BrickInTheWall Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 I have searched in the forums and can't find an answer so hopefully someone can help me out. Approximately how many candles would one get out of a 10lb block of wax if you were to make a 3" x 4.5" round candle (like from this mold) http://www.peakcandle.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PCMS&Product_Code=ALM-RND345CONCAVE&Category_Code=ALM? I'm having trouble figuring out how much wax to order so I'm hoping one of you all might have some idea of a way to figure it out Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 I would say approximately 9 candles. That size mold holds a tad over a pound of wax. Hope that Helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrickInTheWall Posted December 12, 2005 Author Share Posted December 12, 2005 Thanks so much, thats more candles then I expected If one were to try making hurricane shells with pictures embedded inside...would that be a good mold choice or something bigger? (very new but very ambitious :rolleyes2 ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Great question, you may want to start a new thread for that one. I havent actually ever made a Hurricane.I think we are all ambitious when starting..it's just sooo much fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Over to the left <--- under "general information" there is a calculator that will help you figure out wax amounts for different molds or containers:http://www.candletech.com/calculator/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 That's going to be too small for a hurricane shell. You'll need at least 4" across, but preferably 5". With a smaller shell, like 4", you'll be limited to usinf only tealights and burning for very short periods. The problem is that the heat from the flame is closer to the shell itself so it's much more likely to melt. You'll also need a higher MP wax, usually 160+. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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