CandleRon Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 For the angles, to make Layered Candles, some use rice, beans, sand...and some have made a tilter to hold your moulds...I have found a couple on here one by Scent Cellar and another by Soja who took the first design and made some different details to it. I was wondering if there is anything new on the market to use, or would it be beneficial to create one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 My hubby cut some V notches in a 2x4 - works for me :} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Box of sand is simple, nearly free, and works like a charm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I tried the sand and found it too messy. I have a plastic tote with rice in it. It works perfectly well and I don't see a need to "improve" on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 (edited) For up to 4 candles, I use big OxyClean buckets with sand. I also have an old wire book rack that has a perfect slant on the top that holds up to 12 candles at once. I can't see any advantage to buying something which can be easily fabricated at home... Edited December 2, 2011 by Stella1952 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EccoLights Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 I can't see any advantage to buying something which can be easily fabricated at home...Ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 I can't see any advantage to buying something which can be easily fabricated at home...ditto too - don't know how sand can be messy - works great for me and no $$ or building stuff.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 I like sand because if I get messy, or a mold leaks, the sand quickly absorbs the spilled wax and stops the leak. To clean up, just scoop out the spill and you're all set to go again. One can mist the sand to make it more easy to tamp down and less likely to make a mess.I just can't use food (rice, beans, etc.) for this purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnvyCandles Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 HAHA I laughed when I saw this thread! Why would anyone waste rice and beans?! Growing up that was such a staple food for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 My tilters are built so that I can vary my angles with a single push. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spark-me-up Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Wow Scented! That must really be a magic hat =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleRon Posted December 8, 2011 Author Share Posted December 8, 2011 I can't see any advantage to buying something which can be easily fabricated at home... That is exactly my point Stella , since I have so much wood on hand I can make something from home...unless, I can buy it for cheaper than it would be for me to fabricate one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleRon Posted December 8, 2011 Author Share Posted December 8, 2011 My tilters are built so that I can vary my angles with a single push. This was along the lines I was thinking Scented... have one device that I can use over and over, with different angles all in one machine.....easier to remove wax from wood or the like than diggin it out of rice or beans.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleRon Posted December 8, 2011 Author Share Posted December 8, 2011 I also have an old wire book rack that has a perfect slant on the top that holds up to 12 candles at once.That sounds awesome, its another thing I was looking for, was to be able to make 10-12 at once and not have to wait for the cool down process so that I can add more product to my device. Ahhh well back to the old drawing board I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Wow Scented! That must really be a magic hat =)Nah! I needed something that would allow me to make almost 8 3x3s look close to the same. If I ever have it redone, I think I want to be able to have the one angle I don't have, which is for it to lay flat, but this works for what I need it to work for and it's fairly easy to clean up. I just wish I could do up to 12 on the same gizmo, but I don't have the space for something like that as it is lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 This was along the lines I was thinking Scented... have one device that I can use over and over, with different angles all in one machine.....easier to remove wax from wood or the like than diggin it out of rice or beans.... IMO it's way more stable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowman Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I have designed a "Tilter" that you can fit from 6 to 8 - 4" molds and a corresponding number of 3" and 2" molds on. After the final tilted layer pour, it lays flat for the final pour. I use polycarbonate tubing for the molds, which gets expensive for the 4" and 3" diameter. However, you can see the level of each layer you're pouring and the setup cooling. Not expensive to build the base unit, a 4'x8' sheet of OSB or plywood and as many sheets of 24" x 24" plexaglass as needed for the number of Tilters made. If anyone is interested , I can supply photos sometime soon.J.Snow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I'd love to see it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Me too. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveinPA Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 My tilters are built so that I can vary my angles with a single push.Only you and two other people (including Alan- he has my first design) have one- besides me of course lol. How are they holding up? Should last a while since they are all metal except the base. Still need something for votives? I have an idea for an "attachment" on your tilters to do votives. I just got a set of large hole punches and might be able to come up with something if you use the individual cups. I never did try to get a patent on my design. It's probably not worth the expense and paperwork to get one- not even a provisional patent. Maybe I should just start selling them. Seriously considering going into production lol. But since the price of metal has gone up alot over the past few years I'd have to charge more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 They're holding up fine! I went away from tilting votives and concentrating on them too much, but you have me intrigued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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