Daffymillie Posted November 13, 2020 Report Share Posted November 13, 2020 Hi I would like to make containers where I can fill it with wax to make a candle. What are some tips you guys have for me before I get started. I plan to use stoneware clay since it can handle high temperatures, but other than that I’m not sure what to look out for. For anyone who is experienced in this what could you recommend me to know or do to make sure I can use the ceramic container for candles. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callie Beller Diesel Posted November 14, 2020 Report Share Posted November 14, 2020 I don’t know that there are any special considerations for candle containers other than a smooth inside so it can be cleaned out later. When they’re burning, the heat goes straight up from the wick, so thermal shock isn’t a big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted November 14, 2020 Report Share Posted November 14, 2020 I found in some shapes the wax cracks. So it may depend on wax or shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted November 14, 2020 Report Share Posted November 14, 2020 I think they need to be wide-mouthed. I have two, both commercial, made of glass. One is a v shape, and burns really nice. The other is straight-sided, with shoulders and a narrower neck. It burned OK when it was quite full, but now it's got half-way down, it smokes a bit. Not sure if it's the wax or the shape, but it has changed since new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyK Posted November 14, 2020 Report Share Posted November 14, 2020 58 minutes ago, Chilly said: I think they need to be wide-mouthed. I have two, both commercial, made of glass. One is a v shape, and burns really nice. The other is straight-sided, with shoulders and a narrower neck. It burned OK when it was quite full, but now it's got half-way down, it smokes a bit. Not sure if it's the wax or the shape, but it has changed since new. The smoking is generally caused by a lack of oxygen caused by the narrow neck and the depth that the wax has burned to... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted November 14, 2020 Report Share Posted November 14, 2020 there is a way to make candles more attractive. just cut shapes that make light spots in the top half of your wide mouth cylinder and put wax only in the bottom third. you should also put a footed saucer under it to hold it off a wooden table surface. think about hot wax burning all the way down and what scars that could cause to someone's very expensive tabletop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sorcery Posted November 15, 2020 Report Share Posted November 15, 2020 A building manager I used to work for didn't allow candles because one time, a dude was making them, and whatever he was melting wax in broke and destroyed the oven. Don't destroy your oven! Sorce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liambesaw Posted November 15, 2020 Report Share Posted November 15, 2020 I was making candles out of mug bodies that I wasn't able to out handles on before they got leather hard. They were the perfect size and shape. I just melted soy candle wax and mixed with some lavender and citrus essential oil and poured them, real simple. I stopped making them when I found out I could be held liable for someone burning down their house. Candlemakers insurance is pretty expensive and isn't included with my liability policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted November 15, 2020 Report Share Posted November 15, 2020 Some I made way back I threw with a moat of water around which could hold water , used forca few cut flowers and a safety scheme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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