'Would this work for making votive beeswax candles? If not what size wick recommended.
68848
It has worked for my votives and they are beeswax. It burns beautifully. A friend recommended to wax them first but I've seen good results either way.
353356
Yes, it would work, as long as you don't mind only a 1/2" of plate showing around the candle. The plates actually are 4 1/2" across. It won't fit down into the recessed part of the plate though. They are really nice plates.
1101238
Unfortunately a size 10 won't fit in this unit, you would have to do heels and then toes. Beeswax should work without a problem, I use the wax for canning and just add the liquid oil like jasmine or honeysuckle for a nice fragrance.Canning wax does the trick for a fourth of the price!
987072
My experience is limited in candle making but I believe it would be too big.
972496
The original one that comes with it is 14 oz. I would imagine you can use this size or smaller... As long as it fits in the wax pot
128229
I think it would be too wimpy just bcs of the diameter of the barrel. It gets plenty hot! If your hair is ok with a 1/2", then it'll do fine! I discovered something quite by accident. After this on/off gave up the ghost, I somehow shook it and it came on! This has worked well ever sinse. Give it a shake like you're shaking down a thermometer. mb
311422
Yes, when I make candles I also use 8oz jars. So far I have found that one 5lb bag works well. Sometimes I may still have some wax left over.
790629
I don't think so because the mold is very thin and deep and not flexible. It's hard plastic so it would probably be hard to get the wax out. I have to admit I'm wildly curious as to why you'd want a candle in the shape of a popsicle! But I think I would look for something made of silicone so you'd have some flexibility to it to get the wax out after out was hard.
1244619
Suposedly the wick should work but the steel carrier is different. Check milestairs for more info . They have a whole link on it . Hope it helps you .
663237
I bought it to make soap and it works great. I believe it would do just fine for candles also. Hope this helps.
32930
I have done both, waxed and unwaxed. For larger candled either is fine. For votives, waxing is definitely the way to go. It extends burning time for the wick and allows the votive to melt evenly. I use both soy and beeswax and I find the same is true for both.
1007479
The 21 mantle will be too small. You need to use a 500 candle mantle. Coleman #1111 or peerless type 111. The peerless mantles are a little brighter, and more durable. Both types can be had on e-bay, or at old coleman parts.com
2020040
I use it to boost some Lemongrass soap. It works great for that. Two or three drops, really gives the soap a nice smell. for the base we are using is a lemongrass soap from Pass Christian soap. It works great in a foamer, so the soap goes a long way since you use mostly water in the foamer. I don't think it would hurt to try it in candles - although I know nothing about candlemaking. I would think it would give candles a nice lemongrass smell.
1482082
Yes...It would work fine. I use my warmer for candles only...They are each made of glass.
837059
What a good idea! I don't see why you wouldn't be able to. Maybe make a small candle first and see how it works, before you make a large one? I think it would smell wonderful.
669309
I've made candles twice and each time used a variety of jars I had on hand - I prefer the 8 to 16 oz jars for this purpose and end up with 6-8 candles. They burn nicely.
1106460
exactly.it all depends on how long you run it,depends on the wick changing.