mindyw86 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Hi everyone! I have been doing a lot of research and really want to give candlemaking a try. I was thinking of ordering one of the starter kits from Lonestar....I think this was one of the sites I liked best. Anyways, my question is what kind should I start with? Container, Votive, or Pillar.... are any easier than the other or all about the same?Oh, 1 more question... Does everyone use a different wax for each? Thanks for any help in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babyv Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I use a different wax for containers then I do for votives (I don't do pillars) 1) container wax is softer and made for containers 2) Votive wax (I use Ecosoya PB) is a bit harder and made for votive/pillars.Hth,Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WendyByTheBay Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I have only done containers and started off using 6006 wax then moved to palm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardLOZ Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Hi there, I guess the easiest way is to pick a style that you particularly like and go from that point. To some degree it may be dictated by the wax that is available to you if you dont want to have to pay for shipping etc.Personally we do containers, pillars, votives and tarts and we use 3 different types of palm and 1 type of soy for our products. Its really horses for courses, so decide what you like and start there.They are all great to make and all have their issues when it comes to wicking etc. Trial and error (from a good starting poinmt of course) and test, test, test, test. By the way did I mention testing Have fun and let us know how you progress.Cheers from downunderRichard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindyw86 Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 Thanks everyone for the responses! I have been leaning towards the containers, because that is what I like to use the most.I also already have a lot of glass jars and such that I can use for those!That is probably what I will go with... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I started out with a votive kit from Cajun Candles. The kit was well stocked and was perfect for learning one of the easiest forms of chandlering (candlemaking). Once you get votives under control, then you are ready for jelly jars and so on. Keep it simple, order small amounts of wax, tester fos and wick samplers to keep your cost down. Read all the posts you can and ask questions. Don't worry about sounding like your new to the craft. Everybody starts out at the same place and wants to learn secrets from the pro candle makers. Sometimes, they slip up and tell you really good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babyv Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Mindyw8 - just a tip. When I first started I started with all sorts of glass containers and found out the hard way ($$$ lost) that sticking with one jar/wax/wick combo is best. Master one glass jar at a time.Hth,Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindyw86 Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 Thank you Laura! I will definately do that! I figure it will be hard to go from size to size so, I will take that advice and master one jar at a time! Thanks,Mindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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