justajesuschick Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I do not make scent cups so I do not need lids.I just found some "medicine" cups on ebay that are super cheap and in my area. Wonder if those would work? Thinking of asking them for a pick up to save shipping.Today I got all my oils measured out and them stacked up the cups after using. At clean up I picked up the cups (I had an unused stack of them from carry out sushi!) and the bottoms had "melted" out! I need not measure out and pour so soon, I suppose.I was also considering glass shot glasses. Do you have a source that you'd suggest?Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 get a scale - it's accurate and you don't need an extra step. melt your wax, set it on the scale - tare it - and put in the needed amount of FO. no extra cups - accurate & easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justajesuschick Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 Oh ye of fancy candle making and experience!Since I just make for myself, I use a stainless Calphalon saucepan with a double boiler. It is easy if I need just 1 ounce or 2 ounces of oil. I just dump in the bottle.I have a scale. I pour out the amount of FO I need from a larger bottle into a cup that is sitting on the scale. Did I mention that I am not coordinated? I have a hard enough time getting the oil in a little cup in the right amount! I suppose that I could trust myself to weigh the hot wax in the pour pan. I can picture me dumping half a bottle in...haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Well, if you have to you can get a small glass measuring cup at Walmarts - they are about the size of a shot glass except have markings for ounces & tablespoons I think - can't get to mine at the moment. Anyway, they work well when you have to use something in between - I use mine to measure FO when I'm making car air fresheners. Just wipe it out really good and you're ready to go again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I bought votive candle holders at a craftstore for 25 cents each. Very similar to the shot glass I was using. Wish I was able to do as Ksranch says. Maybe with more experience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcuset Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 (edited) The wax lined 5 oz Dixie cups are what I use for measuring out fo & a scale. 100 in a box for around 2.5-3 bucks. Your fo won't eat thru the cup if it sits for a bit while you're melting your wax. Edited July 16, 2012 by marcuset Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 The wax lined 5 oz Dixie cups are what I use for measuring out fo & a scale. 100 in a box for around 2.5-3 bucks. Your fo won't eat thru the cup if it sits for a bit while you're melting your wax.Same here.....plain old dixie cups! Not plastic anything as some FO's will eat right through the plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurenscandlebakery Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I use these metal "portion" cups that I got at Walmart. I believe there are 5 in a set and each set is $1. I really like them because they are reusable and easy to clean. I don't know if portion cups is the correct term, but idk how else to describe them. I'd say that each cup holds about 2 oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanie353 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 The wax lined 5 oz Dixie cups are what I use for measuring out fo & a scale. 100 in a box for around 2.5-3 bucks. Your fo won't eat thru the cup if it sits for a bit while you're melting your wax.I like that idea. Less paper towel use. Just picked up some generic baby wipes that I've read some like to use a lot for their Prestos. They work good but I have to use a lot of them. Maybe I should look for a larger size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justajesuschick Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 Well, look what I found!I worked through lunch but needed a break. I remembered that there is a kitchen store across the street (well, fancy shops/hotels/restaurants semi-attached to our corporation). I took a quick stroll over and was going to get a small little juice glass and then I saw this little guy.It is still very small (just 3.25" tall) but I can measure 4 ounces at a time. Certainly will still weigh it on my scale. Because it is glass I can hopefully rinse, soap or wipe it out between use. It is the little things (literally) that can make me smile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Yep, that's like what I was talking about - works great - easy clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justajesuschick Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 Yep, that's like what I was talking about - works great - easy clean.Thanks!Online all I was finding were 1 ounce shot glasses. I never usually am adding more than 2 ounces of FO at a time since I do not have a business but since we have covered that I am clumsy, this size will be easier for me to pour into and offer me plenty of room. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueH Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I use the plastic medicine cups. I got them at Walgreens on their website. 1.99 for 100. I bought enough to qualify for the free shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puma52 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 (edited) Well, look what I found!I worked through lunch but needed a break. I remembered that there is a kitchen store across the street (well, fancy shops/hotels/restaurants semi-attached to our corporation). I took a quick stroll over and was going to get a small little juice glass and then I saw this little guy.It is still very small (just 3.25" tall) but I can measure 4 ounces at a time. Certainly will still weigh it on my scale. Because it is glass I can hopefully rinse, soap or wipe it out between use. It is the little things (literally) that can make me smile.[ATTACH=CONFIG]24541[/ATTACH]EXACTLY what I use....I have 4 of them and I also have several of the 1 ounce ones. Love them...just wipe w/paper towel and ready to use for next batch. :smiley2: Edited July 16, 2012 by puma52 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
se2653 Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 I was using the plastic medicine cups, but some of the fo's were eating away the plastic. I use dixie cups now too, but will look for the wax lined, as I sometimes will see the fo get absorbed into the cup, so not sure how much if any I'm losing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRigg Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 I just an old candle jar about 3 inches tall and roughly 1.75 inches in diameter. Just pour hot water in it when Im done and wipe it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Save your empty yogurt containers and repurpose for measuring your FO. Or use those Italian Ice cream cups. I have a bunch I use and they didn't cost me a penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetsCandles Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I use a votive mold that started to rust, was dropped and got damaged, and was basically unusable for making votives anymore. Works wonderfully for measuring out small amounts of FO. *shrug* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Glass shot glasses. They're great till you drop and break them lol. FO eats through a lot of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diott Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 What wick size/brand do you recommend for IGI6006 with 2.8 and 3.1 inch diameter -------------------------------------tin?Lunette De Soleil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I use the lids from liquid deteragant(SP?).They work great,wash them with hot water and use again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tam1116 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I place my pouring pot on scale and add FO that way. Why do you all pour into cups??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Accidental Overdose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I place my pouring pot on scale and add FO that way. Why do you all pour into cups???That is a good idea except for me.... I always have to "pipette some out" heavy hand I guessBut it would eliminate a step and a wipe out of one more thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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