Cheap vs Expensive: Candle Making for the First Time
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
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love youuuuuu
Hi, first one here!
I love your videos 🥺🤍
katelyn:it looks like a blender
:D
“The butt plu- THE BOTTOM PLUG” the whole plug joke cracked me up 😂
The *hole* plug joke? 😅
Mick B. All the jokes relating to that 😂
less kid friendly stuff and more of that funny nonsense please
Euphoric Colors yes it’s hilarious watching them have a dirty mind it’s so unexpected 😂
🤣🤣🤣
I love that Evan literally always has the exact same “we’ll be right back” face. Every. Single. Time.
🤣👏👏
Lol. Agreed!
evan has the same face for every emotion lmao
@@toast3273 That's not true, he has an "Oh no. Oh no. Oh no no no no no no no" face as well.
It gets me every time
Katelyn *slaps the bag of wax* : This baby can make so many botched candles.
That was literally my favorite part
its like she is saying i like your cut g
Lol
AND ITS FLAVOURED
Y'all are so cute. I love how when Katelyn told Evan she splashed the wax everywhere his reaction wasn't "oh no, you splashed it everywhere" but "oh no, are you okay?".
Thats love :)
@@FreakingPlane pp lol
He said that because the was was hot but still that’s real love :D
get you a man with a baseline concern for your wellbeing
noticed this right away....sooooo awesome.
I love how Evan immediately asks if she's ok when she tells him she spilled wax. Those hubby instincts are adorable.
I was looking for those comments
Ikr, they are the cutest tbh
Not mad about the wax, just wants to make sure his lady is okay. And he asked multiple times!
As a candlemaker, I greatly enjoyed this content! Mica isn't great for candles because it clogs the wick, but it can be used in wax melts and as an exterior coating for pillar/taper candles. Evan's candle drowned because of two reasons: the diameter of the wick was too small for the container, and the mica clogged the wick, limiting the flame. The cheap kit is very close to a real candlemaking set up, actually! The pots I use are taller and have a plastic handle to avoid heat transfer. I could see you guys doing pretty well at your next candlemaking attempts!
why did the candle cave in?
@@nicholekam5527 They need to cool to a certain temperature before you pour them
The wax shrinks as it cools and pulls away from the center.
I'm trying really hard to get into candle making, mostly for personal use, but my biggest struggle is color. I can't seem to find wax appropriate dyes anywhere. Do you have any recommendations?
@@nicholekam5527 wax expands when warm and shrinks when cool. The edges cool faster, and thus hold the shape of it, but then as it center cools, it shrinks. Many solids do this, but paraffin is REALLY bad about it, soy less so. You can sometimes get the opposite with ice cubes when the water is really pure. :D
I love that you didn’t throw out the “Bad” scissors, but you did label them.
sometimes there are tasks that you specifically need bad scissors for 😉
They're not bad, they're just drawn that way.
@@CSNCSNCSN I love the Roger Rabbit reference!!
@@EvanAndKatelyn totally responded to my comment!!! Meeep!!!
@@EvanAndKatelyn I use bad scissors for cutting large sheets of sandpaper
In candle making "too much" turns into normal while drying. Dark color wax dries into pastel, and a couple drops of scent turns into nothing. So adding extra just makes it better
Evan: Blowtorch!
Katelyn: Lighter!
Both: Heat gun
*Relationship goals*
Lol
I love that Chaos Boy was reaching for the blowtorch before Katelyn even finished the sentence "I'm not opposed to a blowtorch..."
It’s not an E&K video without Evan’s “we’re not tHat kInD oF cHaNneL”
Tru
they should just rename the channel that
i mean if they make _yet_ another channel which _is_ that kind of channel... :^)
true doe
F in the chat
“That’s how you learn and grow, by reading the UA-cam comments.”
Katelyn deserves an award for these profound and enlightening words. No one knew of the secrets the UA-cam comments held.
as we speak I'm currently reading the comments, gaining insight, truth, and enlightenment
@@aksaelleintaide594 no
@@aksaelleintaide594 explain your comment it’s confusing
@@lxlx7941 this whole reply section is weird and confusing
I think the first thing from Katelyn was a joke and the second took it literally??? I am concerned?
@@aksaelleintaide594 you should probably speak to a professional as opposed to some random youtube people
As someone who makes candles, I was just waiting for them to discover the wax collapse! Also, in my experience, usually the "bottom plug" of molds is actually the top of the candle, so after demolding you flip it over and have the nice flat surface as the top, and the mountainy pour over is hidden underneath.
When Evan said “two drops this time,” the Cha Cha Slide starting playing in my head and I flashed back to the 2000s
Right foot let’s stomp,,
Left foot let's stomp
I'm surprised nobody put "omg same!!"
That.. that song was one my entire PE class knew choreography to..
Is that normal?!
Freeze!
“You really like slapping that.” -Evan 2020 😂
Followed by "That's a bottom plug"
The amount of adult material in most videos makes it pretty funny lol.
* C o U g H *
oop 😳
And then the candle shrank like a frightened turtle...
Katelyn looked so happy when she smacked the s o y w a x
Y e s
𝕊 𝕠 𝕪 𝕨 𝕒 𝕩
I like ya cut g
When the candle caved in, it was because wax and other solids like to expand or shrink when they cool. Ice expands when it freezes, wax and butter shrink. Certain metals also shrink when cool.
How do you avoid this?
@@carlavidal8723 well you can’t really, it’s just certain materials chemistry...
@@carlavidal8723 certain waxes it’s better to pour at certain temps and you need to pour at a steady level pace it also helps if you warm the container/jars before pouring the wax in. If it does cave or bubble depending on the severity you can fix it with a heat gun or blow dryer
I own this exact candle maker and the best way to avoid this outcome is to take it slow, too much hot wax being poured in at once always causes this, unless you take the time to fill the cave in with more wax
@@carlavidal8723 either cooling or heating the containers before pouring, helps.
"these are the bad scissors"
Literally labeled "BAD"
that's how you know they're bad
i n n o v a t i v e
Why do you still have them then?
@@mandywaynick8725 To make the good scissors feel better about themselves
@@mandywaynick8725 because sometimes you need scissors you don't care about ruining :)
"This is totally resin adjacent"
All I could think was🎶Resin adjacent, with Evan and Katelyn (yeah!)🎶
Edit: added the (yeah!) As suggested by some smart people 👍🏼
I may have sang that in my head... 😏
Also 🎶 doot doot doot doot resin adjacent time! 🎶. There needs to be a mashup!
@@dingalingdongly omg thats such a good idea!
Yeah♪
Yeah I definitely sang that in my head too 😂
The expensive one reminds me of bulky kitchen equipment that only does one thing. Never buy them.
Unitaskers are the bane of any cook or maker in general
@@MadameTeqi why tho? A nobbie here
@@xarzneimittel8220 because it's a very specific piece of equipment you'd only use for one thing. It takes up space and is only rarely used because it doesn't have many uses.
A banana slicer works great for bananas, but can't cut anything else. A knife can cut bananas and also other things so it makes more sense to not buy the banana slicer and just use a knife for example.
@@xarzneimittel8220 exactly what Sarah said. Having a bunch of things that can only do one task is both a small crutch (by not doing it yourself) and a clutter bomb (by having several).
@@bbvv2967 rice cookers have more then one use (steaming stuff too) but even if it was a single use if you eat rice with every meal its worth it.
I like to use crayons to color candles, and I typically go for the dip the string in the wax, then dip it in cold water, then back in the wax method for creating candles. You get a cool layering effect and can shape it however you want.
It depends on whether you car about fumes or not... Not to mention types of wax...
👍
Yes but crayons are pigment based which can clog the wick and stop the candle from burning as well.
Fun Fact, the very first Yankee Candle was made with crayons, and most crayons are made primarily from paraffin, a popular candle wax
No one:
EvanAndKatelyn: *smashing their heads together to look into the containers*
lol
This meme template makes no sense. You used it wrong. Thanks, I hate it.
Vibes I want in my life: Evan so excited to make candles he doesn’t want to take the time to introduce the video
“Vibes”
🤦🏻♂️
I love knowing that Katelyn is actually not short and Evan is just an absolute UNIT. a unit of chaos and height. we stan.
Do you know how tall she is?
@@cospaws8810 5’6”, I think?
@@cospaws8810 either in a video or on their blog i think she says she's 5'7" if i remember correctly
WHAT.
So my eyes have been telling me lies the entire time. Great.☹️ I’m 5’0.
“What if we did a inappropriate amount”
My brain 69 OUNCES
WHY WAS THIS LITTERALY ME THO XD
@@Pastel_cherrii because everyone on teh internet is dirty minded
@@shinyrayco2486 i mean, its normal for me to see people and hear people making inappropriate jokes i watch dream smp people like tommy and dream and stuff XD
@@Pastel_cherrii well yeah but still it’s 99% of the internet
YES!
Katelyn: “Nothing suspicious going on here... definitely didn’t spill wax...”
Evan: “Oh no! Are you ok?”
My heart: 😩❤️
I can’t stop looking at the Elmo with fire behind it with 2020 above it’s just a ✨mood✨
He is called Hellmo and he really is SUCH a mood
The”bottom plug” is making me WHEEZE
Guess we know some thing about SOMEBODY’s personal life 👀😂
It'S NoT thAT TyPE Of ChAnNEl
I know it’s not that type of channel when, without having seen the entire video, I know they said it innocently. I can even bet they’ll giggle to themselves.
I love how Evens shirt says “words are hard” and Kaitlyn’s says cat x1000
Cat cat cat cat cat cat
CAT CAT CAT CAT CAT CAT CAT CAT CAT CAT CAT CAT CAT CAT CAT CAT
*Has "First 37 attempts of Soap-making" flashbacks*
_Boy is this gonna be an interesting one. And i haven't even watched it yet!!_
haha, that is still to date our longest video ever (41 minutes!) but this one is pretty up there too!
@@EvanAndKatelyn and I was right, it was just as interesting as well.
The world needs Katelyn's "Give me the physics!" as a GIF
then make it
19:28 "Oh...ok, we can do a transition"
Why does katelyn's tone of voice sound like she's talking to a little kid and trying hard not to have them cry out of disappointment. XD
She is lol
lol
a tip: add the essential oils at the very end because the heat will make the scent dissolve as soon as you put it in!
edit: it ends mountain-y when you pour it too hot!
As someone who works in a coffee shop, we literally use those exact same metal cups to steam milk for lattes lol!
But great video as always! 💜
Evan & Katelyn: **Tries so hard to say bottom plug instead of butt plug the whole video**
Katelyn at the end: "I gotta move the butt plug" **realizes mistake 0.1 seconds later**
I betrayed myself 🤣
Well I just thought of fifty shades when they mentioned anything like that
I went back and rewatched that part so many times lol
As a barista, that is definitely a pitcher for foaming milk
I knew it!!!
Yeah, I thought the same
As a professional candle pourer, its also a pitcher for wax! We use these daily where I work for tea lights and votives.
We both need pitchers that can withstand high temperatures and pour a steady stream. Dual purpose!
@@TheAngiPants dose it normally have some sort of heat protectant at the handle or do you just use like an oven mitt?
16:03 I love how his first reaction is to ask if she’s okay. Love you two ❤️
When Katelyn said resin adjacent my brain just sang:
"RESIN ADJACENT WITH EVEN AND KATELYN! YEAHH!"
Yess
Same!!
That's how you know ur a true fan
Every time Evan had to put the blowtorch away, a little bit of his soul died.
don't worry, he made up for it during our Christmas tree decorating stream yesterday... ua-cam.com/video/cKi7-fxw5Lg/v-deo.html
@@EvanAndKatelyn haha true
“Guess what all our family’s are getting for Christmas” I love when they do videos during this time of year, their family’s always get whatever they make. I think that’s adorable. 🥰
I used to work for a resorts activity center. We would offer candle making to our guests. Def. Prefer the metal pot option. We used a thicker vessel directly on the hot plate and it worked great. We could melt large quantities at once . Also highly recommend picking up candle vessels, such as tealight holders, at the dollar tree. Works like a charm. Embeds are fun to add as well. Plastic & clay charms or even natural options like fern leafs with spa scents and soft pastel colors. So many options! The fan favorite was hidden "surprise" items. We would use the little gashpon(sp?) plastic eggs, hide a toy or charm then hide it in the candle. The lower melting temp of soy was is best for embeds. :-)Thanks for sharing, LOVE your content!!
1:04
“I did not expect that much wax”
*slaps*
PLS THIS IS MAKING ME LAUGH
🤣💗💗
You can see her face go 😏 right as she gets the idea 🤣🤣🤣
@@BOT-ww3vb Lmao
Needs to be made into a gif
@@EvanAndKatelynthat was so funny😂
As a candle maker, I'm dying laughing at that cheap kit. And then the directions from the expensive one and your reactions.
Like how they think you can use mica and soap colorant in a candle lol. Sure mica shows up, but it's not by far the best when it comes to coloring a candle. I thought it would just sink to the bottom tbh. Also, how they thought you could get away with just a few drops of an essential oil and it would still be just as strong if you burned it later. People have to use more fragrance than they realize when it comes to candles that will actually throw a scent.
I know right? But ilove how they try so hard.
@@bakende1103 We always used crayons for coloring candles. I'm sure there's stuff that's made for it, but it worked.
I was wondering what liquid dye they used in the beginning. I've used both powder dye and liquid dye in candle making and both types mix very well (although some differences do exist). I thought maybe they should have let the wax cool a little before adding it (I'm not a candle expert however...)
@@glowdarkstudios They used water based soap dye.
"Quality Bottom Plugs is what I always say" - their next t-shirt probably
😂😂
I can see it now, I don't know whether it's better or worse if it has a candle on it because it might look suggestive 🤣🤣🤣
XDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
The clip of Katelyn smacking the bag of wax now lives forever rent free in my head 😂
Katelyn: I may have spilled the wax..
Evan: OH NO ARE YOU OKAY?!
wholesome af
I do love that his first concern is Katelyn, that's super sweet. Most people would have asked about the workbench or the damage it may have done, Evan's just worried about his lady! 💜
ikr, wholesome af
My top UA-cam couples are:
- Safiya and Tyler
- Evan and Katelyn
- Ben and Christine
- Jenna and Julien
- Pewds and Marzia
Katelyn really said “I like yo cut g” to the wax
Time stamp?
@@joaomrtins 1:05
@@Cassie-Chan thanks
You could see the confidence in E’s eyes when he said rock paper scissors for who gets the fancy one!
And then you could see as it crumbled away, revealing plans to gain his reign over the fancy thing, eventually
The reason why the wax in katelyn's kit took so long to melt was because it was beeswax, whereas the wax evan was using was soy wax. Beeswax has a much higher melting point than soy wax, which is why it took so long. When I make candles with beeswax I just cover the lid and chill, occasionally stirring.
I cannot express to you how much I LOVE the “we’ll be right back” moments
at this point, the music literally plays in our heads when something goes wrong
Even: Blowtorch!
Katlyn: Lighter.
Me: Heatgun!!!
Katelyn: OH Heatgun!
Choas.
Happy middle ground!
"Quality bottom plugs, that what I always say" - Katlelyn IM DYING, LMAO
🤣💗
the sound clip of evan saying "it's a JUG" legit plays in my head at least once a day
If the room you're cooling candles in fluctuates in temperature at all, you'll get the cave-ins.
Oh that makes sense!
I had one of these as a kid and they always caved in and required more wax at the end.
It can also happen if you pour the wax while it’s too hot. This can be fixed by either just adding more wax to fill the holes or by using a blow torch to melt the existing wax so it can cool level.
@@lexthequeer Right, I was going to mention something about learning the right temp to where it's not too hot. The way wax cools is just so uneven that the less it has to cool the less uneveness there is. It sounds like I know something about this but the neighbor lady growing up was into it.
@@alwaysfallingshort guess you didn't fall short this time lol
The fact that they write “Bad” oh the scissors to tell that they are the “Bas scissors” is everything
Evan: Rock Paper Scissors for who gets the fancy one.
Also Evan:*looses*
Evan again:*nervous laughter begins*
heh heh heh 😅
@@EvanAndKatelyn lmao xD
I feel like Evan has Jenna Marble's "too much gene" 😂
you just combined two universes for me and i think i love you
Fun video guys, my husband shared it with me because he knows I love making candles. The pouring pitcher in that kit is not commonly used in candle making. The one that is used has a heat resistant handle, also try adding about an inch or two of water so the pitcher can sit on its own without wobbling so you don't have to constantly hold it over the heat. You had the right idea about using a heat gun, use it to remelt the top of the jar candles and that will help with the dips/ hole in your candle. Hope this helps.
In my experience, I find it easier to use unwaxed wicks and then just wax them yourself with the same wax you use for the candle.
I read that if you do that the wick will become
Flimsy and not stay straight. Is that true ?
1:08 "Guess what all our families are getting for Christmas?"
me: SOY WAX :D
Katelyn: "Candles."
me: Oh.
Omg Saaaame!
I mean if the fam is kinky soy wax is useful
@@allisonkauffman3055 alright then
Agreed I’m definitely leaving a like
Evan and Katelyn: *makes a toilet seat that can see your butt's mood*
Also Evan and Katelyn: WOOOWWWW a twirlyy mold!
don’t know what to say, never been this early
I think I was the first comment
same
Same
S a m e
same here lol
When Evan just walked in and turned on the lights Katelyn looked like it was the first time she had seen light in 3 days 🤣
Somehow, this channel that I found through the UA-cam hole, has improved my mood immensely. Thank you for being here
We have the exact same metal cup at my dunkin donuts and it's used for lattes, macchiattos, specialty drinks, etc.
Evan: "you really like slapping that" grins
Katelyn: smiles and blushes
Me: Not That Type Of Chanel!
Katelyn: Hey, we should do an Intro Evan: Too excite, they can read. LMAO!
The 1:03 mark when Katelyn gave the wax a good smacking had me crying of laughter. Am I the only one???😂😂😂 That was so great I love these two!!🥰
Hahaha I'm crying. " hey katelynn do you want to install your bottom plug" " we are not that kind of channel"
You should call the soap and candle and other things “series”
🎶Resin adjacent with Evan and Katelyn (YA!)🎶
haha so true!
19:45 Wax expands A LOT when melted. My wife and I had to work out & re-engineer pouring method/timing and tweak our moulds to account for how much the wax recedes as it cools. That cone+funnel shape you ended up with was from the interaction of cooling & the surface tension (think about how water in a glass creeps up the inside ever so slightly)
katelyn: don’t peek!
evan: *immediately peeks*
I love all the bloopers and outtakes always keep those in
If you're actually looking in the comments for tips etc, I can tell you that the paraffin wax would probably take just as long in the double boiler as it did in the machine since it has a higher melting point than soy. Paraffin is used for making pillar candles for that reason, whereas soy has to be in a container like a jar (just be careful what type you use since some can explode when exposed to high heat). I use an old pot and a silicone container to double boil wax when I make candles (getting old, cooled wax residue out of silicone is 1000x easier than a metal jug like that). It helps to let the wax cool until its sort of like alfredo thickness to pour it, you get less collapsing that way.
Evan: "We need to film again."
Katelyn: :| :) ok
Joob: >:| are you for real
27:26 Katelyn’s face like “I married this.” Lol
🤣🤣🤣
So... I love crafts and I thought I would look into candle making. I've been watching various videos and I stumbled on this one. I haven't laughed that much in a long time. You guys are hilarious not to mention very informative. Thanks for the laugh and the education.
No reason for Evan's candles not to be enjoyed - even with the wrong wick. Just heat them with a candle warmer 🙂
Nobody:
Evan eating snack with mic:CRUNCH CRUNCH CRUNCH
I've never heard such intense crunches in my life
@@EvanAndKatelyn What was the *pepper grinder?*
Wow! Great Job! I remember the first time I made candles and I did nowhere nearly as good as this! But over time I learned at started my own candle business and basically, with practice, you can do whatever you want! Once again great job guys and you never cease to amaze!
It took them SO long to arrive at "heat gun" as a solution and it killed me. I now understand why people yell at sports.
No one:
Katelyn: “does burning them give us cancer???”
It's a serious question :)
I certainly wondered if burning stuff used in resin making could produce toxic fumes.
It's actually a serious question
i also need merch that says “we are not that kinda channel” 💀
Omg yes!! I also want "Give me the physics"
YES! I need a “We are not that kind of channel” shirt!
from experience i found that if you want to use liquid colouring like resin colouring or soap colouring add it to the unmelted wax and mix before then melting the wax i love watching your videos
Katelyn: the bottom plug.
Evan: we are not that type of channel.
Me: YOOOOOOO
“Dah uhhhh this is going to great!”
-Evan 2020
Not even two minutes later: something goes wrong
always 🤣
@@EvanAndKatelyn :0 Hoi
@@CRAZFOOL I’m just as surprised!
@@EvanAndKatelyn Famous last words spoken by Evan
21:57 omg that was the most ADORABLE laugh sound from Evan!
It makes my heart so happy to see how much even cares when katelyn got splashed by the wax
33 minutes of a new video from the best UA-cam channel of all time!
"We won't die, yay!" *High-five*
That's basically how I go through life
Also. "There's a video?" Throws instructions.
Evan: ...and gives a sparkly eflect
Katelyn: Yea, we won't die!
I've learned two things from Evan so far: glitter is mysterious and variety is spicy.
Such a good husband, first question asked when learning that wax was splashed was "are you ok?" Then compliments her salsa ❤️❤️
Yesss 🙌🏻 I’ve been binging them these past few days and they’re so cute!! Hi E & K! Y’all are so wholesome 🥺
so glad you're liking the videos!
no one :
Evan: peeks
Katelyn : mom mode activated!!
Thanks!
I took a mold making class in college and we poured candles into our molds and the caving in has to do with the fact that wax shrinks when it cools too fast. Also! We used a fancy little crock pot with a spout and it was perfect! Kept lots of wax hot for a long time so we could pour whenever we were ready to and mix our pigments in lil silicone cups then pour into the mold!
"okay we can do a transition" you guys are so cute
Evan: I’m only going to add a few drops of fragrance Oil.
Candle maker: There is a formula to follow and you didn’t use enough 😂🤣😂
I learned how to make candles before I bought any supplies by learning from Kevin Fischer and spending $23 on his extensive training course (look him up on UA-cam). So far I've been successful. Evan & Katelyn's video was fun to watch, but I knew their first candles would not be entirely successful. Good luck in the learning process to both of you. I highly recommend Kevin's candle-making course to anyone who wants to start making candles- there's a lot more to it than you might think. You will save the $23 cost by knowing the right approach from the start... and from there you have a head start toward success... -before you start screwing up while experimenting.