8 Mistakes Making Concrete Jars

[@RayRaypewpew]

@1:37 “who wants concrete pancakes?” 😂🤣 omg that made my day

[@shiningstarsoup]

Thank you so much - this video really helped!

[@SuzanneScarlett]

I absolutely love your videos! Thanks for the precision in all your mixtures, and thanks for your upbeat and fun vibe!

[@upvibecandle]

You are very welcome. Thanks for the compliment.

[@maryambello8025]

You’re absolutely fantastic. Thank you so much. Love, from Nigeria!

[@upvibecandle]

Thank you!

[@craigdickerson9706]

Your the only one that explaines the process. Thank you, keep up the good work!!!

[@upvibecandle]

Thanks. I appreciate you!

[@krafty_ma]

Your videos are such a vibe! 😂😂😂 I love them

[@mycreations2636]

Oh my goodness you are hilarious embrace your mistakes. Lol 😂

[@upvibecandle]

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[@marissagoda9266]

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[@maheenirfan4369]

Thank you You made my life easier.

[@jamiemartinwebb]

Great video with some very helpful tips, thank you.

[@upvibecandle]

Thanks. Glad you got value out of it

[@bethhairelynchard2154]

I love your videos but I keep dying to hear you say "I need to hear more cow bell!" LOL

[@upvibecandle]

Thanks and I don’t understand. But truly… thanks 🙏

[@SkitchBean_aka_Christine_E]

Great video ❤

[@robinstewart2256]

Hilarious, great stuff

[@Jake-Curious]

Is there any analogue for Cementall in the UK?

[@upvibecandle]

Have you seen this video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5Tdi4tsid-Cac0. It might help you decide which way to go.

[@katiatheo2]

Você é muito generoso em nos mostrar como fazer e todas estas dicas. Muito obrigada, adoro seus vídeos 🙏

[@upvibecandle]

Você é muito bem-vindo. Obrigado pelo comentário.

[@stephanienguyen38]

Thank you!

[@dobriradev2967]

Thanks a lot for sharing sir !Very helpful ! Any comments or suggestions about water bath curing ? Should i OR should i not ?

[@upvibecandle]

This video will help answer your question. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqWXc2qQl9Jjhqc

[@julie-zw4xv]

I can only ger normal cement here in st lucia the stuff you have to add sand. Can I use this for candle jars????

[@upvibecandle]

You can't just use cement. You have to use an aggregate like, pebbles or sand.

[@DIY4Profit]

love your energy bro and i will and ima formula addict also :) I can exchange some valuable hard earned secrets if you wish :) I use release agent of Sika on the walls to get a really cool unique cement look

[@upvibecandle]

Thanks

[@jesusagosto7824]

Thank you so much for this video! I have a question... all of my concrete jars seem to turn out with dark patches even if i do not use any color. When I don't use any color its difficult to notice but if I add some colof it is very annoying. Any suggestions, or any idea of why this is happenning? Please help

[@upvibecandle]

The short answer is I truly don't know. Discoloration is a tricky subject, since many factors can contribute to the problem. Is this always happening or just once in a while? What mixture are you using? Do you measure your ingredients or eyeball them? With that said, discoloration can be from several factors including inconsistent mixtures, too much or not enough water, low quality materials, poor workmanship, the use of certain chemicals, environmental issues, or issues created during the pouring or curing process. Try jotting down your process and making small changes along the way. Use a distilled water (not purified). Distilled water removes certain chemicals that are in tap water... water that could very well be causing the problem. I hope that helps.

[@maricruzcantu2526]

Thank you for your videos! Very helpful! Just one question; i heard that you need to cure your vessels by putting them under water for 24 hours, however the mix was cement + sand, not cementall. What do you think of this?? Hope you can help me with this question 😊

[@upvibecandle]

Yes. Water bathe them…. Especially if you see micro cracking.

[@maricruzcantu2526]

@@upvibecandle Do you bathe yours? (The ones made with cementall)

[@upvibecandle]

@@maricruzcantu2526 No. I do not.

[@maricruzcantu2526]

@@upvibecandle Thank you!!!

[@janeybradley1395]

Hello, how do you know that it took 380g cement to make the jar? if it is my first time making a jar and i wanted to have my measurements correct on the first try how do i got about getting the right amount of grams?

[@upvibecandle]

Great question. I have a formula I use and made into a video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZupY4yCm66Shbs

[@oraclepanda]

Thank you for linking the vibrating machine. No jokes. I tried to find one and google kept giving me the wrong vibrating machines 🙃

[@Level_Up_Nation]

Was thinking about using Perfect Cast for my candle containers...would that be a bad idea?

[@upvibecandle]

You don't want to just use any old plaster for candle jars. The calcination process begins at a low temp. I am testing hydrocal and that is a plaster that looks promising.

[@Level_Up_Nation]

@@upvibecandle A lot of People on here use CementAll product that you can buy at Home Depot for $7 for a 25lb box, might go with that, but was hoping for a more white colored product for easier coloring. Perfect Cast is a high detailed casting material that is supposed to be stronger than anything else since it has porcelain in it as well. Just have to seen anything about people using it for Candle Making, it's a little pricey being $15 for 4lb, but, cheaper than Jesmonite. I'll take a look at what you are testing, but I just might go ahead and try out the Perfect Cast, I'm just trying to make nice unique Candle Containers but at the same time keeping shipping weights in mind. BTW Great Video!

[@upvibecandle]

@@Level_Up_Nation I have read that it should not be used for candle jars however the best way to know is to test it for yourself. If you seal it properly and have your surface temperature in a safe range you should have a clear understanding if it is usable or not. Let me know how it goes.

[@Level_Up_Nation]

@@upvibecandle USG Hydrocal White Gypsum Cement, is a cheaper route and is almost like Perfect Cast, just seal it like concrete and if it is strong as they claim, then it would be a perfect molding material, having to shift it into water wouldn't make it a good indoor use though.

[@Level_Up_Nation]

@@upvibecandle Interesting, didn't see anything about it not to be used for Candles, just that you have to seal it and it can handle a temp, but, that's what's testing is for and research! But, I'm more concerned about the item surviving shipping lol heat issues can be dealt with, even have seen someone use Liquid Glass engine block sealer to line the plaster with glass. Lol

[@loradietmeyer4416]

Do you soak you concrete vessels? I am refilling my vessels and I noticed hairline cracks.

[@upvibecandle]

I don’t water bathe my vessels but take a look at my video on cracking. It’s possible your vessels are drying too fast.

[@loradietmeyer4416]

@@upvibecandle there were no cracks until I put my heat gun on it to melt the left over wax. That is when I noticed the hairline cracks. I have refilled my concrete up to 6 times with no cracking.

[@upvibecandle]

@@loradietmeyer4416 if your vessel lasted 6 times before cracking consider that a win. Every vessel can only stand so much until it falls apart.

[@loradietmeyer4416]

@@upvibecandle that was a different vessel that I filled 6 times. This vessel that cracked was the second time. Thanks for your help.

[@guirand-precilverlande8656]

🙏🙏😂😂🔥🔥

[@upvibecandle]

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[@helenscreativeideas2968]

Already subscribed. Wish you all the best.

[@upvibecandle]

Thanks so much

[@suicidebylifestyle9267]

Just wanted to say your attitude is bloody fantastic, even though it's a business for you, sharing methods and tips to make it easier for everyone to get into the game, cheers man, keep up the awesome work.

[@LatinaGem856]

"What the frustration..." I'm using that. 😂

[@cynthiamuthogi6783]

Please expund more on the color pigment math, you lost me at 19%. Thank you

[@yvencia1150]

Great video, and thank you for sharing 😊

[@talwinderkaur7723]

You are the best Jai

[@iamkalixa]

That was entertaining, super informative and just straight up awesone!Thankyou Jai C!!♡

[@upvibecandle]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@TruthIsNot4Sale]

I noticed you had a plastic container with the handle that they sell at the dollar tree if you mix your concrete in that is it easy to get the dried concrete out or do you need to rinse it out before it dries?

[@upvibecandle]

I always cleaned it before.

[@pamorericsims3264]

Another awesome video!! So informative, concise and I really liked your joke about your wife hugging you! Keep up the great work!

[@upvibecandle]

Thank you very much

[@metalgirl]

Look if you have to tell your audience what a quarter of some thing is, they should not be playing with cement.😂

[@upvibecandle]

You'd be surprised that a lot of people don't feel comfortable with math so my job is to make sure everyone understands as best as possible by breaking down everything.

[@gregap8282]

Lmfaoo I'm totally the guy on the thumbnail

[@upvibecandle]

You, me and a bunch of other people. 😁

[@julie-zw4xv]

I do use normal cement and sand but if I make it runny enough to put in a jar mold, will it crack?

[@upvibecandle]

Too much eat and it will crack. Watch this video to see the consistency you need. DIY White Concrete Candle Vessel | FAST Setting Formula | No Cement All kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHTPo5tnrp6eaqM

[@stuartdavies9693]

Your videos are very informative thanks from North Yorkshire

[@punjabian1235]

What a lovely description of every thing ,love it 👏👏

[@essentialsnorthwestllc878]

19%?

[@alexandreantozzi4444]

i believe it should be 19 grams, not 19%

[@upvibecandle]

You are absolutely right. I added the corrected information in the description section. Thanks for catching that.

[@bexolillyo]

This is great thank you :)

[@cjl.6394]

The video was very helpful, but gotta say that it's not "concrete", it's "cement" candle jars. Cement is a component of concrete along with sand, gravel, and water.

[@upvibecandle]

You are right. Cement is an ingredient of concrete but wrong. It’s a concrete candle jar. Watch this for more information. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXSlqoeojauLsLM

[@vickigibson8964]

Wow! I felt like I was back in high school…in a good way! Great math lesson teach! Lol. I’m 62 and actually understood what you were saying! Thank you!!!

[@upvibecandle]

Aww thanks so much. 🙏

[@NorristopianKnifeGuy]

So just wanted to clarify. Cement all is a hydraulic cement and it does cure under water. And is 30 dollars a bag. There are other cement mixes that will suffice.

[@upvibecandle]

Yes CA is hydraulic CSA cement with silica sand and hardens due to hydration and not because it dries. I pay $26 for a 55lbs bag. Check out my Alternatives to CA video for other mixes.

[@helenscreativeideas2968]

Wow what a useful and informative video. I have just ordered my new mould and this will help me alot.

[@upvibecandle]

Excellent. If you don’t know how much mix to add you can try the formula laid out in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZupY4yCm66Shbs

[@helenscreativeideas2968]

@@upvibecandle Thanks alot dear. Lots of love from India.

[@upvibecandle]

@@helenscreativeideas2968 you are very welcome. 🙏

[@helloblueberry5700]

Hello and trank you for your Videos! I have a question... I'm really desperate now... I've been pouring my concrete vessels for a few weeks now, using cement all and the molds from modern craft labs. I also use distilled water to mix and always clean the molds like in your video. The mixing ratio is also as explained in your video and everything works great. BUT there is a problem that I just can't get a grip on. There are small white dots on all my vessels and there are really a lot of them. I've tried pouring without pigments, more water, less water, cleaning molds with distilled water, changing the temperature in the room.... they just don't go away and the optics suffer so much.... have you ever experienced something like this? seen it and have an idea why? I've watched so many videos but there are no white dots anywhere, not even in beginner videos :(

[@helloblueberry5700]

*thank you

[@upvibecandle]

It sounds like efflorescence. Efflorescence appears as a white deposit of mineral salts on the face of concrete. As moisture moves up to the surface of the concrete, it carries along with it calcium salts from within the concrete. When the salts reach the surface, they react with CO2 in the air and form insoluble calcium carbonate. To get rid of that you have to make sure that your water content is accurate (try less) and you aren't working in a damp or humid environment. Another idea is to cover your concrete so it doesn't dry so fast. Try these out and let me know what happens.

[@joycejoycebuns3610]

Are you able to convert the grams to cups or ounces?

[@upvibecandle]

Absolutely. Just use a conversion calculator and switch it from grams to ounces.

[@halacherif1425]

Thank you for your videos. I do not have access to cementall, but do have access to quickrete. Have you ever tried it? Does it need to be mixed with anything other than water? Thx

[@upvibecandle]

I have never tried it but from what I know you have to wait a longer time to demold it. If you find it to be brittle add sand and plaster to strengthen it.

[@NorristopianKnifeGuy]

Get the high strength quickcrete. It works

[@brandijones6283]

Awesome video! Thanks so much for all the info.

[@upvibecandle]

You are very welcome 🙏

[@ngoziagbakwu32]

Great tips! You always come through for us newbies. I'm already trying to get my hands on a vibrator to get rid of my '5 +' holes!😂 I have a question regarding colour; you said maximum of 5%. I make my own cement mix so is it 5% of the cement/sand combo or 5% of only the cement?

[@upvibecandle]

Aww thanks 🙏. 5% of the cement and not the total. Great question. Thanks 🙏

[@ngoziagbakwu32]

@@upvibecandle Thanks! 🙏 The good news is I now know why a couple of my jars shattered while unmolding....🤔 The bad news is I have a LOT of potentially 'unstable' jars....😭😭 Oh well, back to the drawing board....😔