Getting creative with wax!

[E&MBees]

I use the nt44 successfully with these tins

I’ll try later with the NT44. I assume I can just do a half tins worth of wax to check burn pattern rather than waste a whole tin.

 

[The Poot]

Currently doing a test burn using the tins that @Kaz suggested. NT47 wick from 4Candles. Does this look ok? It’s burning to the edges. Is the flame ok as it ‘bounces’ a bit now and then.

The flames look a little large, but no doubt will give more light. Its a real challenge to get things “just right”. Lots of trial and error and then you run out of wax!
Still experimenting here - last pillar candle cooled with a hole / crevasse in it and needs remelting

 

[The Poot]

Remelted pillar in its “cocoon” to prevent cracking - I hope!!!
Result will be posted tomorrow with either a smiley face or a grrrrrrr!

 

[E&MBees]

Remelted pillar in its “cocoon” to prevent cracking - I hope!!!
Result will be posted tomorrow with either a smiley face or a grrrrrrr!View attachment 34472

Good luck.
Hubby has just made me a tea light insulator out of some spare PIR to stop them cracking as they cool. Update as to whether it works later.

 

[The Poot]

Good luck.
Hubby has just made me a tea light insulator out of some spare PIR to stop them cracking as they cool. Update as to whether it works later.

A bit more professional than my “cocoon” Nicely done methinks.

 

[E&MBees]

A bit more professional than my “cocoon” Nicely done methinks.

Thanks. Covered it in aluminium tape to stop the dust getting in the wax. Nothing like a bit of skip diving and a little bit of diy!

 

[The Poot]

The result

 

[E&MBees]

Think I’m going off making candles.
The wicks keep coming out of the holders despite crimping tightly when I pour the wax in. Then the wick slumps to one side and looks pathetic.
Any suggestions please?
Thank you

 

[Erichalfbee]

Glue dot the sustainer to the bottom and centre the wick with one of these or a needle pushed through the wick.

 

[The Poot]

Think I’m going off making candles.
The wicks keep coming out of the holders despite crimping tightly when I pour the wax in. Then the wick slumps to one side and looks pathetic.
Any suggestions please?
Thank you

Crimp the wick into the sustainer with a pair of pliers then stick the sustainer to the centre of the tin with a glue dot……..oops, looks like Dani beat me to it

 

[E&MBees]

Thanks all. Have been crimping the wick but it wobbles out. I’ll try the pin idea.

 

[Erichalfbee]

Thanks all. Have been crimping the wick but it wobbles out. I’ll try the pin idea.

You need to glue it to the bottom of the container or it will float away

 

[E&MBees]

You need to glue it to the bottom of the container or it will float away

I’ve been using hobby craft glue dots, but they obviously aren’t up to the job.

 

[E&MBees]

Is there any way to clean up tea light holders ? I’ve used load’s trying to get it right.

 

[judy12]

Wax your wicks before using. Then they stick well into the sustainers and don't flop at the top. Stick your sustainer to the bottom of the tea light holder with a dot of superglue.
Wipe tea light holders carefully with clean cloth while the wax is still very hot - so the outside wax slides off the hot tin when you wipe it.
And always take Dani's advice!

 

[Bettenham]

First foray into candle making and managed to totally confuse myself on the 4candles website, so some advice please!
I want to use some ramekins as I have loads - they measure 85mm wide and 40mm deep. What wick do I use WickWell NT 71? I also quite like the idea of a wood wick - what would be the right choice for this? What would be the best method for either wicks. Any advice gratefully received! Many thanks.

 

[Erichalfbee]

And always take Dani's advice!

That’s a slippery slope

 

[The Poot]

First foray into candle making and managed to totally confuse myself on the 4candles website, so some advice please!
I want to use some ramekins as I have loads - they measure 85mm wide and 40mm deep. What wick do I use WickWell NT 71? I also quite like the idea of a wood wick - what would be the right choice for this? What would be the best method for either wicks. Any advice gratefully received! Many thanks.

Not sure, but beeswax needs a larger wick than silicone or paraffin wax. For a 3 inch diameter pillar I’ve used the Thornes 21/2 wick with success. Not so successful with tea lights yet, but my failures were caused by wicks too small. Not much help I know - it’s all very much trial and error it seems. No idea about a wood wick???

 

[Nige.Coll]

candles.

 

[Bettenham]

Not sure, but beeswax needs a larger wick than silicone or paraffin wax. For a 3 inch diameter pillar I’ve used the Thornes 21/2 wick with success. Not so successful with tea lights yet, but my failures were caused by wicks too small. Not much help I know - it’s all very much trial and error it seems. No idea about a wood wick???

Thanks Poot. I'll let you know how I get on and depending how badly some pics!