doornum3 Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 I've been lurking for a couple months now and have gained such a wealth of information - I thank you all! I wanted to let you know about something I tried last week and had enormous success with... glass beakers. I got 3 different sizes from www.colepalmer.com (Pyrex Vista style) and poured candles last weekend using the 250ml and 600 ml sizes. I'm using CB135 and pouring 4 and 8 oz containers. It couldn't have worked better. I mixed the FO and color right in the beaker and left it to cool, which didn't take nearly as long as with aluminum pour pots that I've been using in the past. I could see really well when the wax got slushy and really didn't need a thermometer... much easier for me than when I've tried to determine it in aluminum pots. They were at about 97 degrees when I poured them. The beaker spout allowed the wax to pour out verrrrrry slowly and evenly. I cooled the candles under a styro cooler overnight, and the next day had lovely candles with no wet spots and the smoothest tops I've ever poured! Any remaining wax in the beaker could easily be microwaved to make some spare tealights or top off candles... that was my original intention but I was thrilled when they turned out so well that no topping off or no heat gun was necessary. All I needed to do was trim the wicks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesoapbox Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 could you post a direct link to the beakers? I am having trouble finding them at the site posted and not sure what I am doing wrong thanks!Angi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doornum3 Posted August 2, 2007 Author Share Posted August 2, 2007 Here you go, Angi! Pyrex Vista Beakers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesoapbox Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Thanks bunches!! I was way off in some other part of the website lol.Angi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doornum3 Posted August 2, 2007 Author Share Posted August 2, 2007 The only problem I had was that when I got them from CP, about 1/3 of them were broken... UPS had managed to crush the top of the box. Cole Palmer made it good right away by giving me a credit, tho... and I still had more than I needed. The 250ml were perfect for blending up one 4 oz candle, and the 650 were for one 8 oz. I had tried several other things before, including styro and plastic cups, which melted in the microwave and didn't really seem like the "green" thing to do! joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 These are great and much cheaper than glass. I have an assortment for my soap making!! http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=USPlastic&category%5Fname=4&product%5Fid=12647 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth-VT Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 These are great and much cheaper than glass. I have an assortment for my soap making!! http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=USPlastic&category%5Fname=4&product%5Fid=12647Oooo.....Chris, those look like they would be great for pouring balms, with that sharp spout. This is the first time I've seen the clear Nalgene, much more heat resistant than the polystyrene measuring cups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 I can see it now...Sorry, I couldn't help myself! :embarasseI think those are a great idea, especially if they keep you from dripping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzanneg Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 wouldn't it be hot on your hands with out a handle???? I can't see grabbing that with hot palm wax and trying to pour! sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAngels Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Do this come with handles? I prefer handles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Here's the main Nalgene page...........some with handles!! http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/category.asp?catalog%5Fname=USPlastic&category%5Fname=26601&Page=1I personally don't use these for wax, I prefer my large and small pour pots. I use these beakers in my soap and B & B making......LOVE them and you can't beat the prices!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doornum3 Posted August 3, 2007 Author Share Posted August 3, 2007 I haven't had an issue with the fact they have no handles, but I pour my wax at 97 degrees... I can definitely see how that would be an issue, though! I'm researching handles... joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sisterkaren Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 We use 98 cent plastic pitchers from walmart, the ones they put out in the beginning of the spring. People think we are nuts because we load our cart up with them. The ones we got this year were great because they had the 16 oz markings already on them. We just used a sharpie and marked them darker. I think we loaded up with 50 this year because you can only get them in the spring and summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootie04 Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 I just use the coffee carafs (sp?) I ask friends and coworkers to keep their old ones for me. Also you can find them in thrift stores for cheap and also Sams used to have them for 3.00 each.tootie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doornum3 Posted August 3, 2007 Author Share Posted August 3, 2007 One of the things I enjoy about using the glass is that I can write the scent on the side using a Sharpie, helpful esp. if I'm making an untinted batch. I write it on the side of the candle container as well and take it off with alcohol after the candle has cooled and I'm labeling the container. There were too many times that I told myself I'd remember and my memory just wouldn't cooperate! I do love all these other ideas as well - this board is such a wealth of information and inspiration.joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire and Ice Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 I go to a professional Kitchen/ Rest. supplier store and buy the huge, hard plastic measuring cups that Rest. use in their kitchens. I buy four or so at a time! Hard plastic with measuring incriments on the side. I can use a heat gun to clean them and they hold four pounds of melted wax! When they start leaking, after about three months, just pitch it and grab another!More times than not, you have to have a tax ID to get into some of these stores but they are great for candle makers! Fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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