I can totally relate to this comment! My biggest challenge with Jesmonite is is the working time/ pot life. It sets up so fast and then it's hard to tap the bubbles out. It gets better over time :) Is there anything in particular that you're struggling with? I can try to help!

Yeah it dry fast i cant put it in small molds ..struggling with tht

Ill switch to white gypsum to see the results if better

Thank you!! They were fun to make :)

Yes of course! I melted old candles and some were soy wax, the others were probably a soy & paraffin blend. I didn’t use any beeswax for these candles. Hope that helps :) Thank you for watching!

Thank you so much :) They are 1" x 2-5/8" from Mr label on Amazon

I use them mainly for photoshoots and decor so haven't tried burning them. If I do burn them in the future, I'll let you know! Thank you so much for watching :)

I love hearing where my viewers are from! Thank you so much for watching from South Africa :) Cement-all doesn’t have large particles in it so I’m not sure what the finished product would look like with cement that has rough stones :( Sorry I couldn’t be more help. You could look into Quikrete or white cement if they carry that at your local hardware store. Maybe they have similar products.

@@joolieshome My pleasure🌸😊thank you for the advice, i tried white cement and it is probably not as durable as concrete is. Let me try the quick Crete that was really helpful🙏🏽 I love your videos such beautiful pieces you make, your doing great🔥

Thank you so much for your kind words! I have my ups and downs with youtube and it can get discouraging at times, but when I read comments like this, it really means so much to me and keeps me going. Thank you ❤ Just wanted to let you know that I actually haven't tried quickcrete myself, but I have seen others use it. This is a video I saw in the past and thought it might work: kzbin.info/www/bejne/panchGOQmq2Hr80. Hope it works out!

Thank you so much for watching :) I agree! I wish they had some interchangeable lid options instead of having to purchase a whole new mold.

I used Clarks natural wax in this video, but the company explained that their wax will begin to melt as temperatures climb over 100° and will become completely liquid by 180. I’m not sure how it will react with the wax & flame once melted. I’ll probably need to do more research/testing with it, but I didn’t notice any wax seeping out of the Jar during my burn test so that’s a good sign. I’m considering the Earth Safe Finishes sealer that many people recommend for their concrete jars. I’ll definitely post another video once I test it out :) Which sealer did you use for your hydrostone vessel?

I use cement-all and demold after 3-4 hours. Then I wait a few day before sealing it. Hope that helps!

Hi! Thank you so much for watching :) With the wax I used in this video, they recommend heating it to 180F. The temperature setting isn’t always accurate in my opinion and the wax can get too hot. I always set it slightly lower than the temp I want and if it’s not hot enough, I’ll slowly increase the temperature dial. Once it reaches the temperature I need, I manually adjust the dial so it switches to insulation mode. If it gets too hot I just turn off the melter and remove the lid. Just make sure you don't overheat the wax ie. over 200F. You’ll eventually get the hang of it and will know what temp to set your dial to for your specific wax :) Hope that helps!

Hello! Thank you so much for watching :) I appreciate your comment 💖 Sorry for the confusion. I’ve pasted the response from Madmayker regarding Jesmonite Acrylic sealer below. I’d recommend reaching out to them for more clarification, but based on their email, I don’t recommend using their sealer for the inside of candle jars. If it's just a decorative jar, it should work just fine :) “Jesmonite does not make a sealer that is rated for exposure to flame, though they are currently undertaking tests for this. We recommend sealing the outside of AC100 candle jars with Acrylic Sealer or Acrylic Gloss Sealer, but we do not, at this time, recommend sealing the inside with these materials. If you wish to seal the inside, it would be necessary to source an acrylic sealer that is specifically rated for exposure to flame.”

@joolieshome thank you for the response! That's super interesting! I made couple candles with sealing inside walls with their Jesmonite Sealer and all was good. So, I was surprised to get this info.

I was surprised to hear it too because I wanted to purchase it for my candle vessels! If you’ve done your own testing and research it could be safe to use. Sometimes we get conflicting information from different companies selling the same product. I’m not an expert in this area so I’m also just trying to figure it out as I go. Please update me if you have more information on it as well :)

I used the Rustoleum matte clear sealant in the video, but it left an uneven finish. I've had better results with Mod Podge matte clear acrylic sealer. Heres the link to amazon :amzn.to/40j6YCN, but you can also purchase it at most craft stores. Thank you so much for watching!

hello! It sounds like a beautiful idea, but I'm not entirely sure how the alcohol would react with the sealer or the Jesmonite. I recommend reaching out to the company for more information. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful. Thank you so much for watching!

You can buy them off Amazon, or aliexpress/ Temu. Hope that helps!

@@joolieshome thank you ♥️and also your ideas are awesome, amazing , unique I love it 💗 keep it up 👏🏽💞

thank you for the support! so glad you found my channel :)

Bună! Puteți înmulți cantitatea de ceară de care aveți nevoie pentru o lumânare cu 50 :) Dacă doriți să adăugați parfum, atunci ar trebui să luați în considerare aceasta în măsurători.

I'm glad it was helpful 😊 Thank you so much for watching :)

glad you found it helpful! Thank you so much for watching :)

no problem! let me know if you have any other questions :)

Hi! It's an ecoresin called ResinCrete. I find it less durable than Jesmonite, but it's easy to work with and good for trays or molds that don't have small details that may break off.

Hey! I’m so glad you found my channel and excited for you to start candle making! I purchased most of my molds from Aliexpress, Temu or Amazon depending on how fast I needed them. Molds from overseas tend to be more affordable so if you’re not in a rush, those are good places to look. I use freedom pillar wax for my molds :) Hope that helps!

Hi! I only sell my jar candles at the moment, but thank you for the interest! And thank you for watching :)

Hi! That’s a good question. I don’t know if the wax dissolves with contact with water multiple times. I just wipe the tray down with a damp cloth and it doesn’t dissolve, but depending on how you maintain your piece, you may need to seal it again. I use Mod Podge Acrylic spray Sealer on some of my trays as well and that holds up pretty well. Thank you for watching :)

Thanks

I’m so glad you found my channel :) Thank you so much for watching and congrats on starting your small business!

Thank you!! I love these vessels as well, the mold is great! I bought some fresh Jesmonite to try making them again. Oh, which part is thin? The pedestal base? I definitely want to try hydrostone as well, so that’s good to know. Do you recommend a good pigment for it?

@@joolieshome yes the pedestal part of the mold needs to be a bit thicker, but it's still a great mold. For Hydrostone I always use acrylic pouring paint, not too thin but not thick-like because if it's too thick it'll compromise the integrity of the vessel wall and crack during candle burning.

Great! Thanks for the info. I'll definitely look into acrylic pouring paint with hydrostone!

try yellow blue and red! add tiny amounts at a time :) Thanks for watching!

Hi! I used a mix of yellow blue and red. I added a tiny amount of each colour into the liquid until I achieved the shade I wanted. I don’t remember the exact amount of each pigment, but add them one at a time and you should be able to build a nice beige colour!

Thank you very much 😊

I just use acrylic paint for my decorative candles. If you want to burn them, I believe there are non toxic, water based paints or different methods to decorate your candles. Thanks for watching :)

That’s a great question! I actually tried Etsy first, but I didn’t make any candle sales, even while using Etsy ads (a few dollars/day). I knew opening a shopify store would be even more difficult to drive traffic to so I listed on Amazon because of their reach. There’s definitely pros and cons, but I did run into challenges with Amazon which is why I’m working on opening a Shopify store :) Thanks for watching!

@@joolieshome Thank you!

@@joolieshome With your youtube exposure, I think you can try creating your own website

@yuqili2 Thank you! This is encouraging to read :)

I just melt the leftover wax inside the extruder with a heat gun, then force a piece of paper towel inside and spin the paper around until it looks clean :) l also use some alcohol to remove wax on the outside of the tool. Thank you for watching!

I agree! Pigments that are made to color cement are the best option, but there’s a limited range of colors in my market and are costly. So a $1 bottle of acrylic paint is what I started with :) Maybe I’ll try cement pigments one day! Is there a brand you recommend?

@@joolieshome Hello! No worries, I'm actually learning from a bunch of videos like yours! I saw many peep using cement pigments with a bigger color payoff, so I thought maybe you needed that. I'm from Peru though, not sure if they carry the same brands :_: (We call it here "ocre", the brand Bayer seems popular)

Yes, I do want a bigger color payoff, so i'll have to look into some of the brands you mentioned :) Thank you for watching from Peru!

Hi thank you for your lovely video, your work is beautiful. I have just started my cement journey. Help!!! I use white cement, do i need to add sand? I made something and it cracked....

@@dfi63 Thank you so much for your comment :) I'm glad you found my channel! Unfortunately, I haven't used white cement so I'm not too sure how to help troubleshoot :( I wish I could've been more helpful, sorry.

I’ve reached France! Thank you so much for watching!❤️ For the wax I used (paraffin and a soy blend from an existing candle) I poured pretty hot. I think over 170F, but pouring temperature depends on the wax you use. I wonder if the white marks you’re getting is frosting. Are you using 100% soy wax? Frosting is a common property of natural waxes and can be more noticeable with colored candles, but I can totally understand your concern. Hmm but I wonder why it’s only happening to one candle and not the others. If you’ve followed all the directions for your wax, and it’s only happening with one candle, I’m not sure what it could be. Have you tried cleaning the bubble mold? Maybe there’s some residue inside of it? Also, try demolding sooner (after it’s solidified of course) vs waiting overnight. Hope that helps!

I’m sure she’ll love it! The ribbon is from Temu. Here's the link: www.temu.com/goods.html?_bg_fs=1&_p_rfs=1&x_csite=goods&goods_id=601099518330544&_x_ads_csite=goods&_x_ads_channel=kol_youtube&_x_cid=2004385708kol_youtube&is_back=1&no_cache_id=m5ocy

@@joolieshome omg! Thank you so much!!! Your a gem ❤️

@@morningcofee of course!! let me know if you have any other questions :) Thanks for watching!

Hii!! Welcome back! I totally get it- life gets busy. So glad to see you in my comments again. I get excited when I see your profile pic pop up with the cute monkey ❤️

heyy! ❤ nice to hear from you again :)

Hi! I get my molds from various places. You can check Temu, aliexpress or Amazon if those are options for you in your country. Hope that helps :) Thank you for watching!

Hi! I got all these molds from Temu :) Do they ship to Ethiopia?

hey girl! Of course I remember you, how could I forget this energy ❤ Thanks for all the love and support!

What was the wick size, thanks and is that a 10 oz jar? Thanks

Yes, it's a 10oz jar (Mouth-interior diameter: 77.7mm | 3") and the wick that was included is a premier Large. Hope that helps!

@@joolieshome 😃😃ty so much

aap ek spre seelar khareed sakate hain jo chamakadaar ho. mujhe aasha hai ki vah madad karenge! dekhane ke lie aapako bahut - bahut dhanyavaad :)

Thank you so much for watching! I bought one from LH2 on Amazon over three years ago and haven't encountered any problems with it. Although there's a newer model available from the same brand that I haven't used, I've had a positive experience with their brand. MUNBYN sent me a pink one last year in November and I've been using it without any issues since then. Those are the two brands I currently use :) I'll add links in my description and I'll paste them below as well. 🔹MUNBYN Bluetooth Thermal Label Printer 941B (amzn.to/3SHIh2r) 🔹LH2 Thermal Printer (amzn.to/4cv6RLe)

I use dye chips from Amazon that I purchased when I started making candles. I've recently purchased some from candle suppliers as well, but they usually sell them as blocks by color. The amazon version is a pack of 16 colors so its nice to have the variety :)

Hello! Yes of course! The jar mold in this video is from Nicole Molds. The full link is in my description, but I'll paste it here as well. Thank you for watching, so glad you're here ❤ boowannicole.com/en-ca/products/nicole-handmade-column-candle-jar-with-lid-silicone-holder-molds-concrete-cement-candle-vessel-silicone-resin-mould?_pos=3&_sid=38c944632&_ss=r

Thank you! So nice to hear from you :)

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Love you big fan I am subscribed love your aesthetics

aww yayyy! thank you :) so glad you're here 🫶

Hey! To be honest, the best prices for molds that I've found are usually on Temu, Aliexpress, but it takes longer to ship. Some of the molds aren't the best quality so it's a hit or miss. If you want the fastest shipping method, you can find most of these molds on Amazon as well. I'd search and compare the prices and see what works for you. I have some links in the description of my videos :) Have fun with your new hobby!

You can purchase them from Amazon. If you don't mind waiting a bit longer, you can also find them on Temu, Aliexpress etc. Hope that helps :)

Hey! Thanks so much for watching :) I do measure in the beginning to get the temperature up to 175-185 F so the dye chips will melt. If you don't have a thermometer and the dye chips don't melt, I'd place the wax back in the microwave for 10-20 seconds until it does. Just be careful not to overheat your wax in the microwave. Hope that helps!

thank you so much @@joolieshome