NickS Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 (edited) Since there's a lot of time waiting while testing candles, I've been researching other things to add to our eventual product line. I found a few threads on squeezable wax and made myself a 100g sample and I love this stuff. One 25w halogen bulb melter is scenting my whole house. I put this in a condiment squeeze bottle, but that won't work if I want to sell this. I'm considering using either a tottle or a cylinder/Boston round with a disc top. The wax has a fairly thick consistency. After it cooled, I had to bang the bottle in the counter upside down to get the wax to the spout. It squeezed out very easily, however. I'm thinking the tottle is best, but I like all the color and shape options available in other bottles. Any thoughts? Edited August 30, 2017 by NickS Grammar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clear Black Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Squeezable wax?? Did I miss the memo on this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbrook Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I think the HDPE bottles would be the best. I am not sure about the PET. HDPEs are more squeezable, aren't they? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbrook Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 37 minutes ago, Clear Black said: Squeezable wax?? Did I miss the memo on this one? You might have to do a search on here to find out what it is all about. I think there are a couple threads about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickS Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 1 hour ago, Clear Black said: Squeezable wax?? Did I miss the memo on this one? I think the threads I found were from c. 2013 or 2014. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbrook Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 That sounds about the right time frame. Boy, has it been that long ago already? It seems like just about a year ago when it was brought up. I never got around to trying it but I always wanted to. BCN had a blog post about it with directions. http://bittercreekcandle.blogspot.com/2013/07/squeezable-scented-wax.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickS Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 2 hours ago, pcbrook said: I think the HDPE bottles would be the best. I am not sure about the PET. HDPEs are more squeezable, aren't they? I guess I'll go with HDPE then. Any thoughts on bottle shape? Tottle v. normal upright bottle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbrook Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Are the tottles the ones that stand on the cap? If so, I think that would look and work better because then the wax is always at the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickS Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 Yes they are. That was my thought also, just needed to bounce it off someone else. Thanks for your input! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clear Black Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 On 8/31/2017 at 1:33 PM, pcbrook said: That sounds about the right time frame. Boy, has it been that long ago already? It seems like just about a year ago when it was brought up. I never got around to trying it but I always wanted to. BCN had a blog post about it with directions. http://bittercreekcandle.blogspot.com/2013/07/squeezable-scented-wax.html Late response I know, but that article was written by "Flicker" Would that be the same Flicker that is on these forums? If so, id like to know if he/she still makes these. I had a few questions maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonstar Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 (edited) Im not sure what squeezable wax is or if this would work. But I have these in my Amazon cart. Im sure its not what your looking for but I thought Id add it anyhow I just saw PCbrook's suggestion about tottle bottles - thats a much better idea https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HK25RQM/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1AJH19IBJ3DPL Edited September 16, 2017 by Moonstar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 On 8/31/2017 at 12:00 PM, Clear Black said: Squeezable wax?? Did I miss the memo on this one? lol...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbrook Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 On 9/16/2017 at 4:39 PM, Clear Black said: Late response I know, but that article was written by "Flicker" Would that be the same Flicker that is on these forums? If so, id like to know if he/she still makes these. I had a few questions maybe Yes, it is the same Flicker. I am not sure if she does still make those. You would have to PM her or maybe she will pop in and see this post. I am not sure if she is still in the business of making candles, etc., but I do know she stops in here every once in a while to visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clear Black Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 14 minutes ago, pcbrook said: Yes, it is the same Flicker. I am not sure if she does still make those. You would have to PM her or maybe she will pop in and see this post. I am not sure if she is still in the business of making candles, etc., but I do know she stops in here every once in a while to visit. Turns out I got bored yesterday and got my mad scientist vibe going and lab coat on. I ended up making a batch of 2:1 Mineral oil:Soy wax and it actually shocked me how feasable it would be to make "squeezeable" wax. I think I would need to play with the final result more when adding in FO, that would make the mixture a bit more runny...but it was a start. The bigest problem by far would be consumer awareness. Most customers have never heard of it. Wax melts? Tarts? Sure, they know those but squeezeable wax? Dont think many would so is it even worth it in the end? Would it take more effort just to sell it and market it than its worth. Who knows. Maybe a project for 2018, no time left in 2017 for such craziness 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbrook Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 I think that is the reason why I didn't run with it when I tried it out. I would have to constantly explain how it works and if it was better. Well, that and there would probably be some left in the container that I would have to cut open to get it all out. So I stuck with the regular melts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickie Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 On 8/30/2017 at 2:58 PM, NickS said: Since there's a lot of time waiting while testing candles, I've been researching other things to add to our eventual product line. I found a few threads on squeezable wax and made myself a 100g sample and I love this stuff. One 25w halogen bulb melter is scenting my whole house. I put this in a condiment squeeze bottle, but that won't work if I want to sell this. I'm considering using either a tottle or a cylinder/Boston round with a disc top. The wax has a fairly thick consistency. After it cooled, I had to bang the bottle in the counter upside down to get the wax to the spout. It squeezed out very easily, however. I'm thinking the tottle is best, but I like all the color and shape options available in other bottles. Any thoughts? There are many wax vendors who sell this successfully and all use condiment bottles, as in a clear plastic ketchup bottle, squeeze bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clear Black Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 12 hours ago, Nickie said: There are many wax vendors who sell this successfully and all use condiment bottles, as in a clear plastic ketchup bottle, squeeze bottle. Do you have any links to a few of those vendors specifically? Im really curious to see how they look Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickie Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 https://waxmosphere.com/products/z-rts-molten-wax-4-oz-bottle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickS Posted September 23, 2017 Author Share Posted September 23, 2017 Their’s look just a little more “liquidy” than what I’ve made so far. Thanks for sharing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickie Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 It's not at all thick, easy to squeeze out. Doesn't really run out, but easily squeezable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina southard Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 How is squeezable wax made On 8/30/2017 at 2:58 PM, NickS said: Since there's a lot of time waiting while testing candles, I've been researching other things to add to our eventual product line. I found a few threads on squeezable wax and made myself a 100g sample and I love this stuff. One 25w halogen bulb melter is scenting my whole house. I put this in a condiment squeeze bottle, but that won't work if I want to sell this. I'm considering using either a tottle or a cylinder/Boston round with a disc top. The wax has a fairly thick consistency. After it cooled, I had to bang the bottle in the counter upside down to get the wax to the spout. It squeezed out very easily, however. I'm thinking the tottle is best, but I like all the color and shape options available in other bottles. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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