cleanglow Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 I must be the sloppiest pourer when it coms to votives. No matter how careful I try to be I end up getting wax everywhere. I've got an order of 1200 to fill (palm) and am afraid I'm going to end up wasting a case by the time I'm done!Any tips for pouring into smaller containers would be greatly appreciated!Jenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph in tx Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 I'm not sure what you are using to pour with, so maybe a glass measuring cup? You could keep the rest of the wax warm in the double boiler or presto pot? HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Try a glass measuring cup or a 5oz Dixie cup (pinched for a spout). Dip cup into pouring pot let drip a few seconds and wipe bottom of cup with a paper towel then pour.Also another great tip is to put the holders you are pouring into on a cookie tray, any drips or spills can be scraped up when cool and put back into pot to re-melt. Also line holders on the edge of a table and stand to the left (if you are right handed) and pour. This way the pouring pot is at less of an angle and you can pour better. The reason you stand to the side when pouring is you will get drips and the drips can fall to the protected floor area not on you or your feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 I have pinched my small pour pots at the spout, when I am making a lot of votives , I use 2, mix color and scent in a large pour pot, and only fill the small one half way , more control and no drips. Now top off are a different matter altogether LOL but I like to get that over lap look to my votives. Altough pouring strait into jars you should not have that prolblem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph in tx Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Hey Cindy, No "prolblem" here!! j/k I also rigged my pouring pot spouts! Makes pouring so much easier!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Practice Practice Practice. Seriously. Practice. I was the most sloppiest pourer. Even with a measuring cup. Now I use a large pitcher and a steady hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicky Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Not an expert candle maker here but when I do pour I put wax paper under whatever I'm pouring. But then again I just checked the post again and you are doing large orders. Sooooo I guess this might be a helpful for a newbie maybie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Smaller pot, less weight, more control. I make a horrendous mess with smaller containers no matter what with the jumbo pour pots. Now I put the glassware REALLY close together in rows, and just keep filling the smaller pour pot. It might take a little more time, but it works for me. I can't stand messy!I use a large industrial pan under the votive glasses.Looks like a giant jelly roll baking sheet. If you need to move these around, it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleanglow Posted October 18, 2006 Author Share Posted October 18, 2006 Thanks for all of the replies. I'm sorry I haven't responded sooner, my 21 month old daughter is sick I think I'm going to have to find a smaller pot to pour from and jsut keep refilling it. I'm also hoping that I'll be a pro pourer after this order! If not it'll be a start to getting there for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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