What I do With My Old Tins
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Awesome use of old tins for sure. Does it smell like an Old Dog. Just wondering, because I have one. :D
That is a great idea. Do you flavor them? There's a flavor available that smells like pipe tobacco...
Now... I'm wanting to look up how to make candles.
Very cool! I'd like to know how to do that.
I've made ashtrays out of the flat round tins before, just glue a cork in the middle and you're good.
I've made ashtrays out of the flat round tins before, just glue a cork in the middle and you're good.
What a cool idea. I think the next time I'm at the mall, I'll stop in at one of the candle shops and see if I can find one that will fit some of my old tins.
Great idea, smeigs.
Great idea, smeigs.
Thanks guys... and I make all mine from scratch... Its not too complicated but takes a bit of perfecting to make them look good. I just buy my soy wax in 50 lb bulk online, melt the wax to about 175 degrees in a double boiler then mix your scent and coloring, then let the wax cool down to about 135 before you pour it. Make sure you have your wick glued to the bottom of the tin then pour your wax and let it sit till it hardens.. I usually heat my oven to about 150 then turn it off, then place the poured candle in the oven until it is hard... The reason you do this is so it cools at a slower rate which will give you that nice smooth top. If it cools too fast it will sink in. And this one i scented "candycane" for the holidays!
Hey Smeigs. I can see a great home business getting started. Candle tins with our favorite essences, such as Molto Dolce, or H&H Egg Nog, etc. etc. If you could just figure a way to get those essences in the wax!
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Ok, somebody has already thought about it. Now that their website is on this post, their sales could suddenly skyrocket here before Christmas. Another hoarding frenzy!
What a great idea! Better do a trial market on the Buy-Sell-Trade forum. Bet you'll have some takers!
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