Does this gel wax hold up well in hot weather, say selling them at an outdoor market? I made margarita candles with high density gel wax and took two to an outdoor market, and the wax got soft and goopy. Should I use a different density gel wax?
Hello! Thank you for the comments. Unfortunately, there is no gel wax on the market that holds up well in hot weather. I stopped participating in summer events due to this reason. I'm sorry I don't have better news.
Thanks for replying. I just subscribed to your channel and I watched some of your older videos compared to some of your more recent ones...LOL, I liked it when you talked to us, it was very helpful.
Is there any calculation for adding fragrance oils? 3oz soy wax and 1 oz coconut oil but there is no measurement for fragrance oil. That's why i asked😊
What wick are you using and what wax do you have? May I inquire as to what problems you are experiencing (tunneling, etc)? Both the wax and the wicks you use both play a factor in whether or not your candle is successful.
You can use whatever wax you want for the base but you have to use the soft wax for the frosting portion if you want to be able to pipe it on to the cupcake. In this video, I did use it for both the base and the frosting.
Hello! I used a blend of liquid coloring (yellow and a VERY small amount of brown). I used a fragrance called Coral Reef for the Nuggets and fries, and I used a fragrance called Almond Biscotti for the condiments. 😀
Hello! I use 4oz (2.5 inches diameter) and 8oz (3.25 inch diameter) capacity candle tins for these massage candles. I used a 6 inch cotton wick that I then trimmed down to size after the candle hardened. I buy wicks from Aztec Candle Company and Candle Science. I hope this helps and thank you for watching!
That is correct. This video is just for watching us go through the process. Unfortunately, it is not an educational/tutorial type of video. We are happy to do a tutorial that offers step-by-step process if we have enough interest in it. 😀 Thank you for reaching out and for watching!
Turned up my volume and learned from this video. Didn’t know you could make whip cream w 100% soy wax. Also that coloring on foil trick. I never seem to get mine dark enough.
Very lovely outcome. Well done! I have a question, I watched a couple of other videos where the icing was whipped before using. I noticed you didn't. Does that mean I can go ahead to pipe my icing without necessarily whipping it up with a Mixer first?
I never use a mixer and it turns out beautifully everything (and less clean up). I just make sure I am stirring the wax frequently enough, so no lumps form. Lumps will clog your tip and make piping difficult.
Do they pop right out after drying? I use to make the cereal bowl candles now I focus more on skincare. I'd like to try this but curious if they pop right out. Thank you for sharing!
The entire bath bomb does not pop out of the container. The customer would place the entire item into the bath water and allow the product to dissolve out of the container. Once all product has dissolved and the container is empty, they can simply toss the container or repurpose it.
Hello! Thank you for the comment. I don't do scoopable dipping sauces. The ones in this video are solid so that they can be popped out of the container easily and melted. However, if you use 100% soy wax and increase your fragrance load heavily, the mixture should be soft enough to "dip" the fries or nuggets into the sauce. However, this can cause a mess if you plan to ship the items. I hope this helps!
Hello! Thank you for watching and commenting! Every wax has its own melting point. I use a blend of wax that has a melting point of around 130 degrees f. All fragrance oils have a Flashpoint, meaning if you pour it into wax that is at a temperature higher than the Flashpoint, the fragrance oil will burn off the mixture, which is not good. Once I've mixed the wax and fragrance oils together, I then consider what I'm pouring the mixture into. These banana molds are made of silicone, which can withstand higher temperatures. I usually pour into my silicone molds when the wax is somewhere between 140 and 165 degrees f. I hope this helps! Please feel free to reach out if you need anything!
You would want to wrap the cupcake candle with bubble wrap before placing it inside the decorative box if you plan to ship the item so that it doesn't bounce around.
I have the boxes made for my company by a factory. I currently only sell the bakery boxes on my website but I am working on getting the clear boxes on my site as well!
I actually made those molds because I couldn't find them anywhere to buy! 🙃 I made a video where I show how I made them! You should check it out! Cheers!
I've never tried that. However, I do know that you will trap less air in the gel, the hotter the gel is when you pour. The cooler the gel, the more air that gets trapped.
Hello! I do make beer mug candles out of gel wax and I use 8" long, zinc core wicks in these too. I believe the mugs I have are a 10oz capacity but I'm sure that varies from mug to mug, so I'd check your mug label for accurate capacity.
Another thing to consider is whether the glassware you are using can handle the temperature. Gel wax has a higher melting point, which is why you have to use a zinc core wick vs a cotton wick in order for the gel to melt. If the glassware you are using is too thin or not suitable for high heat, the glass can shatter when pouring in the gel or even when the candle is burning.
