MarcyHK Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Hi, all.I made a bunch of container candles two days ago that I'm planning to give as gifts and I'm antsy to get them packed up and out of the way so I can start my next projects.How soon after the candle cools is it okay to start bagging or boxing them?What about placing lids?Will it affect the curing time if they're wrapped too soon? What other problems might I run into?Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardLOZ Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Hi there. You should be good to go after 24 hours. Once the candle has set completely and is completely cold it should be just fine to lid and pack.All the bestRichard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcyHK Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 Thanks, Richard!Marcy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 You don't need to wait 24 hours. You can lid the candles when the wax has cooled completely. I make my candles during the daytime and lid them in the evening to pack up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcyHK Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 Great! Thank you!(I still have some much to learn. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 I, too, wait until the next day to lid, label & pack. Even after cooling, the surface of the wax tends to change a little overnight, so it gives me one last chance to check for surface blemishes & correct them before packing 'em up. I throw a length of paper towels over them to keep any airborne residue from settling onto the candles' surfaces. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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