In-Depth DIY Concrete Candle Jar Tutorial (Including Common Issues)

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In today's video, we go in depth about the concrete candle jar making process from start to finish. We will go over the materials and supplies needed, the actual mixing and pouring process, and also common issues and solutions.
Please note that everything shown in this video is just what works best for me. There is no wrong or right way of doing things. I urge you to do your own research and testing.
Modern Craft Labs: moderncraftlabs.com/
Canadian Silicone Molds: www.canadiansiliconemolds.com/
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Black lids for amber jars: www.candlescience.com/contain...
4 oz amber spray bottles: www.uline.com/Product/Detail/...
Coconut 83 wax: collabs.shop/y6ifez
Titan 51104 wax: collabs.shop/8kdbd3
SP 487 wax: collabs.shop/741t30
HPSP wicks: collabs.shop/ffo7f9
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Ranpak roll: amzn.to/456PLjL
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• Canadian Silicone Molds: www.canadiansiliconemolds.com/
• Makershapes: makershapes.com/
• Cement-All: www.homedepot.com/p/Rapid-Set...
• Distilled water: www.target.com/p/distilled-wa...
• Concrete pigment: directcolors.com/concrete-pig...
• Earth Safe Finishes: bit.ly/46vqIHe
• ESF Preserver/Sealer: bit.ly/3PEO4UH
• ESF Quick Dip: bit.ly/44ou64T
• ESF Quick Dip Matte: bit.ly/3DDf6EX
• Coconut 83 wax: collabs.shop/y6ifez
• SP 487 wax: collabs.shop/741t30
• Titan 51104 wax: collabs.shop/8kdbd3
• HPSP wicks: collabs.shop/ffo7f9
• Norden wick centering kit: nordencandlesupply.com/produc...
• Labels: www.onlinelabels.com/
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@directcolors Год назад

Thank you so much for including our pigments in your video! We love seeing creative projects like this, and we're thrilled that our products were able to contribute to your beautiful concrete candle vessels.

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Love your pigments!! Thank you for the kind words! 🤍

@jmsteager1 3 месяца назад

Love your colors!! Can you please sell smaller portions, like half pounds?? Haha, Pretty please!

@directcolors 3 месяца назад

@@jmsteager1 Unfortunately, the next smallest size below the pound is a 4oz by-volume sample. We appreciate your feedback and will let our team know. :)

@EliteEmpressEnergy Месяц назад

😮😮❤

@angelamutai4952 Год назад

Hey!! I am so glad you released an updated video. I appreciate the time you take show us your process and offer up tips. This has been really insightful!

@calafiacandleco Год назад

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching! :)

@rawspiritjewellery3967 8 месяцев назад

Awesome information. Giving away your tips and tricks is a generous and courageous thing to do. I hope that your generosity of spirit in sharing your experience comes back to you 100 fold for your business to flourish and thrive. I am very grateful for your experience and knowledge. xxxxx

@calafiacandleco 8 месяцев назад

Aw thank you so much for the kind words! Appreciate it.

@hilaryquinn8673 10 месяцев назад

I just started watching this and I love hearing the birds!🦜

@SkitchBean_aka_Christine_E Год назад

This is a very detailed video, and I love it! Great presentation, and I love the end when you problem solve. ❤

@durgles2306 Год назад

Thank you for your tutorial videos! They are super helpful. I love the way you cover all the pitfalls of concrete work and how to get around/avoid them. Your calm, clear approach is awesome. Thanks again!

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Thank you so much! Appreciate it. :)

@durgles2306 Год назад

I would love to show you what I have been working on and get your feedback. What would be the best way to do that?

@7WordsWorth Год назад

Your videos are excellent…informative, well-lit, and crystal clear. Thank you for sharing this process. ❤

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Aw thank you for the kind words! I’m glad you enjoyed it.

@WakkasLove 6 месяцев назад

Wow that was incredibly informative! You can tell how much experience you have with the subject matter. Thank you so much for sharing.

@calafiacandleco 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching! I appreciate it

@differentmoodcandles Год назад

This has been so helpful especially the cement flow because I am making concrete jars and I was afraid to get a bad batch of cement all after seeing one of your videos but I feel better now about the options to help with that 😁 thanks hun

@calafiacandleco Год назад

They are usually few and far between! Didn’t mean to scare you about that. 😅

@NaturalMackie Год назад

This is a really informative video. I’ve wanted to try this as a hobby type thing to create my own home decor and give as gifts possibly. Thank you.

@calafiacandleco Год назад

I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching! 🤍

@corycrowmusic 11 месяцев назад

such a great idea, ive made alot of concrete projects but never thought of candle vessels, I could imagine these would look great sealed with wet look sealer. thank you

@calafiacandleco 11 месяцев назад

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching. :)

@ssheridanable 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much, this is incredibly helpful!

@pambradford9351 Год назад

Thank you so much for all the great information!

@flomiranda4764 Год назад

Thanks for sharing! The jars with your logo look beautiful.

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Thanks so much! 🤍

@nancykelly9712 Год назад

Great video and thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! To slow concrete/cement down from drying too quickly you can run a very wet sponge over the bottoms (when they are still in the molds) a few times to keep them wet longer. Cement is actually better if it stays wet longer.

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Thanks for watching! That’s a great tip!

@Minnettescandlesandessentials Год назад

As always amazing advice thanks for all you do Bree!

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Thank you, Edna! 🤍

@Minnettescandlesandessentials Год назад

@@calafiacandleco 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

@Omayra2212 Год назад

Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing such a detailed process. I have all I need to start making concrete vessels (all learned from you), and at some point this year, I will get myself to make them. You're very kind for sharing your insights. Thank you again! (BTW, I also love taking the tray I bought from you to our markets. Great display!)

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Thank you, Omayra! Such a sweet comment! 🤍

@pambradford9351 Год назад

Love the sound of the mocking bird in the background ❤

@calafiacandleco Год назад

The birds were singing so loud that day!

@leenavirani6803 9 месяцев назад

Very well explained 👌

@gustavomirandadiaz4661 10 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for your tips!!!!. Cheers from Chile!

@tzipporahbragg9798 2 месяца назад

Very informative. Thank you.

@saaantacruz Год назад

Thank you so much for this video! Lots of insight

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching. :)

@carolj561 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for this wonderful information you gave to us. :)

@calafiacandleco 5 месяцев назад

You’re so welcome! Thanks for watching :)

@IrishQ76 Год назад

You have that new mom or pregnancy glow. You look even more prettier than normal in this video. If I'm wrong, keep up with whatever your doing that's making you so happy. ❤💞

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Aw thank you! It’s definitely not that, but I appreciate it haha!

@astarieapothecary Год назад

Thank you so much! Great tips!!

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Thanks for watching! 🤍

@lindaadams5124 Год назад

thank you this was very helpfull im looking into making my jars

@calafiacandleco Год назад

So glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching. 😃

@DeeFromTheD Месяц назад

Just Beautiful

@calafiacandleco Месяц назад

Thank you!

@jerrytesfaye564 4 месяца назад

Wow beautiful

@Cristy-ig5vj Год назад

You have been so amazing helpful, I appreciate it so much! Curious, if you have a scent that isn't as popular as you expected (or over made for the seasonal line), can you re-liquify and reuse the concrete jar for another candle? Would it just need to be cleaned and re-sealed?

@calafiacandleco Год назад

As long as you reseal, I would think you totally can. I would definitely test before selling though just to make sure it’s all acting like it should. 😊

@amygaber2337 5 месяцев назад

Great video!!! Thank you. I have a question, my concrete jar is taking more than 8 hours to dry and still it hasnt dried yet, so how to make it dry faster in a safe way???

@phoenixknight6027 Год назад

Liked and followed this is what I've been looking for.

@calafiacandleco Год назад

I’m so glad! Thanks for watching and subscribing! 🥰

@mariarico4508 Год назад

I really enjoy yo watch this tutorial, I’m growing my own succulents and my idea is to sell succulents arrangements and this pots are beautiful and seems fun to do it. I already checked the price of the mold that you use and it is expensive, but has a cute form rather than cheap options. I will invest in the mold and the paint that you used. Thank you for share! Your candle business is cute too! 😆

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Thank you! Good quality molds are a bit pricey, but they will last much longer than cheaper molds. They are totally worth it, in my opinion.

@susanhosko5863 8 месяцев назад

Although you made this video quite a while ago, I am so glad that I fell on your site. I want to make these and with your videos that teach so much, I believe I’ll be able to. Thank you for not being afraid to tell everything you know, so many people are just going to tell you enough but hang onto everything that may have others do what they do. You’re a complete Joy to watch. Thank You

@marniabarbarich1426 11 месяцев назад

Thank you soo much for sharing your knowledge. 🙌Im soo excited to get started, I need to go back and watch the sealant part, was thinking have I missed something?? Also, can I ask how you got your logo onto your mold? Soo inspiring this is. Thank you again 💞

@calafiacandleco 11 месяцев назад

Hello! Thanks so much for watching! I didn’t show the sealing part in this video, but I do have a couple other videos on my channel about sealing. The logo molds are custom made from Canadian silicone molds. I have them linked in the description box. 🙂

@shamula22 Год назад

Thank you very much, very informative video

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Thank you!

@mariapiavelasquez8993 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for such detailed video! It’s truly helpful. Quick question, how long after you seal your jars do you pour your wax?

@calafiacandleco 9 месяцев назад

You're so welcome! I usually wait at least 24 hrs before pouring wax.

@juliebaker6196 Год назад

Hi Bree, You are so inspiring!❤ May I ask what size wick you would recommend when making these jars? Thank you SO much for sharing your recipe with all of us!❤

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Thanks, Julie! That's a hard question to answer because wicking depends on so many different factors, like type of wax or fragrance oil. I would recommend looking at wicking guides for your type of wax with a 3" diameter jar.

@nancymerced7549 12 дней назад

Thank you for such a thorough video. Is there a link for fragrance oil to add to the candle wax? Many thanks in advance!

@poppyandbloomhomestead Год назад

This is awesome! Have you ever done any speckled jars? I would love to learn this.

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Thanks, Darlene! I haven't...but I do love that look!

@muizhaizaam2793 4 месяца назад

Hi, love your tutorial video ❤. May I know the cement and water ratio? I also tried this before, but my jar became dusty and attached to my hand when I touched it.

@jvjesse Год назад

Thanks!

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Wow Jill, that was so kind! Thank you very much. 🤍

@khanaparisblick865 Год назад

Thanks a lot for your very informative videos. I made my first try this evening and the result is perfect. I gently tapped and shake the mold for 4, 5 minutes and zero bubbles! Just a question: Can I use mica powder the same way as concrete pigment? Thank you.

@calafiacandleco Год назад

So happy to hear that! I’ve never tried adding mica, so I’m not entirely sure how it would perform. Definitely worth a try!

@jonariley468 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for your videos. Have you ever had an oxide pigment stain your silicone mold? I’ve used a rose red oxide and it stained my mold pink. I’ve tried to clean it with the traditional soap and water, diluted, rubbing alcohol in water, and also equal parts of vinegar and water to try and remove the stains but nothing seems to work.

@user-uq5ix9gt9e Год назад

Hi there! I am getting all my supplies into my cart and being VERY new at this (never poured concrete before) I was wondering are you buying the concrete pigment for white or gray concrete?

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Hi Gina! It depends on what type of concrete you're using. If you're using cement-all, you'll want to buy for grey concrete. Welcome to the concrete world!

@MattPersival Год назад

Thank you very much for sharing all this information! Too sad that all of the molds you use are currently not available for purchasing

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Are you referring to the molds used in this video? I just checked and they are in stock.

@nickinono7337 Год назад

Thank you so much for this update. I think you’ve taught me the most about making concrete candle jars! We don’t get Cement All in the UK but I’ve tried a few concrete mixes and after a lot of trial and error, I think I’ve found my cement. Just poured the first candles to wick test. Fingers crossed! x

@calafiacandleco Год назад

I’m so glad to hear you’ve found your mixture! That’s great! 👏🏻 Best of luck to you, and thank you for the kind words!

@sherinesmikle5953 Год назад

My God! That’s where I am now, I just don’t know what to do. I’m in the Caribbean and it’s too expensive to ship cement all here! I just don’t know if this will work out. Sigh

@nickinono7337 Год назад

Have you joined any Facebook groups? There's a wealth of information about making your own cement. It's worth a try :)

@sherinesmikle5953 Год назад

@@nickinono7337 I recently joined one, I’m just going to continue until something works

@nickinono7337 Год назад

@@sherinesmikle5953 I'm rooting for you! Just keep going and write everything down x

@1ladybug558 Год назад

Your vessels are beautiful ! Your work and approach to making them and being prepared for the tutorial makes it so easy to follow. I do cement projects for personal use not for sale but have been curious to try starting with the white cement and skipping the titanium oxide before adding pigments. Is there a thought process against the white cement versus cement all?

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Thanks so much! I have never tried white cement, so I’m not too sure.

@1ladybug558 Год назад

@@calafiacandleco I actually spoke with a rep today in Los Angeles. Alot of negatives with the white cement. I was looking for a way to eliminate the titanium ox.

@calafiacandleco Год назад

@@1ladybug558 oh well good thing you called first before you bought some!

@freyahobbs6903 Год назад

Hi there. I’ve just come across your channel and learning to pour my own concrete candle vessels. Can you plz explain why you use the power and not add more water to achieve the desired consistency? Great videos and so informative ❤

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Hi thanks for watching! The more water you add, the weaker your vessel will be. If you add too much water you risk cracks in the vessels, or they can also break very easily in transit as they will be weaker.

@mesa.aromatics Год назад

Great video! I was just wondering what kind of sander do you use for those uneven bottoms? Do you have an electric one?

@calafiacandleco Год назад

I have never used an electric one. As you can see, my sanding is very minimal. Just a couple, quick swipes with a sanding block does the trick for me.

@iannellicreazioni Год назад

Grazie ❤

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@georginaCsweeting 2 месяца назад

Love the video thank you! How do you get the jar to be a white concrete?

@calafiacandleco 2 месяца назад

Thanks for watching! I add titanium dioxide to my mixture to help lighten it.

@georginaCsweeting 2 месяца назад

@@calafiacandleco thank you for a quick response this is helpful (I’m a beginner)

@jennifercampuzano1105 Год назад

How long after you seal are you able to pour your wax? Thanks for the great video ❤

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Thank you! It could vary from sealer to sealer, but I wait at least 24 hours.

@LindaMeza Год назад

I’m just starting out with my vessel making journey. My first three were fine for what they were but after trying the 3:1 method in an attempt to increase fluidity but wound up with cracks in the bottom of the vessels. Yesterday I purchased the flow additive and this morning I rewatched this video. Can you describe what you mean about adding too much affecting the appearance of the jar? Sprinkling isn’t my friend so I have a set of measuring spoons, tad, pinch etc, so I can replicate my measurements from batch to batch. I do have one observation, as a mixed medium maker. I find it easier to measure small quantities of pigment using a jeweler’s scale and mini Dixie cups. Linda

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Personally, when adding too much of the flow control I found some streaky looking marks on the vessels. May not be the case for everyone, but that was my experience! If you add too much water, you could definitely experience cracks.

@karenpaolahernandez6407 Год назад

Thank you for the video!! I been trying to find a video to help me make some jars. Can I use this method to make pots for plants as well?

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Definitely! So glad you enjoyed it!

@karenpaolahernandez6407 Год назад

@Calafia Candle Co. Thank you! I'm going to try this, we are doing my baby shower planters party favours and I just want to make sure that I don't need to add anything extra for plants!

@chadmikaels Год назад

Hi, I have a question about using mold release spray on the silicone molds when using concrete. Have you used this product? I read that it helps prolong the life of the mold because of the concrete causing shrinkage?

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Hi! No I haven’t, but I’ve heard about it. I need to test that out!

@simonb6478 3 месяца назад

Thank you a ton! I am going to use this advice when I make my succulent pots with drainage! Same process, just use a glue gun glue stick in the middle of the bottom while it’s drying for the drainage. Perhaps a new idea for your store? :p

@crissyanderson187 Год назад

Great video!! How do you wash your molds? How often? I use distilled water to mix my cement all, but wash my molds with tap water. I noticed I’m still getting spots on my jar. I’m thinking it’s because I’m washing them with tap water???

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Thanks, Crissy! I do wash with tap water and a little dawn dish soap. I make sure to wipe them dry right away though. I use blue shop towels to wipe them off.

@shanencribbs8592 10 месяцев назад

Hi there :) Your videos / tutorials are so fun to watch and inspiring! I have a question. I just recently started using Cement All (I was using my own white cement mix before). All my jars keep coming out with demarcation lines, like some weird discoloration. This is happening both in jars with color and without. Would you know what causes this? I can't figure it out. It's such a bummer to have several jars come out like this.

@calafiacandleco 10 месяцев назад

Hello! Thanks for watching! I'm wondering if it could be from your water? Are you using tap water? When I first started out, I was using tap water. We have really hard water where we live and it was leaving weird marks all over my vessels. I switched to distilled water, and no longer have that issue!

@shanencribbs8592 10 месяцев назад

@@calafiacandleco Thank you for your response ☺️ I’ve been using demineralised water. I live in Europe and where I’m at, distilled water isn’t as common. But I thought that demineralised would be the same? Maybe I’m wrong. The weird thing is that these discolouration lines are just around the bottom half of the vessel. Not sure if I can add a photo here.

@sherinesmikle5953 Год назад

Can we make a bulk jars to save time or do we have to add the wax to it after a couple weeks?

@calafiacandleco Год назад

You can definitely build up inventory!

@Amukutimor69 Год назад

Thanks for this videos. So helpful. Can portland cement able to make candle container?

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Thanks for watching! I believe so. I am not sure if you need to add anything to it though. I would try to research that specific material on youtube or the facebook groups, if you are part of them.

@Amukutimor69 Год назад

@@calafiacandleco My pleasure ma'am. Btw what kind of cement you used in this experiment? I really want to know. Thank you

@calafiacandleco Год назад

@@Amukutimor69 I use cement-all, which is cement + sand.

@ElpidaPazvanti 28 дней назад

Hello. Please tell me how you clean your molds

@Ivaldocristal 10 месяцев назад

No Brasil usou concret designer da transfix

@alejandrapadillaabundancia 11 месяцев назад

ANY IDEA WHY AFTER WEEKS OF MAKINGA APERFECT VESSEL, YOU LET IT DRY, YOU SEAL AND THEN YOU MAKE THE WAX, WHY THE VESEL CRACKS ON THE SIDES? I HAVE A LOT OF VESELS CRACKED AFTER WEEKS OF MAKING THEM

@calafiacandleco 11 месяцев назад

It could be because of a couple different reasons. They could’ve cured too fast if it’s really hot where you are, or something about your mixture was off, or you’re pouring the wax too hot.

@Juliebennettwong 6 месяцев назад

Can you use mica for coloring? Kanolin powder? Charcoal powder? Thank you so so much.

@calafiacandleco 6 месяцев назад

I’ve never tried using mica. I use powdered pigments from direct colors

@blackack0001 9 месяцев назад

Awesome tutorial! Only thing I'd recommend is getting a .01g scale as the .1g scales aren't to accurate for small measurements

@calafiacandleco 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!

@dan_livestream 4 месяца назад

Hello! I noticed that some of my jars crack when pouring the hot wax ( and some time after ), even if the jar was heated before. Any advice? Thanks!

@calafiacandleco 4 месяца назад

What temp are you pouring? I like to pour between 150-160 with my concrete jars despite whatever the wax manufacturer's instructions are. I use coconut wax, which requires hot temps for melting and pouring but I do pour cooler with the concrete. Cracking could also mean you need to reassess your formula and timelines with the process.

@susanamedina4451 9 месяцев назад

Hello, my name is Susana, I love your candles, is the cement you use fast cecado? And is it gray or white? And I live in Spain and the one you use is not available here. thanks for your videos.

@calafiacandleco 8 месяцев назад

Hi Susana! Thank you for watching. The concrete I use sets pretty fast. It sets in about 15 min, and it's grey. I tend to add titanium dioxide to it to make it lighter and whiter.

@MoonMissy11 Год назад

How do you work out how much cement powder is needed for one vessel? I’ve been eye calling it too, but I’ve never been able to work out how to weight it to the right amount, Thank you for sharing your tips, 😍

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Check out Up Vibe Candle's channel. Jai has a video showing how you can calculate how much you need for any silicone mold. Super helpful!

@phoenixknight6027 Год назад

Quick question can I use resin molds for this or do I have to get concrete specific molds?

@calafiacandleco Год назад

You can use resin molds, but just know they may not hold up as well since they aren’t made for concrete.

@AgingLikeAFineWine 10 месяцев назад

Can you tell us what pigment to use to get the light pink/rose color? Love the custom mold, it's really nice!

@calafiacandleco 10 месяцев назад

Usually I’ll mix #121 from direct colors with titanium dioxide to achieve a pink. Most of the time I mix in the moment and don’t keep notes. Don’t have exact ratios for you sorry!

@AgingLikeAFineWine 10 месяцев назад

@@calafiacandleco thanks so much. I can figure it out. I know it will be a tiny amt of pigment, like a gram and perhaps 2 grams or so of TD.

@darkangeldesigns1 Год назад

Im trying to use some white johnsburg(?) Cement and i need to add sand. Do you happen to know the tatio of sand to cement ????

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Im sorry I don’t!

@stephaniehouseham3816 11 месяцев назад

Can one not have the cement dry in the mixing bowl and then tip it out? I am asking due to posts that says spraying it out on the grass can kill the grass

@calafiacandleco 11 месяцев назад

You certainly can! I just was showing how I prefer to do it.

@hollyhenn6405 9 месяцев назад

Just curious as to what type wick you use in the 3" tulip?

@calafiacandleco 9 месяцев назад

Hi there. Wicking will really depend on what wax you’re using, fragrance oil, and fragrance load percentage. For me personally, I prefer CDN series.

@AriNicole-vlogs 9 месяцев назад

Hey i have a question how do you seal your concrete molds before u pour the wax?

@calafiacandleco 9 месяцев назад

Hello! I have a couple videos on sealing on my channel.

@cherissegarcia-singh5759 2 месяца назад

How were you able to get the personalised moulds?

@calafiacandleco 2 месяца назад

They're custom from Canadian Silicone Molds.

@gabriellefranco7149 Год назад

Hello, I'm from Brazil and would like some help. I looked on the sites trying to find this mold for concrete but I only found the silicone one. Would you have any tips for me?

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Hey there. I’m not quite sure what you mean, as the molds I use are silicone molds. Are you referring to the outer support piece? It comes with the mold when purchased. I don’t believe you can purchase separately.

@priscillajimenez9419 9 месяцев назад

How do you make enough fast enough with all the buyers, if that makes since? Maybe making then all day daily?

@calafiacandleco 9 месяцев назад

I try to build up inventory when things are slower and I have time. Even pouring at least one session of molds a day certainly helps!

@denicemeyer1981 Год назад

I love your videos and using your videos to learn more and more❤ #youaremyteacher 😂

@calafiacandleco Год назад

That is so great to hear! I appreciate it. Thanks for watching!

@sharonroserobbins 12 дней назад

Is the cement base considered white or gray?

@EliteEmpressEnergy Год назад

Ok please do next one pour coconut wax concrete update video

@mariaxp2870 Год назад

Hello ❤ depending on my mold, how can I calculate how much cement and how much water to put? Thank you for your time ♥️

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Hey Maria! I would recommend checking out Jai's video from UpVibe. He explains it way better than I ever could haha! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7jF2YLfI_OY.html&ab_channel=UPVibeCandle

@mariaxp2870 Год назад

Thank you ♥️♥️

@beautyandbeyond0602 5 месяцев назад

is Gypsum zill give same quality§

@alishabarton8855 Год назад

Are you no longer using the Eco Advance Sealer? Which do you prefer?

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Hey Alisha! I am still using earth safe for now. I had quite a few people reach out to say they have experienced seepage with the eco advance, even several weeks after pouring candles. For that reason, I haven't made the switch. I will probably test the eco advance out a bit more sometime soon.

@peepsventura542 Год назад

I have a question about the direct colors company. I went to order four different concrete stains in 1 pound each. It went from around $40 to 80 at checkout so I’m trying to figure out why it doubled? Have you had that happen to you that was before shipping. Thank you.

@calafiacandleco Год назад

No I'm not sure what happened. I would reach out to them.

@tiffany333. Год назад

Hello! What grit block did you use to sand the bottom? Also, how do you know how much cement to mix. Is this just trial and error or is there an actual guide to how much to mix?

@calafiacandleco Год назад

If it's pretty smooth already, I'll go in with a 220. If there are some more rough spots, I'll use 80. For me, it was trial and error. Now there are more resources at hand to figure out formulas. Jai from Up Vibe Candle has a great video on his channel showing how you can calculate formulas for any mold.

@tiffany333. Год назад

@@calafiacandleco Thank you so much :)

@sassoanze 4 месяца назад

HI, thanks for the video. Can I ask where did you purchase the vibrating machine? Or just a name of manufacturer of the machine. Thanks for reply :)

@calafiacandleco 4 месяца назад

Thank you for watching! I have it linked in my Amazon storefront under “concrete jar supplies”.

@Dkarim87 Год назад

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@belenr8586 11 месяцев назад

is there a reason why mine come out with a glossy finish? i figured it would be rough and cement looking?

@calafiacandleco 11 месяцев назад

It's probably the mold you're using. Some molds will leave a matte finish, some molds will leave more of a shiny finish. I find the molds that are meant for resin will leave a shinier finish.

@remsnv7069 Год назад

Question, & correct me if I’m wrong but so isn’t the normal cure time 28-30 days (or is it only a couple days since these are hollow) for concrete? & so if u sell these, when do you list them? Sorry if my question doesn’t make sense, I’m new to all this lol

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Yes, 28 days is the approximate cure time for full strength. I, and many others, personally find they are ready to go after the weight starts to level off (about 7 days for me). If someone wishes to wait the full 28 days, they absolutely could. However, I don't find it it necessary. Do you mean when do I add the product as inventory to my website? I wait until the candle is poured and has had about 5 days to cure. Then by the time the candle arrives to the customer, it will have cured about a week (which is what I find works for my wax combo). So all in all, it's about a 13 day process from start to finish.

@remsnv7069 Год назад

@@calafiacandleco thank you! Yes that’s exactly what I meant lol. Thanks for answering! :)

@LindaMeza Год назад

@@calafiacandleco I came to the comment section for exactly this question. Now I feel tons more excited :)

@krisney_ 9 месяцев назад

What happens if you get little tiny bubbles even tho you tap and bounce them around for some time? I’m currently having this issue

@calafiacandleco 9 месяцев назад

Hmmm, I have had that happen before in the past. I've found it could be from using too much water, or it can happen with certain bags of cement-all. Some bags perform differently from others.

@katerynapavlova4730 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for your video! I am beginner candle maker and would love to learn from you! Please let me know if you need any help! 😊 i will work for free just to learn this amazing skill.

@JeffLifeInReview 11 месяцев назад

In your video you mention that you prior concrete was setting up too quickly in the winter. This is likely because concrete manufactures put additives in the mix for different times of the year to help the customers fight the changing elements. So in winter they include additives to help it hydrate quick even in really low temps. But as always you may want to confirm with each manufacture what they do.

@calafiacandleco 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for the info!

@shirleyfroese1528 Год назад

Just curious...what kind of mask do you use?

@calafiacandleco Год назад

I use a KN95. You could also use a respirator if you’d like.

@user-to9uz6ck3e 5 месяцев назад

Hi, do you need to cure this in water ?

@calafiacandleco 5 месяцев назад

I never do. Some choose to. It’s a preference thing, in my opinion.

@Zanimatedcartoons 7 месяцев назад

Cement all alternative?

@calafiacandleco 7 месяцев назад

Hi there! There are lots of other options. I'm not too keen on other formulas, but I would recommend checking out Up Vibe here on youtube. Jai has lots of videos showcasing other formulas besides cement-all. I do also have a recent video on hydrostone if you'd like to check that out.

@Shannyhugo 20 дней назад

Did you experienced dusting problems? I tried first time to make a pot and it turned out very dusty to touch..

@calafiacandleco 16 дней назад

No I do not. That’s strange!

@marga199595 Год назад

Is it easy for the jar to break by using only cement?

@calafiacandleco Год назад

This is cement-all, which is actually cement premixed with sand. It’s pretty strong, especially after it’s been cured for a while. That being said, the jars won’t be indestructible. If dropped from a high enough point, they could most definitely chip or break.

@marga199595 Год назад

@@calafiacandleco thank you ☺️☺️

@majastremfelj9770 Месяц назад

My issue is that it crumbles when i try to remove it from mold:/

@Blockymonk Год назад

How many ounces of wax do these hold?

@calafiacandleco Год назад

They hold 8oz, but I prefer to fill them to 7.5oz.

@IrishQ76 Год назад

Are these heavier than glass containers?

@calafiacandleco Год назад

I actually find them to be about the same as glass.

@IrishQ76 Год назад

@@calafiacandleco Thank you for answering. Lately I have been thinking about ditching the glass containers and making my own for many reasons but was concerned about the weight because of shipping.