Attempting beeswax candles. What is the best way to secure the wick to the base of the glass container without the metal sustainer tab?
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Make sure the wick is cut an inch longer than neccesary. I dip the wick into hot beeswax and let it dry. That way the wick is stiff and easier to deal with. Then, wrap one end around a skewer or pencil and lay the pencil on top of the jar. It holds the wick in the center of the jar. Then if you pour a little of the beeswax mix in the jar and let it cool you will have a base! Hopefully that wasn't too confusing. I Learned this from ''Diy natural's'' website and it worked well for me!
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Depending on size of glass container and heat of bee's wax you can use a hot glue gun to tack down the wick. I'm assuming the candle will remain in glass container when lit. Otherwise you're stuck with metal tab. I don't recommend using any wick with an internal wire stiffener as the metal vapors go into the air. Okay for large open areas; not so good for small rooms. Hope this helps, a craft shop might have more ideas.
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Hi. I used a drink can tab and tied the wick around the tab and hot glued to bottom of container. The only problem I had was when I pored the wax the tab came loose. So the next time I let the wax cool a bit more and it stayed better. But im not sure how it will hold up when you burn the candle.
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Just use ceramic or cast iron. Pyrex has become a roulette game and it's just not worth the candle the third time you pick glass shards from yourself and have to replace the pan.
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I purchased the heating unit which you just plug in and wait for it to melt. I don't have any other suggestions- I invested in the unit because I was scared of overheating the wax and burning myself. Good luck!
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You initially lit the wick when it was too close to the wax.... Next time don't put as much wax.... Make sure the wick is about 1/2 inch I believe above the wax when you light it.
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Similar to what I use: Anchor Hocking 2-Gallon Heritage Hill Jar with Glass Lid
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Direct from corning - you have to leave a sufficiently large gap for steam to easily escape or they WILL warp. I ran into this when leaving a small gap to keep the lid from popping off, and had two warp on me.They did end replacements though.
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I keep mine in canning jars -- you know, mason jars and the like. and those I keep in a dark cool place. With taht approach you can literally keep them for quite a few years. Personally, I'd avoid zip-loc's -- they're plastic and do drop volatiles, albeit at a very slow, non-dangerous rate, but even so -- and the jars even look cooler! :}
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I'm gonna guess you mean place the container on a mug heater? I doubt it will work. This can has a specific wax heater that regulates the temp you are risking a serious burn to do it any other way. This is a stripless hard wax and does not require muslin strips. I recommend you use a wax strip product like Nads or Sally Hansen. Available at most drug stores. Follow the directions. They work quite well.
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First congrats on using it till the rings fell off! Use gorilla smart glue. The glue will out last the flask. R/ Bobby
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no problem, lift off the round cover light the wick, then replace the cover
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I just use a sterno, it depends on what you are cooking on it, if it is something that won't drip juice into the bottom, you might be able to get away with an unscented tealight .
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I hope to get this bench and what I will use is the same nontoxic mixture I use on my wooden plates and bowls for kitchen use: a mixture of beeswax and coconut oil. Simply melt the beeswax in a double boiler and then stir in coconut oil. Less coconut oil for a "harder" final wax or more coconut oil for a "softer" wax. If you don't want to make it yourself there is a company that sells artisan wooden kitchen spoons and things that sells this for the wood utensils they sell: http://www.woodspoon.com/spoon-care/
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It's better to have a different container/can that fits to make it easier to clean. This will also keep your product from burning too.
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I have made a candel in a glass container that is 2 3/4" in diameter and when the candel burnes there is a 1/4" of wax left on the edge. So I guess if you want the wax to fully burn down you will have to use a small container. Oh an I used bees wax. This is just my experience I do not know the 'correct' answere. and this is the first time I made a candle. Hope this helps.
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They don't need to hang. One of my holders is a ceramic pig from Japan that has a wire hanger from which you hang the coil. The other holder I have is a metal tin (also from Japan) and you just light the coil and lay it flat in the can. You could set it on a brick or piece of slate or ANY non-flammable surface. It acts exactly like incense...burns slowly...no flame, just smoke. You can even break up the coils, light the various pieces, and set them around the perimeter of your patio or deck or wherever you're hanging out, creating a mosquito 'shield' around you.
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Actually I used two pieces of tape and let the client know that I taped the back side and the front of the container so that if someone picked one up it would not come apart. Hopes this helps .
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I use the other GiGi waxes with a little warmer made for candles. It is just a warming base and it fits the bottom of the tin jar perfectly. They have them at walmart. It looks like a little warming disk for coffee mugs. I've seen them sold for office/desk use. Going to get the warmer this week only b/c I want it all contained and it will probably heat up much faster. Only used it this way b/c I wasn't sure I would want to continue after my first time. Bought it, got it home and realized I needed a good way to keep it warm while working with it. If you have a walmart, go try one, it sells for less than 5.00. I use the other GiGi waxes with a little warmer made for candles. It is just a warming base and it fits the bottom of the tin jar perfectly. They have them at walmart. It looks like a little warming disk for coffee mugs. I've seen them sold for office/desk use. Going to get the warmer this week only b/c I want it all contained and it will probably heat up much faster. Only used it this way b/c I wasn't sure I would want to continue after my first time. Bought it, got it home and realized I needed a good way to keep it warm while working with it. If you have a walmart, go try one, it sells... » Read More I use the other GiGi waxes with a little warmer made for candles. It is just a warming base and it fits the bottom of the tin jar perfectly. They have them at walmart. It looks like a little warming disk for coffee mugs. I've seen them sold for office/desk use. Going to get the warmer this week only b/c I want it all contained and it will probably heat up much faster. Only used it this way b/c I wasn't sure I would want to continue after my first time. Bought it, got it home and realized I needed a good way to keep it warm while working with it. If you have a walmart, go try one, it sells for less than 5.00. « Show Less