i dont mean to be so off topic but does anybody know of a way to log back into an instagram account? I was stupid lost my password. I would appreciate any tips you can give me.
For those of you asking about a sealer. Earth Safe Finishes sells a sealer that is safe for the candlemaking process. It's $18.95 for 8 ounces. Larger sizes are available. Wickid Candle uses Cheng Concrete Sealer, available on Amazon for $32.95 for a 17 ounce bottle.
I so didn’t know you can just use paint! I’ve used plaster as a lightener before then added red paint but the vessel was too light weight for my liking. Now I started using titanium dioxide and a bunch of paint and it’s too tedious to get the right measurements without wasting too much product. Thank you so much for this video!!!!!
the first one i tried was with regular concrete and it didn't work. second one was with the same cement you use and the results was awesome, so excited thx you
Just wondering, wouldn't it be easier on your arms and you would get a better mix using say a small paint stirrer which you can attach to an electric drill? I reckon over a period of time it would save you a ton of time as well.
Hi! I actually do use my drill with a stirring attachment for larger orders. However in my opinion for smaller orders I find the paint stick to be more efficient and easier cleanup :) but everyone is different so whatever works for that person works
Thank you so much for your videos😊 I have tried these and made video and they came out awesome. 🙏🏽🙏🏽 creating a Candle Business and this will be a great touch to add 🌹
Great video !!! I was wondering how to add color to concrete. It was impossible for me for find those fancy colored pigments. Keep up your good work :)
Thanks for this awesome video. I’ve been trying to work with cement, I’m not sure why but a lot of my projects crumble. I’ve been watching you to try to troubleshoot my procedures. You do beautiful artwork.
crumbly concrete is either too much or not enough water. cement curing is a exothermic chemical reaction. the water is the catalyst. Don't think of cement as "drying out" like mud. not enough water will cause it to cure unevenly and crack. too much water can cause the components to "go off" before they have made good bonds with neighboring particles, which makes it turn to coarse sand powder at the slightest touch
Omg thank you so much for this video!! I'm starting a candle business this year and where I live its very hard to find candle jars that are not expensive and whenever I want to order jars online the shipping ends up costing more than the jars.
Your vessels are so pretty, they don't look like what I would think a cement/concrete jar would look like. I'm going to give cement a try! I'm curious, how heavy are they? And do you polish them at all?
Can you link the polymer coat that you used please on the concrete jars and what are the names of the rose colored the acrylic paint you used? Loved the rose colored one 😍🥰
I have been studying your videos for my own candle business and omg you have been so helpful!!! How do you ship you candles in the summer with your concrete jars?
Hi! I actually am testing the shipping out in the summer since I live in AZ 🌵☀️ I currently don't ship during the summer but I am testing out shipping some with some special material. So if it works I'll definitely post about it! :)
Love this idea. Looking forward to make these as wedding favors for our wedding. About how many candles are you able to make from a 55lb cement all bag? Thanks in advance ☺
How fun!! That'll be pretty! It depends on the mold. If you go to the mold on amazon in the description it will say how much the mold holds. I hope that helps!
I love your containers! You’re such an inspiration! Thank for explaining in such detail! I am wondering about your sealant...it looks amazing it sounds like it works like a dream...I know you’ve tested it with your candle flames and a heat gun, what I’m wondering is when the sealant heats up due to the burning candle, does it give off any dangerous fumes? How would you test that or find out about that?
Hi Jennifer, Good question! So other than the flame test I also tested my candles while they were burning. Once the candle is burned all the way through you can still see the sealant on the inside of the candle. The wax I use is 100% soy wax so it has a low temperature of melting (it doesn't get as hot as normal paraffin candles). So the sealant is not seeping into the candle and releasing into the air :) A lot more research went into why I chose Polycrylic but I hope that helps answer your question :) thanks for watching!
Thank you for nice videos. I was wondering if the polycrylic is for making your jar waterproof? And how do you ensure that your label stays on the cement? Thank you in advance for your answers 😘
I put my labels on the bottom. I haven't had any issues with them coming off. It sticks to the sealant. Polycrylic does seem to be waterproof from my testing. But make sure you always do your own testing :)
Hi. Thanks for watching! If I am doing wholesale some stores like dust covers otherwise currently my candles do not have lids. We are working on molds with lids though for future lines!
I actually have not been able to find one with a lid either! I have decided to make my own molds recently! So pretty soon I will have a video up of how you can make your own silicon molds :)
Oh I forgot about those! Thank you for reminding me. I use a black pair of wick trimmers found on amazon. I have also just used scissors. If they are just cotton wicks you can use strong scissors :)
Heyy, thanks for all of these videos. You're truly helping me be more motivated and confident. i would like to know your thoughts on the polycrylic aerosol spray? Do you think it will work the same?
Hi I have the cylinder mold I’m having a lot of trouble getting a pot out of the mold. I have tried lots of different mixes.... is there a trick to getting this mold off please..... love your videos by the way.....
It can be tricky at first for sure! I usually rolls the sides down with my hands and then pull it over the lip on the bottom. The rolling of the sides seem to help me :)
Soy candles are made from soybeans and most store bought candles (if they don't say soy, coconut, etc) is made from paraffin (petroleum). Some people can have respiratory issues while burning normal candles with paraffin wax. With soy wax there are no additives so it doesn't bother a lot of people. :) There are a lot of benefits. I will be posting a new video with this soon!
I wouldn't say more safe but they are definitely safe to use. I have heard of glass candles shattering and I haven't heard of concrete candles doing that :)
This is so awesome - I have started my own candle business as well and wanted to try this out ! How many cement molds do you typically get out of a 25 lb of cement all . Like the smaller molds ?
What material did you use for the concrete? acrylic? and it's just cement 'I'm from Argentina and I wanted to get the materials. Thank you! nice project
In the video I show what I use :) acrylic paint. Cement All is concrete - you will want to make sure you use concrete and not pure cement. Hope that helps!
I really love the idea/look of making my own.. but if my candle business were to really take off, there’s no way I could make my own. I just don’t see how people who sell 100+ candles a month has time to make all their vessels like that 🤣. But I love watching people make their own ceramic vessels
Hi! It definitely takes a bit more time. I started since my containers kept getting marked out of stock and I needed something more reliable. I purchase multiple molds to help with time ;)
I wonder if you do wholesale? If so - it must take ages for you to make the jars and then also candles 😍 also how do you attach a label? Does it stick?
Thanks for the video! I’m an AZ local too (if I heard your Fo supplier right lol) I’ve been wanting to find an alternative vessel since I cannot get my jars in stock for months. Do you by chance sell your vessels?
Hi fellow arizonian! Right now I don't sell my vessels, I've been thinking about it but currently we aren't, I'm sorry! I would recommend giving it a shot it's fun!
I decided I liked the choice of colors with the acrylic paint. It worked really well with marbling and coloring the concrete :) powder I don't recommend because it soaks up into the concrete. Liquid is definitely the way to go.
@@WizeOwlCandles I'd honestly never heard of it. Such a great idea with the amount of colours to choose from vs cement dyes. I'll be trying this out over the weekend for sure! :)
This cement isn't too bad in my opinion. I usps flat rate shipping to help with shipping costs :) I started using this concrete mix and it was the best one I tried
😍😍😍😍 This Was so helpful! I use 6006 do you think it's safe for this vessel!! I can't wait to make my own! Thank you Soooo much most people are using soy that's why I'm asking!! TIA
Just discovered your channel and I love it! Not sure if you'll be able to respond to this comment but how many candles are you usually able to make with a 25lbs bag of concrete? Wanted to start making planters for my friends for an event but wasn't sure how much concrete to get. Thanks in advance!
Hi! Thanks so much for watching! I am usually able to make about 75 cylinder (the bigger mold in this video) with my 50lb bag. I usually get the larger bag of cement all. So probably 35 ish for 25 lbs :) it depends on what mold you decide to use
@@WizeOwlCandles sorry, my fault! I was wondering if the high temperature of the candle wick may increase the probability of cracking the concrete jar.
@@fabiojean9215 it does, this is why it is important to test :) so the consistency of the concrete, the type of wax you are using for the candle, the wick, and the selants all take a part
@@WizeOwlCandles Thank you :) I'm not sure about the selants that I can use for it. The one you mention in your video is not on the market in my country :(
Hi there! Thank you so much for the great videos! :) I do have a question though, I purchased a presto pot to melt down my wax ( the one without the spout though) and I find it melts down my wax suuuper quick. What setting do you put yours on? I put mine to "warm" and its still super quick. THANK YOU AGAIN :)
Hi! I actually talk about my wicks in this video :) feel free to skip to 11:04 in the video. I am currently in the process of breaking up this video into smallwer chunks with different containers!
Hi! I think the Amazon link for the molds is incorrect. I went to order them and it's nothing like what is here. Maybe im crazy though lol. Thank you for the help!
Hi! That is strange. I just checked to make sure the links were going to the right place and on my end they are. You can always search silicone mold for planters in amazon and that will bring up some too :)
Question, after you use the sealer and you make the candle, does your candle wax seam through the concrete or does the sealant protect that from happening? thats my issue with my candles, once it starts burning the wax goes through the cement and i can see it from the outside
Personally it took a lot of trial and error to not have that happen. In my opinion it's a combo of your concrete mixture for the container, the sealant and how it was applied, and also the type of wax you use and fragrance oil. Just keep resting new things and you will find your perfect combination
Love the video. However, I made a vessel and when I poured the wax inside, the vessel was really warm. I'm afraid to light it. Do your candle vessels get extremely hot when burning?
I personally pour when I can comfortably place my hands on the jug without burning them obviously, I’m in Australia 🇦🇺 and I think my pour temp would be approx 45*c - 55*c (113*F - 131*F)
Thank you for the video. Is there any issue with flammability using the UV coating? Do you paint the inside of the containers as well with the UV coating? Again, Thank you.
Thank you for sharing. I created four vessels and noticed two had a lot of air bubbles. What’s the best method to avoid this? I tapped the silicone several times after pouring, but I guess I didn’t tap enough? Any advice would be grateful. Thank you ❤️
I have a question regarding the wicks . How do you know what size to get ? I have the same cylinder mold you use but I just ordered the wicks you suggested on Amazon, will those work for the cylinder? I haven’t made candles before so it’s all new to me. I know I read test the wicks but would you have to buy numerous sizes and refill the container over and over till you find the wick that works? It’s just a little confusing on knowing what size to use. Any help with this would be appreciated
I usually don't use Wicks off Amazon I only order from candlescience. They have a wick guide on candlescience website that shows you which Wick works for your container :)
Hello, a question, I also use I am 464 and the fragrances of candle science, if you do not use a container with a lid, does it keep the fragrance the same? I have that question if I can use containers without a lid
Question how many candle vessels do you usually get out of that one box of cement concrete as an average? Im trying to figure out cost of goods to see if its the best route for me for my particular situation. Thank you for the video, been looking for months for something like this to make my candles stand out more!
Hi! It depends on what molds you are using. I use a few different sizes so it depends for me on a weekly basis. I would say I could get a good 50-60 for my cylinder molds from the larger bag of concrete.
Im using the cylinder molds you are using in the video... Thank you that helps alot. I opt for the 55 lbs box of cement concrete. Its cheaper for me plus i make big batches at a time of candles (sell about 40 candles give or take a week).
You can test it out, when I pour candles without sealing the container tends to crack. But depending on what concrete you are using you may be able to not use selants :)
I got excited and went and bought a 48 piece set! I used the same color you did and it did nothing. It became really thick right away and I had to add more water but still no color. What am I doing wrong??
I have noticed some brands do not perform the same as others. Did you use the same brand as I did? I use Craftsmart. I would try adding more water or try out concrete pigments from Direct Colors :)
It is. I have been using polycrylic for over a year now, no issues. I've also tested it against and heat and the sealant was staying on the concrete not going into the air or wax. I use 100% soy wax as well so it has a lower melting temp. Hope that helps
Seldom I've seen candle makers explaining in so much detail. You have another subbie here. Many thanks!
Thank you so much for this !!! I’m starting my own candle business and I wanted to make my own jars for it💕💕
How fun!! Be sure to keep an eye out for more! I will be doing another DIY concrete container (Marble color)
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I was stupid lost my password. I would appreciate any tips you can give me.
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For those of you asking about a sealer. Earth Safe Finishes sells a sealer that is safe for the candlemaking process. It's $18.95 for 8 ounces. Larger sizes are available.
Wickid Candle uses Cheng Concrete Sealer, available on Amazon for $32.95 for a 17 ounce bottle.
Thank you for sharing! :)
@@WizeOwlCandles You're welcome! We candle makers need to stick together! 😊
Yes we do!
You are Joy to the world 🌍 👏🏾
Thanks for watching!
try using white masonry cement or white tile mortar to make it easier to get color mixes.
Thanks for the advice! I haven't tried those before, I will and test and out the strength :)
I so didn’t know you can just use paint! I’ve used plaster as a lightener before then added red paint but the vessel was too light weight for my liking. Now I started using titanium dioxide and a bunch of paint and it’s too tedious to get the right measurements without wasting too much product. Thank you so much for this video!!!!!
Of course!! I'm glad it helped :) thanks for watching!!
the first one i tried was with regular concrete and it didn't work. second one was with the same cement you use and the results was awesome, so excited thx you
Awesome! I am so glad :) thanks for watching!
I saw your mixer attachment behind you! Beautiful vessels Kala!😊
Yes! Lol
We’re about to start testing out concrete vessels, and you made this so easy to understand! I’m so excited to try these! Thank you!
You are very welcome! Best of luck!! ☺️
Just wondering, wouldn't it be easier on your arms and you would get a better mix using say a small paint stirrer which you can attach to an electric drill? I reckon over a period of time it would save you a ton of time as well.
Hi! I actually do use my drill with a stirring attachment for larger orders. However in my opinion for smaller orders I find the paint stick to be more efficient and easier cleanup :) but everyone is different so whatever works for that person works
thanks for sharing im gonna use these my own candle making business
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing Im trying to find ways to save money on candle supplies this is perfect
I'm so glad this helped! Thanks for watching!
I am as well! This was so helpful!
Thanks for sharing! Many blessings to all small biz candle makers!
Thanks for watching!
Newbie here!!im plnning to start my candle biz and candle holders!! Thnks for the infos!from phil
Absolutely! I am glad it was helpful :) thanks for watching!
Made my own containers! Love ur video!!
Thank you for watching! 🙏
Wow 🤩 I love this video so helpful thank you so much for sharing we appreciate it ♥️🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰♥️♥️
Absolutely! Thanks for watching :)
Thank you a thousand times for this video! It has everything I was looking for. I'm so excited to try out some cement vessels!
Absolutely! I am glad you enjoyed :) Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any more videos I post! A new one coming this week!
Their so beautiful 😍. My absolute favorite colors. Thank you
Thank you so much! :)
Thank you so much for your videos😊 I have tried these and made video and they came out awesome. 🙏🏽🙏🏽 creating a Candle Business and this will be a great touch to add 🌹
That's awesome! I am so glad to hear that! :) Good luck on your journey!
I've been looking for a video tutorial like this for months! Thank you very much! 😍😍😍
I'm glad you enjoyed the video!! Thank you for watching ♥️
Love the video!
Thank you!
this was very informative thank you
Absolutely! Thanks for watching!
Thank you ❤
You're very welcome!
Thank you for giving very detailed info.
You're welcome!
Just started my own candle business and your videos have been so so helpful! Thank you!!!
I'm so glad :) thanks for watching!
Hello! You’re such a great teacher! Thank you very much 🙏
Absolutely! Thank you for watching!
Great video !!! I was wondering how to add color to concrete. It was impossible for me for find those fancy colored pigments. Keep up your good work :)
Thank you for your comment! It took some trial and error but this was the best thing I have found :)
That’s so crazy that you’re called wise owl candles mine is called wisdom candles. I’m in New Zealand. Love your candles
How cool! Thank you ☺️
Great video...blasting music between times of low conversation I could do without...but thanks much for information.
Hi! Thank you for watching! Yes this was one of my first times editing a video. My other videos the music in under control :)
This great I was just looking for this info Thanks for sharing I appreciate it alot can't to see what you will be doing next
Thank you for your comment! I am glad you found value! :) Be on the lookout for more! (Subscribe so you don't miss any videos)
Thank you soooo much. That was so generous of you and such a good informative video! I make beeswax candles so i will be trying this out!
How fun! I want to try beeswax one day! 😍
Thanks for this awesome video. I’ve been trying to work with cement, I’m not sure why but a lot of my projects crumble. I’ve been watching you to try to troubleshoot my procedures. You do beautiful artwork.
Thank you so much! It is definitely a trial and error - keep up the work! ♥️🙏
crumbly concrete is either too much or not enough water. cement curing is a exothermic chemical reaction. the water is the catalyst. Don't think of cement as "drying out" like mud. not enough water will cause it to cure unevenly and crack. too much water can cause the components to "go off" before they have made good bonds with neighboring particles, which makes it turn to coarse sand powder at the slightest touch
They’re so beautiful great video. Those are great tips, thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
This is honestly the BEST video for candle making m Thank you so much, it really helps!
Thank you! I'm so glad it was helpful :)
Love ❤️ this
Thank you!
Awesome info! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
Omg thank you so much for this video!! I'm starting a candle business this year and where I live its very hard to find candle jars that are not expensive and whenever I want to order jars online the shipping ends up costing more than the jars.
Hi! Thanks for watching! Yes shipping us crazy! I'm glad my video helped :)
Yess me too! Wish you the best of luck. I hope your business will kick off immediatly ❤️ can I follow you on IG?
@@MembaKey absolutely :) @wizeowlcandles
Love this so much! Excited to try!
Thanks for watching!
Your vessels are so pretty, they don't look like what I would think a cement/concrete jar would look like. I'm going to give cement a try! I'm curious, how heavy are they? And do you polish them at all?
They arent too heavy. The oval is about a few pounds full . I seal them yes :)
Can you link the polymer coat that you used please on the concrete jars and what are the names of the rose colored the acrylic paint you used? Loved the rose colored one 😍🥰
I get my sealer at Home Depot. For the paint I just used red :)
I have been studying your videos for my own candle business and omg you have been so helpful!!! How do you ship you candles in the summer with your concrete jars?
Hi! I actually am testing the shipping out in the summer since I live in AZ 🌵☀️ I currently don't ship during the summer but I am testing out shipping some with some special material. So if it works I'll definitely post about it! :)
Love this idea. Looking forward to make these as wedding favors for our wedding. About how many candles are you able to make from a 55lb cement all bag? Thanks in advance ☺
How fun!! That'll be pretty! It depends on the mold. If you go to the mold on amazon in the description it will say how much the mold holds. I hope that helps!
very cool video
Thank you!
There are so pretty , what about creating a lid? or do you buy the lids for the vessels already made?
I don't have a lid currently for my containers. However I am hoping to get a mold soon for that! :)
Love this video!! Do you happen to have a link to the sealant you used? I couldn’t find it in the description!
I don't have a link but I get it at home improvement stores. It is called Polycrylic
Muy buen video, Thanks very much!
Thanks for watching!
I love your containers! You’re such an inspiration! Thank for explaining in such detail! I am wondering about your sealant...it looks amazing it sounds like it works like a dream...I know you’ve tested it with your candle flames and a heat gun, what I’m wondering is when the sealant heats up due to the burning candle, does it give off any dangerous fumes? How would you test that or find out about that?
Hi Jennifer, Good question! So other than the flame test I also tested my candles while they were burning. Once the candle is burned all the way through you can still see the sealant on the inside of the candle. The wax I use is 100% soy wax so it has a low temperature of melting (it doesn't get as hot as normal paraffin candles). So the sealant is not seeping into the candle and releasing into the air :)
A lot more research went into why I chose Polycrylic but I hope that helps answer your question :) thanks for watching!
Thank you! I ordered a couple candles from your shop last night, I can’t wait to get them! ❤️
@@jenniferjane7936 awesome, thank you for your order! I am excited to make them for you 😊
I was wondering the same thing - i called the company and they safe is was not safe around flames and was not to be used in this application :(
*said it was
Thank you for nice videos. I was wondering if the polycrylic is for making your jar waterproof? And how do you ensure that your label stays on the cement? Thank you in advance for your answers 😘
I put my labels on the bottom. I haven't had any issues with them coming off. It sticks to the sealant. Polycrylic does seem to be waterproof from my testing. But make sure you always do your own testing :)
@@WizeOwlCandles Thank you! I Will try that. 👍
thanks !
You're very welcome! Thank you for watching!
What do you use for the top? To cover and protect the candles? Awesome video!!!
Hi. Thanks for watching! If I am doing wholesale some stores like dust covers otherwise currently my candles do not have lids. We are working on molds with lids though for future lines!
Love your video! May I pkease ask which wax melter you use? Thank you!!
Hi! This one here
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Best thing ever :)
Thank you so much for this!!!! Do you coat all the inside of the vessel? Including the bottom?
Yes I do all of it. Some people only do the inside it's all about preference :)
I absolutely love this! I subscribed🖤 Have you done Lids for the bigger cylinder one? I have been looking for a lid mold but haven’t had luck.
I actually have not been able to find one with a lid either! I have decided to make my own molds recently! So pretty soon I will have a video up of how you can make your own silicon molds :)
@@WizeOwlCandles i have been looking too and no luck. And same, I thought I would just make my own. So if you post how to, THANK YOU 🥰🖤
@@yesicasnails absolutely! I will let you know when I post it!
@@WizeOwlCandles you’re awesome. 🖤
@@yesicasnails ♥️♥️
Thank you so much for all the details! What wick trimmers do you recommend? Link was not included 😊
Oh I forgot about those! Thank you for reminding me. I use a black pair of wick trimmers found on amazon. I have also just used scissors. If they are just cotton wicks you can use strong scissors :)
Heyy, thanks for all of these videos. You're truly helping me be more motivated and confident. i would like to know your thoughts on the polycrylic aerosol spray? Do you think it will work the same?
Hi! Thanks for watching! :)
I'm not sure on the spray if that would be flammable. I haven't personally tested that one out.
Hi I have the cylinder mold I’m having a lot of trouble getting a pot out of the mold. I have tried lots of different mixes.... is there a trick to getting this mold off please..... love your videos by the way.....
It can be tricky at first for sure! I usually rolls the sides down with my hands and then pull it over the lip on the bottom. The rolling of the sides seem to help me :)
Thank you for sharing your process! Just curious, what are the benefits of a soy candle vs a regular candle you can buy at a store?
Soy candles are made from soybeans and most store bought candles (if they don't say soy, coconut, etc) is made from paraffin (petroleum). Some people can have respiratory issues while burning normal candles with paraffin wax. With soy wax there are no additives so it doesn't bother a lot of people. :) There are a lot of benefits. I will be posting a new video with this soon!
Thank you!! What is the diference in use concrete gray and concrete white? Can I use both?
You can use both! I just haven't found a white concrete that compares to cement all
Nice
Thank you!
this was so helpful thank you so much.. where did you get the clear paint sealer from?
Any home improvement store :)
Beautiful vessels!! Are these more safe than glass and other vessels when candles are lit?
I wouldn't say more safe but they are definitely safe to use. I have heard of glass candles shattering and I haven't heard of concrete candles doing that :)
I’ve gotta try these 😊
This is so awesome - I have started my own candle business as well and wanted to try this out ! How many cement molds do you typically get out of a 25 lb of cement all . Like the smaller molds ?
I get about 50-60 cylinders out of my 50 lb bag :)
What material did you use for the concrete? acrylic? and it's just cement 'I'm from Argentina and I wanted to get the materials. Thank you! nice project
In the video I show what I use :) acrylic paint. Cement All is concrete - you will want to make sure you use concrete and not pure cement. Hope that helps!
I really love the idea/look of making my own.. but if my candle business were to really take off, there’s no way I could make my own. I just don’t see how people who sell 100+ candles a month has time to make all their vessels like that 🤣. But I love watching people make their own ceramic vessels
Hi! It definitely takes a bit more time. I started since my containers kept getting marked out of stock and I needed something more reliable. I purchase multiple molds to help with time ;)
Thanks for a great video!! May I ask you a quick question regarding the concrete you used? You used any concrete available like in Homedepot?
No I only use cement all :)
Thank you for this video! Really helpful! But unfortunately for the molds aren't working for me🥲
I'm sorry to hear that! Have you tried Etsy or Mad Molds?
Lol oops i made a typo, sorry. I meant the links for the molds. 😅
I wonder if you do wholesale? If so - it must take ages for you to make the jars and then also candles 😍 also how do you attach a label? Does it stick?
It does currently lol I am looking into other options to make it faster. I do attach a label on the bottom. It sticks well. I use Avery labels
Thanks for the video! I’m an AZ local too (if I heard your Fo supplier right lol) I’ve been wanting to find an alternative vessel since I cannot get my jars in stock for months.
Do you by chance sell your vessels?
Hi fellow arizonian! Right now I don't sell my vessels, I've been thinking about it but currently we aren't, I'm sorry!
I would recommend giving it a shot it's fun!
@@WizeOwlCandles Thank you! I’ll have to give it a try (:
I love this Kala! Where can I buy your candles?
Thank you! You can get them on www.wizeowlcandle.com :)
Great video! I'm curious why you choose acrylic paint over cement dye powder/ liquid?
I decided I liked the choice of colors with the acrylic paint. It worked really well with marbling and coloring the concrete :) powder I don't recommend because it soaks up into the concrete. Liquid is definitely the way to go.
@@WizeOwlCandles I'd honestly never heard of it. Such a great idea with the amount of colours to choose from vs cement dyes. I'll be trying this out over the weekend for sure! :)
@AlexConstantinou awesome hope it goes well!
Beautiful! ♥️ Is this cement light weight? Or have you tried any light weight concrete?
This cement isn't too bad in my opinion. I usps flat rate shipping to help with shipping costs :) I started using this concrete mix and it was the best one I tried
😍😍😍😍 This Was so helpful! I use 6006 do you think it's safe for this vessel!! I can't wait to make my own! Thank you Soooo much most people are using soy that's why I'm asking!! TIA
I use 100% soy wax with mine. So that is all I have tested in these containers. I would say test it out and give it a try, you never know :)
@@WizeOwlCandles Thank you I tested and it worked🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 Thanks so much for responding!!! Again this is awesome! I am on a roll all thanks to you!!!
@@shalenahill2294 absolutely! Not a problem :) be on the lookout for more videos soon!
@@shalenahill2294 that's amazing!!!! Keep up the good work.
Just discovered your channel and I love it! Not sure if you'll be able to respond to this comment but how many candles are you usually able to make with a 25lbs bag of concrete? Wanted to start making planters for my friends for an event but wasn't sure how much concrete to get. Thanks in advance!
Hi! Thanks so much for watching! I am usually able to make about 75 cylinder (the bigger mold in this video) with my 50lb bag. I usually get the larger bag of cement all. So probably 35 ish for 25 lbs :) it depends on what mold you decide to use
@@WizeOwlCandles got it! Thanks so much for the info ☺️
Great video! Where did you buy the small 2 oz vessel mold? I looked at your links and did not see it. Thank you!!
I got all of them off amazon.if you search silicone mold for planters it will come up :)
Hi, I have a question, is that concrete quick set? How long did it take to harden enough to remove the mold? thanks
Yes this sets pretty quick. You can demold usually after 1.5 hours safely :)
Great video! could it happen to crack the glass all the way around ?
Hi! I'm sorry I'm not sure what you mean by glass?
@@WizeOwlCandles sorry, my fault! I was wondering if the high temperature of the candle wick may increase the probability of cracking the concrete jar.
@@fabiojean9215 it does, this is why it is important to test :) so the consistency of the concrete, the type of wax you are using for the candle, the wick, and the selants all take a part
@@WizeOwlCandles Thank you :) I'm not sure about the selants that I can use for it. The one you mention in your video is not on the market in my country :(
Hi there! Thank you so much for the great videos! :) I do have a question though, I purchased a presto pot to melt down my wax ( the one without the spout though) and I find it melts down my wax suuuper quick. What setting do you put yours on? I put mine to "warm" and its still super quick. THANK YOU AGAIN :)
Mine is super quick too. I keep it below warm and that usually works :)
Love this video? Do you think the polycrylic “clear matte “ finish would work ??
I think it should! It will give it more of a matte finish than gloss :)
Wonderful video! Can we use mica powders to color the cement?
I haven't tried Mica before. I did purchase concrete powder pigment and will be posting a video next week on that ! It worked great
Hey, thanks so much for the video. what size wicks do you use? i'm getting a few to do some tests. Thanks again! :)
Hi! I actually talk about my wicks in this video :) feel free to skip to 11:04 in the video. I am currently in the process of breaking up this video into smallwer chunks with different containers!
Hi! I think the Amazon link for the molds is incorrect. I went to order them and it's nothing like what is here. Maybe im crazy though lol. Thank you for the help!
Hi! That is strange. I just checked to make sure the links were going to the right place and on my end they are. You can always search silicone mold for planters in amazon and that will bring up some too :)
Same. Im not finding these molds either. The links are wrong on my end too. How strange.
Question, after you use the sealer and you make the candle, does your candle wax seam through the concrete or does the sealant protect that from happening? thats my issue with my candles, once it starts burning the wax goes through the cement and i can see it from the outside
Personally it took a lot of trial and error to not have that happen. In my opinion it's a combo of your concrete mixture for the container, the sealant and how it was applied, and also the type of wax you use and fragrance oil. Just keep resting new things and you will find your perfect combination
Nice.. what is top 3 best seller in your store you would say??
I would say my large candle (a newer mold it holds 35 oz) I do have a video on that one, My square, and my tealights. :) Thanks for watching!
Nice video. Does the sealer dry matte? or Glossy?
The sealer I use dries a bit glossy :)
Love the video. However, I made a vessel and when I poured the wax inside, the vessel was really warm. I'm afraid to light it. Do your candle vessels get extremely hot when burning?
Hi! Mine don't get too hot. I use 100% soy wax which has a lower melting point. Test it out and you will see if your candle is good to go :)
What temperature do u pour at? Some people say you should not pour to hot cause it will crank. Have u had that issue?
I personally pour when I can comfortably place my hands on the jug without burning them obviously, I’m in Australia 🇦🇺 and I think my pour temp would be approx 45*c - 55*c (113*F - 131*F)
Hi! Sorry I don't know why I'm just seeing this. I pour at about 135
Thank you for the video. Is there any issue with flammability using the UV coating? Do you paint the inside of the containers as well with the UV coating? Again, Thank you.
Hi! Thank you for watching! I have not had any issues with this sealer. I have tested with direct heat and with burning my candles in them. :)
And my sealer I use I do two coats on the inside and one on the outside
When using it for candles does the sealant leaks into the wax due to the heating of the vessel?
No this sealant drys up completely and doesn't seep through. It is more of a UV Coat. :)
Thank you for sharing. I created four vessels and noticed two had a lot of air bubbles. What’s the best method to avoid this? I tapped the silicone several times after pouring, but I guess I didn’t tap enough? Any advice would be grateful.
Thank you ❤️
I would say tap longer and drop the mold a bit onto a flat surface to release bubbles. You can tap the mold while pouring too and this helps :)
i think if you take the top off the pot it will come out faster ?? i take mine off...or am i supposed to leave it on?
Hi! It doesn't matter either way when I have tested it out. But either way whatever works for you :)
I have a question regarding the wicks . How do you know what size to get ? I have the same cylinder mold you use but I just ordered the wicks you suggested on Amazon, will those work for the cylinder? I haven’t made candles before so it’s all new to me. I know I read test the wicks but would you have to buy numerous sizes and refill the container over and over till you find the wick that works? It’s just a little confusing on knowing what size to use. Any help with this would be appreciated
I usually don't use Wicks off Amazon I only order from candlescience. They have a wick guide on candlescience website that shows you which Wick works for your container :)
Hello, a question, I also use I am 464 and the fragrances of candle science, if you do not use a container with a lid, does it keep the fragrance the same? I have that question if I can use containers without a lid
I have used containers without a lid and have had no issues :) I will say some customers do prefer lids but some don't mind
great vid you dont have to grease the mold
No I don't grease the mold :)
Question how many candle vessels do you usually get out of that one box of cement concrete as an average? Im trying to figure out cost of goods to see if its the best route for me for my particular situation. Thank you for the video, been looking for months for something like this to make my candles stand out more!
Hi! It depends on what molds you are using. I use a few different sizes so it depends for me on a weekly basis. I would say I could get a good 50-60 for my cylinder molds from the larger bag of concrete.
Im using the cylinder molds you are using in the video... Thank you that helps alot. I opt for the 55 lbs box of cement concrete. Its cheaper for me plus i make big batches at a time of candles (sell about 40 candles give or take a week).
@@kadeemmann9444 awesome! Yes I purchase the 55lb as well :)
Nice! Thanks again for share & the help. Much appreciated!
@@kadeemmann9444 absolutely!
is it necessarily to do the polycrylic sealer? or would it be okay to just pour the candle wax?
You can test it out, when I pour candles without sealing the container tends to crack. But depending on what concrete you are using you may be able to not use selants :)
I got excited and went and bought a 48 piece set! I used the same color you did and it did nothing. It became really thick right away and I had to add more water but still no color. What am I doing wrong??
I have noticed some brands do not perform the same as others. Did you use the same brand as I did? I use Craftsmart. I would try adding more water or try out concrete pigments from Direct Colors :)
Does that polycrylic works to avoid wax from seeping through the jar?
Yes! That and keeps the color from fading :)
@@WizeOwlCandles thank you for the quick revert love ☺️
@@FervyGraceEscalante absolutely! ♥️
Can you please share the link of the geometric mould you used!!
Amazon :)
@@WizeOwlCandles I meant the name of the product specifically😅
How far does one bag of concrete get you? Also how far does one thing of polyacrylic get you too? Thanks for the awesome inspo!
One big bag usually lasts me 60 molds with the cylinders
Polycrylic I still have from last year so I would say a lot if you buy the gallon
Is polycrylic safe for candles? Doesn’t it make vapors when heated?
It is. I have been using polycrylic for over a year now, no issues. I've also tested it against and heat and the sealant was staying on the concrete not going into the air or wax. I use 100% soy wax as well so it has a lower melting temp. Hope that helps