Candybee Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Been a while since we had one of these discussions so I thought I'd see what others think.Today I am restocking candles so I'm waiting for my wax to melt. While I'm waiting I do all the jar wicking. As much as I love candle making I hate wicking jars! Even with wick centering tools I hate it!So what do you hate when you make candles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorelei Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Hate Wicking, Centering, Determining and everything related to wicking. I also hate waiting for the candles to cool and cure properly. I hate spilling FO. I hate when my dye bottles leak or I get dye all over my hands. Otherwise....love everything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 I hate waiting for a rustic pillar to cool so I can see my creation.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deb426 Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Wicking, hands down. Hate it, never found a way to make it better. Just hate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursenancy Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Labeling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dariablue Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 What I hate the most is having a hold set up at an angle so that I can get unique layers in my candle. Then going to pour the last layer at the angle, it tips over and spills wax. This has only happened a couple times, I have learned how to not balance my molds quite as precariously, but it is frustrating to lose that work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 My DH took a 2x4 and cut V notches in it for the candle mold to rest in so that it never moves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy, USMC Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 I hate being interrupted when I'm on a roll. There's a system and when I can concentrate things get produced very quickly. But if the phone rings and it's a from a person I can't call back - or someone stops by to chat - or there's an accident I have to clean .... well, gently put, it lights my fuze! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carol k Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 When everybody thinks the kitchen is the place to stand right in my way when I'm trying to get orders done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Wicking sux. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scifichik Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 I don't like making the tags so the candles and melts can go in the craft mall booth. They require string tags attached to every product with your booth number, price and item description on it.Happily, I have a 'tween niece and nephew who enjoy helping for a few dollars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAgirl89 Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 I hate looking at the dye bottle crooked and getting dye all over my hands. I'm also another one who hates the waiting time. I also hate running out of supplies on a Friday and having to wait for supplies to come, I never seem to have enough supplies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Truthfully...I don't mind wicking jars. I hate pouring...especially tarts. When I have to pour several dozen of the same fragrance no matter how hard I try...I always have drips everywhere or overflow the tart molds. I hate wasting that wax so...wait till it hardens and then throw it back in the pour pot and melt it with my heat gun and continue pouring. And then when pouring containers...making sure they are even. I hate looking at my display at a show and seeing uneven pouring...lol. It's not so bad pouring the shouldered jelly jars from Fillmore but...the Madison jars can be a PITA at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeniryan Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 When everybody thinks the kitchen is the place to stand right in my way when I'm trying to get orders done.Wish I could "like" this post... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debscent Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Labeling large orders like a fundraiser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EccoLights Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Hmm, hate is such a strong word...I would say I dislike pouring tea lights the most. Wicking isn't too bad, but I just got to the point when I get my jars in I wick them all up NOW, not when I need them... It takes a little time but when production starts, it makes that step so much easier =) Tarts are not bad at all, and pillars are always fun... even if a pillar comes out "wrong" someone will still love it most of the times =) Votives used to be a pain too until we started doing the clamshells for them too =) EASY! =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedar_lea Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 The last 10-15 degrees of heating the wax always seems to take forever.Accidently bumping wicks off centerNeurotically analysing flame height and flicker levels while test candle is burning instead of just enjoying the silly thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillowBoo Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 All of the above..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicknbean Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Waiting for the wax to cool and wicks not sticking. Worse is wicks coming loose when pouring - Grrrr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeana Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Second pours! And most of all retesting new wicks/batches of wax/fos. Once its been tested that should be it, but as we all know it's not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricofAZ Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 (edited) Sweating on tops and whiskers on EinsteinBright presto pots and warm candles to dineGold cloth sachets tied up with stringsThese are a few of my favorite thingsCream colored dyes and crisp brulee fragrancesWebsite orders and credit card paymentsWild wicks that shroom with large budding wingsThese are a few of my favorite thingsEmpoyees in white uniforms with gold colored candlesWax shavings that stay on my clothes and my sandlesMicas and blocks that melt pretty and singThese are a few of my favorite thingsWhen the cat pukesWhen the wax burnsWhen I’m feeling queasy I simply remember my favorite thingsAnd then I don’t feeeeeeel .... soooooo bad Edited May 2, 2011 by EricofAZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deisel Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 awesome Eric!!!kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share Posted May 2, 2011 I second that! That made me smile and laugh Eric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnj Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 When everybody thinks the kitchen is the place to stand right in my way when I'm trying to get orders done.Oh so VERY true! Very annoying and frustrating! Wicking is a sure pia also.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminousBoutique Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 wicking, especially tealights or small containers. testing new scents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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