Make Tin Candles With Me

[@AngieRavenel]

You just answered My question. My measurements was so off. I was calculating for an 8 oz tin size instead of 6 oz. Thanks!!!!

[@calafiacandleco]

I’m so glad to hear that! Thanks for watching. :)

[@CharlieLaDue-m5b]

I really enjoy your videos. Your reviews and tutorials are very precise. Not just how you feel . Your information is complete and you never trash a supplier with a scrunched up nose. You explain why you like or dislike a subject professionally. It seems like you find out what all the facts are first. This is so important for people watching so they aren't misled. Thank you.

[@calafiacandleco]

Wow, that is so kind of you to say! I really appreciate that. I try my best to be fair and lift up other businesses. Thank you for watching!

[@teannahairston5729]

So excited to see you

[@christinachristina741]

I'm so happy to find you. You give so important information. Actually, you are a very good teacher.:) Thank you very much. I am happy to watch you. I learned a lot from you.

[@calafiacandleco]

Aw thank you so much! That makes me happy!

[@apesr4663]

Perfect! 🥰

[@Jeniveve]

I feel like wicking shallow vessels are so much harder than taller vessels. You always have to go bigger than the recommended wick guides! Gorgeous! As always.

[@calafiacandleco]

Definitely! Thanks so much

[@syncinfo-lk5bw]

Awesome

[@lifewithamberb]

I love your labels

[@marisarouillon371]

hello Calafia Candle how are you? I love your candles. I want to make sample candles of 4ozs candles for sample for people to smell them? what sizes wicks do you think what size of wick to put in the 4ozs candles?

[@Vanessa2775]

Hello, I was wondering if you could help me little bit. I have 3.5in tins and before I used one wicks now I found out I had to use double wicks so I’m gonna keep it to both things but I was wondering how long does these candles burn for? Do you have any idea? I’m using 3.5 inch tin jar, it’s a fancy tins with lid. Thanks will be waiting for your reply

[@SocialMedia-c7f]

Thanks for information is this coconut 83 wax

[@nenamarin560]

Love your videos!!☺️

[@calafiacandleco]

Thank you so much! 🤍

[@ItsJessie915]

so i am thinking about selling my candles on Shopify or Etsy which one is better for traffic

[@calafiacandleco]

Great question. I would maybe suggest starting out on Etsy, because it can be a little difficult to drive traffic to a shopify site. If you already have a good following on social media, then you can probably just go straight to shopify.

[@ItsJessie915]

@@calafiacandleco ok thanks how much is it to join Etsy

[@calafiacandleco]

@@ItsJessie915 I’m not sure, you’ll have to look

[@ItsJessie915]

@@calafiacandleco ok

[@priscillajimenez9419]

Where are the fo lids from? So much easier to pour

[@calafiacandleco]

Hi Priscilla! I have them linked in my amazon storefront, which is linked in the description box. They are so much easier!

[@julietdixon1820]

Hello, keep up the good job. May I ask what kind of wax do you use?

[@calafiacandleco]

Thank you! I have them linked in the description under "other supplies".

[@Billy-ff2xl]

Where did you get those bottle caps from and what are the name of them?

[@calafiacandleco]

Hi there they are linked in my Amazon storefront which you can find in the description box. I believe they’re in the “candlemaking supplies” category.

[@Billy-ff2xl]

Thank you@@calafiacandleco

[@ayanabanana8994]

hi! I love your videos:) I was wondering where is your warning stickers are from???

[@calafiacandleco]

Thank you! I made them myself on canva and print them on blank labels from online labels

[@ayanabanana8994]

@@calafiacandleco thank you !!

[@viavlogs1901]

What size rectangle labels did you use ?

[@calafiacandleco]

Hi there. These are 3.75" by 1.25".

[@glendaparra7316]

My tins are also 8oz but doesn’t have a fill line how much fragrance/wax should I pour in them to make them all the same ?

[@calafiacandleco]

I find 8oz tins typically hold 6oz. You could weigh each one until you get an idea of how much to fill and then can eyeball it. Or Norden Candle Supply has a wax fill gauge I'll link for you. It fits over their wick holders. nordencandlesupply.com/collections/wax-level-gauges/products/wax-level-gauge

[@dearmeecha1310]

I’ve found my 8oz tins hold 7oz and that still leaves a little gap at the top for the lid. 6oz just seemed a little too low but that might just be my tins.

[@calafiacandleco]

It could be! They vary @@dearmeecha1310

[@she.dopeee7888]

This video is really informative. Right now I’m trying 464 wax because a year ago I always seen soy wax and people say it’s good for beginners. I’m going to try this wax next thanks ! Your candles look niceeee. Also, how many burn hours do you get out of coconut wax In total, and does coconut wax have a good hot throw? Because I heard that it’s hard to get a good hot throw with 464

[@colleenbuford2964]

At what temperature is the wax when you pour it into your concrete vessels?

[@calafiacandleco]

Hello! I like to pour between 150-160. I personally find any higher than that causes a lot of bubbles.

[@colleenbuford2964]

Thanks so much! Do you pour your tins at 150 to 160, too? Just love your channel, by the way! Informative 😃

[@calafiacandleco]

@@colleenbuford2964 thank you! I actually stopped using the tins because they weren’t selling well. But I would usually pour around 180 for the tins

[@colleenbuford2964]

@@calafiacandleco thank you again! That’s good to know, about the tins. Trial and error, right? A bit frustrating but it’s all so fun!!

[@calafiacandleco]

@@colleenbuford2964 Yes, definitely!

[@cynthiahellner7454]

Boyyy do I need this inventory help!

[@calafiacandleco]

Right?? So did I! Inventora is awesome

[@henriettamendes7307]

Wax did u use?

[@calafiacandleco]

Sorry forgot to say! This is a blend of coconut 83 / SP487

[@shumonicadodd2393]

How are you able to keep your collection so small. With so many fragrances out here to choose from?

[@calafiacandleco]

It can be difficult to narrow down with all of the options! I went into it with wanting to find that sweet spot of offering enough scents, but not too many that it becomes overwhelming to the customer. I plan on adding another scent this year, making my collection a total of 6 scents, and I’m plenty happy with that!

[@ginajust-me2445]

I don't know what I'm doing so wrong, I use beeswax and after its done drying my beeswax cracks from the wick outward straight across. What is it I'm doing wrong.your candles are beautiful

[@calafiacandleco]

Hmm I have never worked with beeswax, so I'm not sure what could be causing that. Are you using only beeswax or blending it with another wax? I do know beeswax is a very hard wax, so that is what could be causing the cracking.

[@tammyradich979]

Love your videos! How much do you use of each wax (coconut 83 and SP487?) for one candle? I ordered coconut 83 from Cal.Supply co but when went to order the SP 487 from Swan candles it doesn't give you a drop down buy button. I may need to order elsewhere but wasn't sure of amount to order. thanks

[@calafiacandleco]

I just looked and it looks like they are currently out and have it on order. I would recommend testing out different ratios of the waxes to see what works best for you. I do a 80/20 blend. So 80% of coco83, and 20% of sp487. I know some people do 75/25, or even 85/15.

[@baldielocs3]

MWF MAKES THAT SCENT NOW!

[@calafiacandleco]

I have it! The excitement I felt when they released it.. 😂🙌🏻

[@sophiageorge1332]

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