How To Make a Concrete Candle (New Tools & Tips!)

[@isabellrc]

I just watched your original video last evening. I’m starting back into candle making.

[@WizeOwlCandles]

How exciting:) thanks for watching!

[@krush7356]

I have a candle business and I make my own vessels from concrete. I love your videos!! I’ve learned from watching today that I need to be more patient 😮‍💨 I hate all the tapping lol I just want to mix and pour. I started off using acrylic paint and ugh I love using the pigments, colors are so much better and marbling is easier just using two different colored concrete mixtures.

[@WizeOwlCandles]

Hi! Thank for watching my videos! ♥️ Yes it is hard to be patient but so worth the results 🙏 Agreed the pigment dyes are a lot easier and more cost effective in my opinion :) Thanks again for watching! 🙌

[@DIY4Profit]

If you have the exact measurement of your water it is best to place it first and add the cement in the middle like an island and slowly in circle move put water on top of the "Isalnd" once it is under water you can mix and there is almost no dust at all. Great channel keep up the great work you are talented and beautiful! :)

[@WizeOwlCandles]

Love the tip!! Thank you for watching ❤️

[@myhobbies24]

You're video was very informative and practical. I'm looking to start making concrete jars then move to candle making. Thanks so much for the information

[@WizeOwlCandles]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad they are helpful to you :)

[@ericamartin7490]

A tip i saw from another KZbin for the Amazon molds, get butt/joint clamps to help keep the shape !

[@WizeOwlCandles]

Nice!! I've never had an issue with it not keeping shape but that's a great idea!!

[@jessicagibson109]

I know this is old video but great tutorial. Thank u

[@WizeOwlCandles]

Thank you so much! I am coming out with new videos :) I had a baby and took a break

[@minho1985]

hi thank you for the great video.Cuz i cant find cement all here.Can you pls tell what i can use instead.I think cement plus sand.

[@WizeOwlCandles]

Any concrete mix you can try. I would recommend testing a couple different kinds for strength:)

[@mego200]

You are absolute great- thank you from Copenhagen

[@WizeOwlCandles]

Thanks for watching!

[@kaladugan3081]

Amazing!!! Thank you so much for creating content on this!!

[@WizeOwlCandles]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching!

[@botanicalwaters]

I appreciate the way you organized this video. Some tutorials are hard to follow, but this is laid out very well!

[@WizeOwlCandles]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching!

[@mermaidrocksoapcompany6540]

@@WizeOwlCandles Yes, thank you for your videos. I find them extremely straightforward, very transparent in the information you provide and love the enjoyment you get producing these beautiful works of art. You make it look easy because of the practice and time you put into this! 😊❤

[@WizeOwlCandles]

@@mermaidrocksoapcompany6540 aw thank you! Definitely not easy took a lot of trial and error :) lol

[@mermaidrocksoapcompany6540]

@@WizeOwlCandles That's what makes you a professional! ❤ I have people ask me if making soap is easy. I think to myself, if it was everyone would do it, right? It took 4 years to get my recipe perfect for me.😊 Big props in showing your progress as you learn, improve and level up! I do have a question though. Why don't you use a mixer attachment on a drill or a mixer to mix your cement? 😊 You seem to make ALOT of vessels. My wrists would kill me!

[@WizeOwlCandles]

@@mermaidrocksoapcompany6540 I actually do have one haha I just only use it on big orders. :)

[@leticiamartinez3106]

Love your videos!!!! I have learned so much

[@WizeOwlCandles]

Thank you!

[@TheCaliradoGirl]

Do you have a video on safety? I’m having a hard time finding out if I can do this indoors or if the curing process is super toxic like resin. Thank you! Love your vids 💓

[@WizeOwlCandles]

I don't have a video specifically for safety - that's a great idea! I do recommend doing it in an open space with a mask (because the cement can be dusty) and gloves. I do mine in my garage. Thanks for watching!

[@teresastevens1390]

Where can I find your scent to wax formula as mentioned in your video?

[@WizeOwlCandles]

Hi! Here it is: oz/grams of wax using) x (% of fragrance oil you want to use, converted to a decimal) = (oz/grams of fragrance oil needed)

[@jesusmarin1489]

I just got the big container. How much cementall did you used for the big one. Looks like from the video you used 2 half cups is that correct. I love your videos, they are very informative. Thanks

[@WizeOwlCandles]

Hi! Yes 2 1/2 of the red solo cups :) thanks for watching!

[@michellebrowne2406]

Love your videos really learning from you👌loads of people on utube saying polycrylic sealing is bad, is that because they are all using the new one, you have been using polycrylic a while now with great results, I’m in Ireland where it’s impossible to get anything delivered but I can get polycrylic so I’m going to try it

[@WizeOwlCandles]

Hi! I do use polycrylic for mine and have for over a year. All my testing came out great and haven't had any issues. I do use 100% soy wax which has a lower temp whike burning. I would definitely do you own testing but this is the sealer I still use and love :) thanks for watching!

[@michellebrowne2406]

@@WizeOwlCandles I went to the a few shops today to get it none of them sell it 😂 it’s like living in the dark ages here the owner of a paint shop I know is getting me a sample of something he thinks will work, the sample I ordered online came , after 24 hours the water leaked I’m so glad I tested first before adding the wax 🤪 I’ll share a pic when I’ve one sealed and waxed 👌

[@WizeOwlCandles]

Awesome! Good luck!

[@marisolaranda6582]

Thank you very much to share your tips!

[@WizeOwlCandles]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching!

[@mrembo25]

Great video!! I noticed that you are using a water-based wood finish to seal your concrete containers. Is there a reason you prefer this as opposed to Earth Safe Finish Preserver/Sealer (odorless) that's made for concrete/cement?

[@WizeOwlCandles]

Hi! I have been using this sealer since the start of my journey and I've been testing out different sealers lately. I haven't had any issues with this sealer however I did purchase earth safe and I'm doing my own testing right now. If all comes out great I'm going to make a video about it! :)

[@MrHerks]

Perfect timing, I just got home from buying everything to start making these and bam I get an alert for your video LOL I'm happy to see I got the same sealer you use, although I got clear semi gloss. I'm curious how you measure how much a mold will hold? I ordered the cylinder mold but bought 2 smaller ones to practice on today but have no clue how much they hold. Thanks so much for all the tips, so very very helpful :)

[@WizeOwlCandles]

Aw how cool!! Very exciting! I started by measuring with solo cups and how much each container took. For my cylinder mold about 3/4 of a solo cup usually works. I hope that helps!

[@MrHerks]

@@WizeOwlCandles definitely helps, thank you 😊

[@firdowskruger9896]

Thank you for sharing😊 Love and greetings from Pretoria, South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤️

[@WizeOwlCandles]

@@firdowskruger9896 thanks for watching!

[@luviieess]

love all the details and effort put into your videos ! thanks for sharing

[@WizeOwlCandles]

Thanks so much!

[@LauraHernandez-sk2uw]

Thank you for sharing

[@WizeOwlCandles]

Absolutely! Large 35 oz Mold - amzn.to/3GVgrI2 Oval Mold - amzn.to/3dQzR3i I hope that helps :)

[@sandrasosa1986]

Do you have any videos testing concrete vessels?

[@WizeOwlCandles]

Hi! Thank you for watching! By testing do you mean how the candle burns? I have some clips in some of my videos showing my candle burning (especially the sealer video) If there is anything specific you would like to see tested let me know and I will make one :)

[@katiediaz9267]

Awesome! - May I ask what size wicks do you use for the large mold?

[@WizeOwlCandles]

Sure! CD8 :)

[@brwnietter9681]

Thank you!

[@WizeOwlCandles]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching!

[@janeenchingcuangco8669]

Hi, what ratio cement and water did you use? Thank you!

[@WizeOwlCandles]

3:1 :)

[@Jackalopefarms]

I didnt see a link for the xl round concrete mold…..do you have one? :-) thanks

[@WizeOwlCandles]

Hi! Yes it is amzn.to/3eQ0J4a

[@01kymberly]

Hi Great videos! Can I ask which wicks you use for the 3 wick container?

[@WizeOwlCandles]

Hi! Yes I use CD 3 from candlescience. Thanks for watching!

[@DiannePhD-JD]

I absolutely LOVE your videos! Have you experienced HT issues with your concrete vessels? I am triple wicking using CD4 with these oval concrete vessels and it seems like the HT is very weak. Can you tell me your experiences with your concrete vessels?

[@WizeOwlCandles]

Hi! Thanks so much for watching! I don't have any issues with HT in my Concrete vessels. I have used glass and tins before and haven't personally noticed a difference. I use 10% load. :)

[@DiannePhD-JD]

@@WizeOwlCandles Thank you so much for your reply! I'll check my F/O load.

[@WizeOwlCandles]

Of course!

[@averagewonder]

How much would you say each vessel ends up costing you to make

[@altacandles]

thank you 🤍

[@WizeOwlCandles]

Thanks for watching!

[@feleciamons1359]

Hello, out of the three molds you have listed, I cannot find the very large round one you made in green. Can you please let me know which one it is Thank you!

[@WizeOwlCandles]

Hi! Here is the link - amzn.to/3eQ0J4a

[@celestesilva8350]

What type of concrete do you use? I purchased a bag and it has large rocks 😵‍💫

[@WizeOwlCandles]

It's cement all. It's concrete but a smoother form 👍 I did the same thing when starting out and bought one with rocks lol

[@MikeFrench0]

Great video Kala!

[@WizeOwlCandles]

Thank you! :)

[@Nona-ri3vo]

Can you use gypsum instead of concrete to do candel vessel??

[@WizeOwlCandles]

I've seen people use it but I personally have not used it before.

[@chandrawhite7904]

Hi, could you please link the 3 wick vessel? I’m sure I could find it but I’d rather use your affiliate link 😊

[@WizeOwlCandles]

I do have the link in the description box below under oval mold :) it will take you straight to the one I've been using

[@chandrawhite7904]

Ohh! I think since it said 3 pack I thought it was something else. Thanks!

[@WizeOwlCandles]

@@chandrawhite7904 I have a few differently mold links available. :)

[@carolmerillat6722]

Did you use cd 3 for both the oblong and big round containers

[@WizeOwlCandles]

Yes I do :)

[@katiewiserkrizek8055]

Are you wearing an ASU sweatshirt? I work there! 😊

[@WizeOwlCandles]

Yes! I went to ASU for college 😈♥️

[@paulavataj7076]

Love your videos! How did you stamp those images on your concrete?

[@WizeOwlCandles]

Thank you! Some people are using ink stamps made with their logo or vinyl from a cricut :)

[@carolmerillat6722]

The wicks you cited on Amazon to use, were they used in all these containers in video?

[@WizeOwlCandles]

The Wicks are from candlescience. I use the molds from Amazon

[@carolmerillat6722]

The link to the wicks on Amazon that you posted have you ever used those?

[@katiediaz6586]

What size wicks do you use on the large round ?

[@WizeOwlCandles]

I use CD 8 and CD10. Depends what I have in stock, both work for me :)

[@djorgenson1]

Hi!! Love your videos :) I was curious if you brand your vessels. I am currently using vinyl and it's time consuming. The vessel in you intro has a stamp on it...how did you do that?!

[@WizeOwlCandles]

Hi! Thanks for watching! That little stamp technique I am actually keeping a secret at the moment (can't be giving away too many secrets lol) but I do No people who have used an ink stamp made with their logo on it and used ink :-)

[@djorgenson1]

@@WizeOwlCandles that's totally understandable!! Doesn't hurt to ask lol. I was going to try a stamp next :)

[@WizeOwlCandles]

@@djorgenson1 I've heard and seen a lot of people using a stamp and having luck with that :)

[@stephkitzman]

Great video! So did you use a cd8 in the 9oz vessel? I've been using a cd14 in that one to get it to melt correctly without tunneling with 464 wax. Have you had any tunneling with them?

[@WizeOwlCandles]

Hi! I personally have not had any tunneling issues. I have used CD 8 and CD10 for the 9 oz vessel :)

[@hilaryquinn8673]

Do you eyeball how much cement mix and water you use ? No weighing? Thanks!

[@WizeOwlCandles]

Hi! I first started making the containers I ended up measuring with the solo cups and how much of the solo cup fit in each mold I ended up figuring out after making them for so long... I'm hoping to measure out everything for everyone currently right now I personally just know how much goes into each mold but each mold is different. I always add water slowly usually it comes out one part water one part concrete but I like to add slowly because each pigment reacts different with the water. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching

[@hilaryquinn8673]

@@WizeOwlCandles Thanks for the fast reply. I recently found your videos and have enjoyed watching them. I am a maker and weigh everything, so I was curious. I have not attempted to make these-yet! Enjoy the day!

[@WizeOwlCandles]

@@hilaryquinn8673 I probably should be weighing it out 🤣 I've been making them so long by just measuring in the cups lol

[@hilaryquinn8673]

@@WizeOwlCandles Your way clearly works! No need to change!

[@lindawren4860]

Loving your videos! I sometimes get a weird whiteish film on certain molds (like your oval mold) it then leaves marks on my concrete vessels,I’m not sure what causes this and was just wondering if you ever had this issue? Thanks so much 😀

[@WizeOwlCandles]

I haven't had that issue however I wash my molds right after I use them and sometimes I need to let them soak :) hope that helps!

[@lindawren4860]

@@WizeOwlCandles thanks so much,must admit I’m a tad lazy when it comes to cleaning molds but I’ll definitely do it more often! ☺️👍🏻

[@WizeOwlCandles]

No worries! I get it lol

[@dawnt5587]

What is the burn time on the really big candle?

[@WizeOwlCandles]

150+ hours :)

[@dremy101]

What do you do with the excess after it dries?

[@WizeOwlCandles]

I have a orange bucket that I dump the excess off into and the dispose of that once it's full :)

[@AshvithaNDMA]

May I know the dimension of the cylinder mold

[@WizeOwlCandles]

3x3.5

[@saimasamah8006]

Hi which cement did u use?

[@WizeOwlCandles]

I use cement all :)

[@katiediaz6586]

I made my first candle and was very upset. The center caved in. Do you know what caused it?

[@WizeOwlCandles]

I'm sorry to hear that! I would say make sure you are not using too much water. If it is too thin it can be weak . Hope that helps!

[@katiediaz6586]

@@WizeOwlCandles I am sorry I actually meant the candle portion

[@WizeOwlCandles]

That may be because you poured too hot. I would wait until 135 degrees and see if that helps :)

[@genevakabat1283]

Polycrylic has come out and said that their products are NOT SAFE to use for sealing candle vessels. I suggest Rutlands and Earth Safe, who have both come out and said that their products are safe to use for candle vessels.

[@WizeOwlCandles]

Thanks for your input! I too have reached out to them and they said they actually have never tested their products on concrete since it's made for wood. So I went ahead and tested it and with my supplies and the soy wax I use it works perfectly and I have not had any issues :) I know some people prefer Rutlands and earth safe however I prefer this since it has never given me any hear issues or leaking into the wax. Thanks for watching!

[@genevakabat1283]

@@WizeOwlCandles that’s the thing. Just because it “works” doesn’t mean that it’s safe to use. I have a screenshot of an email from the Minwax company and this is what is says: “There are a couple of reasons. First, we do not make any products for use on concrete, our products are for use on wood surfaces. only. Secondly. Polycrylic is rated up to 120*F. This is not an application we would recommend or stand by behind. Regards, Craig”

[@marouamaroua7106]

Do you use white or gray cement?

[@WizeOwlCandles]

The cement all is more of a gray

[@leticiamartinez3106]

You said you use 464 wax?

[@WizeOwlCandles]

Yes :)

[@brunodiaz8007]

Hola hermosa!

[@WizeOwlCandles]

Thanks for watching!

[@sunherikitchen954]

Please give me one candle mold

[@WizeOwlCandles]

Hi! You can purchase them on Amazon :)

[@sunherikitchen954]

Ok price is very high

[@WizeOwlCandles]

@@sunherikitchen954 keep an eye on the molds you like and sometimes they go on sale :) Amazon is the best priced I've found. They last a long time though!

[@jjames6552]

Cement all but calling it concrete confuses me!

[@WizeOwlCandles]

Yes I was confused at first too lol Cement All is just a name for the concrete. But you definitely want to use concrete like cement all not just straight cement.