One year later, this video is definitely what I was looking for. I'm just getting into the candle making business, but I can't find the right vessels that I like with a good size variety. Now I can make my own! Thanks!
It’s also possibly the reason why her moulds go oval shaped instead of keeping their circular shape over time. I guess you give up one problem for the other.
I’m glad to see a art/crafter share ideas’….. I feel there’s enough to go around for everyone…. I loved watching; gaining new research as I’m going back into this medium. I’m interested in hearing what warnings are being stated on the labels…
The beauty of making concrete vessels for your candles, yes requires a little more time on your part…but is truly considered true handmade. And you can charge a little more, compared to those who buy their vessels pre made.
Thank you for sharing and in return, the easiest way that I can think of, to separate the mold from the container, would be to use needle nose/ regular pliers, with rubber tips as to not damage the mold. You should be able to grip it, pull, while using another tool (maybe made of wood or hard rubber preferred) to hold the bottom part of the jar and it should come off without much fuss. I also want to advise in getting a power sander and you could even make a holding device for the sander to turn it upside down and this way, you can work on the jars from the top.
Beautiful vessels!! They turned out fantastic! I've been making soy candles in different types of glass vessels, but this video is definitely an inspo for future vessel making (maybe come summer). TY!!
Thanks, Annette! The company that sold the custom lid is no longer to be found. I did however find another company that can make them. Boowan Nicole's Website boowannicole.com
I have a hard time getting mines out also. I watch another video she recommended that we take a sharp knife and cut that lip off and it worked a whole lot easier
Love your video. I am selling at a local farmers market and at a flea market booth. I was using acrylic paint but it has ruined a few of my expensive molds. I switched to concrete pigment but the colors are boring prolly going back to acrylic. I dont have a fancy cutter thing so I got a 3 inch punch and I make my own dust covers which is hard as heck to get the holes cut for a wood or cotton wick. Lol. I have 4 different sizes and finding the proper wicks has been an an expensive journey. I was using the same molds but eventually they stopped coming out round and instead are oval so I tossed them in the trash. I have watched all my candles melt to the end of the jar and no matter what sealer I use the wax always penetrates through the sealer and leaves a wet look. If you splash any wax outside the jar then its ruined because you can't get the wet look off. I have special ordered white concrete to make the colors pop more and I really like it but takes longer to dry. Been doing this inside. Have a fan set up to blow the conrete dust away from me when I stir and sand and vacuum the room alot. I found the solo cups to be a immense environmental issue. I use a tupperware bowl an fill it with enough to make 6 molds at once. Then I wash the bowl in my backyard. And reuse the same bowl over and over and never will purchase a solo cup again. I am in the process of adding a sink in my garage so I can move it all out there. I also found a power tool with a little kitchen mixer added will make your stirring easier and my hands thank me. Mainly I use it to mix the pigment well. Everybody finds what works better for them and what they have to work with. Eventually I want to have printed dust covers but for now I just have labels tied to the jars. Watching your video has been fun. Your so talented and have all the best stuff to work with. Cheers.
I’m having the same issue with the ‘wet look’ after I’ve sealed my containers! I use polyurethane to seal the insides the matte one but I don’t like that the wax leaves the wet stain. I want my containers to be reusable.
Thanks for watching :) I totally understand the wet spots that show through. I have found that if I do 3 to 4 thick coats on the inside and 1 on the outside seems to really help eliminate that problem. I do like the outside to stay uncoated as it looks better. Let me know if you figure out another way to help with it completely. I'm curious to hear how the white cement turns out.
Hi Sophia, thank you!! It could be a few things that you can be doing that could cause that. Make sure the temperature isn't too cold meaning if you're outside and it's freezing out. Also, are you using CementAll or another type of cement? The amount of water in your mix could also cause it. That's why we all have to test several of these before we sell them. It took me several months to figure out how to make them perfect.
On getting the mold over the lip when unmolding...I've seen others actually shave off most of the lip around the mold (carefully!) so it's easier to pull over (saving your hands!!!)
Oh my gosh. I just stumbled on your channel and I am so glad I did! Thank you so much for sharing this information. I think it is fantastic! I just subscribed too :)
You are awesome thank you so much for showing us some of the things that you do! I am new to candle making and I just love it I have a question though why does anybody hardly use color to their candles as I've noticed most people are leaving their candles White. Thank you so much and your content was so well laid out and very easy to follow thank you!
Thank you so much!! I'm planning on making a few more videos on other candles ;) for the holidays. I'm not sure why others are leaving them white. Maybe they like that look, but I do love the added color. It gives them a nice touch.
I saw another video using the same mold with the lip issue.She just cut it off with Xacto knife . And she said it so much easier to release out of mold.
@@MalenasCreations yes it was. Thank you for replying. Also I love you jars design they’re Beautiful and I’m a new subscribers. I’m very happy I saw your video.
Hey, do you know why the wax pulls away from the concrete vessel after some time? I use soy coconut wax blend. I use a sealant for the container. I pour my wax, too, at around 170 to 180 F
It could be a difference in temperature that can cause the wax to cool down faster causing that to happen. Also, maybe a try a softer wax, just coconut instead.
Love this video. Thank you so much. Could you please clarify how you do the gold in these? Also, with the paint, how do you clean your vessels? I've been struggling to remove the paint from mine. Thank you!
@@MalenasCreations Thank you so much for responding. I will try that with the gold leaf. How you pour the paint into the mould ahead of pouring the concrete, does that not leave any of the paint residue on the mould? I do have different moulds then you, so maybe that is my problem, but the paint I have used is eternally stuck to my moulds lol. Thank you again for your response. the video is very helpful.
Hi. Really nice work with great results. I have had success releasing concrete from silicone moulds before by blowing compressed air down the inside of the form. I think this would work well for you too. Try to get a small jet of high pressure air down between the concrete and the mold. I hope it helps
I use to live using these vessel and wooden wicks. However, I always felt that wooden wicks creat so much head once they reach the bottom of the jar. I also didn't like that the flame dances a lot.
I go back and forth on using the wooden wick and the cotton wicks. My customers seem to like the wooden wicks more than the cotton, so I stick with what sells.
Yes, coloring wax can be done. EO's are another way to scent your candles but they are very pricey compared to FO's. I found that using my 10% FO load works much better than the 10% EO load. On the EO's I had to use 14% to get more out of the hot throw. Best to test, test and test to see what works best for your candles.
Their site is custom-soap-stamps.com They may be on vacation or are in the process of updating their site if you can't access it. I would keep checking back often if it's not available.
Thank you!! Their site is custom-soap-stamps.com They may be on vacation or are in the process of updating their site if you can't access it. I would keep checking back often if it's not available.
One year later, this video is definitely what I was looking for. I'm just getting into the candle making business, but I can't find the right vessels that I like with a good size variety. Now I can make my own! Thanks!
I just had to leave another comment to let you know that your Amazon link is amazing! Keep being awesome!
You are so sweet Lala!! Thank you!! Love your name by the way ;)
Do you hava a video on how you designed your candle covers on cricut? Please make one!!!
Good job my Dear. I have learned something that made me subscribe.
Just beautiful
Thank you! 😊
Wow this has helped me so much🫶🥰
A lady on another video cuts the lip off with an exacto knife and says it makes it alot easier to de mold.
It’s also possibly the reason why her moulds go oval shaped instead of keeping their circular shape over time. I guess you give up one problem for the other.
@@wendytube007 I was thinking that too!!
I just watched that one too, lol
What she said
It's a game changer and does not effect the shape at all.
The label toppers are super cute. Can you do a video showing how to do these? Thanks so much in advance.
Hey did she do the video? I couldn’t find it
Yes, please do a video on how to make the top, this would save me so much money.
if you have a small air compressor you can blow air in them works great.
Right on time
Very good instructions. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
I’m glad to see a art/crafter share ideas’….. I feel there’s enough to go around for everyone…. I loved watching; gaining new research as I’m going back into this medium.
I’m interested in hearing what warnings are being stated on the labels…
Saw a video where one candle maker trimmed the thick rim part of the base off of the mold for the reason of getting them unmolded easier.
You can try using an air gun to blow compressed air under the mould while peeling them off, that should make it a lot easier.
Great video, thank you.
These are the most beautifulist candles I've ever seen...
Thanks!
Your Amazing!! You've taking handmade, to a whole new level. Candles look great
Thank you so much!
Beautiful creations, but you should add the water to the concrete - that will eliminate the mess and the small concrete plume! Great work!
Yeah, in my recent videos I finally figured that out. Haha!! Thanks for watching!
They are pretty cool!! 😍
Thank you!!
Very smart idea. Well done 👍
Thank you! Cheers!
so satisfying and mesmerizing!!! oh my gosh! Your work is beautiful
Thank you so much!
You are a life saver!! I love this video. It’s just what I needed to give my candles an new boost !! 💕
Glad I could help!
I so impressed with oh wow weee. You have a new subscriber. I’m gonna start bing watching
Yay! Thank you!
Omg, that is a great idea for the color. I love that 🥰
Thank you! 🤗
Would love a tutorial on how you made your labor toppers. They’re a good idea.
Will do!!
Found a video tutorial for the dusters ruclips.net/video/Ds3Gy2cQvOg/видео.html
Malena, thank you for this video. God Bless You.
Hey thanks so much for sharing... I did have to double the wicks I am using for a full melt pool!!! But over all I love the look!!
The beauty of making concrete vessels for your candles, yes requires a little more time on your part…but is truly considered true handmade. And you can charge a little more, compared to those who buy their vessels pre made.
Thank you for sharing and in return, the easiest way that I can think of, to separate the mold from the container, would be to use needle nose/ regular pliers, with rubber tips as to not damage the mold.
You should be able to grip it, pull, while using another tool (maybe made of wood or hard rubber preferred) to hold the bottom part of the jar and it should come off without much fuss.
I also want to advise in getting a power sander and you could even make a holding device for the sander to turn it upside down and this way, you can work on the jars from the top.
Beautiful vessels!! They turned out fantastic! I've been making soy candles in different types of glass vessels, but this video is definitely an inspo for future vessel making (maybe come summer). TY!!
Thank you Shirene!! Once you start making them they become addictive ;) It's my Zen. LOL
@@MalenasCreations Love that 💯 💜
I saw that someone trimmed the lip off the mold to make it easier to take off! Thanks for the plug on the lid mold! =)
Yes I just heard about that. I'm definitely trying that out. Thanks for watching ❤
They came out beautiful.. I saw a next video with a shaker that’s shakes the bubble out u should get one to make it easier for u
That would be great to have!! Defiantly would save some time as well.
Where did you get the molds, I love how it has your name on the lid.
Thank you Annette
Thanks, Annette! The company that sold the custom lid is no longer to be found. I did however find another company that can make them. Boowan Nicole's Website boowannicole.com
malena this vessels are super nice ,keep up the good work.on the gymn as well
Hi, Malena your video popped up in my suggestions. Your candles are super gorgeous, such a unique idea. I LOVE that you make the vessels yourself too.
You are too sweet, thank you so much!! I've been waiting your videos for years, you've been so inspiring ♡ ♥💕❤😘
hello, awesome vessels! love them, I have a question, how many vessels by pound of concrete do you get?
Great video and beautiful candles. Thanks for sharing. What is the name of the printer that printed the logos ?
I used my printer to print the dust covers -Laser Printer: amzn.to/2U4dLE8
And my Cricut machine to cut them out. -Cricut Machine amzn.to/2Tu7bWt
Love your videos, I have another question, what size are your molds, and how much wax do they hold.
Lindas. Achei seus moldes maravilhosos. Possui seu nome. No Brasil não tem. Parabéns.
Hola buen video, ese color que le agregas al molde, es acrilico o pigmento especial para concreto
Obrigado. Usei tinta acrílica. Você pode encontrá-lo no meu link da Amazon na descrição.
Gorgeous results!
Thank you! 😊
I love this, this is the perfect video. I have a question is there a certain method that you use when adding the gild flakes.
I find it easier to push them down the sides with a popsicle stick or if they are turned inside out you can press them against the walls easier.
Amazing
Love your gun
I have a hard time getting mines out also. I watch another video she recommended that we take a sharp knife and cut that lip off and it worked a whole lot easier
I'm gonna give it a try, thanks!
Thank you
You are so welcome!
Thanks so much for this tutorial. Love it.i didn't have luck finding the link of the company that made your lid molds.
Thanks for watching! I believe they are no longer in business. I'm still looking for another company that will make them.
@@MalenasCreations oh ok. Thanks for the response.
Love your video. I am selling at a local farmers market and at a flea market booth. I was using acrylic paint but it has ruined a few of my expensive molds. I switched to concrete pigment but the colors are boring prolly going back to acrylic. I dont have a fancy cutter thing so I got a 3 inch punch and I make my own dust covers which is hard as heck to get the holes cut for a wood or cotton wick. Lol. I have 4 different sizes and finding the proper wicks has been an an expensive journey. I was using the same molds but eventually they stopped coming out round and instead are oval so I tossed them in the trash. I have watched all my candles melt to the end of the jar and no matter what sealer I use the wax always penetrates through the sealer and leaves a wet look. If you splash any wax outside the jar then its ruined because you can't get the wet look off. I have special ordered white concrete to make the colors pop more and I really like it but takes longer to dry. Been doing this inside. Have a fan set up to blow the conrete dust away from me when I stir and sand and vacuum the room alot. I found the solo cups to be a immense environmental issue. I use a tupperware bowl an fill it with enough to make 6 molds at once. Then I wash the bowl in my backyard. And reuse the same bowl over and over and never will purchase a solo cup again. I am in the process of adding a sink in my garage so I can move it all out there. I also found a power tool with a little kitchen mixer added will make your stirring easier and my hands thank me. Mainly I use it to mix the pigment well. Everybody finds what works better for them and what they have to work with. Eventually I want to have printed dust covers but for now I just have labels tied to the jars. Watching your video has been fun. Your so talented and have all the best stuff to work with. Cheers.
I’m having the same issue with the ‘wet look’ after I’ve sealed my containers! I use polyurethane to seal the insides the matte one but I don’t like that the wax leaves the wet stain. I want my containers to be reusable.
Thanks for watching :) I totally understand the wet spots that show through. I have found that if I do 3 to 4 thick coats on the inside and 1 on the outside seems to really help eliminate that problem. I do like the outside to stay uncoated as it looks better. Let me know if you figure out another way to help with it completely. I'm curious to hear how the white cement turns out.
How much do u charge ur candles they look supper amazing ,the toppers look supper cool can u please make a video on how u made them
excelente, hermosas te felicito!
What temp to you add FO? What temp do you pour?
Love your vessels & candles! 🥰
Thank you! I stay between 170-180 and pour at about 150-160 degrees
Hi, I use a little olive oil before pouring in wax
Really? I'll have to try that.
Now I think I see that they are gold flakes. Sorry I missed that!
Hello great work...one question the vessels do not crack?mine it cracks after days without light up the candle...what I do wrong?
Hi Sophia, thank you!! It could be a few things that you can be doing that could cause that. Make sure the temperature isn't too cold meaning if you're outside and it's freezing out. Also, are you using CementAll or another type of cement? The amount of water in your mix could also cause it. That's why we all have to test several of these before we sell them. It took me several months to figure out how to make them perfect.
Have you looked into using mold release? Should extend the life of the mold and make the process easier in general.
I've never heard of it. Where can you get it?
I bought mines from JOANN Fabric and Crafts.
Thanks! Good Job!
HOLA SALUDOS DE LOS CABOS MEXICO: este es el primer video que veo tuyo y me encanto eres muy creativa con tu trabajo!!!
Thank you so much!! Would you mind sharing the type of cardstock you use for dust covers?
It's just a basic cardstock that I got from staples.
Yeah I saw someone cut the side when taking it out and then lqter use rubber band to keep it together for the next pour!
Could we make some for planters?
These are gorgeous 😍.
Thank you! 😊
Love it. I am new here and I just love the vessels
You will love making them :)
Thank you🙌
On getting the mold over the lip when unmolding...I've seen others actually shave off most of the lip around the mold (carefully!) so it's easier to pull over (saving your hands!!!)
I'm gonna try it! Thank you!
@@MalenasCreations I'll try and find where I saw this and send to you 😁
@@MalenasCreations here is one of the ones I found of it being mentioned... (@9:30 time) ruclips.net/video/LNnEJ5kUaIU/видео.html
I took an exacto knife and cut the lip off. Helps tremendously! Love the way you put the color on the sides.
I had to cut the bottom part of it in order to get the vessels out. It makes it much easier
Oh my gosh. I just stumbled on your channel and I am so glad I did! Thank you so much for sharing this information. I think it is fantastic! I just subscribed too :)
These look incredible
You are awesome thank you so much for showing us some of the things that you do! I am new to candle making and I just love it I have a question though why does anybody hardly use color to their candles as I've noticed most people are leaving their candles White. Thank you so much and your content was so well laid out and very easy to follow thank you!
Thank you so much!! I'm planning on making a few more videos on other candles ;) for the holidays. I'm not sure why others are leaving them white. Maybe they like that look, but I do love the added color. It gives them a nice touch.
I saw someone else that uses those molds and they trimmed off that bottom rim so it was easier to just roll the mold off.
Cute candles. How long you been making candles for?
Thanks! I've been making them on and off for about 5yrs now.
I saw another video using the same mold with the lip issue.She just cut it off with Xacto knife . And she said it so much easier to release out of mold.
Thank you for the great video! But can I know why you pour directly to the wick?
I always pour over the wicks to soak them completely.
@@MalenasCreations will that make any difference to the candle or sent throw?
I saw another lady she just cut the lip off so it just came off so smoothly.
Hello you a really good job with your concrete jar please how do you stop you fragrance oils from bleeding through when you light them?
Check out my latest videos on using a good safe sealcoat.
Where did the personalized molds come from? I didn’t see it in your link…. Maybe I missed it. Thank you
Unfortunately, the company is now longer in business. I'm on the hunt to find another one.
LOOVE these!!!
Do you know if it's possible to create your own holographic/ iridescent / pearl effect on candle glass vessels?
Anyone?
Thanks for this video. Looks like u forgot to include the mould vendor details. Pls suggest
That company has disappeared. I have recent videos where I have found another company that makes them.
These look fantastic!!! Maybe I missed it but where did you get your custom silicone mold from?
I have found another company that makes them. Boowan Nicole Molds, you can find more about them on my other recent videos.
Thanks for the video. Wear do you get your com custom lead mold from?
The company that made that lid mold for me about a year ago is no longer available. If that is what you are referring to.
@@MalenasCreations yes it was. Thank you for replying. Also I love you jars design they’re Beautiful and I’m a new subscribers. I’m very happy I saw your video.
Thank you San!!
Hey, do you know why the wax pulls away from the concrete vessel after some time? I use soy coconut wax blend. I use a sealant for the container. I pour my wax, too, at around 170 to 180 F
It could be a difference in temperature that can cause the wax to cool down faster causing that to happen. Also, maybe a try a softer wax, just coconut instead.
They came out beautiful! Can you do a video on the label toppers and where you got the warning labels for the bottom?!
Sure!! The labels are from Amazon amzn.to/3nXo88u
Beautiful work all around. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
So nice of you, thank you!
where did you find your molds? I must have missed where you said the company. I love that you customized the lid :)
Thanks Brittany! This is where I got my molds. There's a one pack or two. 1 Mold amzn.to/2SrRCOy
2 Pack Molds amzn.to/3CAecY6
Fantastic video! Thanks for sharing your craft!!
Love this technique! Thanks for sharing
Thanks Glenda! I have more to come ;)
These are gorgeous!
So Awesome and creative!! Is there a program to download to get paper covers for cricut machine?
Not that I know of. I just measured the diameter and had to make a few mistakes before I figure out the perfect fit.
Love this video. Thank you so much.
Could you please clarify how you do the gold in these? Also, with the paint, how do you clean your vessels? I've been struggling to remove the paint from mine. Thank you!
I just push the gold down the sides with the wooden stir stick.
I'm not sure what you mean by cleaning them and removing the paint??
@@MalenasCreations Thank you so much for responding. I will try that with the gold leaf. How you pour the paint into the mould ahead of pouring the concrete, does that not leave any of the paint residue on the mould? I do have different moulds then you, so maybe that is my problem, but the paint I have used is eternally stuck to my moulds lol.
Thank you again for your response. the video is very helpful.
I have not had that issue yet. I've made over a few hundred vessels and still haven't had to clean them out yet.
Hi. Really nice work with great results. I have had success releasing concrete from silicone moulds before by blowing compressed air down the inside of the form. I think this would work well for you too. Try to get a small jet of high pressure air down between the concrete and the mold.
I hope it helps
Thanks for the tip!
Is there a way u can post the cricut file u used for the paper tops.
I use to live using these vessel and wooden wicks. However, I always felt that wooden wicks creat so much head once they reach the bottom of the jar. I also didn't like that the flame dances a lot.
I go back and forth on using the wooden wick and the cotton wicks. My customers seem to like the wooden wicks more than the cotton, so I stick with what sells.
Thanks for the video! Did you seal the outside as well?
You're welcome! Sometimes I do seal the outside for a shinier look.
I’m interested in how you color the wax, and if you can use 100% EOs: Aromatherapy oils for scent?
Yes, coloring wax can be done. EO's are another way to scent your candles but they are very pricey compared to FO's. I found that using my 10% FO load works much better than the 10% EO load. On the EO's I had to use 14% to get more out of the hot throw. Best to test, test and test to see what works best for your candles.
@@MalenasCreations Why do you need more with EOs? I am working on finishing my Aromatherapy Certification. Yes, the oils are expensive!!!
I've seen this mold used before...but I LOVE THE COLOR added technique,, beautiful!
Thank you so much!
Hi there! Thanks for sharing =) The lid link is not working. Could you send me the write link? A wave from Brazil here! =)
Their site is custom-soap-stamps.com They may be on vacation or are in the process of updating their site if you can't access it. I would keep checking back often if it's not available.
Loved it!thanks for this amazing video!
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it 😁
Such a pretty inspiration 🥰
Can we not coat the inside?
Ah Cement, not concrete. Great video, :}
Okay gotcha
I absolutely luv this. The link to the lids isn’t working
Thank you!!
Their site is custom-soap-stamps.com They may be on vacation or are in the process of updating their site if you can't access it. I would keep checking back often if it's not available.
@@MalenasCreations thanks
How do you prevent white cement pots from cracking bcz my pots cracks after some days iam using only white cement and some colours