You should be able to put a tab on the end. It is a must if you are making container candles. You should be able to get them at any candle supply place. You would just crimp them on. HTH :)
That is a new one. I have no idea what balloon adhesive does. I am assuming it is used to stick balloons to things? If it is highly flammable I wouldn't use it for candle making. If it isn't flammable it could be a cool new thing. As long as it doesn't slide around when it heats up and doesn't start on fire I would give it a try.
hello Karner Blue Candle and Supply How are you? when you make candle making can you able to use Stoneware (canister), rubberwood (lid) and silicone (ring) container is it safe for candle making?
Hello Marisa! We are well, thank you! Stoneware is generally considered safe for candle making. There is some that says "decoration only" that isn't real stoneware. Obviously, don't use that :) Have fun!
@@marisarouillon371 Here is a blog post that I wrote about candle making glass. Hope this helps :) soapcandlemaking.blogspot.com/2019/03/what-containers-can-be-used-for-candle.html
Hi Margaret, You can also use the paper sticky papers. You need to use something to secure the wick. Don't follow the videos that say to just use wax as that will melt and your wick will slide around. Thanks for asking :)
Hi Robert, I did this video a long time ago so I don't remember exactly which products I was suggesting at the time. The main point is that you want to use products that will keep the wicks in place. And different products have different levels of success. My all time favorite is high temp hot glue. Low temp will come undone, but not high temp. And the other trick is to use a lot. HTH :)
@@lyschelw Thank you for your timely response. I appreciate it. I am a beginner. Been using paraffin wax, but now I am experimenting with soy wax. Another problem I seem to be facing is that I have to trim the wick about an 8th inch ( not wood ) every hour or so when they start to shed some black smoke on the paraffin wax candles. Am I using a bad wick product? I have been buying mine from Amazon and they state they are wicks for soy candles. Thank you.
@@robertpeeters8868 It sounds like the wick you are using is not the correct size. Each scent/diameter/wax/dye may change the wick needed. Getting soot after only an hour definitely means they are not the right wick for your usage. It doesn't mean it is a bad wick. Just not right for what you are doing. If you have smaller sizes I would try that. There are a lot of different wick families and sizes. Just because a wick is for soy doesn't mean that it will work in any diameter/scent/dye/wax combo. Take a look at my blog about testing for wick size if you are interested :) soapcandlemaking.blogspot.com/2015/07/testing-for-wick-size-should-you-always.html Hope this helps.
Hot glue does not work when it's humid and sometimes cold, or the combination of both I'm in Florida and I have trouble with any of these applications.
@@karnerbluecandleandsupply I started using the regular foam dots and they worked perfectly till it got “cold” in Miami, which is a translation of humid and 55*. Then I tried the red RTV and it was working ok till it actually didn’t. I’m pretty sure my daughter made the last candle without letting the RTV cure, because it actually moved when she poured the wax. But my main concern was the jar that actually caught fire when it was right at the end. Which I warned the customer not to do anyways. I’ve tried high heat glue gun and it actually came off as well when humid. Humidity sucks 🤷🏻♀️
I like the tip about the straw but my wicks don't have that little metal thing at the bottom. What could I use instead of that? Thanks 💚
You should be able to put a tab on the end. It is a must if you are making container candles. You should be able to get them at any candle supply place. You would just crimp them on. HTH :)
Thx for the info it helped me a lot!
Hello Jennifer! So glad it help :) Hope your candle making is going well.
@@karnerbluecandleandsupply Wedding ring on the left hand?
Kind of what I was looking for. My wicks were detaching, but it's a used container and I put very little hot glue.
Yep, 3 things. Clean Jar, High temp glue, Lots of glue :)
Thanks, but I was looking for how to affix the wicks actually into the jar when my fist is larger than the jar opening and/or you have a tall jar.
Hi there - You could use a very long straw. Or a long hallow metal tube in order to place the wick with the glue. HTH :)
What is this material called by which you sticked that wick ????
We used high temperature hot glue or "Candle" glue dots. There are also paper wick-stickers. But we find those to be less effective.
I received balloon adhesive in a package of wicks. What are your thoughts on this?
That is a new one. I have no idea what balloon adhesive does. I am assuming it is used to stick balloons to things? If it is highly flammable I wouldn't use it for candle making. If it isn't flammable it could be a cool new thing. As long as it doesn't slide around when it heats up and doesn't start on fire I would give it a try.
hello Karner Blue Candle and Supply How are you? when you make candle making can you able to use Stoneware (canister), rubberwood (lid) and silicone (ring) container is it safe for candle making?
Hello Marisa! We are well, thank you! Stoneware is generally considered safe for candle making. There is some that says "decoration only" that isn't real stoneware. Obviously, don't use that :) Have fun!
@@candlecocoon ok so what container can i use but when i like on a kmart they got candles in it
@@marisarouillon371 Here is a blog post that I wrote about candle making glass. Hope this helps :) soapcandlemaking.blogspot.com/2019/03/what-containers-can-be-used-for-candle.html
What if you don't have glue dots or hit glue gun?
Hi Margaret, You can also use the paper sticky papers. You need to use something to secure the wick. Don't follow the videos that say to just use wax as that will melt and your wick will slide around. Thanks for asking :)
But, don't the candle wicks become un-centered when the hot wax is poured in...?
Hi Robert, I did this video a long time ago so I don't remember exactly which products I was suggesting at the time. The main point is that you want to use products that will keep the wicks in place. And different products have different levels of success. My all time favorite is high temp hot glue. Low temp will come undone, but not high temp. And the other trick is to use a lot. HTH :)
@@lyschelw Thank you for your timely response. I appreciate it. I am a beginner. Been using paraffin wax, but now I am experimenting with soy wax. Another problem I seem to be facing is that I have to trim the wick about an 8th inch ( not wood ) every hour or so when they start to shed some black smoke on the paraffin wax candles. Am I using a bad wick product? I have been buying mine from Amazon and they state they are wicks for soy candles. Thank you.
@@robertpeeters8868 It sounds like the wick you are using is not the correct size. Each scent/diameter/wax/dye may change the wick needed. Getting soot after only an hour definitely means they are not the right wick for your usage. It doesn't mean it is a bad wick. Just not right for what you are doing. If you have smaller sizes I would try that. There are a lot of different wick families and sizes. Just because a wick is for soy doesn't mean that it will work in any diameter/scent/dye/wax combo. Take a look at my blog about testing for wick size if you are interested :) soapcandlemaking.blogspot.com/2015/07/testing-for-wick-size-should-you-always.html Hope this helps.
Hot glue does not work when it's humid and sometimes cold, or the combination of both I'm in Florida and I have trouble with any of these applications.
Hi Lianette, Have you tried warming your jars before you adhere the wick? Also, make sure to use high temp glue. HTH if you haven't already tried it.
@@karnerbluecandleandsupply I started using the regular foam dots and they worked perfectly till it got “cold” in Miami, which is a translation of humid and 55*. Then I tried the red RTV and it was working ok till it actually didn’t. I’m pretty sure my daughter made the last candle without letting the RTV cure, because it actually moved when she poured the wax. But my main concern was the jar that actually caught fire when it was right at the end. Which I warned the customer not to do anyways. I’ve tried high heat glue gun and it actually came off as well when humid. Humidity sucks 🤷🏻♀️