How I Seal My Concrete Jars
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- Welcome back! In today’s video, I demonstrate how I seal my concrete jars using Earth Safe Finishes Preserver/Sealer. Enjoy!
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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.
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Love the gold swirling!! Thanks Bre!
I'm glad I found your videos I bought a mold and it was supposed to be for flower pots but it's way too small for flower pots so I'm like what can I do with these and I thought oh candles a friend of mine was telling me about it and I didn't know you needed to use a sealer so I'm glad I found your videos I am watching this video because of the video you linked it on another of your videos so thank you it was very informative and it helps me a lot cuz I'm only I'm just making these for Christmas and for Christmas gifts and stuff but thank you you are amazing I appreciate you
Thanks so much for this!
i just fell in love with your personality
This is the only sealer that worked for my vessels. I have tried many different sealers and they all leaked through the walls!!! Not with earth safe finishes, not one candle leaked through the wall! This sealer being earth safe is just a bonus😁
Thanks for the information. ❤
Thank you so much for this video. Clarified all my doubts.
You're so welcome! Thanks for watching! :)
You are a wealth of knowledge!! Thank you!! ~jc
Love your instruction!
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Many thanks 😊
I really enjoy your channel. Thank you for your videos.
Aw thanks for watching! :)
@@calafiacandleco I have my notifications on and I am so excited to see when you have a new video. Thank you for your helpfulness in this candle making world.
@@teannahairston5729 Aw that’s so awesome! I’m glad to be of help! :)
Thank you for this video. My hubby and I finally made a concrete vessel and got bored and painted them lol. Finally got the seal and did that but didn’t know we should do more than one coat. Yesterday I went and made other concrete vessels and made our first candle with the coco bright (in a tin can). I was so intimidated with the wax but realized doing colored concrete was more complicated lol but I am soooooo freaking proud. Also, I burned the candle for hours (almost 12 hrs) and it only burned 1/4 of the wax 🤗🤗🤗. Thank you for sharing your journey because if it wasn’t for you I wouldn’t had started this. ❤️
You don't have to do more than one coat. Whatever works for you! I just find two is good for me to make sure I didn't miss any spots. Thanks for watching!
@@calafiacandleco Ohhh well sweat off my brow lol. Thx
Merci beaucoup pour les eider ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hi! Thanks for your videos, they are awesome! Do you rinse or wipe down your jars before sealing? Have a good one!
Nope! I do not. If they seem dusty or anything I would recommend just wiping them out with a dry cloth. Thanks for watching
Thank you for your video! I tried quick dip by earth finishes and while it’s amazing I struggle to position my jar properly when drying and there are droplets sometimes. I am a big fan of matte finish as well but would you please create a video or comment how to perfectly dip jars? Thank you for your videos 🙂
Hi there! I do have a few recent videos demonstrating the quick dip. It can be a little tricky. You do have to keep an eye on them after about 10 minutes or so and dab off any drips. I like to carefully pick up the bottom of the jar when it's dry enough to touch, and dab around the lip of the vessel.
👋 hi. can I use this sealer on terracotta pots that will be used as candle vessels?
Thank you so much for this! Can I ask how you clean up when you are finished? I don't want to throw concrete down the drain, but what's the best option? I have been trying to find information on this and having a hard time :)
Thanks for watching! Definitely don't put concrete down the drain. I wipe out as much as I can from the bowl while it's still wet with paper towels, and then I spray out the residual with a hose in my backyard. I just hose it off in the dirt. I've also heard of people waiting for it to completely dry and then they crack it out of the bowl. Hope that helps!
I love all of your videos and am so appreciatiuve of you sharing your tips. Thank you! What DIY Concrete group on FB isit that you mention in this video? Also wondering if you use the same product and technique for you oval trays?
Thanks so much for watching! Here is the group: facebook.com/groups/250671163312188/
For trays, I personally use the matte varnish from Earth Safe.
@@calafiacandleco thank you so much!
Thanks so much for sharing this. I wanted to know if your labels stick on the jar easily even if you don't seal the jar exterior?
Yes! My labels have no problem sticking. They do stick either way, sealed or not sealed.
Thank you so much for this video! Does this work with gyps jars?
Hello! I’m not sure, as I’ve only ever worked with concrete.
How long do you wait before sealing? thx
Love your videos, I made a couple concrete vessels and sealed them with your recommended sealer. When I poured them, there were tiny bubbles at the top, have you had this happen?
Occassionally that can happen. I lowered my pour temp and I don't experience it nearly as much as when I was pouring hot.
I love that gold paint touch! Did you put it to the concrete before poring to the mold or you paint it after?
Thank you! I swirled it into the concrete before I poured. :)
I have a question about concrete jars..I made a candle holder. When I unmolded it I went over it with varnish. I went to stick the wick and it wouldn't stick with the sticker that is for the wick. I also tried the silicone glue. I thought maybe I should glue the wick in the center first and then shield it with the varnish. Still it didn't stick.....It's like the absorbed the glue. Either the sticker or the silicone glue the clear rod (silicone glue gun) Do you know which way I can glue the wick? I'm trying to think of another way.....Any advice welcome
Hi! Do you have to deal the concrete jars? I just got about 50 of these from a neighbour who made them for candles but they cracked when she added the wax. Any reason why?
Thank you for your video 😊 Do you have experienced how long it protects the concrete from water that stays in a plant pot?
I do not, I’m sorry! Thank you for watching
Thank you for this video! How many oz of sealer do you usually buy? Also how many vessels would you think you could coat for the whole jar?
Thanks for watching! I was buying the 16oz, but the last one I bought was 32oz. I just finished a 16oz jar right after this video and it lasted me a longggg time. I would say about 5 or 6 months. You only need such a small amount per jar so it really lasts a long time. I am not sure how many vessels I made with that one jar though. I can tell you it was a lot! haha
What is the name of the sealer?
Can epoxy resin be used as sealant for a concrete jar
That’s something I didn’t give any thought to. I found Brewmill Candle company first when I decided to look into starting a small candle business. I just ordered the Rutlands concrete sealer like she uses 🤷♀️ It costs 14 cents per jar & that seems reasonable to me. It must work. She has a refill program on her concrete candles. There’s a guy (a little too animated for my liking) “up” something. He uses a paintbrush & applies some sort of sealer inside & out and it looks awful! I like that you only do the inside!!
I prefer the outside unsealed, but the one con about that is I have to pour very carefully because if I spill any wax on the outside, it stains and you can't get it out. But it's a risk I'm willing to take because I love the look of the raw concrete on the outside! I tried Rutlands in the beginning, but couldn't get it to work right for me. Hope it goes well for you!
@@calafiacandleco We’ll see. I just sealed the first ones today. The first two I did a water bath for 24 hours. They don’t look nice at all. The second two look so much better. I ran them through the Rutlands 4 times. Once an hour. I’ll know tomorrow how they look. It’s a fun learning process even with the fails. I’ll have plenty of tester vessels 😂 I tried using mica powders today, but I didn’t know how, so that didn’t turn out so well 🥴
Hi so glad I just found you videos, does it work for concrete muggs sealing?
I’m not sure. I’ve never used it for anything that’s going to be used for eating or drinking. I would email and ask.
@@calafiacandleco Thank you so much 🙏🏻
@@rosenajera4526 you’re so welcome!
Hi , I'm new here just curious should I also seal my pots for plants?
Thank you
I would. Concrete contains lime which can affect the soil.
What size (quantity) of sealer is that in the video please. Great videos!!
Thank you! This is the 16oz container.
Hi! if you dont seal the outside does the paint stay up nicely? Or does it fade, because I love the look of matte concrete but I want to make sure my product doesnt fade overtime? thank you xx
I’ve never had any issues with it fading.
Love these colors! Can I ask for the color names you used?
Hi there! These are brick red and forest green from direct colors.
Thanks for sharing! I found that some people use acrylic emulsion to seal concrete. It seems that I can only buy this in our country (China). I don't know if this is non-toxic or not. Is the varnish you used waterproofing? or increase the surface gloss？ It will helps me with my DIY concrete works, thank you.❤❤❤
Oh interesting I haven’t heard of that! The sealer I use is water based, so it won’t necessarily make it waterproof. Water will break down the sealer. But it definitely keeps the wax from seeping through.
@@calafiacandleco That's a good chioce.😀
I am only making small pots for succulents and trays for jewelry and like the way they look without sealant. Do you think it would be fine if I don’t seal them? I don’t like the shine when they are sealed.
Hmm you probably don't need to seal, but for the trays just know that they will be more susceptible to scratches.
Hi there! I wonder if you have suggestions on how to prevent what appears to be water marks inside my candle jars that appear only when I pour wax? I wonder if I’m not using enough sealer or if I should put two coats of sealer? Or if should allowed the wax to cool for a longer time? Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks!
Hello! That is normal and unfortunately just happens with the concrete jars. Even after sealing, the wax will stain the vessel.
Ok thank you for the response!
Hey! How long do you leave your sement jars to dry before sealing them? And how long do you leave your sealer to dry before pouring the wax? Thank you in advnce for you answer - and all of the amazin and great info you share!!
It will vary for everyone depending on your location. For example, the jars will dry faster in drier weather areas. I personally have been waiting 5-7 days to seal, and then at least 24 hours before pouring wax. You can also weigh a jar every day, and when the weight starts to stay consistent, you know it's dry and ready to seal.
@@calafiacandleco thank you so much for your reply!!
You ar wone of a kind! 😍
Do we need to seal if using as a planter? Thank you! 🙏🏼
Some people do and some people don’t! I’m not 100% sure, as I don’t make them for planters. Not sure what the best route is for that.
Hi
Do you think if a crafter just wanted to make the cement vessels to sell to candle makers would they buy them? Or do you think they just prefer to make them for,themselves?
Hi there, I know people sell the vessels on their own and have great success!
Hello, i hope that you may answer. Will you have to reseal after few uses? Or to your knowledge since you've only been using few months, do you think it will hold up for a while without needing to reseal? Thank you
Hello, what do you mean after a few uses? Are you planning to pour multiple candles in the same jar?
How big are your candle jars
How much time will you take time time cure the concrete vessels and how do you cure them
Hi, I recommend watching my in-depth tutorial. th-cam.com/video/Wok4O6Hm79g/w-d-xo.html
@Calafia Candle Co.
Hello, I've heard people say that the EarthSafe sealer gives the cement a "sticky" feeling. Has that been your experience. What do you fo about it?
Hi there, their sealer does leave a bit of a sticky feeling, but since I just seal the inside of my jars it's not an issue. If you are wanting to seal the outside, I would recommend the matte varnish as it has less of a sticky feeling.
Is it ok to lacquering instead of sealing?
Thank you
Hi there, I’m not quite sure what you mean by lacquering. It’s important to use a product that is approved for use on concrete and is heat safe. I would check with the manufacturer of whatever product you’re thinking of using.
do you have use sealer when making the vessel?
If you are planning to use the vessels for candles, then yes. Otherwise the wax and fragrance oil will all seep through the jar.
New to concrete jars for candlemaking here. So a sealer is an absolute necessity? I've made several jars with cementall in silicone molds and they are super smooth to the touch, no discernable grain or porous texture. Have not experienced wet spots after a week of candles curing. Perhaps seepage takes much more time? Or occurs more on grainy/more porous concrete mixes?
Hello! In my 2.5 years of experience doing this, I've found sealer to be a necessity. It may take some time, but the wax/fragrance oil eventually will seep through. Despite the vessels appearing smooth to the human eye, concrete is a very porous medium.
@@calafiacandleco Ah great to know. Thank you so much for the info!
HI! I make candle jars from Jesmonite. I was wondering if this sealant would be suitable to work with jesmonite the same way it does with concrete? Please do let me know ♡ Thank you!
It should be no problem!
Thank you for these videos! Wondering what you used for your red colored jars? Is it from Direct Colors? My red turned out more beige rose color. Thank you 😊
Do I have to use sealer if I am using the vessel for a planter and not a candle?
That is a good question. I've seen some people use a sealer, and some people don't. I'm not really sure what the best option is.
What kind of concrete do you use everything I see has like a little stones in it
Hello! I have it linked in the description box. I use cement-all which is premixed cement and fine-grade sand.
Después de de que los sellas cuánto tiempo hay que esperar para vertir la será
I usually wait at least 24 hours after sealing to pour wax. You want to make sure everything is dry every step of the way.
@@calafiacandleco Gracias eres muy amable
How long do your jars dry before you put your sealer on? :)
I let them sit at least 3 days to make sure the concrete is all dried. :)
Can I use :
1)acrylic water based vanish ?
2)acrylic polyurethane ?
3)wood water based vanish ?
4)wax water finish vanish ?
5)Decorators water Varnish ?
I would advise reading the safety data sheets and reaching out to the companies to ask if they are safe to use for this purpose. That's what I did and how I landed on Earth Safe. Someone shared on the facebook group yesterday another safe option from Ecoprocote called "Acri-Soy Penetrating Sealer". The company shared it is safe to use for candle jars. It seems to be a much more affordable option. I am probably going to give it a try when I run out of earth safe.
Can you reuse the brushes after you seal?
Yes! If you place them in a sealed ziploc bag, they won’t harden and you can reuse.
how long do you let the it dry before putting the wax in the jar?
I wait 24 hours with the earth safe finishes sealer.
Newbie here 👋 what is the propose of sealers?
They prevent the wax and fragrance oil from seeping through the concrete
How long do you wait to seal your jars after demolding?
I personally wait a week now before sealing
Do you do anything to the outside after you de mould it?
Hi there, I do not. I only seal the inside of the vessels.
Hey! Did you see the new dip Sealer they made?
I did!! I was thinking of ordering it
@@calafiacandleco I'd love to see you do a video on it!
does the varnish make the finish scratch resistant?
It definitely helps with wear and tear, but I wouldn't say it makes the concrete completely resistant to scratches.
I bought this sealer but the high gloss finish im not fond of. While testing ive been burning my candles down to the very bottom ...and the sealer peels off the concrete towards the end. Im still looking for something that doesn't peel
Hmm. How long do you let your vessels sit before sealing? When I tried this sealer for the first time, it was peeling off on some vessels. I found out it was because I wasn’t letting the vessels dry out all the way before sealing. Nancy advised it was the moisture trying to come out of the concrete that was making the sealer peel. Now I wait at least 3 full days before sealing and haven’t had that issue again.
@@calafiacandleco it varies sometimes they sit for days and sometimes maybe 24 hrs at the shortest time. I will see about letting them dry longer. Thanks for the tip. Your jars are awesome!
@@tradergirl7067 yeah give it a try and see! Since the sealer is water based and there’s water in the vessel, if it’s not completely dry it just keeps the moisture in.
I made a candle in my container without any sealer, I have not burned the candle yet. I have ordered the preserver sealer for the inside. Is it ok to use this sealer on the outside as well.
Yes, definitely!
@@calafiacandleco so should it be ok to burn it just sealing all containers on the outside with the sealer? It has no sealer on the interior. Thank you SO much for your help!
@@WilliamMayo-rx8mn Oh I guess I misunderstood what you were saying before. I would make sure the inside is sealed first and foremost. The exterior is optional.
@@calafiacandleco thank you! I am testing this candle I poured. I have poured this candle prior to any sealing just for the heck of it. Knock wood no problems… I have my sealer on the way.
How much pigment do you use?
Hi! I usually do about 1 tsp per jar. I just use a plastic spoon so I’m never too accurate haha
What is the name of the sealer and where can I find it?
I have it linked in the description
Hhow ling curing before applying sealer?
Hello, it depends on what the weather conditions are like for you. In drier climates, the jars will cure faster than in cold, damp climates. A good way to tell is to weigh a jar every day. When the weight starts to stay the same, you know they are dry and ready to be sealed.
What is the link for the diy concrete group on Facebook?
facebook.com/groups/250671163312188/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
How do you deal with concrete discoloration?
I'm sorry, what discoloration are you referring to?
@@calafiacandleco Like in general. I made black concrete Jars and it has black and grey hues.
@@solangefernandes9936 oh okay. I haven’t ever tried to make black jars, but I heard it can be difficult to achieve a jet black color. I’ve read Supra black from glob marble will get them pretty black. I
What size of your pops ?
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