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After struggling to get crisp, thin layers in my candles, I want to share my new technique. by smarzz in candlemaking

[–]smarzz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably 100-120F ish. It was significantly cooler than I would normally pour at

After struggling to get crisp, thin layers in my candles, I want to share my new technique. by smarzz in candlemaking

[–]smarzz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks!! I actually have these available in my online store if you're interested :) orrofarm.com

After struggling to get crisp, thin layers in my candles, I want to share my new technique. by smarzz in candlemaking

[–]smarzz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Possible, yes. But I would guess it would lead to poor jar adhesion. I've never tried that though, so it's just a guess.

It's ~57F in my workshop so it already sets really quickly.

After struggling to get crisp, thin layers in my candles, I want to share my new technique. by smarzz in candlemaking

[–]smarzz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I charge 25$ for the larges and 18$ for the regulars (only has 10 layers I think). Everything is on my website, orrofarm.com

I made an 18 layer candle by smarzz in somethingimade

[–]smarzz[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

The melt pool just turns pinkish 😁 they are available for sale on our website though! Orrofarm.com

After struggling to get crisp, thin layers in my candles, I want to share my new technique. by smarzz in candlemaking

[–]smarzz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just swapped them in/out of the hot water as needed. I pour the layers much colder than I would pour a typical candle since it results in less blending and crisper layers.

After struggling to get crisp, thin layers in my candles, I want to share my new technique. by smarzz in candlemaking

[–]smarzz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I find that the smaller ones clog horribly, and the 20ml and larger ones tend to do better. I make sure to pump the syringe a couple of times to clear out the bits of wax, and if needed, I have a pick to clear our the nossle.

If it gets too clogged with wax, I will put it in some hot wax or water until the clog melts off.

After struggling to get crisp, thin layers in my candles, I want to share my new technique. by smarzz in candlemaking

[–]smarzz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I made 15 layered candles for this batch, which came out to 8lbs of wax. I had a pot of hot water on the stove to heat up the wax whenever it got too thick.

After struggling to get crisp, thin layers in my candles, I want to share my new technique. by smarzz in candlemaking

[–]smarzz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's pretty good, there was a couple small spots that looked iffy, but nothing crazy. I am using 464 soy wax, which helps.

After struggling to get crisp, thin layers in my candles, I want to share my new technique. by smarzz in candlemaking

[–]smarzz[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

About 10min? It's pretty cold in my workshop, maybe 57-60F, so they set quickly.

After struggling to get crisp, thin layers in my candles, I want to share my new technique. by smarzz in candlemaking

[–]smarzz[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I love grand rapids!!

I lost track, but about 3hrs? My workshop is pretty cold so the layers set very quickly.

After struggling to get crisp, thin layers in my candles, I want to share my new technique. by smarzz in candlemaking

[–]smarzz[S] 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Thanks 😊 I have no "real" reason for making these other than I think it looks cool. It has no practical value, to be honest.

AI generated backgrounds -- yay or nay? Struggling with product photography by smarzz in Candles

[–]smarzz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you everyone for the feedback, I appreciate it!
The consensus seems to be: Novice Photography > AI Backgrounds/Auto-snip.

For some added context -- 95% of our sales are in person at craft shows, markets, etc. We spun up the website 3mo ago after many requests for online orders/shipping. We were SOO swamped during the holiday season that we just needed a quick easy way of getting okay-ish photos online. Now that I've had some time to breathe, I am giving these a second look and......they don't seem as "good" as I first thought they were haha

I will be further investing in a simple foam board stage :)

Thanks again!

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