Gucci Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Was just wondering if anybody else did this. Time is an issue for me because I'm a single mom of two kids, work and go to school full time. Somedays I just don't have the time to break of and measure a slap of wax. I use raw paraffin and add my own additives so the hammering can get annoying if all I need is a small bit. So here's what I do to speed things up when Im in a hurry: I take a cupcake/muffin tin and melt down large batches of wax to pour into them on days I have the time to melt and pour. Then store the little blocks until I need them. Each block weighs 2oz.. So let's say I need a quarter of a lb for a small batch of melts, I just grab 2 blocks and add my additives accordingly. Anybody else do this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbla Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 I just smash up a whole block when into little pieces, and of course some of ends up in much smaller flakes and bits, and store that. Then when needed I throw a handful in the pour pot on the scale, and I use the little bits and flakes for getting to the exact weight I want. I skip using electri$ity for an extra melting step in between. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gucci Posted June 23, 2012 Author Share Posted June 23, 2012 *banging head on desk*....never thought of the extra electricity aspect. One of these years I'll get it all figured out, lmao! I like your method very much thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbla Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 You are too funny. And after seeing my post again, I'm glad you could actually decipher what I meant amongst all those typos! I will add that I actually purposely make sure I have lots of tiny bits and flakes for nudging the weight to where I want it for a batch and not going over. It seems easier to go ahead and do that upfront. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gucci Posted June 23, 2012 Author Share Posted June 23, 2012 :highfive: excellent idea! Plus, if I save the wax breaking for a day I'm particularly agitated, I can beat the hell out of the wax....like during final week! Perfect! lol. No worries, I never saw the typos, I was too hung up on the fact I was making my electric bill even higher. LMAO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetsCandles Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 I break up a full case at a time usually, and store it all in a big storage container with a lid. Then weigh it out and keep a stock in my presto pot, where I add my vybar and stuff. I then pour it out into my pans, then color and scent it, depending on what type I'm doing. Seems to be the quickest way for us at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gucci Posted June 23, 2012 Author Share Posted June 23, 2012 I agree with both of you, smaller chunks as opposed to melting first is easier and more eco friendly (by eco I mean economical, lol) I bought some granulated wax like 7 years ago and thought it was the greatest thing since sliced bread because of it's ease of measuring for small batches. Why I didn't think of the small chunks for a 10 lb slab is beyond me. haha. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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