Hi Louise, I've been sculpting and casting for about 60 years, and in the early days I was troubled by bubbles, same as you. I had an old electric shaver (the Braun type) and found that if you flip the cutting head off you'll find that three oscillating prongs stick out. I switched it on and touched it to the side of the mould, and voila!, all the entrapped air bubbles flew to the surface, where I just blew at them. They disappeared instantly. I now have several vibratory tools, including one from Hitachi, called the "magic wand". This is more powerfull, and, for even larger moulds I use an old black and decker square sander, which, once again, just touched to the side of, even a large mould, makes all the trapped air disappear from the casting instantly, leaving a perfect surface. These tools can also be used with a wire strainer (the type used to sift flour) to sift the powder into the water, by, once again just touching the vibrating machine to the strainer rim. You will then find mixing without lumps forming is a doddle. Hope this helps you. David
David you are a star! Thank you so much for all your detailed advice, it is extremely helpful to me and everyone else reading the comments. (Off to find my old electric toothbrush!)
@@LouiseSingletonCreations - I have just started using my little mixing thing that is designed for frothing milk (it's an AeroLatte - mooo) Turn it on and just kind of bounce it on & off the sides. Did it on a couple of tea light holders with Aqua Cast in them & I think I only got one air bubble in one of them !
That is really cool! I love how the pot has a marble look to it. The matchstick holder does, too. I didn't know that matchstick paper existed. That's awesome!
HI Louise, Thank you so much for demoing a new Product I loved your end Results I thought they both turned out so pretty & I was so Excited with you to 😀👍❤️✨ Lin
The excitement in your voice makes me want to give this a try. Thank you for sharing. Also, I always love when you use this mold. I may need to order it
Love this like you have said what game changer love everything about this video and I absolutly love the candle vessel you made Louise great video as always thoroughly enjoyed watching you create 😀 😊 😘❤️
Oh boy! I love this, it looks amazing. The candle holder looks like marble, as does the match holder. The fact the pattern is a bit different in my opinion really adds to the set. Not only do you tell about new products and what you can do with them, you also inform us of things some of us have never heard of (match strike). I know your my best friend, and I love you dearly but you never fail to amaze me. X
Thank you Lovely Linny (no I will never stop calling you that so get used to it 😂), I hadn’t heard of match strike paper but it came up in my matchstick search and my the cogs in my brain went into overdrive. Love you all the world dear friend.
Absolutely beautiful, Louise! I love the patterns, they remind me of marble. Can the colours be swirled, too? Thank you for the video and the inspiration!!!!
Awesome. They both turned out super cool!! I need a new medium like I need a hole in my head so.... bring it on!! Thank you for sharing. You always have the coolest ideas.
Hi lou I love this video the excitement in your voice tells us how good this powder really is, so think this will be something I definately need to try so carnt wait til its available, I do hope the move finally happened? Thanks for sharing this new compound love what you created with it xxx
Hi Paula, I hope you are well. Yes we finally moved (thank God). The Aqua Cast is now available, here is the link www.elichem.co.uk/art-products/aqua-cast-water-activated-casting-compound
Hi Louise I’ve just discovered your videos and I absolutely love them!! Thank you so much for reviewing this product - I’m definitely going to buy some, SO much easier than Jesmonite ! ❤️
@@LouiseSingletonCreations I'm so impatient I actually called them up yesterday and ordered some, and it got delivered today which I think is amazing! Thanks again for sharing this :-)
@@marylett2224 I’m sure Elichem ship to the US and I think they have bases/warehouses in other countries closer to you so the shipping might not be too bad, it’s worth putting some Aqua Cast in your basket and seeing what it quotes for shipping at checkout. www.elichem.co.uk/art-products/aqua-cast-water-activated-casting-compound
I use a concrete sealer and I always fill in the tiny pin holes and you cant see them. I like the black stripe you had in the chubby pot. Its a beautiful set
@@LouiseSingletonCreations Yes it does, the first one I was using was called Earth Safe Finishes and you brush it on. It was a great way to fill in any tiny air bubble holes.
Wow, this stuff is great, Lou! Wondering if I can afford the shipping to the US... I had to laugh at myself when I "discovered" this new video... *days* after it posted! I kept haunting your channel, wondering when you were going to post another. I'd completely forgotten that I had set the video option to "oldest" a good 2 weeks ago, so that I could watch the ones I had somehow missed. :snicker! Joke's on me...I was haunting the wrong end! 😅 Had I not figured it out, I would still be wondering if you were ever going to make another video! {giggle}
Hi Louise what should you seal the inside of the jar when using it for candles ac can you still seal the outside with a bees wax ,’love the video thank you melody
I love the idea of Aquacast but it’s not available in the US. I’ll look for an alternative for now. Thanks for your videos. You are a talented crafter .Thanks for educating us.
Aqua Cast is now available in the USA here is the link (discount code louise10) aquacastresin.com/products/aqua-cast-eco-casting-medium-from-eli-chem-resins-uk?variant=43843970859252
Hi there😊. I just discovered your videos and I’m thrilled. So much great content! I’m wondering if the candle smut turns the pot a blackish color on sides when burning? And how easy would it clean off? Thanks so much for all your videos😊😊
I'm sorry I couldn't find the link for where you ordered your molds for the candle and the matchsticks and the matching candle pot lid or any other molds that you have
I think it was Jesmonite pigment. I got a bunch of pigments second hand off eBay and they weren’t in the original packaging but it was advertised as Jesmonite pigment.
Sorry I meant to add that I was wondering about the product that you use to release the molds as well the mold release I don't know what it's called when I'm trying to search it
Have you tried Activa Permastone? I'm curious how they might compare. Similar concept - a powder to which you just add water. My biggest issue with the Permastone is how quick the cure time is. You only have about 5 minutes before it starts to thicken and set.
I went to the Eli Chem site and could not find the Aqua Cast. I even went page to page and still no Aqua Cast. Can you give me some idea how to search for it other than ‘Aqua Cast’?
Hi, great video and beautiful products. Can I ask, after sealing the inside of the candle holder and burning the candle did any of the wax leak through to the outside of the vessel? I have been interested in using the sealer you used but was tentative in trying it as I hadn't known anyone else to use it as a candle pot sealer, any feedback is appreciated 🙂
Hi, sorry for the late reply. To be quite honest with you, although I love making candle vessels I’m not very experienced in the sealing side of it. Sometimes I seal the inside and sometimes I don’t bother at all but what I can say is, I have never had the wax leak through the vessel, I didn’t even know that was possible 😮 Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful.
Hi, thanks so much for replying. Yes I have made concrete candles where when testing initially the vessels weren't sealed at all and the wax leaked through from the inside to the outside wall and left unsightly wax stains, so I now at least seal the inside. Love the videos BTW I have become quite an avid watcher :)
Hi Paula, it will be launched in their store towards the end of this week. They are taking orders by phone and email until then. There is a price list in my video description. I hope that helps x
Hi Dorien. I think I mentioned in the video description that it is available to order via email or phone at the moment. It is due to be launched in their store on Wednesday or Thursday. I hope that helps x
Aqua Cast is available NOW! Here is the link; www.elichem.co.uk/art-products/aqua-cast-water-activated-casting-compound
Hi Louise, I've been sculpting and casting for about 60 years, and in the early days I was troubled by bubbles, same as you. I had an old electric shaver (the Braun type) and found that if you flip the cutting head off you'll find that three oscillating prongs stick out. I switched it on and touched it to the side of the mould, and voila!, all the entrapped air bubbles flew to the surface, where I just blew at them. They disappeared instantly. I now have several vibratory tools, including one from Hitachi, called the "magic wand". This is more powerfull, and, for even larger moulds I use an old black and decker square sander, which, once again, just touched to the side of, even a large mould, makes all the trapped air disappear from the casting instantly, leaving a perfect surface. These tools can also be used with a wire strainer (the type used to sift flour) to sift the powder into the water, by, once again just touching the vibrating machine to the strainer rim. You will then find mixing without lumps forming is a doddle. Hope this helps you. David
David you are a star! Thank you so much for all your detailed advice, it is extremely helpful to me and everyone else reading the comments. (Off to find my old electric toothbrush!)
@@LouiseSingletonCreations - I have just started using my little mixing thing that is designed for frothing milk (it's an AeroLatte - mooo) Turn it on and just kind of bounce it on & off the sides. Did it on a couple of tea light holders with Aqua Cast in them & I think I only got one air bubble in one of them !
Thanks for those great ideas.
That is really cool! I love how the pot has a marble look to it. The matchstick holder does, too. I didn't know that matchstick paper existed. That's awesome!
Thank you Lisa. I didn’t know about the match lighting paper either until it popped up in my match search 😃
How nice! They turned out very lovely, Louise! Blessings!
Thank you Mina x
That is a lovely set. The match holder was a great idea as an upgrade.
Thank you Sherry, yes I thought the match holder would be a cute addition x
Very cool!
Beautiful! I love these so much. I've never seen a wooden wick before, that gives it an interesting look.
HI Louise, Thank you so much for demoing a new Product I loved your end Results I thought they both turned out so pretty & I was so Excited with you to 😀👍❤️✨ Lin
Thank you so much Lin xx
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Love your content. It's like listening to a dear friend!
The excitement in your voice makes me want to give this a try. Thank you for sharing. Also, I always love when you use this mold. I may need to order it
Thank you so much Kelly. Yes the mould is great quality and I love it. I could spend a fortune at Devon Dotting!
Some beautiful effects. Thanks as always x
I love your creations ❤
Love it. I’ll have to try this stuff.
I love how this shape came out, just beautiful!
Thank you very much x
That is a marvellous set.
Thanks for this info Louise. I love this little set, what a wonderful idea for gifts.
Thank you Patricia, I’m glad you like it. X
Love this like you have said what game changer love everything about this video and I absolutly love the candle vessel you made Louise great video as always thoroughly enjoyed watching you create 😀 😊 😘❤️
Aw you are lovely Anna, thank you very much.
Oh boy! I love this, it looks amazing. The candle holder looks like marble, as does the match holder. The fact the pattern is a bit different in my opinion really adds to the set. Not only do you tell about new products and what you can do with them, you also inform us of things some of us have never heard of (match strike). I know your my best friend, and I love you dearly but you never fail to amaze me. X
Thank you Lovely Linny (no I will never stop calling you that so get used to it 😂), I hadn’t heard of match strike paper but it came up in my matchstick search and my the cogs in my brain went into overdrive. Love you all the world dear friend.
What a marvelous product. Thanks so much for sharing the process. I love your creations.
Wunderschön
Bald verfugbar bei etter-art.de !
Beautiful!
Love the pot and lid ..fab
Love this! Thanks!
What another wonderful tutorial❣️❣️🙏🏻thank you for sharing again your technics 🤩
Really interesting thanks 😀
I love watching your videos
No , I love the pattern on the big pot 🥰
I always enjoy your videos, they make lots of ideas come to mind. ( l also love the way you say ‘bubbles’ ) 😀
Absolutely beautiful, Louise! I love the patterns, they remind me of marble. Can the colours be swirled, too? Thank you for the video and the inspiration!!!!
Thank you Monica, yes the colours can be swirled - especially when you make a thinner solution.
Awesome. They both turned out super cool!! I need a new medium like I need a hole in my head so.... bring it on!! Thank you for sharing. You always have the coolest ideas.
Thank you very much Sheri, yes we all ‘need’ new stuff, it goes without saying 😂
I thought they were all very successful!
Hi lou I love this video the excitement in your voice tells us how good this powder really is, so think this will be something I definately need to try so carnt wait til its available, I do hope the move finally happened? Thanks for sharing this new compound love what you created with it xxx
Hi Paula, I hope you are well. Yes we finally moved (thank God). The Aqua Cast is now available, here is the link www.elichem.co.uk/art-products/aqua-cast-water-activated-casting-compound
Hi Louise I’ve just discovered your videos and I absolutely love them!! Thank you so much for reviewing this product - I’m definitely going to buy some, SO much easier than Jesmonite ! ❤️
Thank you very much cat, yes it’s definitely easier. It’s on the website now but I think is will sell out quick!
@@LouiseSingletonCreations I'm so impatient I actually called them up yesterday and ordered some, and it got delivered today which I think is amazing! Thanks again for sharing this :-)
Very cool! I love the alternative to jesmonite as it is still not available in the US. Love trying new things! Thank you for sharing your art with us!
Have you found an alternative in the US?
@@marylett2224 I’m sure Elichem ship to the US and I think they have bases/warehouses in other countries closer to you so the shipping might not be too bad, it’s worth putting some Aqua Cast in your basket and seeing what it quotes for shipping at checkout. www.elichem.co.uk/art-products/aqua-cast-water-activated-casting-compound
Louise, this is a beautiful set, I bought that chubby pot after watching one of your other videos. I hsbent used it yet, I better get to it. 🤣🤣🤣
Very nice.
I use a concrete sealer and I always fill in the tiny pin holes and you cant see them. I like the black stripe you had in the chubby pot. Its a beautiful set
Thank you Laura, I haven’t tried concrete sealer, does that make it water resistant?
@@LouiseSingletonCreations Yes it does, the first one I was using was called Earth Safe Finishes and you brush it on. It was a great way to fill in any tiny air bubble holes.
Wow, this stuff is great, Lou! Wondering if I can afford the shipping to the US...
I had to laugh at myself when I "discovered" this new video... *days* after it posted! I kept haunting your channel, wondering when you were going to post another. I'd completely forgotten that I had set the video option to "oldest" a good 2 weeks ago, so that I could watch the ones I had somehow missed.
:snicker! Joke's on me...I was haunting the wrong end! 😅 Had I not figured it out, I would still be wondering if you were ever going to make another video! {giggle}
These look so pretty! I want to try this product so much! It’s so expensive to ship to the US though.
Oops I should have read this comment before I replied to the other one. Sorry to hear about the shipping ☹️
Hi Louise what should you seal the inside of the jar when using it for candles ac can you still seal the outside with a bees wax ,’love the video thank you melody
Beautiful I like the mould I want to buy it thanks
This is a really cute set! Can you post the link for the candle jar mould please
Hi Louise. Always great to find something new to experiment with & it looks very user friendly. Is the product food safe do you know 🤔💕🦆
Hi Pam, I just asked and the good news is, yes! It’s food safe!
Brilliant, thanks for checking 💕🦆
I love the idea of Aquacast but it’s not available in the US. I’ll look for an alternative for now. Thanks for your videos. You are a talented crafter .Thanks for educating us.
Aqua Cast is now available in the USA here is the link (discount code louise10) aquacastresin.com/products/aqua-cast-eco-casting-medium-from-eli-chem-resins-uk?variant=43843970859252
Very cool Louise! Can you tell me where you got your molds?
I’d love to know where to get the mold for this pot and lid! Loved this project!
ok but the matchstick holder?!?! it reminds me of watercolor!
Hi there😊. I just discovered your videos and I’m thrilled. So much great content! I’m wondering if the candle smut turns the pot a blackish color on sides when burning? And how easy would it clean off? Thanks so much for all your videos😊😊
I LOVE the pot . It is amazing. Now I want to try doing this. So I should try using stone wax? I am excited to try it.
I'm sorry I couldn't find the link for where you ordered your molds for the candle and the matchsticks and the matching candle pot lid or any other molds that you have
Do you have to seal the outside off the vessel as I think it’s nice the way it is and have they no other colours to mix only black
What are the sticks from please, these look beautiful really organic, thank you
Could something like this be used when making things like a soap dish?
Yes for sure... the product is live and launched ! : www.elichem.co.uk/art-products/aqua-cast-water-activated-casting-compound
Is aqua cast brittle when remoulding?
Louise where did you get the black pigment you used please xx
I think it was Jesmonite pigment. I got a bunch of pigments second hand off eBay and they weren’t in the original packaging but it was advertised as Jesmonite pigment.
What is the durability of aqua cast. I am interested, but found allot of products break easily with drops.
Sorry I meant to add that I was wondering about the product that you use to release the molds as well the mold release I don't know what it's called when I'm trying to search it
Hi Louise...where can I get aqua cast 😊
Have you tried Activa Permastone? I'm curious how they might compare. Similar concept - a powder to which you just add water. My biggest issue with the Permastone is how quick the cure time is. You only have about 5 minutes before it starts to thicken and set.
Hi Louise love your videos, can l ask how long after making the vessel did you pour your candle wax thanks a mill Doreen xx
Hi Doreen I left it for two days before pouring the wax. Thank you for your kind words x
I went to the Eli Chem site and could not find the Aqua Cast. I even went page to page and still no Aqua Cast. Can you give me some idea how to search for it other than ‘Aqua Cast’?
Yes I found this too, I cannot find it only the hydro flow
Me too!
Me too. And they ship only to Europe if you spent at least € 150 🤨
I believe it will be on their website as of August 4th.
@@n.r.r888 Coming this week !
Were the pots as sturdy as you'd like from using a thinner mixture?
Yes they felt pretty much the same. I haven’t tried a smash test so all I can say is, it feels the same.
@@LouiseSingletonCreations Could this be used for flower pots?
Hi, great video and beautiful products. Can I ask, after sealing the inside of the candle holder and burning the candle did any of the wax leak through to the outside of the vessel? I have been interested in using the sealer you used but was tentative in trying it as I hadn't known anyone else to use it as a candle pot sealer, any feedback is appreciated 🙂
Hi, sorry for the late reply. To be quite honest with you, although I love making candle vessels I’m not very experienced in the sealing side of it. Sometimes I seal the inside and sometimes I don’t bother at all but what I can say is, I have never had the wax leak through the vessel, I didn’t even know that was possible 😮 Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful.
Hi, thanks so much for replying. Yes I have made concrete candles where when testing initially the vessels weren't sealed at all and the wax leaked through from the inside to the outside wall and left unsightly wax stains, so I now at least seal the inside. Love the videos BTW I have become quite an avid watcher :)
May I ask if you can get the little pot mold In the UK?
Yes you can. The lidded pot was from Devon Dotting and the pot for the matches was from Amazon
Not finding this product even on Eli Chem site has it not been released to the public yet
Me too!
I believe it will be on their website as of August 4th.
We are just finishing off the last of the web content then will pull the trigger this week.
Hi do you know that aqua cast is safe for making candle vessels. Is non combustible ( I think that’s what we have to be careful of)
Hi Melanie, I asked Elichem and they said it was fire resistant.
Hi can you use jesminite sealer on aqua cast please.
I’m pretty sure you would be able to but I haven’t tried it.
Any idea whether this material is food safe?
It is foodsafe without pigment. With pigment added I recommend a foodsafe wax sealer such as Clarkes
@@LouiseSingletonCreations thank you! :)
I tried to buy this and have it shipped to the United States. 10 kg was 109$ o ship here. And 40$ for the product.
Aqua cast is available in the US now. aquacastresin.com
Where did you find those molds?
The chubby pot is from Devon Dotting and the other one is from Amazon
@@LouiseSingletonCreations thanks
I went to the link and didn't find this stuff to buy. Is it not available 😕 yet?
Hi Paula, it will be launched in their store towards the end of this week. They are taking orders by phone and email until then. There is a price list in my video description. I hope that helps x
I’ve just been on their store to buy some but it’s not advertised
Hi Dorien. I think I mentioned in the video description that it is available to order via email or phone at the moment. It is due to be launched in their store on Wednesday or Thursday. I hope that helps x
Is beautiful please is it possible to send me like of the mould ,
Thanks
Thank you, sorry for the delay in responding. Here is the link www.devondotting.com/product-page/chubby-pot-and-lid-silicone-mould