Tin Foil Method for Perfect Candles Every Time!

As requested by members of the Facebook community "DIY Candle Making Beginner to Advanced", I decided to film my new technique for achieving smooth, glossy tops, great glass adhesion with ZERO wet spots or air bubbles, and a consistently attractive candle every single time!
Important Links:
Candle Making Q&A - • Candle Making Q&A
Candle Making - Most Common Issues and How to Overcome Them - • Candle Making: Most Co...
My website - www.glasscitycandlecompany.com/
My Facebook Page - / glasscitycandlecompany
For your reference, I use IGI 6006 Parasoy wax, 8 oz. Jelly Jars, ECO 8 wicks, and Fragrance Oil which can all be found on Candlescience.com. Results may vary based on a number of factors, so be sure to adjust the steps accordingly for your specific type of wax and FO!
Here are the steps in bulleted form:
1. Place double layer foil onto the table/pouring surface;
2) Wrap your vessel in 1 layer of foil;
3) Preheat the jars with your heat gun;
4) Heat wax to 195 (using a pesto pot), put into pouring pitcher;
5) Add FO at 175;
6)Stir for 2 minutes;
7)Let sit for 30 seconds;
8) Smack your pouring pitcher with a butter knife where the wax is filled to in order to pop bubbles and release any trapped air; then pour immediately.
9) Right as the wax begins to become cloudy and builds a film on top, hit each jar for 5 seconds around the wick with the heat gun;
10)Remove foil once candle has hardened and cooled;
11)Trim wick, cap it, put candles in the original box, and let them cure.
Thanks for reading/watching/listening! Please let me know what you think of this method, and how it works out for you!
Also feel free to check out my Facebook business page, "Glass City Candle Company" for more of our scented shenanigans!

[@glasscitycandlecompany5126]

We finally got around to making our next video, with plans to put out more content on a weekly basis! Our newest video is aimed to answer some of the most frequently asked questions we've received on the channel, as well as on our Facebook page. To view our most recent video, "Candle Making Q&A", follow this link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/infFh56OoZikfqM

[@salimbibi8349]

Thank you very good video please can you do a video on recycling candles where the wick has burnt out

[@glasscitycandlecompany5126]

Thanks for watching, hopefully you found this little tutorial helpful!

[@missmegan3694]

Just wanted to say thank you! Using foil around the candles totally works - it keeps them from cooling off too quickly and thus forming sinkholes near the wick. I will also add this idea: be sure to use the shiny side of the tin foil against the surface of the candle. This will do an even better job of maintaining the candle's warmth for a longer period of time. You may have already mentioned this, but if you did, I missed it. :) I'm also glad that you mentioned the proper temperatures for adding the fragrance oil and for pouring - that's helpful for newbies, too, because it makes a big difference. Anyway, thanks again!

[@onwednesdayswewearpink2761]

Your candles look perfect. I am considering my options to replace my income as a nurse ( as are just about all of my nurse friends recently) I was doubting how I could figure out how to make my candles less "homemade". Your thoughtful solutions are as simple as they are genius. Well done Sir.

[@luv_kaddi]

I really like how you took your time to explain everything. Got a new subscriber lol

[@glasscitycandlecompany5126]

I'm so glad it helped you! Thanks for your kind words and support!

[@morikayradio]

Same! So helpful!

[@nataliebusfield9271]

Same, just came across this video and found it really helpful so thank you 😊

[@olguiq1013]

Same.

[@glasscitycandlecompany5126]

If you liked this video and would like to see me do more videos, please subscribe to my channel! If there's enough interest I'd be happy to put out some more informational videos! Also feel free to reply to this with any video requests you have!

[@lizzy5437]

What kind of wax were you using?

[@josephagan7278]

@@lizzy5437 Hi Lizzy! I use IGI 6006 wax 😊

[@monasanders3194]

Please more videos. Thank you

[@JessieLee_]

Yes! I absolutely love this video! It’s really helpful & informative, I’d definitely love to see more videos from you. Like a detailed video of when starting out what’s the most important things to buy!? Should I buy a kit or buy everything separately!? Candle making terms and meanings. I’m wanting to learn as much as possible, this is something I’ve been passionate about doing for about 15yrs. I’ve watched many many videos over the years , but this one was something I’ve never herd & I think you can definitely help so many with tips , mistakes & best candle making supplies. I know for me this is something I’m so passionate about and want to do this with my daughter & I love making others happy & something about candles is so beautiful to me. I love making things , I used to make body butters and so much more and I still want to do that but I am so ready to start making candles. I really appreciate your video.... thanks 😊 Excuse any mistakes, I sometimes can’t sleep because of my chronic pain and insomnia. So I do my research when I can’t sleep & it helps me fall asleep & I end up making a lot of grammar mistakes 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@playlist022412]

Can you please provide links to the materials you're using?

[@ML-xh6rd]

He makes a beautiful product. His care and attention to detail make the difference. I'm sure he has a lot of satisfied customers.

[@glasscitycandlecompany5126]

Thank you so much! I do my best to provide the best quality I can :)

[@ML-xh6rd]

@@glasscitycandlecompany5126 -- It's obvious that quality of craftsmanship is important to you and that you take pride in what you do. As is said, "Whatever you choose to do, do it well." I'm not quite sure how your video ended up in my feed but I gave it a watch and was impressed. Your candles are beautiful in their simplicity. I hope you continue to find success in your endeavor.

[@glasscitycandlecompany5126]

@@ML-xh6rd It really means a lot, thank you so much!

[@kathrynbates641]

I tested out this method because I've been frustrated by all the uneven surfaces I've been getting with the 464 wax. I wrapped the vessels in foil and put them in the roasting pan and covered it, and it worked! So happy for having such an easy solution to a vexing problem. Many thanks!

[@glasscitycandlecompany5126]

So glad it helped you out! You're very welcome!

[@Ivetteee.]

I use the same 464 & get the same (wet spots) can’t wait to try this. So glad I came across this video

[@aparajita1in]

Loved how you explained everything you are doing and why you are doing and demonstrating. This is how we learn.

[@krstxn]

oh my god, been making candles for 2 years and i NEVER heard of this method until now! OMG, I'M TRYING THIS ASAP THANKS SO MUCH

[@celestial4120]

Best candle vid ever ! You’re such a natural.

[@josephagan7278]

Thank you very much 😄

[@valarietolle8583]

Great job! You’re a natural. Beautiful candles

[@josephagan7278]

Awe, thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@CharinaTaylor]

Thank you Joe! This was a great video with details I can use. Good work!

[@josephagan7278]

You're very welcome! I'm glad you found it useful! Thank you for your kind words, and best of luck to you!

[@advantagelearningacademy3802]

What a great technique! Quality and consistency is a key to success and pride in workmanship. It only makes sense to preheat the jars prior to your pour and the result is perfection.

[@josephagan7278]

Thank you very much!

[@tamikaesmith3771]

Thank you so much Joe for sharing this with us. This was extremely helpful!!! I’m going to give this a try!! You are awesome!!!!

[@josephagan7278]

You're so very welcome! I'm glad it was helpful, and I hope it works out great for you! Best of luck:)

[@wilmawilmott2820]

I loved that you took us through step by step right to finished product. I've watched many videos on candle making and yours is by far the best. Another new subscriber here. Thank you so much.

[@PCB91]

This was so wonderful and thoughtful of you to share ❤️

[@josephagan7278]

Thank you 😁 I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@eternalmind908]

Cringe

[@glasscitycandlecompany5126]

@@eternalmind908 What's cringe?

[@mealvarez9628]

You are unbelievable! Great video, technique, little secrets, and straight to the point, thank you so much for sharing with us

[@lisamarie7792]

Candles came out amazing!! I’m about a month into candle making and kept having issues with my tops, no matter what I tried. Thank you for this!

[@BellaBranchDIY]

This was an awesome tutorial!!! Thanks you for taking the time e to show your process! 🤗

[@carolinerobert1370]

Thank you so much for explaining not only what you do but also why you do it! Im new to candle making and this was really helpfull to comfort me about not having bubble and wet spots in my futur candles!

[@gz4coiliam600]

"Glossy like I want it!"😆 🤣 😂 you're great dude! Starting my biz, the for your gems!

[@glasscitycandlecompany5126]

Thank you so much for your kind words :) Best of luck to you!

[@preciousbee]

I appreciate the straightforwardness and clarity of this video. Thank you.

[@johnsoutdooradventures3293]

Wow! This was the best tutorial! Thank you!

[@ct155]

Beginner candle maker here! 🙋🏻‍♀️ Thank you so much for this video. Your explanation was so thorough and helpful! Please make more videos. 👍🏼💖 New subscriber here. Thanks again for sharing! You are much appreciated!

[@nanno8483]

What an amazing video. I would love to see you continue to teach through your new channel. Hope there are more videos coming!

[@glasscitycandlecompany5126]

With the craziness of the holiday season officially over, we'll be getting to work on more videos soon! Thank you for your kind words.

[@fbh1956]

Amazing! Thank you SO much for making this video, it really helped me a lot! ♥

[@josephagan7278]

You're welcome! Im so glad you found it useful!

[@melanielight4905]

Great job explaining everything! Thank you!

[@JP-vk3rt]

Loved this, waiting for some more videos from you as this has helped more then any others by far x

[@josephagan7278]

If you have any ideas feel free to float them my way! Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@andriafox3405]

Great job! Definitely going to give this a try!

[@glasscitycandlecompany5126]

Thank you for watching, and best of luck!

[@edwardbenton2602]

Nice work! Thanks for your awesome presentation!

[@glasscitycandlecompany5126]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video, hope it helped you out!

[@joshua-robertstevenson6973]

Loved the video, I am in the process of setting up my New Candle, Soap, and Skincare Business here in Seattle WA. I have been doing a lot of small batches of stuff to see what I like and what works and such and found that your Video was great and something to add to my homework. Winner Winner Chicken Dinner ...lol

[@glasscitycandlecompany5126]

I'm so glad you loved it! I hope you find it useful in your future endeavors!

[@robynmarshall2226]

Excellent tutorial, thank you for the tips and tricks getting a nice smooth candle

[@3PairDesigns]

Wow, I have to tell you, I am extremely impressed! I too use Candle Science but I stopped making candles about a year ago (for a few reasons) and thought I would start making them again since I have thousands of dollars in scents, wicks, jars, etc. It is so funny, I have nearly the same equipment that you do, LOL! I assume the reason for the foil is to help the jar maintain a certain level of warmth which is what contributes greatly to the finished (flawless) candle? This video was excellent, thank you so, so much! You've inspired me to start again. 😊👍

[@glasscitycandlecompany5126]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Yes, the purpose of the foil is to slow the cooling process by insulating the vessel, ensuring adequate time for proper adhesion :) I'm glad to be of service, and hope you continued inspiration and successes in your journey!

[@TheGOODNEWSfromHeaven]

Wow! Thanks for sharing some tips in making nice candles!

[@glasscitycandlecompany5126]

My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed :)

[@kathrynbates641]

The tip about the air bubbles was so valuable. Thanks so much.

[@josephagan7278]

You're very welcome! Glad you enjoyed 😊

[@jerseytalw]

Thanks so much for sharing your method. I achieved my first batch of candles with no wet spots!!!

[@glasscitycandlecompany5126]

Hi Jersey Ta! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and had great results! Thank you for watching! I hope you'll stick around for future videos :)

[@shuyilee1976]

Thank you so much for this tip! I watched this video and went to make a candle using the tin foil method, IT WORKS. Not a single wet spot and a smooth top. Thank you so much, i have subscribed :)

[@glasscitycandlecompany5126]

I'm so glad you liked our method! Thanks for watching and subscribing :)

[@jennybottrill669]

Wow! I wanted to make some soya candles for teacher gifts for Christmas. I followed your method to the letter and they came out beautifully. I had never made a candle before and I'm so impressed with them. Thank you

[@kathyscandlesadventures5503]

Makes a lot of sence beating that air out and heating that top before it has a chance to make sink hole very helpful I’m gonna try it

[@jennifertrujillo9261]

Thank you so much for sharing!. Great product!

[@faithstr]

Thank you!! I add foil under my candles but, didn't think to wrap them!! Cant wait to try this!

[@josephagan7278]

You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed the video, and I hope this technique works as well for you as it has for me!

[@lynn777jewel]

I have been making candles for 10 years, I just found the wick setting tool a few months ago and I absolutely LOVE it! Isn't it great? I also just bought the wax melting pot, and it saves so much time!! Thanks for the awesome trick and the video!!!

[@josephagan7278]

Wow, what a milestone! Yessss, the wick setter is a God send! You're very welcome, glad you enjoyed 😊

[@cherryvoid5238]

Omg it's brilliant!! My first time seeing it and I'm gonna go to Candle Science now to look for it.

[@austinpaskerian8777]

Dude this works so well. Thank you for sharing!!

[@Tavel614]

Great video, looking forward to the next ones.

[@glasscitycandlecompany5126]

Thank you so much, Terry! We're so glad you enjoyed this video :) I'm happy to hear that you'll be around for our future videos! Hopefully we're able to inspire and help more in the future.

[@cherryvoid5238]

Very smart idea and thank you so much for sharing it, I'm definitely going to give it a try!

[@glasscitycandlecompany5126]

Thank you for your kind words, glad you enjoyed! Hope it works well for you :)

[@tonyalyons5315]

Thank you so much for this video very informative and your candles look flawless ✌🏼

[@patriciahunt3663]

Thank you so much, I'm a very new candle maker...like I just made my first ones last night 11/2021. This is the best tip I've seen so far. Your candles are beautiful!

[@aydensworld]

Great information. Thank you for sharing!

[@josephagan7278]

You're very welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed the video 😁

[@margaretcunningham7146]

Knife tapping tip... Genius! Tfs.

[@glasscitycandlecompany5126]

Thank you, and you're welcome!

[@cf9778]

Great editorial. ❤️ The way you communicate👍🏻

[@nicolediggs7445]

Thank you for this video it was very clear spoken, thorough and informative. I'm so excited to use your methods while using 464. Thank you again.

[@truemoonmagic4497]

I'm very impressed!! Would love to see more!!

[@glasscitycandlecompany5126]

Thank you so much! I'll be doing a Q&A video this week, so if you have any questions you'd like addressed please let me know!

[@yaboi3697]

Super useful info! Thank you very much.

[@alicelewellenswonderlandof7896]

Wow thank you for the awesome tips! Going to make my candles so much nicer!

[@lorettarossani9031]

Thank you so much! Awesome video!!!❤️👏

[@patriciab9942]

Great video! Thank you for sharing! 😃

[@glasscitycandlecompany5126]

You're very welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it and hope it's useful for you!

[@miquellemeshishnek5338]

Thanks for sharing this is so helpful!

[@josephagan7278]

You're very welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@prettyofficialbthony1602]

Thanks for this video. I just learned a lot more when it comes to the bubbling in the candle.

[@glasscitycandlecompany5126]

You're very welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@HoodChicTheeSoloWorldTraveler]

Thank you for sharing such a valuable technique..

[@glasscitycandlecompany5126]

Of course! Glad it was helpful :)

[@lolamimosa5134]

I like this kind of video, explained smoothly, thank you 🙏

[@glasscitycandlecompany5126]

It's my pleasure!

[@missc2492]

Excellent video, nice and clear!! 🕯️🕯️

[@evelynrosa5635]

I want to thank you for sharing your information. Using the foil has saved me a lot of time my candles have come out beautifully! Thanks again!😊

[@lwil2808]

Perfect! I will try this technique next time.

[@glasscitycandlecompany5126]

Hope it goes well!

[@amandasrewart9199]

Thank you so very much for the tip... Will definitely be trying

[@josephagan7278]

You're very welcome! Hope it works as well for you as it did for me!

[@lesleymanchester7149]

Really useful thanks for posting!

[@Sandrav9999]

Thank you so much for this video, this help with different color candles and white candles to avoid wet spots. Enjoyed the video very much. Thank you.

[@josephagan7278]

I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@commavomitcryptid]

This actually helped me so much!

[@FranklyNaturalBeauty]

I'm just starting making candles for my Christmas gifts, and this was a great tutorial. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@josephagan7278]

You're very welcome! Best of luck to you

[@cleosmith7776]

This was wonderful. ! Thank you. !

[@glasscitycandlecompany5126]

My pleasure!

[@angelazeigler2904]

An excellent tutorial! Thank you!

[@glasscitycandlecompany5126]

It's my pleasure! Glad you enjoyed

[@desssybee]

This was so helpful and came to my suggestions when I needed it most !! I can’t wait to try the foil method I’ve never seen anything like this before.

[@glasscitycandlecompany5126]

I'm so glad you found it helpful! I hope you'll report back and let us know how it goes! Best of luck :)

[@Punnya_Rao]

Why's he using the foil at all.. I don't see any use of the foil here

[@desssybee]

@@Punnya_Rao to insulate the jars so the wax doesn’t cool too fast & prevent things like sinkholes and wetspots.

[@bekkismith5643]

@@Punnya_Rao I still don't get the point of foil?

[@sandymclean9630]

Very impressed with your tips You're very generous and thoughtful to share them thankyou I've been so fed up with constant sink holes in gb464

[@glasscitycandlecompany5126]

I'm glad the video was helpful! Best of luck to you and yours!

[@mmw55122]

Great tips for this newbie, thank you! Subbed and definitely thumbed up!

[@glasscitycandlecompany5126]

Thank you so much! It means a lot :) best of luck to you!

[@priscillatse1332]

Thank you. Very well done and helpful. ❤️

[@creationsbykaye9811]

Awesome Video. Very Informative. Thank you for Sharing. It’s Appreciated.

[@josephagan7278]

You're very welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@ILuvIt1223]

This was such a helpful video…thank you so much for this hack !

[@TheSkEmma]

Thank you. I will definitely try this the next time I make candles!

[@choochiefreddy]

Very nice! Thank you for sharing😁

[@glasscitycandlecompany5126]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching :)

[@hoptoit5910]

Can’t wait to try this. Even though others say not to worry about wet spots, when making candles for others, we want them to look perfect and professional. I’m just about to make some candles with cocosoy wax and am going to do what you suggest. Thank you!💕

[@janiceh3995]

Thankyou soooo much for this video! I’ve tried a few different jars now with your method, and yes! It always works!!!! Yey!

[@josephagan7278]

You're very welcome! Im so glad it works well for you 😊

[@streams1586]

This could be especially helpful for colored candles.

[@judygarcia1219]

Im having great results with the foil trick. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@glasscitycandlecompany5126]

I'm so glad it's working well for you, it's my pleasure!

[@jazzmineemichelle]

Great job!

[@glasscitycandlecompany5126]

thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@Robmonzter]

I tried this method and I get perfect smooth tops every time! Thank you ❤

[@Tailss1]

I found this very helpful, thanks!

[@josephagan7278]

I'm glad it was helpful! You're welcome!

[@naciye3827]

Lots of good ideas in this video. I wish I watched this before making my Candles, but there’s always next time.

[@glasscitycandlecompany5126]

Glad you enjoyed! Best of luck to you!

[@faithrn5267]

Thank you for an amazing video

[@jannoliver1434]

Awesome tutorial! Thank you

[@glasscitycandlecompany5126]

My pleasure!

[@tata_kitt7111]

thank you so much for making this video! it has helped a lot for my candle making!

[@glasscitycandlecompany5126]

It's my pleasure! So glad you enjoyed :)

[@yolandacook4420]

Just came upon your channel, great information. I really like how you slowly explain your process. I can not wait to try the foil idea. Great, work..New subscriber!

[@glasscitycandlecompany5126]

Thank you for your kind words and for the sub! Best of luck :)

[@waxcandles2687]

Really helpful, thanks a lot!

[@glasscitycandlecompany5126]

You're so welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@debrastanford2621]

Thanks for your wonderful video. I use your method it works wonders for me.

[@joserios2640]

Congrats on your business...I learned a lot from your video today. Thanks.

[@galady8632]

I appreciate your clear and thorough tutorial. New subbie.

[@glasscitycandlecompany5126]

We're happy to have you, thanks for the sub!

[@elenabarron2870]

I liked your easy method to follow, your awesome 👏 I wish you success

[@susyjcobwebs]

That is really cool. I think i am going to try this.

[@sondrahobbs2264]

Thank you so much for sharing I’ve been having issues with wet spots sink holes and bubbling can’t wait to try the foil method😊

[@josephagan7278]

you're welcome! I hope it works as great for you as it did for me!

[@InternetAbduction]

Very detailed thank you

[@bernadette1609x2]

Thank you for the informative video... After one year in the business and unsuccessfully trying out so many tricks to get rid of wet spots, I land on your video, let me try it out. Thanks again