Candles

Cut some cute fabric in a circle with pinking shears to add a nice design around the edges:) Then make little cards with your computer saying the scent of the candle, who it was made by "made with love", etc….. I’d use some scissors with a nice pattern to accent your pinking sheared fabric to cut out these cards. Punch holes in each of card, use whatever you think looks best (ribbon, yarn, raffia, jute,ect…) to run through the hole of the card and then tie around the top of the jar. Hope that helps!

I like to burn candles and I have several large one in jars. It seems that they get about 1/2 way done and then I lose the wick and end up throwing them away. Should I be pouring out the liquid wax as it burns or leave it in there? My mom said to push the sides down as they heat up and get soft but when I do that then the wick floods with wet wax and then the flame goes out. Can anyone help?

Its called hugging the candles when you push the edges up. This is a good practice but you are probably being to drastic in you pushes. Do it gradualy. Do not pour the wax out as of course that is the fuel that burns the candle. To do this will cause the candle to be used up faster. A couple of tricks I use to get long life out of candles:

Keep them out of drafts, and look for a still straight up flame when they are burning.

I also use a small pocke level to keep the candles "plumb" or level. These small bubble levels can be purchased at Lowes or Home Depot in the tool sections. They are about two to three inches long. First place the level from left to right and move the base of the candle left or right (this works better with a rounded bottom or curved bottom candle stand) until the buble is between the two black lines. Then place the level from front to back and do the same. Repeat the processes until all is level. Do the same for Jars but instead you will have to place small shims under the jar until the top is level all around.

I want to buy for resale with my label. I’m looking for an 8oz Mason jar type candle. I’m located in south Louisiana.

I am a chandler and do sell wholesale candles under private labels, at very reasonable prices. I do not use the mason jars, but have a Baltimore style jar that is 8 oz. and is very competitively priced. feel free to check out my eBay store and contact me with any question and details of what items you are looking for. I can usually get a quote to you with in 24 hours.

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How do I maintain it so it can melt more evenly when I burn it???

Make sure the wick is trimmed and straight. Also, make sure that when you burn it, you let it burn so that a whole layer of wax is melted. It usually takes about 30-40 minutes depending on the size of the candle.

I have an old 40 oz candle jar with approximately 1/2" wax left in the bottom. I have checked on Circle E’s website and posted a question but they may not get back to me before next week. Does anyone have an easy method of removing this old wax?

Yes, you can put some aluminum foil on a cookie sheet and then place the candle upside down on the aluminum. Put it in the oven at about 250 degrees for ten minutes. Take the candle out (use and oven mitten) and reach in with a wooden spoon to remove the wax. It should be soft enough but put it back in the over for a few more minutes if it isn’t. I hope that helps.