I have a candle business, and have been buying my jars…had not thought of making my own jars 😳 well…landed at the right place to learn this craft. Thank you for the info!
Thank you for sharing. I am getting started with candles and wanting to make my own concrete jars. This was a huge help. Thanks again for so unselfishly sharing this tutorial with us all. Love and greetings from Pretoria, South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤
Me too! I want to make candles. do you have any tips you’ve learned for the candle making process as far as scents that are lasting when burning’s the candle ?
@@phampton5410 the only tips I have is to read the manufacturer's notes on the percentage usage of the fragrance oil in candle making. They have different usage rates for candles, soaps and leave-on products. Hope that helps😚
@@phampton5410 if you can, don't go over 10% of your total badge in FO. Depending on the wax you use, pour at a temperature that won't burn the oils. How has your journey been?
Thanks for the tutorial for cement jars. I am just diving into making the vessels for my candles and cement was something I was very interested in trying. You made it look and sound so easy.
Helpful - Thank you! The vibrator station is for very small forms like 1/4th of the pots 😉When using pigments for opal effect - don't stir them, add layer cement then pour pigments and again ... then vibrate and voilà 😁
I also work in a dental lab and pour models all the time! It helps to start the vibrator on low first and then slowly pour in your mixture into one corner - swirl it around (while holding it on the vibrator) allowing it to coat the mold evenly then continue to slowly pour increasing vibration as you go! You can also buy a debubblizer spray which you spray on the mold prior to pouring (probably expensive since everything dental related is!) hopefully this helps with the bubbles!
@@leascandles9198 I've used a variety of different ones and they all do the same thing effectively, just note that anything dental related will be 100000x more expensive LOL I'm sure the ones on amazon will do the job
Hi, liked the video and decide to give you a some tips on concrete vibration to avoid any bobbles. instead of pouring the all amount in the mould and them vibrate divide by 3 portion. 1/3 - Vibrates, then 2/3 vibrate and finish with 3/3 and vibrate a little more this way is easier for the bubbles to come up. Advice for a concrete worker expert. Good luck and i loved you jars. From Mozambique
This was such a huge help. Thank you SO much for sharing your sources when you really didn't have to...it's so appreciated. You should add your website to the video description - will definitely be supporting!
okay....I love this! I have been looking for vessels for candles forever but this makes me want to make the vessels too! so pretty! thanks for the tips!
Thank you so much for making this video! I am conscious about what products I use to make sure they are as environmentally friendly as possible. I gave up the idea a year ago after not figuring out how to find a good sealer. I am happy I came across your video. I am planning to get back into the idea of adding them to my candle line.
Thank you so much for sharing! This is exactly what I was looking for! I literally just bought everything. I've been contemplating making my own for some time now. With the way shipping and product cost constantly rising I am ready to make my own for the New Year!
I use the same molds from Modern Craft Labs! I love them. I have found a little thicker consistency helps with the bubbles as well. When I pour I tap the middle of the mold with my mixing spatula to help get the concrete down into the mold. And I have had either no holes in my jar or maybe two or three on the outside near the bottom! I was actually looking into that type of sealer as well because I use a water-based polyurethane sealant and it just didn't feel right using it. Thank you for sharing this sealant because I was trying to figure out which one would be best for candles.
So I must confess I am not into making candles….your jars though are beautiful….I am so glad I found you, those jars are exactly what I need for my wife’s succulents…time to subscribe!!!
Thank you!!!! I’ve been making candles for some years now and wanted to venture out into making my own jars/vessels! Love ur tutorial! Looking forward to many more! (Hugs) from Chicago!
I tried this and WOW. Amazing! Thank you so much! I even sanded the outside to give them a more rustic feel and I love that too! Thanks for all your videos!!!
WHAT??? What a weird and WONDERFUL world! I am speechless. I love learning something new each day and never thought for a moment that these jars could be made with molds! I guess ignorance is not that bliss after all! 😂 I am now going to subscribe and have a look at more of your videos. Thanks so much!
That was so satisfying to watch. I'm having a hard time finding vessels for my candles because of the global glass shortage. I'm tempted to make my own but.. my place is too small and I have a FT job as a nurse. Maybe down the road when I move into a bigger place and go PT. Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring. You're getting a follow from me!
I have these same molds from modern craft labs. I love them. I also have their mold with the ridges and I find that they break very easy when trying to separate the vessel from the mold. But the tulip molds work great! I even purchased their lids.
Hi, I just stumbled upon your channel and I’m loving it. I haven’t started making my own vessels yet, but I’m on my way to the store now. How many vessels can you make out of one bag of cement roughly?
It's me... your esteemed 100th subscriber!!! Woot. :-) You should ABSOLUTELY keep making videos, and here's why. A.) These little concrete jars look awesome! I'd never seen or heard about concrete jar candles, but now I feel much more 'on the pulse.' :-) ... B.) And most importantly... your voice and demeanor are... literally... amazing for making 'How-To' videos. I hate to admit it, but.. I watch so much RUclips, that I think if I ever stopped watching, Google would send someone to my house to make sure i'm okay. And after watching that much RUclips, I can tell you, nothing gives me eye-roll-of-the-soul, more than clicking on a video to... yet another... energy-on-11... perma-grin... speed talking person rifling through a poorly planned RUclips video. You... in wonderful contrast... are super chill... have a laid back tone... and within 45 seconds or so... I was already thinking about clicking to see how many more videos you have. The links in the comments are also awesome! I don't mean to turn this comment into a Dancing with the Stars'esque critique session... but... in my opinion... straight 10's!
Thank you for sharing. Fantastic video. Ive been researching for weeks and hoping to find some molds to use for my first casting soon... Very informative! It was nice seeing your measurements to minimize waste as well as your experience for sealing your vessel. thank you!
I am obsessed with your channel! Please continue making videos and I love the fact your best friend is with you! Thank you so much! I love this video becuz I live in an apartment as well and all the videos are usually done in workshops so now I have 💡 thank you again and be blessed!
Hello, i have a question... I make concrete vessels using cement all, molds from modern craft lab and Destilled water and ion oxide Pigments and a vibrating plate... After demolding there are a lot of White sparkles all over the vessels... Looks like Calc spots but i have no ideal why, the only Thing which can be contaminatet with normal water by cleanen is my spoon and my cup... the molds are Brand New... Tanks for help and all your Videos (:
i love the idea of using concrete for candle jars. its so cute and unique & im on my journey to start my business soon. thank you for being you, i hope your business flourishes too this year !
This was a fantastic video with lots of great insider information. I've been wanting to try making them for over a year for my candles and I think i just might now! Thanks, great job!
Hey girl I'm glad you continued making vids! I liked you from the moment you sai hey guys 😍 i felt like that when I started making videos too and still do but oh well I cringe at myself all the time 😅❤️
Brilliant idea with the vibrating plate! You should try switching it on low before you begin pouring to avoid all those bubbles in the rim, or pour 1/3 then vibrate it before pouring the rest :) I'm ordering one of these for sure!
@@calafiacandleco I can't lie I chuckled to myself when you started slapping the life out of your mould on the latest video, all while it's sitting on the powerless vibrating plate 😂 I look forward to seeing your next batch & best of luck with everything! Your label design is awesome.
Been watching alot of videos on making a candle jar and this is the most helpful one. It's just wonderful. I have been tested out mixing the ratio, may i ask what is the ratio you are using in this video?
I live in the pacific nw and I'm having to wait a week for them to dry enough to take the mold off. I've cracked 3 of my first 6 attempts by taking mold off too soon.
Try cutting rings out of thin mdf 6mm thick maybe, cut through in one part so the ring can open slightly and they should be flexible enough to spring back in shape when you place them over your moulds. As long as the inside diameter is the same as the moulds ouside diameter there is no reason why they will not hold their shape. Just thought this might help, thanks for the vid.
Thanks for this, I’m just making the pots, not candles, with those same molds and having trouble with them not holding their shape. I had made a little frame for the square ones which never hold their shape, will make some for the round ones too now that I know it’s not something I’m doing wrong. Love your presentation style too.
If you put your silicone mold inside a hard plastic mold once you’re done then it won’t turn out oval. You can buy pvc at Home Depot and cut it to fit this purpose.
Hey! awesome video, thank you! I am about to start making my own concrete pots for my candles and was wondering if you could tell me the measurement of cement powder you use for each pot? ie. What is the size of the scoop you are using? Thanks!
Thanks for watching! I use just under 1 cup. The water amount I don’t really measure anymore I eyeball it. I find that can change depending on the weather
Hi!! I also use silicon molds for concrete jar, I would recommend you making your own silicon molds, because with time to time they start to decrease the strength and give the concrete jar that look
Hello! I switched to a better quality mold made for concrete and don’t use the Amazon ones anymore. :) I do want to venture into making my own molds at some point!
I have a question please , how heavy are these jars , because I am thinking of how heavy they maybe for delivery , this will help me best understand my pricing as well.
I really don't find them to be heavier than glass at all. As an empty jar, mine weigh 10oz. I have updated the molds I use since this video though. I can't remember the weight of the jars shown in this video.
Thank you for this tutorial 🙏🏼💗 I been buying wholesale but was curious on learning how to make my own to cut down costs possibly. This was so helpful🙏🏼
I tested for months, months, and more months lol. I like the CDN series. It really depends on what fragrance I'm using but I usually use between CDN 6-8
Since the molds are made for resin, they do leave a bit of a shine. I actually stopped washing mine out between uses and it definitely helped make it less shiny
Thanks for the video, very informative. I’ve got one suggestion and one question. Suggestion: for the Amazon molds, the exterior diameter seems to be really close to the inside diameter of 3” schedule 40 PVC pipe. It seems like if you cut a piece of pipe the same hugest as the mold, you could put the mold inside the pipe and it would hold its shape better. Question, and please forgive my ignorance. Is sealing the inside of the jar really necessary? It seems like the wax would seal it.
Thank you for the tip, but I have fully transitioned to the blue molds. They are much better quality and made to handle concrete, unlike the Amazon ones. Yes, sealing is necessary. Concrete is very porous and the wax/fragrance oil will seep through the jar if left unsealed. Thanks for watching!
I love this video. Thank you for sharing! I do have a question about the sealer after 3 days it’s still sticky. Do you just let it dry longer or do you wash them afterwards?
I wouldn’t wash them. It’s just the finish the sealer leaves. Sort of tacky feeling. It doesn’t bother me because I only seal the inside, and so that will get covered up with wax. If you want to seal the outside and don’t want that sticky feeling, the varnish by earth safe finishes is probably a better option.
New subbie here! I was very interested in making my own candle vessels and you came across my feed. I will watch EVERYTHING you put out. You’re right , there isn’t much info on coconut wax. Want to see that too🥳Ty so much for your time and teaching.
I have a candle business, and have been buying my jars…had not thought of making my own jars 😳 well…landed at the right place to learn this craft. Thank you for the info!
Thank you for sharing. I am getting started with candles and wanting to make my own concrete jars. This was a huge help. Thanks again for so unselfishly sharing this tutorial with us all. Love and greetings from Pretoria, South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤
You're so welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)
Me too! I want to make candles. do you have any tips you’ve learned for the candle making process as far as scents that are lasting when burning’s the candle ?
@@phampton5410 the only tips I have is to read the manufacturer's notes on the percentage usage of the fragrance oil in candle making. They have different usage rates for candles, soaps and leave-on products. Hope that helps😚
I wonder if there’s a sealer like that available in Canada?
@@phampton5410 if you can, don't go over 10% of your total badge in FO. Depending on the wax you use, pour at a temperature that won't burn the oils. How has your journey been?
Watching this video gives me hope. I live in an apartment too and wanted to start making concrete candle vessels.
Thanks ! Great tutorial! Most of us work from our kitchens and living room and glad you mentioned it. Brought a smile to my face..
I love that you use the Cement Dye over Acrylic because I found the colors never matched before but with the powder dyes it is almost always the same.
Yes, I agree! It’s easier to be consistent with the pigments. 🤗
So kind to share this. You're a gem.
Omg thank you I was literally crying because of the wet spot !! Didn’t think it was the water!! Thank you thank you
Thanks for the tutorial for cement jars. I am just diving into making the vessels for my candles and cement was something I was very interested in trying. You made it look and sound so easy.
I’m so glad you found it helpful! Thank you for watching. 😊
Helpful - Thank you! The vibrator station is for very small forms like 1/4th of the pots 😉When using pigments for opal effect - don't stir them, add layer cement then pour pigments and again ... then vibrate and voilà 😁
I also work in a dental lab and pour models all the time! It helps to start the vibrator on low first and then slowly pour in your mixture into one corner - swirl it around (while holding it on the vibrator) allowing it to coat the mold evenly then continue to slowly pour increasing vibration as you go! You can also buy a debubblizer spray which you spray on the mold prior to pouring (probably expensive since everything dental related is!) hopefully this helps with the bubbles!
Those are great tips! Thank you for sharing! :)
The name of the vibrator please ?
@@leascandles9198 I've used a variety of different ones and they all do the same thing effectively, just note that anything dental related will be 100000x more expensive LOL I'm sure the ones on amazon will do the job
@@leascandles9198 yo trabajo en laboratorio y usamos el agitador de Mazzini, espero te sirva esta información🙂
Hi, liked the video and decide to give you a some tips on concrete vibration to avoid any bobbles.
instead of pouring the all amount in the mould and them vibrate divide by 3 portion.
1/3 - Vibrates, then 2/3 vibrate and finish with 3/3 and vibrate a little more this way is easier for the bubbles to come up.
Advice for a concrete worker expert. Good luck and i loved you jars.
From Mozambique
Thanks for watching and for the tips!
Get some nonskid drawer liner to put on your vibration machine, that might help with the movement? It might vibrate off too but might be worth a try.
Luckily my new molds stay on and don’t slide around!
This was such a huge help. Thank you SO much for sharing your sources when you really didn't have to...it's so appreciated. You should add your website to the video description - will definitely be supporting!
Aw thank you! And omg you’re totally right. I can’t believe I didn’t have it in there 🤦🏻♀️ haha! Thank you so much for the support
okay....I love this! I have been looking for vessels for candles forever but this makes me want to make the vessels too! so pretty! thanks for the tips!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for making this video! I am conscious about what products I use to make sure they are as environmentally friendly as possible. I gave up the idea a year ago after not figuring out how to find a good sealer. I am happy I came across your video. I am planning to get back into the idea of adding them to my candle line.
Thank you so much for sharing! This is exactly what I was looking for! I literally just bought everything. I've been contemplating making my own for some time now. With the way shipping and product cost constantly rising I am ready to make my own for the New Year!
So glad I could be of help! Good luck and have fun with it :)
@@calafiacandleco I need more , 80% of my candles are coconut apricot
I use the same molds from Modern Craft Labs! I love them. I have found a little thicker consistency helps with the bubbles as well. When I pour I tap the middle of the mold with my mixing spatula to help get the concrete down into the mold. And I have had either no holes in my jar or maybe two or three on the outside near the bottom! I was actually looking into that type of sealer as well because I use a water-based polyurethane sealant and it just didn't feel right using it. Thank you for sharing this sealant because I was trying to figure out which one would be best for candles.
Definitely try earth safe! Thanks for watching. :)
Beautiful candles, maybe try some anti-slip shelf liner on a vibrator machine so you don't have to hold them? Great video!
That’s a great idea! Thank you :)
So I must confess I am not into making candles….your jars though are beautiful….I am so glad I found you, those jars are exactly what I need for my wife’s succulents…time to subscribe!!!
Yay thank you for watching and subscribing!
Thank you!!!! I’ve been making candles for some years now and wanted to venture out into making my own jars/vessels! Love ur tutorial! Looking forward to many more! (Hugs) from Chicago!
Thank you for all information, it looks so professional, original. Great job. Want to try myself, not professionally but as gifts.
Thank you so much! You should definitely give it a try. It's a lot of fun :)
Try adding a tiny bit of iso-alcohol to your mix. It will lower the surface tension of the water and reduce pinholes.
Great tip! Thanks!
So appreciative of you filming your entire process. Thank you! This was so helpful.
I tried this and WOW. Amazing! Thank you so much! I even sanded the outside to give them a more rustic feel and I love that too! Thanks for all your videos!!!
I'm sure they look beautiful! You're so welcome. Thanks for watching!
Thanks again for your video. I'm happy you didnt decide to give up on this concept.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing the one with gold paint are so pretty! What did you use for posing of your not using acrylic
WHAT??? What a weird and WONDERFUL world! I am speechless. I love learning something new each day and never thought for a moment that these jars could be made with molds! I guess ignorance is not that bliss after all! 😂 I am now going to subscribe and have a look at more of your videos. Thanks so much!
Thank you so much for watching!
That was so satisfying to watch. I'm having a hard time finding vessels for my candles because of the global glass shortage. I'm tempted to make my own but.. my place is too small and I have a FT job as a nurse. Maybe down the road when I move into a bigger place and go PT. Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring. You're getting a follow from me!
Thank you for watching! That’s why I started making these because it was so hard to find jars! You should totally give it a try. It’s a lot of fun. :)
Yay! Thanks for all the information! I just bought the pigment and sealer and I’m so excited to get started!
I have these same molds from modern craft labs. I love them. I also have their mold with the ridges and I find that they break very easy when trying to separate the vessel from the mold. But the tulip molds work great! I even purchased their lids.
I just bought 4 more of the tulip molds! I'm obsessed. Happy that I can make 8 at a time now. They aren't cheap, but the quality is worth it!
You exude such a sweet, honest spirit;
So refreshing- thanks for sharing your knowledge!!! 🌹
Oh my gosh you're so kind! Thank you!!
Hi, I just stumbled upon your channel and I’m loving it. I haven’t started making my own vessels yet, but I’m on my way to the store now. How many vessels can you make out of one bag of cement roughly?
Thank you for sharing! I've never used cement vessels, but they are very beautiful and extremely cost effective. Thank you so much!!!
Thank you!!! You have saved me so much time. Please make more videos. Such great information for candle makers!!!
Thank you for watching!
It's me... your esteemed 100th subscriber!!! Woot. :-) You should ABSOLUTELY keep making videos, and here's why. A.) These little concrete jars look awesome! I'd never seen or heard about concrete jar candles, but now I feel much more 'on the pulse.' :-) ... B.) And most importantly... your voice and demeanor are... literally... amazing for making 'How-To' videos. I hate to admit it, but.. I watch so much RUclips, that I think if I ever stopped watching, Google would send someone to my house to make sure i'm okay. And after watching that much RUclips, I can tell you, nothing gives me eye-roll-of-the-soul, more than clicking on a video to... yet another... energy-on-11... perma-grin... speed talking person rifling through a poorly planned RUclips video. You... in wonderful contrast... are super chill... have a laid back tone... and within 45 seconds or so... I was already thinking about clicking to see how many more videos you have. The links in the comments are also awesome! I don't mean to turn this comment into a Dancing with the Stars'esque critique session... but... in my opinion... straight 10's!
WOW! You are too kind. Thank you so much!! I will definitely keep making videos…and yay for being my 100th subscriber! :)
Thank you for sharing. Fantastic video. Ive been researching for weeks and hoping to find some molds to use for my first casting soon... Very informative! It was nice seeing your measurements to minimize waste as well as your experience for sealing your vessel. thank you!
Wish you would've shown the sealant process. Thanks for sharing this!
Thanks for watching! I am actually editing a video right now about the sealing process. It should be up later today or tomorrow.
My sealing video is now live. Hope it helps!
Thanks for this. Was thinking of using clay and firing but just looked like alot of work. I like this idea better. Also more industrial looking.
Thank you so much for your videos. You are super relatable and great info.
You're too kind! Thanks for watching :)
I am obsessed with your channel! Please continue making videos and I love the fact your best friend is with you! Thank you so much! I love this video becuz I live in an apartment as well and all the videos are usually done in workshops so now I have 💡 thank you again and be blessed!
Aw thank you!! I am actually working on editing a video now that should be up later today. Thank you for the support!
Hello, i have a question...
I make concrete vessels using cement all, molds from modern craft lab and Destilled water and ion oxide Pigments and a vibrating plate...
After demolding there are a lot of White sparkles all over the vessels... Looks like Calc spots but i have no ideal why, the only Thing which can be contaminatet with normal water by cleanen is my spoon and my cup... the molds are Brand New...
Tanks for help and all your Videos (:
i love the idea of using concrete for candle jars. its so cute and unique & im on my journey to start my business soon. thank you for being you, i hope your business flourishes too this year !
Thank you! Best of luck to you!
I am just getting started with candles and using coconut wax so would love more videos on that!!and loving these vessels going to try it
Awesome! Have fun creating :)
Thanks for sharing, what is the name sealer you are using please.
this was such a great video. I have to try out that vibrating machine. that'll probably be great for resin projects
hola gracias por compartir tu cemento es color gris o beige
This was a fantastic video with lots of great insider information. I've been wanting to try making them for over a year for my candles and I think i just might now! Thanks, great job!
Thank you so much! Good luck, it's so much fun!
You need a firm round form work for each silicone mold, to make it hold a round shape.
Beautiful work, thanks for helping. Kisses from Brazil
I use to use these types of vessels before. Now I use ceramic ones which help with a better performance. Good job though.
Hi from a long time coco-soy candle maker in Australia 👋🇦🇺 Great video! 👌👍
Hi! Thanks so much! :)
Excellent video and love the colors you chose!
Thank you for sharing and explaining the sealer part. I was about to buy the polycrilyc one and I'm glad I saw your video before doing so.
Thank you for watching!
Hey girl I'm glad you continued making vids! I liked you from the moment you sai hey guys 😍 i felt like that when I started making videos too and still do but oh well I cringe at myself all the time 😅❤️
Have you tried putting a piece of nonskid shelf/drawer liner on your vibration machine? It may save you some babysitting.
Yes I have actually. However, the new molds I’ve switched over to don’t move and stay still so it worked out!
Make a video showing how u made those golden swirl ones
What pigment color is the tan/brown candle in your winter collection?
Thank you so much for this video. It gave me a lot more confidence with the idea of making my own candle jars
The algorithm put your video in front of me, I totally enjoyed it. I may try making my own candle jars. huh?! 💭
Aw thanks!! You totally should. It’s so much fun :)
Brilliant idea with the vibrating plate! You should try switching it on low before you begin pouring to avoid all those bubbles in the rim, or pour 1/3 then vibrate it before pouring the rest :) I'm ordering one of these for sure!
My husband said the exact same thing! Haha! I will do it the next time I make them. I don’t know why I didn’t do that in the first place 😂😅
@@calafiacandleco I can't lie I chuckled to myself when you started slapping the life out of your mould on the latest video, all while it's sitting on the powerless vibrating plate 😂 I look forward to seeing your next batch & best of luck with everything! Your label design is awesome.
Been watching alot of videos on making a candle jar and this is the most helpful one. It's just wonderful. I have been tested out mixing the ratio, may i ask what is the ratio you are using in this video?
Thank you! I actually have an even more in-depth and updated video from a few months ago on my channel. I do 4:1 ratio
Love your video, thanks so much for the great information! How many jars are you able to make out of a 55 lb bag of cement all?
Thank you! Definitely am able to get over 100 jars with one 55lb bag
I live in the pacific nw and I'm having to wait a week for them to dry enough to take the mold off. I've cracked 3 of my first 6 attempts by taking mold off too soon.
I’m so glad you kept making videos! I just found your channel, and it’s beyond helpful! Thank you 💙
Thank you so much for the support!
Try cutting rings out of thin mdf 6mm thick maybe, cut through in one part so the ring can open slightly and they should be flexible enough to spring back in shape when you place them over your moulds. As long as the inside diameter is the same as the moulds ouside diameter there is no reason why they will not hold their shape.
Just thought this might help, thanks for the vid.
Hello thank you for sharing. Very informative n inspiring. Do remember to wear a mask when dealing with cement as they get stuck in your lungs. Tkcr..
Thanks for watching! Yes I always wear a mask to be safe :)
How long do you wait before removing from Mould?
Hi there, it will vary depending on your location/weather. A good way to tell is when the mold no longer feels warm. For me, usually 3-4 hrs
Excellent Video! Thank you for sharing two very important sources for molds and sealer.
Love love love this! Thanks for sharing
Do u think it would be helpful to also vibrate the mixture in the solo cup to before you pour it? And then vibrate the mould too after it’s poured.
Could be worth a try!
What is the name of the pigment and sealant she used?
Nice video and good informations ..
Thank you from Egypt
👍great videos & the oval ones are great too. Lots of gold swirls or mica flakes would be good for holidays.
Thanks for watching!
omg so gorgeous, love the colors and texture
Thanks for this, I’m just making the pots, not candles, with those same molds and having trouble with them not holding their shape. I had made a little frame for the square ones which never hold their shape, will make some for the round ones too now that I know it’s not something I’m doing wrong. Love your presentation style too.
Thank you! Wishing you the best of luck
If you put your silicone mold inside a hard plastic mold once you’re done then it won’t turn out oval. You can buy pvc at Home Depot and cut it to fit this purpose.
Crazy amount of information one video thanks
You're so welcome! Glad you found it helpful.
Hey! awesome video, thank you! I am about to start making my own concrete pots for my candles and was wondering if you could tell me the measurement of cement powder you use for each pot? ie. What is the size of the scoop you are using? Thanks!
Thanks for watching! I use just under 1 cup. The water amount I don’t really measure anymore I eyeball it. I find that can change depending on the weather
Hi!! I also use silicon molds for concrete jar, I would recommend you making your own silicon molds, because with time to time they start to decrease the strength and give the concrete jar that look
Hello! I switched to a better quality mold made for concrete and don’t use the Amazon ones anymore. :) I do want to venture into making my own molds at some point!
@@calafiacandleco Making your own molds is really good, the ones I make have the logo of my brand... btw great tutorial videos!!
insert a plastic draintube inside for support
Very nice jar, wish we can send it samples to your doorby air, Free samples will be deals on.
How well those jar resist the heat? How much each jar cost? If you could share please.
They resist the heat very well. They stay a lot cooler than glass. The cost is very low. My cost of goods per jar is just under a dollar.
I have a question please , how heavy are these jars , because I am thinking of how heavy they maybe for delivery , this will help me best understand my pricing as well.
I really don't find them to be heavier than glass at all. As an empty jar, mine weigh 10oz. I have updated the molds I use since this video though. I can't remember the weight of the jars shown in this video.
Great tutorial, I ordered some sealer from your link. Just started making little succulent molds with resin on top part of the mold
Thank you! Good luck 🙂
Love how I was wondering if this was possible and this showed up 😊
Love it! Thanks for watching! :)
Thank you for this tutorial 🙏🏼💗 I been buying wholesale but was curious on learning how to make my own to cut down costs possibly. This was so helpful🙏🏼
This was great. You should do more videos!
Thanks so much! I will work on it :)
Awesome really love your ideas n techniques.i also love to make concrete stuff and your channel very helpful for me.thanks dear for sharing 💕
Thanks so much 🤍
How do you normally wick these jars?? Thanks for the awesome video!
I tested for months, months, and more months lol. I like the CDN series. It really depends on what fragrance I'm using but I usually use between CDN 6-8
Great Video. I tried mine today for the first time! The only problem is that they came out shiny. Is there anyway to get rid of the shine.?
Since the molds are made for resin, they do leave a bit of a shine. I actually stopped washing mine out between uses and it definitely helped make it less shiny
Thanks for the video, very informative. I’ve got one suggestion and one question.
Suggestion: for the Amazon molds, the exterior diameter seems to be really close to the inside diameter of 3” schedule 40 PVC pipe. It seems like if you cut a piece of pipe the same hugest as the mold, you could put the mold inside the pipe and it would hold its shape better.
Question, and please forgive my ignorance. Is sealing the inside of the jar really necessary? It seems like the wax would seal it.
Thank you for the tip, but I have fully transitioned to the blue molds. They are much better quality and made to handle concrete, unlike the Amazon ones. Yes, sealing is necessary. Concrete is very porous and the wax/fragrance oil will seep through the jar if left unsealed. Thanks for watching!
hello. Please tell me how the sticker is remaining on the jar due to the cement powder from the jar..!
Are you referring to the warning label? Mine have no issues sticking to the bottoms of the jars.
Awesome idea. Thanks. But where do you get the lid for the same.
The Amazon molds do not have lids, but modern craft labs sells a lid mold you can purchase separately. I haven’t tried it yet but it looks promising!
Map gas and glass glaze. These would be great for hydroponics. Where and what do you use for cement?
Cement all: do you happen to have a link?
Yes, it is linked in the description box. Thanks for watching!
Where do you buy that at
I’m using Direct colors too. Love them, what are your tan colors? I have a gold color and sundried tomato is the red i use.
Hi! The brown color is Taupe, and the lighter one is Tumbleweed. Love their pigments!
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I love this video. Thank you for sharing! I do have a question about the sealer after 3 days it’s still sticky. Do you just let it dry longer or do you wash them afterwards?
I wouldn’t wash them. It’s just the finish the sealer leaves. Sort of tacky feeling. It doesn’t bother me because I only seal the inside, and so that will get covered up with wax. If you want to seal the outside and don’t want that sticky feeling, the varnish by earth safe finishes is probably a better option.
New subbie here! I was very interested in making my own candle vessels and you came across my feed. I will watch EVERYTHING you put out. You’re right , there isn’t much info on coconut wax. Want to see that too🥳Ty so much for your time and teaching.
Aw thanks so much for your support! 🤍
would it help to get easier to unmold, if brush some oil or soap water on the mold before pouring the concrete into the mold?
I know some people use pam cooking spray as a mold release. I've fully upgraded now to the blue molds and they are pretty easy to get out.
Hello darling, what can we used to protect a form from wax, its any primer? Wich its safe for healt when candle working, non toxic
Hello! Are you referring to a sealer? I actually have a video all about sealing if you’re interested.
@@calafiacandleco ok thanks im not seeler its my hobby