita. I found some ok cutters in the fondant section of Michaels and have some containers on the way (I abandoned candlemaking a while ago but I keep being drawn back!).If I'm careful do you think it can be done on round containers? When the wax is still a bit warm or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M Street Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I'm waiting on my fragrances from Berts' to try. I'm a newbie but going to try my hand at this anyway. Wish me luckMissy:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I don't see a problem with round containers.....as soon as you heat it a little, the wax will bend. I also like to add some Micro 180 because I find it makes the wax a little more flexible.Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cozyaromas Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I thought that was an cute idea as well, they even had the soap to match in the same newsletter. I think it would be real cute as part of an Valentine's day Gift Basket, maybe add an teddy bear and a scrub or just those two alone would like nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berrycreekcandles Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I tried the soap one and I used a small silicone heart mold I think it was a wilton. Or you could use a cookie cutter, I just ordered some from cookiecutter.comI have seen the jars at the craft store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 I just told my BF that he's on his own for next weekend...(I love this place - SO much expertise. Now Donita - where do I get this Micro 180 by Saturday LOL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlebuddy Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 If you can't find cookie cutters locally ... try www.foosecookiecutters.com. How about a shamrock cutter for St. Patrick's Day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 You make embeds and tarts using pillar wax. They also pop out of the mold easier. Use container wax for the overpour.I was wondering...has anyone had to wick up to make up for the wee bit of pillar wax from the embeds? I think I may try a few of these myself. Like I need more stuff to do uggh, I am already behind . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffancy Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I tried one of these over the weekend and while it worked I have some kinks to work out. I used soy pillar wax for the hearts and apparently the melt point is too low because they bled into the overpour.I have some 6028 stashed away so I'm going to pull that out and try again.I found the cookie cutters at Michael's and some 10 oz cubes at Dollar Tree so I didn't have to pay shipping or I wouldn't have even attempted these this late in the game for valentine's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I tried one of these over the weekend and while it worked I have some kinks to work out. I used soy pillar wax for the hearts and apparently the melt point is too low because they bled into the overpour.I have some 6028 stashed away so I'm going to pull that out and try again.I found the cookie cutters at Michael's and some 10 oz cubes at Dollar Tree so I didn't have to pay shipping or I wouldn't have even attempted these this late in the game for valentine's.You didn't pour the overpour too hot did you? That could cause some bleeding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 I generally pour my container wax at about 145 so I should be ok with whatever pillar wax I have in the garage (gosh, I hope I have some out there).I'm so excited to try this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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