tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630829430019968762.post1762748795022178038..comments2024-01-12T15:33:05.116-06:00Comments on Comin' Home: How to Make Simple Jar CandlesDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00944882257793647449noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630829430019968762.post-45028556234866132722015-02-19T18:04:28.769-06:002015-02-19T18:04:28.769-06:00Your step by step directions on how to make these ...Your step by step directions on how to make these wonderful home made candles is very helpful. I would have never thought to melt down crayons to use as the wax. This does not look to take to much time or cost very much. Do you have any other great craft ideas like these? <a href="http://www.alphiesdecornmore.com/listing.asp?dept_id=27000&nopopup=1" rel="nofollow"> http://www.alphiesdecornmore.com/listing.asp?dept_id=27000&nopopup=1</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05169193127941461960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630829430019968762.post-64672842594995699002015-02-03T21:31:32.557-06:002015-02-03T21:31:32.557-06:00I've been wanting to make something like this ...I've been wanting to make something like this with my family. I just feel like it's a really fun project that we can all work on. If you don't mind, I'll probably do something really similar to what you did. I just feel like your idea is really cool. <a href="http://www.tttaccents.com/listing.asp?dept_id=45010&nopopup=1" rel="nofollow"><br />http://www.tttaccents.com/listing.asp?dept_id=45010&nopopup=1</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01963498648158441303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630829430019968762.post-11978248987893292172014-05-23T15:04:39.517-05:002014-05-23T15:04:39.517-05:00About the milky color, by any chance was the wax t...About the milky color, by any chance was the wax too cool? I think if you poured and the wax was too cool it might get cloudy too.<br /><br />Also, if you are reusing old candles, I think I may have neglected to mention removing the hard weird outer shell that some pillar candles have.<br /><br />I am not sure what kind of wax that is, but I discarded it and only used the softer wax on the inside.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00944882257793647449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630829430019968762.post-91945239528565010402014-05-23T05:25:49.702-05:002014-05-23T05:25:49.702-05:00I'm wondering what kind of wax you used. If yo...I'm wondering what kind of wax you used. If you are using old candles and any of them are soy based they will be milky. <br /><br />If you use soy wax, it always has a consistent milky/creamy color to it, which is actually one of it's unique qualities.<br /><br />Soy wax, I have learned since making this post is really the ideal wax for jar candles. It's designed to be used for that purpose rather than for say, "pillar' candles.<br /><br />If you mean that her candle wax kind of 'cracked' or seperated from the glass, the problem is usually that your jars were not pre-heated and were too cold when she poured. So then you get hairline cracks. Using a blow-dryer will re-melt the surface and clear up the appearance. Hope this helps. :)Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00944882257793647449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630829430019968762.post-42712614694469657272014-01-20T14:17:36.578-06:002014-01-20T14:17:36.578-06:00What a great tutorial! My daughter has decided th...What a great tutorial! My daughter has decided that she wants to make candles, and we tried a batch yesterday. However, all of them are "cloudy" or "milky". They set up just fine but they don't have that good consistent color. Any ideas on how to fix that? :(Nikkinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630829430019968762.post-25047717638653292072013-11-22T21:49:51.152-06:002013-11-22T21:49:51.152-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02272142810385291252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630829430019968762.post-80009048686331327212013-08-26T08:35:42.269-05:002013-08-26T08:35:42.269-05:00Frankly a double boiler is much safe.
Also, to be...Frankly a double boiler is much safe.<br /><br />Also, to be honest I made one mistake on this that I need to clarify, the wax I used is really best for pillar candles. Soy wax or other softer waxes that tend to liquify are better for jar candles. However, this works fine. It's just that the problem of seperation from the walls and looking cloudy is always an issue. One advantage of using pillar wax for jar candles is they are way safer for little hands as the whole candle doesn't melt as jar wax does.<br /><br /><br />Clean up: It's a pain.. No way around it. So the more you cover the surfaces the better. I usually reheated whatever pan needed to be cleaned to the point of just melting the wax then wiped out and off with a paper towel. Then I used soap and water to finish up.<br /><br />When you make as many candles at once as I did.. you need to be as neat as possible.<br /><br />If you plan to do a lot of candle making, you might want to invest in some pans or a crockpot just for candlemaking purposes.<br />Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00944882257793647449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630829430019968762.post-53512947580228037012013-04-11T15:00:48.299-05:002013-04-11T15:00:48.299-05:00Donna i love this do you need a double boiler Donna i love this do you need a double boiler Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05343229638673215039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630829430019968762.post-9584424767879131442012-12-29T09:17:27.987-06:002012-12-29T09:17:27.987-06:00Great detail in this post. I definitely like how y...Great detail in this post. I definitely like how you focus on reusing candles. Making candles can be expensive and tips like this are helpful.<br /><br />C Phillips<br /><a href="http://ehowtomakecandlesathome.com/" rel="nofollow">How to Make Candles at Home</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870723945163561142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630829430019968762.post-7260997772251433152012-12-26T21:31:08.719-06:002012-12-26T21:31:08.719-06:00Thank you I've looked everywhere and they were...Thank you I've looked everywhere and they were super complicated or expensive so thanks Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630829430019968762.post-58836580826289732982012-10-19T22:18:11.935-05:002012-10-19T22:18:11.935-05:00This is so excellent. Oddly enough in my family al...This is so excellent. Oddly enough in my family all birthdays are around Christmas so... this is a great way for a 15 year old to spend her money and make candles for everyone's birthday and Christmas. I'm so excited to begin, I just need to go buy the stuff. Thank you so much!Sarahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630829430019968762.post-50324591595682593532012-10-04T14:07:10.547-05:002012-10-04T14:07:10.547-05:00Just used your candle recipe for a Black Licorice ...Just used your candle recipe for a Black Licorice scented candle! Seems like it worked well, I made a few changes, but we'll see in 24 hours :) littledinnerpartyhttp://www.littledinnerparty.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630829430019968762.post-17233119522144638712012-09-15T23:26:06.524-05:002012-09-15T23:26:06.524-05:00How do you clean the saucepan and measuring cup of...How do you clean the saucepan and measuring cup of all of the wax?Katie Wollenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04847208464162438886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630829430019968762.post-959517888903405832012-09-15T23:25:59.085-05:002012-09-15T23:25:59.085-05:00How do you clean the saucepan and measuring cup of...How do you clean the saucepan and measuring cup of all of the wax?Katie Wollenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04847208464162438886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630829430019968762.post-12542909571360056152012-08-30T10:13:26.707-05:002012-08-30T10:13:26.707-05:00Great tutorial. This is a great thing for family ...Great tutorial. This is a great thing for family to do and kids love it!tylerhttp://www.hillhousenaturals.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630829430019968762.post-18802308720073505752011-12-11T01:05:34.076-06:002011-12-11T01:05:34.076-06:00Yes...it's is Farenheit. :o)Yes...it's is Farenheit. :o)Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00944882257793647449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630829430019968762.post-30402737300046303762011-11-13T15:06:17.583-06:002011-11-13T15:06:17.583-06:00This looks great! thank you for this, I can't ...This looks great! thank you for this, I can't wait to try it. And I'm sure it is Fahrenheit and not Celsius!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630829430019968762.post-29732642687477691242011-10-04T19:51:42.126-05:002011-10-04T19:51:42.126-05:00is the temperature 180 celsius or fahrenheit ??is the temperature 180 celsius or fahrenheit ??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630829430019968762.post-65655924732866659622010-05-13T15:32:27.651-05:002010-05-13T15:32:27.651-05:00what a terrific tutorial! Great advice and instru...what a terrific tutorial! Great advice and instruction. The last time I made candles was with a Vacation Bible School class i was leading. Ruined one of my crockpots that way, but it was worth it!<br /><br />CassCass @ That Old Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12173199705431319322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630829430019968762.post-54572522952917597152010-05-13T11:01:44.870-05:002010-05-13T11:01:44.870-05:00Great tutorial and your pictures really help the p...Great tutorial and your pictures really help the process. I've been doing this with candles for awhile, but I wish I could find a source for cheap scents! Of course, my idea for cheap is really cheap, lol!Ann @ makethebestofthingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03618787180208030510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630829430019968762.post-48221736907263877912010-02-23T11:36:16.600-06:002010-02-23T11:36:16.600-06:00Hi Shannon! I would love to have those pictures. T...Hi Shannon! I would love to have those pictures. They would make a great post!<br /><br />It was a wonderful trip. :o)Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00944882257793647449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630829430019968762.post-80899098964120569262010-02-22T23:31:13.924-06:002010-02-22T23:31:13.924-06:00will search my photo archives for the sand candles...will search my photo archives for the sand candles. Those were so much fun to do and what a fun trip too!Shannon Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743699888391167358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630829430019968762.post-52384793612701933082010-02-22T23:29:40.182-06:002010-02-22T23:29:40.182-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Shannon Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743699888391167358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630829430019968762.post-79168791960357015692010-02-22T01:19:23.871-06:002010-02-22T01:19:23.871-06:00Thanks so much Melissa. I'm glad you like them...Thanks so much Melissa. I'm glad you like them as much as I do. :o)Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00944882257793647449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630829430019968762.post-26020616164827804482010-02-21T22:03:31.207-06:002010-02-21T22:03:31.207-06:00I was fortunate enough to receive one of these can...I was fortunate enough to receive one of these candles. They smell even better than they look, and they look wonderful!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15318966183032998930noreply@blogger.com