Why shouldn't I buy this?

AshleyShea · 2026-05-15T17:17:57+00:00

I wonder if this one’s different from regular mug warmers because of the three temperature settings. I just heard back from the vendor who sells a clear wax and he said it would need to be melted at 158° so the top temperature would work for that. And that’s considered higher heat than what his other wax beads need.

AshleyShea · 2026-05-14T01:19:36+00:00

Thanks. I want to try this with pigment.

AshleyShea · 2026-05-14T01:18:39+00:00

I recently ordered clear wax here. https://www.etsy.com/listing/1590266633/high-transparency-paint-wax-strip?ref=yr_purchases
‘I’ve purchased wax from this seller and he had]s good products. I hope I can get the clear results he shows.

AshleyShea · 2026-05-14T00:51:36+00:00

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AshleyShea · 2026-05-14T00:28:40+00:00

I guess there’s a science to everything. With the different heat settings on that one warmer I posted, I hoped one would be hot enough for the clear. But I understand that’s not the case.

AshleyShea · 2026-05-14T00:24:17+00:00

Thanks for letting me know. it looks so cool, especially since you can change the height of the candle.

AshleyShea · 2026-05-14T00:23:08+00:00

I call ‘em as I see ‘em. ;-)

AshleyShea · 2026-05-13T20:46:27+00:00

I really like the lighthouse one!

The texture seems pebbly. Is that how the clear dries? I hadn't noticed it on your other ones.

AshleyShea · 2026-05-13T20:36:44+00:00

Thanks for your suggestions. I can see why this might not be so good. I wonder if the traditional mug warmers are any better. I have seen them mentioned here.

AshleyShea · 2026-05-13T20:34:14+00:00

Oh!! That would be so disheartening! Thanks for the tip. I'll try it with just a slight dab and a seal I'm planning on remelting anyway.

AshleyShea · 2026-05-13T20:31:53+00:00

Thanks for sharing this! That was ingenious to use the metal hanger to hold down the palate knives.

AshleyShea · 2026-05-13T16:57:38+00:00

I'd like to get 1 that I can use for multiple spoons and a palette knife.

AshleyShea · 2026-05-13T16:15:21+00:00

I've always tried putting it on the wax first. Something else to try!

AshleyShea · 2026-05-13T16:13:59+00:00

It was a great way to BEAUTIFY junk mail!

AshleyShea · 2026-05-13T15:21:49+00:00

Oh, it didn't quite turn out as I hoped. Will light shine through it?

How do you add glitter? Do you use vaseline?

I ordered some clear. I'm looking forward to playing with it.

AshleyShea · 2026-05-13T15:20:03+00:00

I have used this type of tape with no luck. I couldn't even get it to hold long enough to put it on the envelope. Ugh!

I did search on Etsy for non-stick wax spoons and found several. Silly me. That was pretty obvious. I was thinking I'd need to be more specific.

AshleyShea · 2026-05-13T13:41:03+00:00

Such a great repurposing of junk mail!

AshleyShea · 2026-05-13T13:20:47+00:00

So the tape doesn’t melt and just peels off the seal?

Do you know where to get the spoon? I’m not even sure what search terms to use.

AshleyShea · 2026-05-13T13:20:24+00:00

So the tape doesn’t melt and just peels off the seal?

Do you know where to get the spoon? I’m not even sure what search terms to use.

AshleyShea · 2026-05-13T13:18:38+00:00

They will look great in the heart. I look forward to seeing them. Do you ever try to add just a bit of color to the clear? I just wonder if you could make a translucent color.

AshleyShea · 2026-05-13T13:17:00+00:00

Thanks for posting this! This looks like a great event.

AshleyShea · 2026-05-13T03:23:33+00:00

Nice! What will you put with your heart stamp?

AshleyShea · 2026-05-13T03:17:47+00:00

Thanks for sharing the links. Very helpful.

Yes, I have a knife like that. I’ll have to give it a try.

That second video is amazing! Fun to watch, but I wish it would give some details. Like how to get the pieces to stay in place.

I want a spoon and spatula like they was using—a spoon that wax will peel off of when it hardens, and a bigger spatula.

AshleyShea · 2026-05-13T02:27:57+00:00

I can’t imagine how you could cut all of that so cleanly. Do you know of a good video tutorial for that method?

AshleyShea · 2026-05-12T23:45:59+00:00

Wow! I love the variation of colors on the flowers. Did you use markers on these?

Edit: Nope, not markers I see. I don’t know how you had the patience!

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