jnewport Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Hello. I started "trying" to do a second pour on my votives and I'm not sure if I'm doing this right. I fill to the top and when cooled then do a second pour. Problem is I am wasting alot and making quite a mess. Should I be filling them to the top? I am using the flair votive molds and ecosoya pb. I didn't like the way they were sinking in the middle so I decided to do this. Should I not fill them to the top on the first pour? I'm pouring 10 degrees hotter on the second pour also. Thanks, Jeanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 I have found that it works better if you don't fill them to the top. I fill them almost to the top then do the 2nd pour. That way you don't have as much run over & pour very slowly til the wax just comes to the top. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanncat18 Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 I agree. I had the problem of filling mine too full when I was doing a layered votive and then when I did the repour you could see the pour line on top...worked better when I filled just under the full amount then did the repour.I have found that it works better if you don't fill them to the top. I fill them almost to the top then do the 2nd pour. That way you don't have as much run over & pour very slowly til the wax just comes to the top. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanncat18 Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Oh and if your waste is comming from wax spilling, then just put down wax paper and the spills peel right off. You can remelt them and make tarts or votives...or just throw the peices right in your tart warmer if you want to enjoy some of the scent too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnewport Posted November 8, 2009 Author Share Posted November 8, 2009 Thank you. I will try it this way. And thanks for the wax paper advice also. Jeanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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