Bottlecrafters Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 (edited) I have a few candles that I tested with GB 464, and knew rather soon, the wicks were not sized correctly, so I abandoned the test.What is the best practice for getting the wax out of the glass containers, and re-melting to try to do a different test with different wicks? Or is re-melting a bad idea? Edited January 21, 2012 by Bottlecrafters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdaines Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I have a few candles that I tested with GB 464, and knew rather soon, the wicks were not sized correctly, so I abandoned the test.What is the best practice for getting the wax out of the glass containers, and re-melting to try to do a different test with different wicks? Or is re-melting a bad idea?I've never had a problem remelting 464. I just set up a double boiler and put in the containers. Once the wick can be removed I pour the liquid and still solid floaters into a working container like a pouring pot. If you weight the pot before adding the wax, you can get a good reading on how much wax you do have after a reweigh with wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franu61 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 You can also re-melt by putting the containers on a cookie sheet and putting in the oven at about 200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy, USMC Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 What is the best practice for getting the wax out of the glass containers?This is my method - some may disagree. Since it is a glass container you may not need to remelt/repour. IF THERE IS ENOUGH WAX TO SUPPORT THE WICK AFTER IT HAS RE-SOLIDIFIED (I use 2 inches as my minimum) I take a pair of pliers and pull out the old wick & drop in another size. You can do this several times as long as there is enough wax to continue supporting the wick. After it's lit, and I get a good feeling that it may be the right size, it's time to make a full sized container to test from beginning to end. TIP: If the hole in the wax seems to be too narrow you can ream it out with an ice pick or skewer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudMarineMom Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I do what Judy does as well. But like she says, it's just to determine if I'm moving in the right direction with the wick. Once I find the one that looks good, I'll make a new container/wick combination and start testing again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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