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bunnyblossom
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Re: Tips for Newbies
« Reply #40 on: Oct 24th, 2004, 9:20pm » |
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Cover them once they are completely cool. Put them up for a few days to let the scent bind with the wax well, called curing. Then light those babies up to see how you did! Got a camera to take a pic of your first candles??
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Re: Tips for Newbies
« Reply #41 on: Oct 25th, 2004, 8:01am » |
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remember that wax is hot and always pay attention to what you are doing!
just yesterday, i burnt my fingers TWICE in hot wax (notbad, but it hurt!). once, i added some extra wax to some that was already melting - stuck my hand a little to far in. was trying to make sure i didn't just drop it in and splash wax everywhere, but covered my fingers in wax instead. who needs to pay for a parrafin dip ? 
i'm known for trying to burn my oven. i used to put a cookie pan in the oven for a few minutes on broil. i'd heat it up, take it out then use it to level the bottoms of pillars. forgot about it a couple times, opened the door to find the pan on FIRE! yep - open the front door, let the pan burn out (not much wax on it). don't tell whoever you live with! =)
and the big one - if you use a double boiler and need to add water to the pot, remember to not pour it in your wax!  that one is also from personal experience! lol
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Meca
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Re: Tips for Newbies
« Reply #42 on: Oct 26th, 2004, 11:29am » |
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Please don't get upset when someone give you an answer to a question. They are not trying to be mean.
Buy from a reputable supplier. That way people on this board can help you. If they don't know what you are working with we can't help you....
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DonnaGA
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Re: Tips for Newbies
« Reply #43 on: Oct 27th, 2004, 9:18am » |
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Do NOT stack votives...they can BITE.
Store in layers in a box.
Heat Guns get really hot.
If you purchase molds, tarts pans or any metal supplies locally, check for rust.
If you are working in your kitchen, keep your silicone spray and spray shortening stored where they belong. They look alot alike. LOL. (Yes, I almost siliconed a skillet.)
HTH.
Donna
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eugenia
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Re: Tips for Newbies
« Reply #44 on: Oct 27th, 2004, 5:20pm » |
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For Pillars: My husband got me this cute little level at the Home Depot (5" long"). Before the final pour, I use the level to make sure that the pillar is perfectly level; if not, I move it around 'til I get the right spot. With that tool, I don't have to worry about trying to level the bottom of a finished pillar, which is a real PITA
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DonnaGA
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Re: Tips for Newbies
« Reply #45 on: Oct 28th, 2004, 1:35am » |
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To 'speed up' a 'cool down', pour gently between two pour pots. If you pour too fast it willfroth.
Don't be afraid to call your state department of revenue if you have a question. They have been very helpful and are really nice.
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Donna in Georgia
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Re: Tips for Newbies
« Reply #46 on: Oct 28th, 2004, 5:22pm » |
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Addition by RobinN:
Please ask specific questions in separate threads - don't add them to this one. A question will probably get buried and lost in all these wonderful tips!)
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DonnaGA
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Re: Tips for Newbies
« Reply #47 on: Oct 29th, 2004, 4:34am » |
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on Oct 28th, 2004, 2:16pm, mary_jennets wrote:| When are you supposed to add the dye and scent? |
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Hi Mary, Check out the PDS/PIF for your wax. It will have specifications on usage. This info will be on the site of the supplier and/or manufacturer.
HTH.
ARRRRRGGGGGGGG!!!!!!..........Cover your pillars with a teatowel to KEEP THE LADYBUGS OUT!!! ARRRRRRGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Alta
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Re: Tips for Newbies
« Reply #48 on: Oct 29th, 2004, 10:58am » |
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I am a Newbie, myself. I have learned a few things I would like to pass on.
A. Invest in some of those cosmetic pads that we ladies use with our make up. The cotton ones are best. They are great for a lot of things.
1. Applying mold release.
2. Getting the excess mold release off when you apply too much.
3. Cleaning molds. They seem to get in all those tiny cracks where the wax residue likes to hide.
B. Some one gave me a Therma Spa several years ago.  I finally found a use for it. It will hold the temperature of wax around 120 degrees. It is great for melting wax to make imbeds or trims for your column candles.
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mary_jennets
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Re: Tips for Newbies
« Reply #49 on: Oct 29th, 2004, 10:36pm » |
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Edited by RLN to remove link that was "breaking the board" - see next post.
FO = fragrance oil
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kate573
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Re: Tips for Newbies
« Reply #51 on: Oct 30th, 2004, 8:29pm » |
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You need, a patient family...Move the candle room ,to the garage, so the family can eat...Have a DH surprise you with foam padding to stand on...Have a camera...I am still working on that one..Share all the information you can to help another...Read this board every 20 min........They are the best, Don't be afraid to try, Reading is good but doing, is your responsibilty...Be organized from the start...........Test, test, test and test.............Do not attempt candle making if you don't have, time and patient's....Love Peak's ...They are team player's with wonderful product's....Loving this board and all the regular's..........Thank you so much for helping me and I will be posting picture's soon...Damn I hate old age....Everything is in slow motion....Don't count me out yet...You all have helped me make some beautiful work's of art...ta ta for now..God Bless America.............
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Re: Tips for Newbies
« Reply #52 on: Oct 30th, 2004, 9:20pm » |
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Invest in a binder or folder to keep your notes neat and organized. I keep all my testing sheets, whether good or bad for reference.
I have a binder with sections for pillars, containers, votives, etc. One thing I learned is to write stuff down because you never know when you will need the info. Also, it makes it easy when you are testing wicks, FO's.
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candlegal
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Re: Tips for Newbies
« Reply #54 on: Nov 4th, 2004, 11:20am » |
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Hi
I have a safety tip but it is for Gel wax not paraffin.
Hope it is OK to post here.
Be VERYYYY CAREFUL when pouring gel ALWAYS wear protective covering on your hands. I know from experience how badly you can get burned. I was pouring gel into a champagn glass and it slipped and went over my hand and the gel just kept burning even after I put my hand in ice cold water nothing stopped it so off to the hospital we went (DH not to happy) and I had to go to the burn clinic 2X a week for 5 weeks.
So PLEASEEEEE be careful.
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Scented
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Re: Tips for Newbies
« Reply #55 on: Nov 6th, 2004, 11:09am » |
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Here's another tip:
Wash your hands after working with scented wax, cuz you may have an itch or a tingle and when you go to itch it, well you can get a slight burning sensation.
And don't put wick pins in your mouth, even if to hold for just a sec ... the FO on them can sting the corners of your mouth too!
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Re: Tips for Newbies
« Reply #56 on: Nov 10th, 2004, 7:21pm » |
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Hi everyone! I've been reading this board since a search brought me to Peak Candles. This is wonderful! I especially love the pics. Most of what I've learned has come from the internet. It's really great to hear other people's stories, success and failures. (Had way too many of those myself!) Thanks for the great tips.
Here's one...had an old blow dryer laying around. Now I use it to heat my molds. Takes a few seconds. I'm having good results.
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Bri
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Re: Tips for Newbies
« Reply #57 on: Nov 15th, 2004, 12:06am » |
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Thanks for the great advice. I'm a noob, and have one question. How do you know who is a "reputable dealer" and who isn't? Some websites claim they use industrial-strength ____, not like the other guys...
Can someone put up a list of trusted manufacturers/sites for supplies?
Thanks for the great advice folks!
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Elizabeth
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Re: Tips for Newbies
« Reply #58 on: Nov 15th, 2004, 2:37am » |
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Brian,
Welcome to the board!
You can't get more reputable than Peaks! Awesome products and customer service. You won't be sorry
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Lisa
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Re: Tips for Newbies
« Reply #59 on: Nov 15th, 2004, 7:28am » |
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Addition by RobinN:
Please ask specific questions in separate threads - don't add them to this one. A question will probably get buried and lost in all these wonderful tips!)
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on Nov 14th, 2004, 11:51am, Soledad wrote:Hello all,
I'm new to this, so I hope my question isn't redundant.
I have recently ordered votive wax 4794 and fragances from PEAK. Can someone tell which wick (from PEAK)does not produce a mushroom?
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hi soledad. i think all wicks to some degree have a tendancy to mushroom, some more than others. some more noticeable than other as well. (at least from what i have observed) i think it all pretty much boils down to the formula. (wax, fo, additives).
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