Just a lil health tip. Anytime you are working with concrete, you really do need a mask. I realize the amount in the cups is small, but it really should just become a habit. Your health is too important not to! LOVE your videos. Thank you!
I found your channel recently, right as I became interested in making concrete vessels. I just got everything I needed yesterday and made some today and your videos helped so much! Super thankful, for finding your tips because they turned out incredible! Thank you so much!
Hi ! Thank you for sharing these videos tips and tricks not everyone likes sharing what they do. Thinking of starting my DIY project maybe a little shop as well.
Good job keep it simple! I love how you say on the white mold rolling down usually helps he he those are buggers for me. But worth it! Thank you for all your teaching video's
Thank you for sharing! I am just getting started in this and am currently using glass vessels. I haven't bought the wicking tool yet and my jars are thin. To anyone reading who is just starting, I've found chopsticks to be a big help right now for wicking, in this sector.
Just got some great new molds yesterday- perfect timing for this. Im struggling with one of them to demold- but I'll figure it out lol. I'm so glad you showed the rough tops! I thought it was just me. Thanks!
On that round mold, I found that I need to cut the bottom rim off to get the concrete out of it. Works so much better. Thanks for this video. I will be ordering from Direct colors soon.
Is there a specific Cement-All type that you are using? I bought a bag of cement-all cement (not grout) and it was mostly small rocks. Had to sift it through a strainer. Spent a lot of money for rocks! Any advice is appreciated.
Yes! I use the blue bag of cement all. It shouldn't have any rocks in it. I actually did the same exact thing when I started if it makes you feel better lol
Thanks for your video it helped so much, but I wanted to ask 2 questions : 1. Can I use white cement? 2. can u please send a link for the sealer cause I can't find it? ❤❤❤
Hi! You can definitely try white cement I know some people use it. I just haven't personally tried it. For the sealer you go to earth safe finishes website and that is the one I've been using. It's not Amazon you have to buy it through their site. Hope that helps!
I have heard people say this before as well what I do is I flip it upside down and wiggle the plastic piece off by wiggling each side and then the plastic piece eventually will come off and you can take the silicone mold off. I hope that helps thanks for watching!
I would say just make sure when making your containers the consistency isn't too thin and it should hold over time:) also make sure they aren't stored in a really cold or hot area. Average room temp is best
Great Video!! Today was the first time I tried concert vessels. I was wondering how to get a matted look? My vessels came out shiny, with some marks, which I must have done from my nails trying to get them out. Thank you!!
after the candle burns down, how do you take the left over wax from the vessel? I tried and the sealant peeled off. I poured hot water to melt the wax and left to get cold. But the inside and outside started cracking too, maybe the sealant? I used the one you recommend.
I never had that issue. I usually take a cloth or paper towel and wipe out the inside. I use 100% soy wax as well some waxes may be different. I don't use hot water to clean it just regular temp. Hope that helps!
Great video. I just have 1 question. 1 thing people always talk about is the weight of shipping candles. How much do these concrete cups weight with and without the wax in them. Seems like they'd be expensive to ship just because of weight
They all differ in weight due to the size. I have a 35 oz candle that I ship in a medium flax rate box. I use all USPS flat rate boxes to save on shipping :)
Hi! I am now using silicone mixing bowls I have a link in the description box. The wooden sticks I usually reuse as I can break off the concrete once it dries up a bit. :) Hope that helps!
Polyacrylic isn’t recommended to seal concrete according to the manufacturer. Just fyi. Also, you need to wait until the concrete cures b4 sealing. The round molds come off easier if you cut the lip off the bottom.
Thanks for all your feedback :) I use earth safe sealer now if you watch any of my videos that is updated. The manufacturer hasn't tested polycrylic on concrete so that is why they can't recommend it for that. Also I do say in my video to allow the concrete to "cure" before sealing so I do agree with you there 👍 I've never had an issue demolding my round mold but that's a great tip! Thanks for your comment!
Help! For the smaller blue 9oz. (Alone) How much wax and fragrance oil do you use and wick size? Im using the 9oz. My cold throw is amazing (candle science) My scent throw while hot is not strong. Can you tell me how many oz of both wax and oil and if wick size matters. pleaseee. And thank you in advance. Also my name is kayla too!
How cool! Same names! I use 8.1 oz of wax and .9 oz of FO. I always use 10% with candlescience. I would say wick does make a difference in scent throw just gotta keep testing :)
I was wondering if you have used any molds with the drain hole attached? I am using Cement All. Almost every one I make it concrete cracks at the drain hole area. Mold after mold no matter which mold. They are all silicone soft molds with the drainhole already built into the mold. Thanks.
@@WizeOwlCandles the molds I have already have drawn holes built in. But when you de mold them they crack at the drain hold.. really sucks can't get them to stop cracking.. adding a drainhole seems easier than working with a mold with a drain hole already attached..
Hi from Ottawa Canada! I’m so confused about sealers! I bought the Minwax and “Varathane” sealers I have seen on your video and others. But the man at Lowe’s said that those sewers are for interior wood and said I couldn’t use that. He sold me a gallon of a general concrete sealer. I also bought the really expensive Clark’s Stone and Concrete sealer but it’s expensive and hard to seal molds that have an embossed or decorative outside. What does your Minwax can say it’s used for? Maybe we have different products in Canada.
Hi! I have been using Polycrylic for over a year now with no issues. It is made for wood however through my testing I have not had any issues. I did realize my followers would benefit from another sealer made for concrete so I went ahead and did some testing and found a great sealer for concrete. I am not sure if they ship to Canada. But here is the video :) th-cam.com/video/91bsZAgU8yo/w-d-xo.html
Hello. I love your work. Love from n BRAZIL. Could you please tell me where I can buy this silicone concrete mold (oval shape)? Thanks a million. 👏👏👏🧚🏽🧚🏽🌹🌹🌹🥰🥰🥰🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷
Lovely video! Could you please advise if it's safe to use Cement All at home (I assume so)? If so, do you wear a face mask? I imagine the cement bits fly around? Thank you!
Yes it is I've been using it for over a year now :) I would recommend a mask when mixing, especially in an enclosed area. I work in my garage but it's open
@@WizeOwlCandles oh neat! Okay that’s good to know. I don’t want to only make candles and start planters but had diy limits. Thank you for sharing that with me
Hi! I have tested my candles for heat and have made hundreds with no issues. I also use 100% soy wax so my wax doesn't get as hot as other waxes with additives in it. I hope this helps :)
What cement mix are you using in Canada ? Cement all is not available in my area Ans not paying 128.00 and fees. Please help me what are you using from co op ?
Hi! I personally have mine cure for 3-4 days minimum. By the time a customer usually receives the candle it's past a week. I always get compliments on the cold and hot throw :) I hope this helps!
@@karlacastillo2164 I have used different soy waxes in the past, I've been making candles for 7 years now. But I have tested this specific wax for up to one and a half week cure time and same results for me personally of a few days curing with hot and cold throw :) hope that helps!
@@WizeOwlCandles awesome, a lot of things online say so many different things and people are very adamant about curing soy for 2 weeks and I wanted to get some different insight
@@karlacastillo2164 I always say do your own testing.♥️ 2 weeks is definitely a good start point. I always follow the recommended time or steps for anything then change it to what works best for me :)
Hi Kala! Thanks for your videos and being so helpful! I remember you saying that you got a big wholesale order and had to buy more molds. When you were starting out with your molds for your cement jars, how many molds did you buy to start with? And what was your workflow like? Making two at a time, waiting and then making more…? When you were testing with the cement vessels, did you use the same vessel multiple times to test, or you’d just make a new candle? I ask just to know if the cement would hold up with multiple candle lives. :) What are your favorite colors, or what colors do you have, for powder color? Thanks again! Love your channel.
Hi! Thanks for watching! Starting out I had one mold for each container. As I figured out which molds were selling better I bought more as I went. I usually made my Etsy orders once they were ordered. For example one of my marbled ovals sold well so I started to make more of that container ahead of time - a couple a day. For the wholesale I did end up buying 7 cylinder molds because I had 75 to make. I ended up making a batch every morning and night and then pouring them all at once. For testing I recommend only using the container once. I haven't reused a container for a candle - I have reused as a planter. I hope that helps! 😊
Hi! I still recommend CraftSmart paint :) Matte finish not Satin. I have tried other brands and they aren't as good in my opinion. But you can always try different brands to see , there are a ton :)
@@WizeOwlCandles Yeah, I will stick to your recommendation. I think I'd tried others but it feels like it is setting up quicker or otherwise I am just bias and prefer to go with the professional's recommendation. Thank you for the video.
You are absolutely correct though! That's why I didn't like the other brands, they seemed to really soak up in the concrete and make it hard to pour. I haven't had that issue with CraftSmart :)
Thank you so much for your videos. I live to watch and learn. You do an excellent job. Did I miss the link for the direct colors pigments you use? I didn’t see it in the description. Do you use the regular pigment or the metallic ones? Also how would you compare the direct color pigments to the hemway pigments? I tried the hemway ones but it seemed I had to use ALOT to see any color. Thanks again for all you do! You are appreciated!
Hey Kala, I want to thank you so much for your videos. I love the look of concrete vessels. I have a question about sealing the inside. Do you let your containers dry for a few days before sealing or do you seal once you take it out of the mold.
Hey! So I've been doing everything you've done but my candle's scent throw is super low. Do you wait 2 weeks to burn them? I've seen some videos say that they need time to cure. Let me know if you have another method. Thanks for the amazing video!
Hi! Thanks for watching :) I would say if you are using a high quality fragrance oil then maybe check what temp you are adding your oil at. If you add it to hot then it'll burn off and if you add it too cold it won't bind. Depending on your wax is what temp you want to add. I use golden wax 464 , I add at 160 :)
@@lab3789 thanks for commenting! I haven't had any issues with my hot throw and have always had customers compliment on how strong they smelled. I believe I let mine cure for about 3-4 days minimum
I use Freedom soy wax from Village Craft and Candle in Ontario. It’s in pellet form and can be microwaved to 160 degrees. I sell candle-making kits so the microwaveable wax makes it easy for a first time maker. But freedom wax is soy and needs a two week cure time for the best hot throw. It makes a big difference!!
Thanks so much for this! What do you recommend if the concrete starts to get very dry after the pigment (im pre-mixing the color in water to try avoid this but still happening)? Also do you recommend anything if we're using straight white cement?
Hi!! I would recommend using less water. What I have been doing is adding the cement all , then adding the pigment (without water), and then pouring the water. Try this out and you may not need to add as much water :) I hope this helps! I haven't personally used white cement, but I want to try it out! If it is straight cement and not concrete I would also recommend adding sand :)
@@WizeOwlCandles Thankyou! Also for the silicone moulds like the hexagon/circle one etc for someone weak like me I found trimming off the bottoms really helps to get them out. I’ll use your tips now thanks!
Thank you for your videos! Couple questions - What size cups are you using the larger solo's or smaller. Do you cure your concrete for any amount of time before applying sealer? How long do you let the sealer cure before pouring wax in?
Hi Bridget! Thanks for watching :) Im sorry I forgot to mention this! They are 16 oz. cups - I let my concrete set for about 30 minutes to an hour to dry up before applying sealer. I let them set after sealing for about 12 - 24 hours before pouring wax. I hope this helps!
Hi! I personally have tested this sealer and have used it on hundreds of candles with no issue. It is made for wood however I've used this on my concrete and it works beautifully. I also use soy wax that has a lower melting temp so it doesn't get too hot. Whatever sealer you choose make sure you do your own testing:)
Pardonnez mon très mauvais anglais. Vous partez sur une base de ciment que vous mélangez à l'eau. Vous moulez les pots avec uniquement du ciment ( et du colorant ) Vous démoulez. Pardon, je ne vois pas le produit que vous passez sur les pièces ? Séchage puis vous mettez la cire parfumée. Est ce bien cela ? Le dosage et la température semble un mélange savant ,à encore merci pour cette video et toutes les autres. Si vous avez le courage d'écrire tout cela avec les temps de séchage ou température je traduirais en francais avec plaisir pour les autres personnes qui vous suivent.Mille mercis
I understand that this video is 2 years old, I hope you have found a more sustainable way to mix your cement, like a silicone bowl or other reusable container.
@@WizeOwlCandles I did it! I did it!!! OMG !! I literally cried.......finally I got it. This means so much to me. Thank you so much. 🥰.......it came out beautiful now.
This is a great video; learned more information
Thank you!
Just a lil health tip.
Anytime you are working with concrete, you really do need a mask.
I realize the amount in the cups is small, but it really should just become a habit.
Your health is too important not to!
LOVE your videos.
Thank you!
Thanks for your feedback!
Thank you for being transparent from start to finish. I'm loving the vessels!
Absolutely! Thank you for watching!
I found your channel recently, right as I became interested in making concrete vessels. I just got everything I needed yesterday and made some today and your videos helped so much! Super thankful, for finding your tips because they turned out incredible! Thank you so much!
I'm so happy to hear that :) keep it up!
Dog nail trimmer for the wicks are stellar. Dollar tree.
Great tip!
what is the name of the sealer ? Love your work!!! and Video thanks
Thank you! I currently use Earth Safe :)
Hi ! Thank you for sharing these videos tips and tricks not everyone likes sharing what they do. Thinking of starting my DIY project maybe a little shop as well.
Hi!! Thanks for watching :) I enjoy sharing as it helps others ❤️ we all are in this together! Good luck with your shop and project!
I love your results
Thank you!!
Good job keep it simple! I love how you say on the white mold rolling down usually helps he he those are buggers for me. But worth it!
Thank you for all your teaching video's
Absolutely! Those cylinder molds are definitely harder than others lol
Thank you for sharing! I am just getting started in this and am currently using glass vessels. I haven't bought the wicking tool yet and my jars are thin. To anyone reading who is just starting, I've found chopsticks to be a big help right now for wicking, in this sector.
Great idea! I use popsicle sticks :) thanks for watching
Thank you! Great and helpful video! I have a question can you use mica or a liquid dye...
Hi! I have tried mica and it didn't work. The liquid dye I haven't tried yet. The pigment powders were my favorite for coloring concrete :)
Great video. Very helpful.
Thank you!
Hi, just found your channel, exactly what I was looking for, thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Please list the cylinder mold used. The one you listed is too small.
That is the one I have :)
You are such a great resource! Thank you so much!
Thanks for watching!
Just got some great new molds yesterday- perfect timing for this. Im struggling with one of them to demold- but I'll figure it out lol. I'm so glad you showed the rough tops! I thought it was just me. Thanks!
Some of them can be hard to demold. After demolding a few times on the mold it'll loosen up though :) have fun with the new molds!
Thanks Kala it was helpful keep doing what you’re doing 👍🏼
Thanks for watching!
Varnish be good for sealing??
I use earth safe sealant :)
On that round mold, I found that I need to cut the bottom rim off to get the concrete out of it. Works so much better. Thanks for this video. I will be ordering from Direct colors soon.
How cool! Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for this video. Do you let the vessel cure before sealing?
Yes I let it cure for 24 hours :)
Thank you!! This video was so helpful
You are very welcome! Thanks for watching!
Great video, very much appreciated
Thank you!!
Thank you so much. Love this
Thank you!
Thanks again, Kala. I have recently found your channel. I am your new subby from Pretoria, South 🇿🇦 🌻💝😊
Hello from Arizona!! 🌵♥️ Thanks for watching!
Is there a specific Cement-All type that you are using? I bought a bag of cement-all cement (not grout) and it was mostly small rocks. Had to sift it through a strainer. Spent a lot of money for rocks! Any advice is appreciated.
Yes! I use the blue bag of cement all. It shouldn't have any rocks in it. I actually did the same exact thing when I started if it makes you feel better lol
thanks for sharing... (and yes you are beautiful)😊
Thanks for your video it helped so much, but I wanted to ask 2 questions :
1. Can I use white cement?
2. can u please send a link for the sealer cause I can't find it?
❤❤❤
Hi! You can definitely try white cement I know some people use it. I just haven't personally tried it. For the sealer you go to earth safe finishes website and that is the one I've been using. It's not Amazon you have to buy it through their site. Hope that helps!
Wow ! Thank you for sharing!!!!!
Absolutely!
What kind of pigment did you use? It’s not listed
For these I used acrylic paint. The pigments I also use are Direct Colors pigments :)
what is the sealer u used?
Earth safe :)
Beautiful! Thank you 🙏
Absolutely! Thank you!
Your videos are always so helpful! Thank you 😊
You are very welcome!
I have difficulties removing the oval from its shell. Not sure why
I have heard people say this before as well what I do is I flip it upside down and wiggle the plastic piece off by wiggling each side and then the plastic piece eventually will come off and you can take the silicone mold off. I hope that helps thanks for watching!
Hi! What brand of sealer do you use?
Hi! I'm using earth safe :)
Thank you!
Any hints on preventing cracking on concrete vessels,, after a month of my candles sitting on my shelf i just found 4 cracked vessels.. 🥴 ouchh
I would say just make sure when making your containers the consistency isn't too thin and it should hold over time:) also make sure they aren't stored in a really cold or hot area. Average room temp is best
Hello! Amazing videos, so helpful:) can u share the link of the acrylic paint pls
Hi! Thanks for watching! The link is in the description box :) I hope that helps!
What kind of cemente do you use and where do you get it?
Cement All. Home Depot
Thanks for sharing! 💛I havnt found concret for buying in ur link below,please guid me!
I don't have a link for the concrete. I get it at home improvement stores. It is called "Cement All"
@@WizeOwlCandles thankbu😊
Do the polycrylic do both seal and gloss ?
It does have a gloss finish. I believe they have matte finish as well
Great video
Thank you!
How do you ship candles in the summer heat?
I use ice packs. Here is a video th-cam.com/video/nXoNUxRPRHA/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for watching!
@@WizeOwlCandles Thank you so much. I’ve seen others use these but wasn’t sure how well it would work over several days. Thanks for testing it out!
Absolutely! They work great
Great Video!! Today was the first time I tried concert vessels. I was wondering how to get a matted look? My vessels came out shiny, with some marks, which I must have done from my nails trying to get them out. Thank you!!
Hi! The molds can sometimes make the concrete smooth. You can try a matte sealer for the matte look :)
after the candle burns down, how do you take the left over wax from the vessel? I tried and the sealant peeled off. I poured hot water to melt the wax and left to get cold. But the inside and outside started cracking too, maybe the sealant? I used the one you recommend.
I never had that issue. I usually take a cloth or paper towel and wipe out the inside. I use 100% soy wax as well some waxes may be different. I don't use hot water to clean it just regular temp. Hope that helps!
Great video. I just have 1 question. 1 thing people always talk about is the weight of shipping candles. How much do these concrete cups weight with and without the wax in them. Seems like they'd be expensive to ship just because of weight
They all differ in weight due to the size. I have a 35 oz candle that I ship in a medium flax rate box. I use all USPS flat rate boxes to save on shipping :)
What’s the best way to clean up all your tools or do you just dispose of the cups and wooden stir sticks?
Hi! I am now using silicone mixing bowls I have a link in the description box. The wooden sticks I usually reuse as I can break off the concrete once it dries up a bit. :) Hope that helps!
Thank you very much. 😍
Absolutely!
What u used to seal the jar?
Earth safe sealer:)
Hi! Could you make a video with a black cement owl? I’m having trouble getting to a black color.
I could add this topic to my list!
@@WizeOwlCandles i would appreciate your help :) thanks
Polyacrylic isn’t recommended to seal concrete according to the manufacturer. Just fyi. Also, you need to wait until the concrete cures b4 sealing. The round molds come off easier if you cut the lip off the bottom.
Thanks for all your feedback :) I use earth safe sealer now if you watch any of my videos that is updated. The manufacturer hasn't tested polycrylic on concrete so that is why they can't recommend it for that. Also I do say in my video to allow the concrete to "cure" before sealing so I do agree with you there 👍 I've never had an issue demolding my round mold but that's a great tip! Thanks for your comment!
@@WizeOwlCandles Sorry, I just found your channel. I’ll look for newer videos 😊
No worries at all! Thank you for asking so I could direct you :)
Hi. I have a question. Is it necessary to use a sealer for candle vessel? If yes, why? What is the purpose of the sealer.
Hi! Personally I use the sealer at least on the inside to make sure the wax doesn't seep into the concrete when burning. :)
Help! For the smaller blue 9oz. (Alone) How much wax and fragrance oil do you use and wick size? Im using the 9oz. My cold throw is amazing (candle science) My scent throw while hot is not strong. Can you tell me how many oz of both wax and oil and if wick size matters. pleaseee. And thank you in advance.
Also my name is kayla too!
How cool! Same names! I use 8.1 oz of wax and .9 oz of FO. I always use 10% with candlescience. I would say wick does make a difference in scent throw just gotta keep testing :)
Do u have measurements?
Is it necessary to seal the outside of the jar?
It isn't absolutely necessary:)
I was wondering if you have used any molds with the drain hole attached? I am using Cement All. Almost every one I make it concrete cracks at the drain hole area. Mold after mold no matter which mold. They are all silicone soft molds with the drainhole already built into the mold. Thanks.
I have used wooden pegs to make drainage holes before :) I'll add this to the list to create a video out of!
@@WizeOwlCandles the molds I have already have drawn holes built in. But when you de mold them they crack at the drain hold.. really sucks can't get them to stop cracking.. adding a drainhole seems easier than working with a mold with a drain hole already attached..
@@tradergirl7067 i do have some small molds with a drainage hole. I haven't had too many issues with cracking but test out different consistencies :)
Hi Kaya,
Thanks for the tips, i want to know with what you deal the veseals ?
Can i seal them with linseed oil ?
Thanks
Hi! You can definitely test it out. I always recommend a water based sealer :) thanks for watching!
Where did you find the blue powder? Do I have to use it or will the paint be good enough?
Hi! I buy my pigment colors from direct colors
What type of wax you use
Golden Wax 464
Do you lubricate silicone molds with oil? Concrete does not stick?
I do not. I tried once and it made little holes in my Concrete. My Concrete doesn't stick at all. Thanks for watching!
Hi from Ottawa Canada! I’m so confused about sealers! I bought the Minwax and “Varathane” sealers I have seen on your video and others. But the man at Lowe’s said that those sewers are for interior wood and said I couldn’t use that. He sold me a gallon of a general concrete sealer. I also bought the really expensive Clark’s Stone and Concrete sealer but it’s expensive and hard to seal molds that have an embossed or decorative outside. What does your Minwax can say it’s used for? Maybe we have different products in Canada.
Hi! I have been using Polycrylic for over a year now with no issues. It is made for wood however through my testing I have not had any issues. I did realize my followers would benefit from another sealer made for concrete so I went ahead and did some testing and found a great sealer for concrete. I am not sure if they ship to Canada. But here is the video :) th-cam.com/video/91bsZAgU8yo/w-d-xo.html
Hello. I love your work. Love from n BRAZIL. Could you please tell me where I can buy this silicone concrete mold (oval shape)? Thanks a million. 👏👏👏🧚🏽🧚🏽🌹🌹🌹🥰🥰🥰🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷
Thanks for watching! Here is the link :)
amzn.to/3dQzR3i
How to seal the concrete planter?
I use a water based sealant on the inside and out. Two coats on the inside
How much acrylic paint do you use for your solution?
I usually eyeball it. With my pigments I will use a measuring spoon :)
Lovely video! Could you please advise if it's safe to use Cement All at home (I assume so)? If so, do you wear a face mask? I imagine the cement bits fly around? Thank you!
Yes it is I've been using it for over a year now :) I would recommend a mask when mixing, especially in an enclosed area. I work in my garage but it's open
So I’m totally into the oval planter - but for using on plants do we need to drill a hole or does some silicone come with it?
The mold comes with wooden pelts that you can put into the bottom of the concrete while it is drying:)
@@WizeOwlCandles oh neat! Okay that’s good to know. I don’t want to only make candles and start planters but had diy limits. Thank you for sharing that with me
What you use as concealer
Are you asking for the sealer? I would recommend earth safe :)
@@WizeOwlCandles instead of paint what you use after drying the pot
@@zaanty3025 earth safe sealer :)
@@WizeOwlCandles oh
Thank you
You're welcome!
Hello from Germany🙋🏼♀️ Could you please Tell what kind of concrete do you use. In Germany we don’t have a lot of Options 🥺
Cement All. I'm not sure what "type" it is but that's the name :)
Can't find the color pigment powder
Www.directcolors.com and search for Concrete pigment :)
@@WizeOwlCandles Thank you pretty lady:)
Hi! Do you know if polycrylic is toxic when heated by the candle?
Hi! I have tested my candles for heat and have made hundreds with no issues. I also use 100% soy wax so my wax doesn't get as hot as other waxes with additives in it. I hope this helps :)
I’m also curious about the polycrylic that you coat the container with. You have answered about the wax.
Hi! Love your videos! Thank you for all the great info! Didn't you use to use Eco wicks? Do you like the CD wicks better?
I sometimes can't get eco so I use CD honestly I like both :)
Hello dear, what sealer do you use?
Hi! I use Polycrylic :) thanks for watching!
What cement mix are you using in Canada ? Cement all is not available in my area Ans not paying 128.00 and fees. Please help me what are you using from co op ?
I'm in the US so I'm not sure what is in Canada. I know some people use Gypsum if that is locally available?
@@WizeOwlCandles thank you .
Do you mix the sand with the cement?
Cement all is premixed :)
Using 464 soy wax do you cure them for 2 weeks before you burn them?
Hi! I personally have mine cure for 3-4 days minimum. By the time a customer usually receives the candle it's past a week. I always get compliments on the cold and hot throw :) I hope this helps!
@@WizeOwlCandles when you first started testing then for yourself how long would you cure them for?
@@karlacastillo2164 I have used different soy waxes in the past, I've been making candles for 7 years now. But I have tested this specific wax for up to one and a half week cure time and same results for me personally of a few days curing with hot and cold throw :) hope that helps!
@@WizeOwlCandles awesome, a lot of things online say so many different things and people are very adamant about curing soy for 2 weeks and I wanted to get some different insight
@@karlacastillo2164 I always say do your own testing.♥️ 2 weeks is definitely a good start point. I always follow the recommended time or steps for anything then change it to what works best for me :)
Hi Kala! Thanks for your videos and being so helpful! I remember you saying that you got a big wholesale order and had to buy more molds.
When you were starting out with your molds for your cement jars, how many molds did you buy to start with? And what was your workflow like? Making two at a time, waiting and then making more…?
When you were testing with the cement vessels, did you use the same vessel multiple times to test, or you’d just make a new candle? I ask just to know if the cement would hold up with multiple candle lives. :)
What are your favorite colors, or what colors do you have, for powder color?
Thanks again! Love your channel.
Hi! Thanks for watching!
Starting out I had one mold for each container. As I figured out which molds were selling better I bought more as I went. I usually made my Etsy orders once they were ordered. For example one of my marbled ovals sold well so I started to make more of that container ahead of time - a couple a day.
For the wholesale I did end up buying 7 cylinder molds because I had 75 to make. I ended up making a batch every morning and night and then pouring them all at once.
For testing I recommend only using the container once. I haven't reused a container for a candle - I have reused as a planter.
I hope that helps! 😊
Do you still just recommend the art craft acrylic paints or any other brand ok?
Hi! I still recommend CraftSmart paint :) Matte finish not Satin. I have tried other brands and they aren't as good in my opinion. But you can always try different brands to see , there are a ton :)
@@WizeOwlCandles Yeah, I will stick to your recommendation. I think I'd tried others but it feels like it is setting up quicker or otherwise I am just bias and prefer to go with the professional's recommendation. Thank you for the video.
You are absolutely correct though! That's why I didn't like the other brands, they seemed to really soak up in the concrete and make it hard to pour. I haven't had that issue with CraftSmart :)
Thank you so much for your videos. I live to watch and learn. You do an excellent job. Did I miss the link for the direct colors pigments you use? I didn’t see it in the description. Do you use the regular pigment or the metallic ones? Also how would you compare the direct color pigments to the hemway pigments? I tried the hemway ones but it seemed I had to use ALOT to see any color.
Thanks again for all you do! You are appreciated!
I'm sorry! It is www.directcolors.com then you go to concrete pigments :)
Hey Kala, I want to thank you so much for your videos. I love the look of concrete vessels. I have a question about sealing the inside. Do you let your containers dry for a few days before sealing or do you seal once you take it out of the mold.
I let them dry out for a day before I seal usually. I can feel if the container is still moist , if so I still let it sit :)
Hey! So I've been doing everything you've done but my candle's scent throw is super low. Do you wait 2 weeks to burn them? I've seen some videos say that they need time to cure. Let me know if you have another method. Thanks for the amazing video!
Hi! Thanks for watching :) I would say if you are using a high quality fragrance oil then maybe check what temp you are adding your oil at. If you add it to hot then it'll burn off and if you add it too cold it won't bind. Depending on your wax is what temp you want to add. I use golden wax 464 , I add at 160 :)
464 soy wax gives a better hot throw when cured for at least 2 weeks.
@@lab3789 thanks for commenting! I haven't had any issues with my hot throw and have always had customers compliment on how strong they smelled. I believe I let mine cure for about 3-4 days minimum
I use Freedom soy wax from Village Craft and Candle in Ontario. It’s in pellet form and can be microwaved to 160 degrees. I sell candle-making kits so the microwaveable wax makes it easy for a first time maker. But freedom wax is soy and needs a two week cure time for the best hot throw. It makes a big difference!!
So it’s 3 cups of cement to one cup of water?
Basically yes :)
Thank you! My mold is stuck to the plastic oval liner, how to you get that out :(
@@missbudgetfinds I flip it upside down and then wiggle each side until the plastic part falls off. I hope that helps!
🙌Thank you
Thanks for watching!
Thanks so much for this! What do you recommend if the concrete starts to get very dry after the pigment (im pre-mixing the color in water to try avoid this but still happening)? Also do you recommend anything if we're using straight white cement?
I think my mixture is quite weak because when I use the hexagon silicone mould it comes out broken right at the end :/
Hi!! I would recommend using less water. What I have been doing is adding the cement all , then adding the pigment (without water), and then pouring the water. Try this out and you may not need to add as much water :) I hope this helps!
I haven't personally used white cement, but I want to try it out! If it is straight cement and not concrete I would also recommend adding sand :)
@@WizeOwlCandles Thankyou! Also for the silicone moulds like the hexagon/circle one etc for someone weak like me I found trimming off the bottoms really helps to get them out. I’ll use your tips now thanks!
Thank you for your videos! Couple questions - What size cups are you using the larger solo's or smaller. Do you cure your concrete for any amount of time before applying sealer? How long do you let the sealer cure before pouring wax in?
Hi Bridget! Thanks for watching :) Im sorry I forgot to mention this! They are 16 oz. cups - I let my concrete set for about 30 minutes to an hour to dry up before applying sealer. I let them set after sealing for about 12 - 24 hours before pouring wax. I hope this helps!
@@WizeOwlCandles what kind of concrete do you use to make the oval vessel
Hmmm, they say u shouldn’t use polycrylic with anything u are burning
Hi! I personally have tested this sealer and have used it on hundreds of candles with no issue. It is made for wood however I've used this on my concrete and it works beautifully. I also use soy wax that has a lower melting temp so it doesn't get too hot.
Whatever sealer you choose make sure you do your own testing:)
Dang this girl is 🔥
🙌 thanks!
Thxxx
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!
Hello, what product do you use to protect the jars and that it is not dangerous for the candles.
Thank you
Hi! I seal with Polycrylic :) thanks for watching!
Pardonnez mon très mauvais anglais. Vous partez sur une base de ciment que vous mélangez à l'eau. Vous moulez les pots avec uniquement du ciment ( et du colorant ) Vous démoulez. Pardon, je ne vois pas le produit que vous passez sur les pièces ?
Séchage puis vous mettez la cire parfumée. Est ce bien cela ?
Le dosage et la température semble un mélange savant ,à
encore merci pour cette video et toutes les autres.
Si vous avez le courage d'écrire tout cela avec les temps de séchage ou température je traduirais en francais avec plaisir pour les autres personnes qui vous suivent.Mille mercis
I'm sorry I only speak English. Thanks for watching though ♥️
I understand that this video is 2 years old, I hope you have found a more sustainable way to mix your cement, like a silicone bowl or other reusable container.
Hi! Thank you for watching, yes I now use silicone mixing bowls :)
I tried everything and only 1 out of 2 bx of cement came out right. I keep getting tiny holes in my vessels 😭😭😭
I would suggest tapping the mold longer after pouring, pouring slower, and Mayne try with less water :) those all seem to help with bubbles
@@WizeOwlCandles I did it! I did it!!! OMG !! I literally cried.......finally I got it. This means so much to me. Thank you so much. 🥰.......it came out beautiful now.
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Shipping them must cost a fortune
It actually doesn't. I use priority flat rate :) it costs the same to ship these as my other tins and glass I used to do
19:20 You need to do math while making candles. I'm out.
Lol yes math is included
I saw in description box titanium oxide, when did you use it? What is it used for