Comments for Candle Making and Other Things http://swanscandles.com/my-blog Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:16:46 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on Hello world! by swanscandles http://swanscandles.com/my-blog/?p=1&cpage=1#comment-9 swanscandles Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:16:46 +0000 http://swanscandles.com/my-blog//?p=1#comment-9 Hi Suzzi, When we are pouring into glass containers we usually warm the glass to touch but not hot. We just blow our heatgun in each container real quick to avoid cold shock. When we cool the containers we let them sit about 6" apart to avoid uneven cooling and wetspots. We have added lots of tips on our message board at http://swanscandles.activeboard.com/ and also feel free to call us with any questions you have. Hi Suzzi,
When we are pouring into glass containers we usually warm the glass to touch but not hot. We just blow our heatgun in each container real quick to avoid cold shock. When we cool the containers we let them sit about 6″ apart to avoid uneven cooling and wetspots. We have added lots of tips on our message board at http://swanscandles.activeboard.com/ and also feel free to call us with any questions you have.

]]> Comment on Hello world! by Suzzi http://swanscandles.com/my-blog/?p=1&cpage=1#comment-7 Suzzi Sun, 06 Sep 2009 17:42:23 +0000 http://swanscandles.com/my-blog//?p=1#comment-7 Hi... We just purchased supplies yesterday to make some candles in jars and found out there is a special process (?) to pouring into jars as opposed to tins... Is that correct and can you tell us what extra steps need to be taken? Thanks, Suzzi Hi… We just purchased supplies yesterday to make some candles in jars and found out there is a special process (?) to pouring into jars as opposed to tins… Is that correct and can you tell us what extra steps need to be taken?

Thanks,
Suzzi

]]> Comment on Hello world! by swanscandles http://swanscandles.com/my-blog/?p=1&cpage=1#comment-5 swanscandles Sun, 09 Aug 2009 15:40:44 +0000 http://swanscandles.com/my-blog//?p=1#comment-5 That is the correct method, a shot glass works well also. 3 teaspoons makes 1 tablespoon, 6 teaspoons is an ounce. That is the correct method, a shot glass works well also. 3 teaspoons makes 1 tablespoon, 6 teaspoons is an ounce.

]]> Comment on Hello world! by swanscandles http://swanscandles.com/my-blog/?p=1&cpage=1#comment-4 swanscandles Sun, 09 Aug 2009 15:39:28 +0000 http://swanscandles.com/my-blog//?p=1#comment-4 Hi Carol, I am still trying to figure this blog out. We normally use 1 ounce fragrance per pound of wax. I believe you may need to cut it back to 3/4 ounce per pound as the beeswax is a much harder wax than the single pours. With the fragrances that are real light (like Water) you may be able to go with an ounce but the thicker fragrances may tend to bleed out(make wet spots). If you do run into this problem you can cut back the amount of beeswax you use. Also pour as cool as you can to reduce shrinkage as the beeswax will pull back a little. Beeswax can be a bit tricky but is by far my favorite wax to work with. Remember to never allow your beeswax to get to 220 F as this high temperature will change the molecular structure and make the beeswax not burn very well. Seems to be a common problem that not a whole lot of people know. Sorry it took me so long to answer I will try and do better in the future and I hope I was able to help a little. Have a great day! Hi Carol,
I am still trying to figure this blog out. We normally use 1 ounce fragrance per pound of wax. I believe you may need to cut it back to 3/4 ounce per pound as the beeswax is a much harder wax than the single pours. With the fragrances that are real light (like Water) you may be able to go with an ounce but the thicker fragrances may tend to bleed out(make wet spots). If you do run into this problem you can cut back the amount of beeswax you use. Also pour as cool as you can to reduce shrinkage as the beeswax will pull back a little. Beeswax can be a bit tricky but is by far my favorite wax to work with. Remember to never allow your beeswax to get to 220 F as this high temperature will change the molecular structure and make the beeswax not burn very well. Seems to be a common problem that not a whole lot of people know. Sorry it took me so long to answer I will try and do better in the future and I hope I was able to help a little. Have a great day!

]]> Comment on Hello world! by carol gentile http://swanscandles.com/my-blog/?p=1&cpage=1#comment-3 carol gentile Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:02:29 +0000 http://swanscandles.com/my-blog//?p=1#comment-3 1ounce fragrance to 1pound wax 8ounces = 1/2pound. 1ounce = 2Tablespoons 1T FO to 8oz wax 1ounce fragrance to 1pound wax
8ounces = 1/2pound.
1ounce = 2Tablespoons
1T FO to 8oz wax

]]> Comment on Hello world! by carol gentile http://swanscandles.com/my-blog/?p=1&cpage=1#comment-2 carol gentile Wed, 05 Aug 2009 02:44:56 +0000 http://swanscandles.com/my-blog//?p=1#comment-2 Hi, I just ordered candle fragrance oils. I'm making 8oz container candles. I have a 50/50 paraffin/beeswax. How much FO do I need? An approximate amount by teaspoons. Hi,

I just ordered candle fragrance oils. I’m making 8oz container candles. I have a 50/50 paraffin/beeswax. How much FO do I need? An approximate amount by teaspoons.

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