Layered Votives

[PAgirl89]

Making layered votives easier in votive molds or in glass containers? And how long should I wait before adding the next layer? I'm using Ecosoya PB for free standing votives and GB464 for containers.

TIA

Edited November 26, 2010 by PAgirl89

[Stella1952]

I find them both pretty easy, but glass containers make it a little easier because you can see through them. There is no set "time" - when the layer below has hardened thick enough to support the new layer without caving in, that's the best time to pour the next layer. I do not let the previous layer become totally hard and cooled before pouring the next. I don't want shrinkage to spoil things and I want the layers to adhere to one another well. HTH

[PAgirl89]

Thanks Stella! Much appreciated!

[Stella1952]

Have fun! I love pouring layered candles!

[PAgirl89]

Did you add FOs? or just colored the layers?

[Stella1952]

I don't think I have ever made an unscented layered candle. If I am making these to sell, I usually want the candles to be all one scent, so I make up the wax, add the FO, then divide it into pour pots to which I add different colors. Sometimes, I do scent the layers differently (example: white peppermint, red cinnamon or cherry for candycane candles). The beauty of this is that you can make 'em any way you like!

Most of the time for me, layered candles are a project for using up leftover wax. Those candles are reserved for my use and for gifting. I sort the leftovers by wax type, color and fragrance then layer them with other compatible colors and scents. I do the same thing when making "chunkies." My "leftover projects" are the ones my friends enjoy the most because they get the "one of a kind" candles I seldom offer for sale to the public. The candle in my avatar is one of those "leftover" candle projects.