White Cement Jar (DIY Candle Jar Using Titanium Dioxide)

[@allin181]

Also, why dont you zero out your scale each time you add something? That way you dont have ro add up everything. Zero the scale after you put the empty bowl on it. Pour the 255g of cement. Zero the scale. Put 25g of titanium, zero the scale, add the water you need.

[@upvibecandle]

Great points. Thanks for the advice.

[@regntjejen]

Loving your videos as a beginner learning a lot. My question is how about pigment + TD + Cementall ratio? If we use pigment in the mix wouldnt it lower the cement all ratio and disturb integrity? And also do you press your vessels afterwards for solidity? Some of my test vessels break some not I dont know how to test them or if should I :D

[@sxmhandcrafted]

FYI: You can tare your scale before adding each ingredient so you don’t have to rely on math. Great video as always Jai!! 🎉

[@erinotvos7813]

Anyone else’s Alexa went off during this? #350 😂

[@upvibecandle]

Hahaha!!!

[@chancerlynch3130]

I love this video! I actually just purchased my cement all at Home Depot today and my molds and both black and white titanium. I am going to look at your video with the sealing process! I did subscribe. I see your videos going far!

[@upvibecandle]

Aww. Thanks for the compliment 🙏

[@georginaledlie7444]

Yes, beautiful. Thank you. I would love to try this. Hugs.

[@miss_k3602]

All you need is a suit with question marks all over it😄🤣???? I love your energy

[@upvibecandle]

Hahaha. That’s awesome. Love it.

[@nit22999]

These videos never get old. I always go back to watching your basics vedio...every time I find some knowledge gems ✨ thanks for educating us. Much gratitude. Quick question. I see you are using your go to Amazon molds. Do you use any shape retainer ( dono what they are called) to have a consistent circle .Those 3d printed casing.

[@upvibecandle]

Thank you. No, I don't use a support for the Amazon silicone mold. However, the silicone mold from Boowan Nicole, that I use as well, comes with a great support brace. Cylinder Silicone Mold with Lid 🌀 collabs.shop/c4gajm

[@CarolineDeKimpe]

Hi - bit confused on the percentage of titanium dioxide. in this video its just under 10% but in another video you mentioned only to use 5%. Can you please advise?

[@upvibecandle]

No more than 5%. 10 is too risky.

[@angelacountrycharm]

i like your videos, just wish you would tone down the yelling abit

[@Moonlightcandles.official]

Should I Preheat cement container 🫙 before pouring wax

[@upvibecandle]

I don’t do that

[@jenniferrochaandrade2855]

Hi Great Job!! Can you please do a video on sealant. Sealing your vessels. Pleaseeeeee.

[@upvibecandle]

Thanks for the compliment and video idea. I will be doing a video on sealants in the near future.

[@boutchou3539]

Hi Jai 😊 i really need your help. I follow your recipe for white cementall jars and its always stunning when i demold, but as the jar dries, i see grey coming back and i don't know why. Do you have an idea of why its happenning ? Thanks so much

[@bijukurian7]

He is so funny...hilarious....asking help from Alexa and passing the Maths exam....wow...where was this stuff when I was in board exam???

[@CharlieLaDue-m5b]

I like your channel :) I'm a little confused. I thought the TD or pigment is in addition to the cement all. Because you use up to a certain percentage of the cement all. If your adding the TD in the total grams of everything then your actually using less cement all. Isn't that bad for the integrity? Also you have me scared of selling my candles because of safety issue of cracking. What if someone ignores my safety sticker and burns it 4 hours and it gets really hot. Is it going to break and wax get everywhere or worse? I'm getting scared to do this.

[@upvibecandle]

TD should be no more than 5% of your dry mixture. Anything more starts to compromise the integrity of your vessel. If you test your work thoroughly you shouldn't be worried and not to make you feel nervous but pretty much EVERYONE is going to ignore your safety sticker. The human race as a whole will do what they want, forget to do it or avoid it altogether. So, add the label, test your work get great insurance and let the world continue to rotate as it does and you should be fine.

[@CharlieLaDue-m5b]

:) @@upvibecandle

[@BGMBliss]

Love this!!

[@jesusmarin1489]

Love the video and I love your energy. I learned a lot. Thanks for sharing

[@upvibecandle]

Thank you. I’m glad it helped. 😊

[@MakeupMobster]

Ok so I actually tried this the other day and something is wrong with the formula because it was wayyyyyyy too much water either I did it wrong or it was wrong on here! I was able to crush the vessel with my hands! I did something wrong. I use this formula, one teaspoon of TD per one cup of cementall. It usually works pretty good.

[@upvibecandle]

I never had any issues with it when I was using it. Now I use hydrocal and/or hydrostone.

[@rockermia2011]

I enjoy watching your videos, super interesting and funny! 😃👍🏻🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@oluwaseunaddy940]

Great video 👍. Can I add another color to the mix?

[@upvibecandle]

Absolutely. Like in this video here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5Tdi4tsid-Cac0

[@georginaledlie7444]

Hi, I have question if I may please ? I bought a bag of concrete. On the packet it says I have to add sand. Have I bought the wrong stuff ?

[@upvibecandle]

It appears that you bought a bag of cement. There is a difference. Here is a video that will help you out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXSlqoeojauLsLM

[@georginaledlie7444]

@@upvibecandle Thank you so much. Looks like I did an 'oops "! I will try again. Can I still use what I bought please ?

[@upvibecandle]

@@georginaledlie7444 You bought cement so you need aggregates to make concrete. If you have them then you can make concrete. If not then you will only be able to make paste.

[@l.b.1952]

Lately all my jars break when unmolding them ...is soo frustrating, maybe I use too much water? I mix concrete with water. I do not use hobby concrete, you use "normal" concrete from the DIY shop :(....I leave them hours. I also make candle bowls from concrete, those work fine, but the silicone mold ones not....maybe its a bad mold?

[@upvibecandle]

That stinks. Watch my video on the reasons concrete cracks. Try less water or letting them cure in the mold longer. You got this!

[@altoonadesign9163]

Thank you for your videos. They are the most helpful to make cement vessels on KZbin! 😊

[@allin181]

Dude, do you need to yell?

[@upvibecandle]

Haha. Love it!

[@patriciakoenig3966]

I've been using the same molds and when it's time to release the cement or what ever I happen to be using I have found with every one the top of my cement is not perfectly round what's up with that? It's like oval urrrrrr I'm so mad.

[@KisshaJ]

Question, my mold is made for a 16oz candle how do I measure the amount of cement all that makes a 16oz mold?

[@upvibecandle]

Here is a video I made that will help you figure it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZupY4yCm66Shbs

[@CharlieLaDue-m5b]

Another question. Do I have to seal the outside? I like the matte cement look better than the gloss. Nice rustic look.

[@upvibecandle]

No

[@camillemclean339]

I feel your vibe, I love watching your videos ❤❤❤😊

[@upvibecandle]

Thank you.

[@CLDUA]

Wow I really have to look into this and try to make these myself. You make it look super easy

[@liviaribeiro655]

Hi Jai. Thanks for the video. Question........How do you know how much titanium dioxide to use for each jar? I see you used 10% titanium dioxide from the amount of cement all you had. Globmarble has a video where they talk about how it is not recommended to use more that 5% titanium dioxide from the total amount of concrete because it lowers that PSI by a lot. Since these jars are for candles, the strength of the jar is very important for safety. What are you thoughts? Thanks!

[@upvibecandle]

Great question. When I first started I used 10% and then switched to 5% as going over that amount will start to compromise the vessel. So now 5% is the max I use. To figure out the amount to use just get your total formula amount and multiply that by 5%... and that will give you the amount to add in. Hope that helps.

[@sarahalwix3869]

I just discovered your channel and was giggling just a few seconds in. Your the male version of me haha. You rock!

[@upvibecandle]

Hey. Thanks for the awesome comment. Nice to finally meet the female version of myself.

[@SunflowerToshaDiys]

I seen another person sprayed alcohol on the bottom to take the bubbles out. I love your channel ❤️ your energy and teaching its awesome. Have a blessed day sir.

[@upvibecandle]

Wow alcohol. I would never think to use it but if it works by all means... I wonder if it matters the percentage... Anyway thanks for the comment and lovely comment.

[@thedreamingcure]

hi, can you please tell me how i get stains out of your white concrete products?

[@upvibecandle]

I don’t quite know what you mean.

[@juanpabloadame3685]

Why do the parts that are up come out foamy? I make my containers with Cement All, Color Direct, and distilled water. Sometimes I use Titanium Oxide. I have a soft mix left to handle. But when it dries, the part that is exposed to the elements becomes porous.

[@upvibecandle]

I'm not sure why you are experiencing that. Are you sure you are measuring everything correctly.

[@juanpabloadame3685]

@@upvibecandle yes

[@esmeraldalunalongoria7067]

How do you know how much of cement/water to add for that mold.I guess the question is how do I figure how much cement/water to use depending on the mold I would use?

[@upvibecandle]

I did a trial an error. I started with way too much and then slowly started to subtract 5 to 10 grams at a time until I was spot on. Also if you have Cement All you need approximately a 4 to 1 ratio of CA to water. Hope that helps.

[@gisselavarela5649]

Hello ! I love Your videos . I have a question What function titanium dioxide has?

[@jaicatalano2967]

Thanks. It turns the concrete white.

[@yvonnerod6276]

How would you calculate grams for plaster, cement, sand and water?

[@upvibecandle]

Here it is. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHTPo5tnrp6eaqM

[@thatcraftypanda]

You can actually zero out your scale between different additives! That's what I do when I work with resin or hairdye!!! This is so inspiring!!! My mold comes tomorrow

[@upvibecandle]

Thank you for your tip. I truly appreciate it.

[@MoneyMimi]

Molds are on the way

[@jellybelly083]

Can you use titanium dioxide pre 630 and get the same effect?

[@upvibecandle]

I have never tried it. I read they are treated by different surface materials. 630 is treated with zirconium & aluminia, but 620 is treated with silica & alumina. With that said they both whiten so I would think you could get very similar results.

[@EleonoraPetkovic]

Hello, Loving your videos and the humor your bring into it!! :) I have a question, can I use only the white cement? Without plaster and white sand.

[@upvibecandle]

Thank you. You will have to test it as not all cement, sand and plater are the same. At the very least you will need sand to add to your cement. Watch this video it will explain why. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXSlqoeojauLsLM

[@EleonoraPetkovic]

@@upvibecandle thank you so much , will do 😊

[@melindalester2052]

can u show how u make the vessel with the crushed glass on the top of vessel please

[@upvibecandle]

I'll add that to the list.

[@AshleySmith-up8kx]

Hi I was wondering if I use the titanium dioxide in my cement all, then add like acrylic paint colors. Will it make them bright? Or not

[@upvibecandle]

Not necessarily. You can only use 5% of your mixture to whiten it.

[@AshleySmith-up8kx]

Thank you, Im super new to this and I’ve been wanting to make really bright candle vessels. It’s really hard without jesmonite, but it is really expensive so if you have any tips on making them super bright please lmk!!! Again thank you so much

[@upvibecandle]

@@AshleySmith-up8kx You can try painting them with white acrylic paint.

[@jrmulroney]

Love it

[@melindaduncan3073]

I appreciate your positivity. I needed that little talk today!

[@upvibecandle]

That's why this is UP Vibe... Too much negativity in the world... Glad it helped.

[@Pilsner6996]

What is the difference between cement all and artisan concrete. Any experience with artisan? Thanks for the great videos!!!

[@upvibecandle]

Cement is a binding agent used in construction and is an ingredient of concrete. Artisan concrete is used for crafts and things of that nature.

[@Pilsner6996]

@@upvibecandle So would artisan be an option for these candles you’re making? Or is cement all still the best option.

[@upvibecandle]

@@Pilsner6996 if you have access to Cement All then use that.

[@dorothygedovius3488]

This is awesome but I have a question I seen other people just used plaster of Paris it came out beautiful with no bubbles but is it safe without cement?

[@upvibecandle]

Plaster of Paris is the weakest of all plasters and I wouldn't try making a candle with just POP. However, you can try other forms of plaster that should help you achieve your goals.

[@dorothygedovius3488]

Thank you so much for letting me know I want to make it I will try them out one day..

[@upvibecandle]

@@dorothygedovius3488 Excellent. Yes let me know how it goes.

[@INQUIRINGMINEZ]

Have you ever used rapid set flow control in you mixture for the crevices and more detail

[@upvibecandle]

No I have not. Is it good? Should I add it in?

[@INQUIRINGMINEZ]

I find that it helps make the mixture more fluid with less water so it dries faster while still seeming very “watery”

[@upvibecandle]

@@INQUIRINGMINEZ Oh thank you. That's good to know. I will look into it. Thanks again.

[@pamelacorral1151]

Love it! I need some white titanium dioxide!

[@upvibecandle]

Thank you. There is a link in the description for the Titanium Dioxide.

[@solonyetski]

You’re amazing, man

[@upvibecandle]

Thanks 🙏 I truly appreciate it.

[@triciaeugene8451]

Excellent thanks

[@upvibecandle]

You are very welcome!

[@michellegillie7428]

How do you clean your bowls? I know we cannot use our sinks. Great videos

[@upvibecandle]

Great question. Because I don't have a lot of waste to begin with I am at an advantage. Then once I am done pouring I try my best to scrape out any residual product into my garbage bag. I then add water to my bowl and loosen the rest off. In my basement I have an unfinished section with a concrete floor similar to a garage floor that I throw the rest of the content there. When it dries it blends in with the floor and I start again. I hope that helps.

[@michellegillie7428]

Thank you!

[@michellegillie7428]

I still need to get control of my waste. I’m new to this and both times I’ve made TOO much! I want to start a small candle business but I’m so nervous. I’m terrible at math lol and this all looks so easy but it’s not!

[@upvibecandle]

@@michellegillie7428 It's very tough and very scary and the math is not easy but take 1 step at a time and build and grow from there. I am scared too and I mean that but like I always tell my daughter... Feel the fear but DO IT ANYWAY!

[@esmeraldalunalongoria7067]

Love your video!!

[@upvibecandle]

I love your comment and you officially just made my morning. Thank you!

[@anahimartinez3632]

I love it

[@upvibecandle]

Thanks 🙏

[@christopherort2889]

Cool video. I'll do some if these tomorrow

[@upvibecandle]

Excellent. Let me know how it goes.

[@christopherort2889]

@@upvibecandle I sure will. I do 2 tests. 1 with the 10% TD. 1 with the 5% TD. May be interesting to see how the shades look compared with each other. I will make an adjustment to the water in the 5% test.

[@upvibecandle]

@@christopherort2889 Remember each time you increase the % load of TD the vessel losses (PSI) compressive strength.

[@christopherort2889]

@@upvibecandle Yep. That's why it's an experiment. I may use that mix and incorporate it into another mix. It may look really cool. We'll see how it goes first. Thanks.

[@jesusmarin1489]

Love it.

[@upvibecandle]

Thanks 🙏