FaithfulScenter Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 So I had posted before about doing some candles for a baby shower, which I have done before, I have also poured into baby food jars several times, but this lady just sent me a message saying she bought salt and pepper shakers for the shower candles... Seriously??? I'm thinking, if I could even get wax into the container (I'm so super clumsy), and wick it properly, how on earth could you burn it?!?! Sounds super scary to me, and I've got this voice in my head scream "JUMP SHIP!!!! WE DON'T NEED A LAWSUIT"!!!!! Has anyone ever tried this?? Am I panicking, or is it possible??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 listen to your inner voice. Salt and Pepper shakers are not designed for that purpose. Just because you 'can' doesn't mean you 'should'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whisper Girl Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Agree - do not pour these. They are not made for burning candles in them!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I once poured into thick juice glasses (thick should work, right?) and they cracked and all but exploded. I still have them in a bin somewhere. Just say no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mannie Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Listen to you inner voice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacktieaffair Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 RUN! You're a candle maker.......... not a miracle worker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithfulScenter Posted October 10, 2012 Author Share Posted October 10, 2012 Yeah, I have backed out politely. She said she has gotten them made like that before, so I suggested if that's what she wants, she needs to contact that person. Even if I could miracle it, I'm not going to be liable for it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurenscandlebakery Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 If you don't want to lose the sale, you could try to find a mold for salt & pepper shakers. This way she could get the look she wants, but they'd be a safe voltive instead of a potentially hazardous container candle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzphee Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 REALLY? WAX? ask her if she meant bath salts...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithfulScenter Posted October 10, 2012 Author Share Posted October 10, 2012 I don't think it was so much about the look of the salt and pepper shaker, I just don't think she wanted to pay the price for the glass baby bottles. I quoted her an EXTREMELY cheap price to fill the baby bottles, pretty much at cost, and she sends me this message.....I bought salt and pepper glass to put them in is that ok and how much will this cost me? I think make all of them pinkWill the glass be big enough or do u have glass the size of baby food jars?Just slowly.... :tiptoe::tiptoe::tiptoe::tiptoe::tiptoe::tiptoe::tiptoe:!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacktieaffair Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Wow............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I just don't think she wanted to pay the price for the glass baby bottles. I quoted her an EXTREMELY cheap price to fill the baby bottles, pretty much at cost, and she sends me this message.....So, are glass baby bottles safe to pour into? Can they take the heat of a candle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithfulScenter Posted October 11, 2012 Author Share Posted October 11, 2012 Absolutely! They are designed for milk to be heated in, and boil much the same as a canning jar. I have used them before several times and have only had success with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Baby-Bottle-Candle-1-Cavity-Silicone-Mold-1125-/380333966420http://www.vanyulay.com/store/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=20I have a silicone baby bottle mold, similar to these listed, and are a big hit at baby showers. I would never use the real bottle! Just because it stands up to boiling water doesn't mean it will take the direct heat of a burning wick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 (edited) http://www.ebay.com/itm/Baby-Bottle-Candle-1-Cavity-Silicone-Mold-1125-/380333966420http://www.vanyulay.com/store/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=20I have a silicone baby bottle mold, similar to these listed, and are a big hit at baby showers. I would never use the real bottle! Just because it stands up to boiling water doesn't mean it will take the direct heat of a burning wick. Wouldn't baby bottles be as safe as canning jars since they're both designed to stand up to boiling water?Those are really cute molds! Thanks for those! Edited October 11, 2012 by HorsescentS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Wouldn't baby bottles be as safe as canning jars since they're both designed to stand up to boiling water? it IS different since the glass for canning jars is rated for much higher temperatures and pressures than a simple short boil to clean them. Canning jars are manufactured to withstand pressure canning, baby bottles are not. canning jars are manufactured of heat tempered glass intended for repeated high heat and reuse. Baby bottles are not. Even with these intentions, there are occasional glass failures even with canning jars.What it comes down to is asking yourself, should a glass failure happen at a customer's home causing injury or damage, how would you explain your selection of glass to an investigator, insurance agent, lawyer or judge? Not that it will happen, but it can. How you document your testing and including your safe choice of container will matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 it IS different since the glass for canning jars is rated for much higher temperatures and pressures than a simple short boil to clean them. Canning jars are manufactured to withstand pressure canning, baby bottles are not. canning jars are manufactured of heat tempered glass intended for repeated high heat and reuse. Baby bottles are not. Even with these intentions, there are occasional glass failures even with canning jars.What it comes down to is asking yourself, should a glass failure happen at a customer's home causing injury or damage, how would you explain your selection of glass to an investigator, insurance agent, lawyer or judge? Not that it will happen, but it can. How you document your testing and including your safe choice of container will matter.Good points! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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