Starting to make candles-Betterbee sale

[BerkeyDavid]

HI all

I too am getting ready to start making some candles. The Betterbee sale flyer came today. I was thinking about getting the following and would appreciate comments:

Straight sided rubber votive candle mold
ReleaseaGen Spray
Preassembled votive candle wicks (p. 70 of catalogue) 100 for $5.

Do I need anything else? Looks like you need a thermometer? Book?

[Dick Allen]

Hi David:
Let me know how your votives turn out. I'm still trying to fnd the right type and size of wick.

[JohnK and Sheri]

Hi Dick
I almost always use Betterbees' pre-tabbed and primed wicks, they work great and are a fine time saver, as are their tealite wicks.
Sheri

[BerkeyDavid]

Sheri do they stand up in the mold without support?

What is a good mold to use?

[JohnK and Sheri]

For the tealites I just glue them to the bottom of the tealite cups and adjust the tops if needed to center once the wax sets up a little, but with votives I usually use wick pins then insert the wicks after they are set up. This is the easiest way, using a mold. If you wanted to pour directly into your votive glass, you can adjust them once the wax gets a little stiffer or use paper clips on top to keep them straight. You will have to glue the tab down to the bottom, use a glue gun or little glue dots, or press it into place before the wax sets. If you are asking if they stand up while burning, the answer is yes, the tab keeps them stable. I use several different votive molds and the wicks seem to work with most. If a glass is used they will stay straight and burn the entire reservoir of wax.
Sheri

[BerkeyDavid]

Thanks Sheri, OK I was wondering if you put the wick in the mold and it stands up while you pour the wax, or how you do it