Thank you so much for addressing the bubble issue! I have tried SO many different techniques with different decorations & still hadn't found THE secret other than just letting them sit in the oven for hours. I just tried your technique of cutting up the gel over the objects & it worked BEAUTIFULLY! I even used apple & orange slices & cinnamon sticks which ALWAYS have bubble problems. I even put cloves & putka pods & they stayed where I put them. The best part is it leaves a few bigger bubbles - I like the candles to have at least some bubbles but I hate the tiny bubbles. You have no idea how happy you just made me! My candles are soon going to be sold by someone who saw my Etsy shop & wanted to add them to her store & I was really nervous about not being able to keep up with orders but now I'm all set cuz I know they'll consistently come out the way I like them. Sorry for babbling on - I'm just so excited! I'm just curious though -- I understand why cutting up the gel over the objects works, but how does the pan with the water work? How does that help? Thank you!
@@4Anastasia Thank you so much for the quick reply! Do you mean it keeps the glass hot when you take it out of the oven to set? I think I did something wrong. I either used too much water so that some condensation got in the gel or I might have dripped some water in them when I peaked at them, but in any case, I noticed that, in the center of the candles, the gel was foggy. So I tried a couple without the pan of water and when they were completely melted, I shut off the oven and left them to cool in there, and that worked out well. Perhaps they would have had less bubbles with the pan of water but, like I said, I do like a few bubbles as I think that is a good characteristic of the gel to show off. I even did one with silk flowers and leaves and since you can place everything where you want it in the gel chunks and the gel stays thick enough to hold the objects in place at 195 degrees, it came out awesome! I never thought of doing it this way. The only thing I tried close to this was pouring the gel when it's thick, hoping it would be set by the time it hits the object so that it doesn't let bubbles seep out, but of course that doesn't work. The gel just sets before it even fills the container. You have no idea how relieved I am! I am SO picky with my candles, to the point where I'll heat metal spoon handles or tweezers with a torch & dunk it in the gel to try to melt bubbles out or use a heat gun to melt the bubbles around the outer candle. Sometimes I just ended up adding MORE bubbles! I am my own worst critic. I'm sure if someone else's candle came out exactly the same as mine, I would think their candle was great & mine was terrible, but now, with your technique, I feel good about how the candle comes out and don't feel the need to mess with it. Really, I can't thank you enough! You helped an overly critical & irrational perfectionist relax because I know I will be happy with the results the first time and with any objects I want to use. Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!
Not sure who is Lisa. My name is Anastasia. Can you explain your questions one more time? Without water candles looks nice too. You can use different cups if you wish. Hope that helps.
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Loved your video n guidence. I made the was candle in a small glass with pearls n shells. I want to get a very clear candle with no bubbles is thar possible without the oven technique. Is there some technique in pouring or temp of pouring that can achieve a bubble less candle ?
Thanks for this video.... i've struggled with my gel candles Question if you have plastic flowers etc should you put water 1st then gel ive had a few issues with this
Hey Rena, I have list in description box. Here is link from that list. First 2 are example of hollow space that still on sale - -Hollow Candle Holder - a.co/fW8Qp8C amazon sells a lot and sometimes sold out but something new always comes up:)
Hey Ayisha! Thank you so much! I have all links to what I used in description box. You can find there gel wax, wicks, ornaments and much more. Hope that helps.
They can if you place them to close to wick. So you should keep them away from wick. Because only around wick (1-1.5cm around) that’s how much is burned.
Thank you so much for the lovely video of yours but I have a question from which country are you? second the gely candel from where I can purchase thirdly I am from Lebanon ,Beirout send you best of salam bye cuetty
Hi Anastasia, I went to facebook to join your group but there are so many of them and they are mostly beauty, makeups and fashions. Is there one mainly on candle making and comments...to share???
Rene, I do little of everything, DIY, fashion, beauty and skin care so group covers everything:) I do not have group or channel that does only candles.
Amazing thank you for this video My doubt is if we put water and then melted gel on it does it set nicely and how would we relocate them doesn't it spill out 🤔
Hey! You mean if you want water to be at the bottom and gel on top? It will sit fine. If you want gel on bottom and water on top. Just make sure you carry it carefully and don’t pour to much of water up to the edges.
Hey Lilian! No, you can use any wick. But don’t use wicks that covered in regular wax. They will make your gel wax Blurry. I explain that in this video as well. Hope this helps! 🙃
Hey Mark! You want to keep plastic items far from wick when you burn it. Because it can burn your plastic ornament or your wick will just stop burning at all. Hope that helps! 😀
just a question. when you light your gel candle with different types of ornaments inside it, will the ornament melt? 2nd question, how long will the water last in the jar with gel on top?
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Hi, so in the gel wax candle only the area around the wick melts? The rest of the gel stays in place? I want to put some dried fruits/flowers, but I don't want to cause a fire, so if I keep them 1,5cm from the wick I should be good?
Hi Anna! That would depends on size of your vase. It’s it’s really wide. It will melt only in center. But if it’s narrow vase, it could melt all around it and potentially burn dried fruits/flowers. So please be careful. Hope that helps.
I recommend to get sand for water. That would stay at the Bottom. Or small/tinny rocks vs sand. Also, don’t poor water directly on sand. In this video I show how I poor water over sand. I used IKEA craft sand. ua-cam.com/video/aYUwjVdpE5s/v-deo.html
Great video! I was wondering if you had any tips on doing half gel half soy wax, with the wick only starting after the gel wax ends. How would you put a wick on top of the gel wax ?
It has to cool down with wick inside of it. You can always cut little hole and place wick inside of gel but it won’t look pretty. Another thing you can do just placing little candle above your gel. Or you can pour water above gel. And use water floating candle.
Judi! Here we go, I found most similar ones for you! - www.amazon.com/shop/4anastasia?listId=3MNTTPATONZJB&ref=cm_sw_em_r_inf_list_own_4anastasia_dp_SRPlVMBCIzJm9
Hi! Hoping you reply. I’ve started making smaller glass gel candles with a smaller votive jar inside. When the candle burns in the middle the gel is burning along the outside too is this normal?
Hey! I’m little confused in your explanation. But gel will melt like in normal candle wax. Usually I use only glass vase/jar. When it’s to narrow it can burn glass a little so better to have wider vase/jar.
Denise! I have all links in descriptions box below. But here is link with what I used including candle holders: www.amazon.com/shop/4anastasia?listId=3MNTTPATONZJB
Hey Natalja! It’s better to use clean wick without wax. Some comes with pre waxed and you don’t want that. It will make your gel wax blurry. I have some links under video to what I used including wicks!:)
Hi Rena! Those pearls connected with clear wire. You don’t see it inside of wax but it makes it look like it’s floating. In description box I have link to everything I used so you can get similar ones!
What a great informative video! Thank you so much! I have been using dry flowers to decorate the wine glass while having a tea light holder placed in the center of the glass and poured gel wax around it. It has so many bubbles, i tried to use a heat gun and heat the glass surface, but there are still many small bubbles. I am going to try your way! But because my flowers will move around, i stick the flowers on the glass before i pour the wax. u mentioned not to move when wax is being poured to avoid bubbles. Im going to try this and but should i move the glass to a preheated oven for it to slowly set? Thank you once again!
Harisha! 4th link in description box under this video. Everything I used in this video I provided links in description box. Here is same link - www.amazon.com/shop/4anastasia?listId=3MNTTPATONZJB Hope that helps:)
You can all essential oil when wax is melted and then stir it. Or you can add oil when temperature of wax is cooled a bit. So that high heat won’t reduce the scent of your oils. But there is many ways you an try it. See which one works best for you. You can also read this article that has more information about essential oils and wax. Hope this helps 😃 candles.lovetoknow.com/How_to_Make_Soy_Candles_With_Essential_Oils
4Anastasia thank you for replying I’m trying to do something like that for my sons birthday but gel wax is too expensive for too many !! Great channel!♥️
Lilian! Gel wax is most commonly used for votive or container candles, but firmer gel wax is also available for crafting pillar candles. I got this info here - www.thesprucecrafts.com/waxes-for-candle-making-516770 Also this link is helpful too to pick right wax for what you planing to do!🙂 hope that helps! - candlewic.com/learn/candlemaking-how-to/choosing-candle-wax/
Hi Anastasia, I am from Singapore and I am a little confused about the no bubble part with the pan, the oven and the water with the towel. Can you kindly elaborate step by step what I should do to avoid having bubbles in my gel...please...and again, where can I buy the round sphere hollow candle holders where you can put the string pearls and not too much gels....I bought some but it's not the same. the ones I got are just a little space to hold the candle and the rest is a huge empty space and has to be completely filled up with gel or wax to complete the deco. Please assist and am delighted to see your videos. keep it up dear...
Hi Rena, if you talking about the ones has pearls in it. This is what I used. Unfortunately you still need to fill them up with gel. Amazing always sells new products and sometimes old ones sold out. www.amazon.com/shop/4anastasia/list/3MNTTPATONZJB
You need to put towel in tray. Add small amount of water to cover towel. Add small pieces of jell wax into vase on top of ornaments. Cut it with scissors. In gloves. Vase must be dry. Preheat oven to 90 Celsius/ 194F Put vase on top of wet towel. Add hot water for few more centimeters. Keep it in oven till melts. (Time depends on size of vase, gel, oven etc) Lower your temperature to 50/60C or 122/149F Keep it in until bubbles are gone. Ones take out keep it in warm place for any left over bubbles to disappear.
This was great, I have been researching "candle making supplies" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Cenadoelyn Candle Contemplation - (search on google ) ? Ive heard some great things about it and my brother in law got amazing results with it.
Hi I need your help! I made gel wax few days back and today my wax has tilted. Meaning it’s half way down and half way up! How do I fix it ? Please reply quick
Hi! Sorry to hear that. Best way is to put it back in oven and let wax melt again and change its shape. So it’s more same level. Hope that helps. But could also be because of other reason.
I show in my video that I put whole class vase in over with gel. But vase is on tray with water. I don’t know to thin your vase is. Mine was really thick and it was fine. You need to be more careful, please.
Hi, i want to make a candle for my dad as his mum passed away, my idea is to put an acrylic photo block inside the gel wax? And a angel next to it would this hold against the gel?
Hey! I’m so sorry to hear this. You might want to try out and put hot gel wax on acrylic photo and see if it won’t burn it. You always want to experiment before you do final candle. Hope that helps.
I have personally never used resin ornaments with gel wax. You want want to try to pour melted hot gel wax on resin ornaments before you do your candle to see what will happen to it. I always experiment before do something. 🙂
@@4Anastasia I've tried washing by hand but the wax remains on the pot. I've also tried boiling water & leaving it to soak but still sticks. Do you have any other suggestions?
I use scrub brush with soap. It will live lines on your pot. But that’s why I have separate pot just for crafts. It’s ugly now because of scratches. You should have to repeat it few times to fully wash it off.
How can i get rid of bubbles in a gel wax candle after I made it and added the wick ? Can i use the same technique of putting it in the oven? or does it not work after the gel has solidified ?
Hi, thanks for your amazing videos! My question is do I need special glass? I mean that resists the heat or I can put my gel candle in the oven (190 F) like your video?
Kamile, I would use thick glass. But also before you purchase it, read what says on label. Some glass not recommended/made to be used in such a high heat. Hope that helps!
Hi, I'm using gel wax to make a pond scene from a wine bottle. Do I need to place the scene in and then put the wax unheated into the bottle so that bubbles don't form on the items in the scene?
Joan, I have used small ornaments before and I found it easier to pour hot gel wax first over my ornaments. That will create bubbles so then you would need to put it in oven over smaller heat and let those bubbles Evaporate. If you cut unheated wax over small ornaments and then place it in over. It might melt and move those small ornaments and mess up your composition. Hope that helps. It also depends on quality and size of your ornaments/items.
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Links for all tools and items you need I provided in description box under the video. Here is same link. www.amazon.com/shop/4anastasia?listId=3MNTTPATONZJB
So for my project I'm trying to make candles with suspended flowers. What technique should I use? Should I use water covered with gel wax, just gel wax adding flowers in layers, I'm not sure. Thank you again for the great video!
Good question! I would say depends on Material of your flowers. If they can stay under water without changing shape, add water first and then gel. Flowers under water always looks pretty for my opinion. If your flowers made of plastic for example, hot gel can melt them. And it will Ruin your composition. So think about Material you using first. And then decide if you want it to be only gel, or 50/50. Hope that helps.
@@4Anastasia I was thinking of doing pressed flowers. And hoping that the color stays, trying to use it for wedding centerpieces. This video was extremely helpful
Pressed would look good if you do layers. But if you add layers of wax. In clear vase you will see lines. That’s a downside of this technique. If you can’t see sides, and just top then that’s good technic.
I personally don’t sale it. Something like that I would wrap I’m bubble wrap and place it in box. But it also depends who you shipped with, UPS, FedEx etc.., they might have different rules.
Lee, it can happen for multiple seasons. One that happen to me if wicks you using has wax pre-coating or fragrances. Another one if you using wax inserts, they will melt and turn gel cloudy. Hope that helps!
Only reason I know leaving for to long that can turn yellow. But it’s important to follow detections and instructions that says on your gel wax. Each brand makes it different. Don’t worry. You can do it🙂
Thank you so much for addressing the bubble issue! I have tried SO many different techniques with different decorations & still hadn't found THE secret other than just letting them sit in the oven for hours.
I just tried your technique of cutting up the gel over the objects & it worked BEAUTIFULLY! I even used apple & orange slices & cinnamon sticks which ALWAYS have bubble problems. I even put cloves & putka pods & they stayed where I put them. The best part is it leaves a few bigger bubbles - I like the candles to have at least some bubbles but I hate the tiny bubbles. You have no idea how happy you just made me! My candles are soon going to be sold by someone who saw my Etsy shop & wanted to add them to her store & I was really nervous about not being able to keep up with orders but now I'm all set cuz I know they'll consistently come out the way I like them. Sorry for babbling on - I'm just so excited!
I'm just curious though -- I understand why cutting up the gel over the objects works, but how does the pan with the water work? How does that help? Thank you!
You are so welcome Lisa! It helps keep class hot and that helps with bubbles. If glass is cold it won’t help :)
@@4Anastasia Thank you so much for the quick reply! Do you mean it keeps the glass hot when you take it out of the oven to set?
I think I did something wrong. I either used too much water so that some condensation got in the gel or I might have dripped some water in them when I peaked at them, but in any case, I noticed that, in the center of the candles, the gel was foggy. So I tried a couple without the pan of water and when they were completely melted, I shut off the oven and left them to cool in there, and that worked out well. Perhaps they would have had less bubbles with the pan of water but, like I said, I do like a few bubbles as I think that is a good characteristic of the gel to show off. I even did one with silk flowers and leaves and since you can place everything where you want it in the gel chunks and the gel stays thick enough to hold the objects in place at 195 degrees, it came out awesome! I never thought of doing it this way. The only thing I tried close to this was pouring the gel when it's thick, hoping it would be set by the time it hits the object so that it doesn't let bubbles seep out, but of course that doesn't work. The gel just sets before it even fills the container. You have no idea how relieved I am! I am SO picky with my candles, to the point where I'll heat metal spoon handles or tweezers with a torch & dunk it in the gel to try to melt bubbles out or use a heat gun to melt the bubbles around the outer candle. Sometimes I just ended up adding MORE bubbles! I am my own worst critic. I'm sure if someone else's candle came out exactly the same as mine, I would think their candle was great & mine was terrible, but now, with your technique, I feel good about how the candle comes out and don't feel the need to mess with it. Really, I can't thank you enough! You helped an overly critical & irrational perfectionist relax because I know I will be happy with the results the first time and with any objects I want to use. Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!
Lisa Pupillo Hello Lisa how are you... Question? So when u make couples candles without that pan and water? And your candles came Nice?
Not sure who is Lisa. My name is Anastasia. Can you explain your questions one more time? Without water candles looks nice too. You can use different cups if you wish. Hope that helps.
4Anastasia Anastasia i read Lisa message, and she say she put some couples candles wit out pan and water on that oven? And her candles came nice?
I've just come across your video and what lovely candles I'm just starting to work with gel wax where do I get the glass volie with the hole in plz
Hi Kim! Hope it all goes well. Link in description box. Here is link to it as well a.co/fW8Qp8C hope it helps!:)
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So pretty & whimsical.
Thank you so much Trista!:)
Thank you for this video, and information how to use gel wax. Very clever ideas.
Thank you!
Beautiful work thank you for sharing
Thank you very much! Happy you liked it 😁
Hi I love your candles can I melt gel wax in a glass measuring cup?
Hi! I recommend you use kitchenware that is made to be heated. If you measuring cup is not made to be heated. Then don’t use it.
Love your ideas and inputs
Thank you very much!
Loved your video n guidence. I made the was candle in a small glass with pearls n shells. I want to get a very clear candle with no bubbles is thar possible without the oven technique. Is there some technique in pouring or temp of pouring that can achieve a bubble less candle ?
Hi Mansi! That’s good you liked it. This is best technique that I have found to have less bubbles.
Thanks for your very useful information 👍. 👍Can we reuse Gel? Please help me. Thank you
Hey! Yes, you can but it won’t be clear anymore. It’s going to looks more blurry and dirty unfortunately.
@@4Anastasia Thanks for your reply and for information 👍🙏
Amazing, Happy new year
Your creations are too fantastic, fabulous and attractive 👌
Thank you very much for kind words!
Hi. Amazing job. But what about when you use them? The ornament will do not burn?
No, as long as they far from wick and not plastic.
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I’m happy you enjoyed it Katia!
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Thanks for this video.... i've struggled with my gel candles
Question if you have plastic flowers etc should you put water 1st then gel ive had a few issues with this
It’s up to you. But if plastic flowers will be in water, it’s actually better because gel wax won’t melt them. Depends on plastic it can melt.
Hi..I am a late comer..but I really loved ur videos..can I use gel wax in terracota or mud pots n diyas?..or is there a risk of the pots cracking?
Hey! It probably be fine. But depends on thickness of pots you using. So I always recommend to test one before making final look.
Where can I buy the round candle holders with the hollow space in the middle...???
Hey Rena, I have list in description box. Here is link from that list. First 2 are example of hollow space that still on sale - -Hollow Candle Holder - a.co/fW8Qp8C
amazon sells a lot and sometimes sold out but something new always comes up:)
Hi where did u buy a candle holder have hole underneat? pls can u
Hi! All items I used in description box. Here is link! www.amazon.com/shop/4anastasia/list/3MNTTPATONZJB
Hello, have you made gel wax melts?
I have not, sorry about that!
Hello i love your gel candle
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Hello do you have a tutorialfrom start to finish? Your candles are so pretty. The candle holders are also really pretty. Did you fill up with epoxy?
In this video I started from beginning to end so I show all steps. Thank you very much! I used gel wax and nothing else. Hope that helps.
Where do you get the double walled candle vessels?
Your candles are so beautiful... I’m just starting out, can you please tell me where I can get my gel wax
Hey Ayisha! Thank you so much! I have all links to what I used in description box. You can find there gel wax, wicks, ornaments and much more. Hope that helps.
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Explain clearly where she get most of her tools
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What type of wick you use?love your candles ♥️😘
Thank you so much! If you go to description box I have link to wicks I used 😃
do those items in the gel wax not melt once you burn the candle?
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Thank you!
Hii.. i was wondering, what will happened when you burn a gel wax candle? Does the ornament and other things inside get burned? Thanks!
They can if you place them to close to wick. So you should keep them away from wick. Because only around wick (1-1.5cm around) that’s how much is burned.
Thank you so much for the lovely video of yours but I have a question from which country are you? second the gely candel from where I can purchase thirdly I am from Lebanon ,Beirout send you best of salam bye cuetty
I like it.thanks for the tip
You are welcome!!:)
Do you have any suggestions on or do you think the water candles can be shipped ?If i wanted to make some to sell
Hey! You should check with your Post Office. Depends where you sell as well. If it’s international. You might want to check rules with other country.
Hi Anastasia, I went to facebook to join your group but there are so many of them and they are mostly beauty, makeups and fashions. Is there one mainly on candle making and comments...to share???
Rene, I do little of everything, DIY, fashion, beauty and skin care so group covers everything:) I do not have group or channel that does only candles.
Where can I get these candle holders from so i can make some 🥰
Hi! Click on the description box. And you can find links to Amazon page where I got everything 🙂
Amazing thank you for this video
My doubt is if we put water and then melted gel on it does it set nicely and how would we relocate them doesn't it spill out 🤔
Hey! You mean if you want water to be at the bottom and gel on top? It will sit fine. If you want gel on bottom and water on top. Just make sure you carry it carefully and don’t pour to much of water up to the edges.
I know you said the wicks need to be wax free covered. So can you use any wicks as long as they aren't covered and treated with wax? Thanks
Yes, exactly!:)
@@4Anastasia thanks
Hi thank you for sharing this amazing video...😊 I have question? When you say 195 degrees is on bake right? I am no to familiar with my oven?
Yes, 195 degrees- bake. But make sure you read manual of your oven before you use it.
4Anastasia Thank you, for responding my message. 🙏God bless You. All love your videos.
Hi dear, can you help me - if I use a tin container 3” x 3” x 4” high is there a special thickness to use for the wicks. Thanks for your help
Hey Lilian! No, you can use any wick. But don’t use wicks that covered in regular wax. They will make your gel wax Blurry. I explain that in this video as well. Hope this helps! 🙃
Thanks for the tip
Hi Anastasia, Can you use string lights inside of gel wax candles?
Lynda, no as you can burn string lights with hot gel wax. You can add it later. Ones gel is fully dried and cold:)
@@4Anastasia Thankyou :)
Love this video!! I was wondering where do you get the mini ornaments to put inside the candles, the mini toys. Thank you
Thank you! I provided links for everything that you can get online in description box.
can resin ornaments be used in gel candles
Hey! I would recommend to test it before using it. To make sure your resin ornament won’t melt in hot gel wax. Hope to helps!
All the moulds used are of glass right? Or we can use plastic also?
Don’t use plastic vase. Gel wax is Extremely hot! I don’t even recommend to use plastic ornaments.
Ohh thank you 😊
Hi Is there any problem with the plastic items you put in the gel melting or diffusing when you burn the candle? Thanks!
Hey Mark! You want to keep plastic items far from wick when you burn it. Because it can burn your plastic ornament or your wick will just stop burning at all. Hope that helps! 😀
Hi just found your channel 😊 do you use pre waxed wicks or plain wicks. 🌻🐺🐾
Welcome! Use plain wicks. Pre waxed will make your gel wax look blurry!:)
@@4Anastasia Thank you that's good to know. Look forward to watching further projects. Best wishes from UK 🐱
just a question. when you light your gel candle with different types of ornaments inside it, will the ornament melt?
2nd question, how long will the water last in the jar with gel on top?
Your video is AWESOME! The music is PERFECT! Thanks for your knowledge!!!
You are welcome Lori!
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Hi, so in the gel wax candle only the area around the wick melts? The rest of the gel stays in place? I want to put some dried fruits/flowers, but I don't want to cause a fire, so if I keep them 1,5cm from the wick I should be good?
Hi Anna! That would depends on size of your vase. It’s it’s really wide. It will melt only in center. But if it’s narrow vase, it could melt all around it and potentially burn dried fruits/flowers. So please be careful. Hope that helps.
I Love Your Ideas. My question is what kind of sand do you us? I've tried some sand from Amazon but it clouded the water.
I recommend to get sand for water. That would stay at the Bottom. Or small/tinny rocks vs sand. Also, don’t poor water directly on sand. In this video I show how I poor water over sand. I used IKEA craft sand. ua-cam.com/video/aYUwjVdpE5s/v-deo.html
Great video! I was wondering if you had any tips on doing half gel half soy wax, with the wick only starting after the gel wax ends. How would you put a wick on top of the gel wax ?
It has to cool down with wick inside of it. You can always cut little hole and place wick inside of gel but it won’t look pretty.
Another thing you can do just placing little candle above your gel.
Or you can pour water above gel. And use water floating candle.
pretty!
Thank you!!
For the small holders with the hole on the bottom, do you use the injector to add the wax?
Yes, you can use craft syringe. But it’s hard to clean injector after words just so you know.
I love the round candle holder you used that must be filled upside down, but I can't find it anywhere. Any suggestions?
Judi! Here we go, I found most similar ones for you! - www.amazon.com/shop/4anastasia?listId=3MNTTPATONZJB&ref=cm_sw_em_r_inf_list_own_4anastasia_dp_SRPlVMBCIzJm9
Hi! Hoping you reply. I’ve started making smaller glass gel candles with a smaller votive jar inside. When the candle burns in the middle the gel is burning along the outside too is this normal?
Hey! I’m little confused in your explanation. But gel will melt like in normal candle wax. Usually I use only glass vase/jar. When it’s to narrow it can burn glass a little so better to have wider vase/jar.
Where do you purchase the small round candle holders, I want to try making these?
Denise! I have all links in descriptions box below. But here is link with what I used including candle holders: www.amazon.com/shop/4anastasia?listId=3MNTTPATONZJB
What is better wick to be used for Gel Candle? Thanks
Hey Natalja! It’s better to use clean wick without wax. Some comes with pre waxed and you don’t want that. It will make your gel wax blurry.
I have some links under video to what I used including wicks!:)
@@4Anastasia thank you for your replay!
@@4Anastasia is it particular name of the wick?
Here is link to what I see in this video including wicks. Each brand calls it different. www.amazon.com/shop/4anastasia?listId=3MNTTPATONZJB
How do you get the pearls to float, Anastasia..? Because as I know it, pearls usually sink to the bottom.
Hi Rena! Those pearls connected with clear wire. You don’t see it inside of wax but it makes it look like it’s floating. In description box I have link to everything I used so you can get similar ones!
Gracias
You are welcome!
What a great informative video! Thank you so much! I have been using dry flowers to decorate the wine glass while having a tea light holder placed in the center of the glass and poured gel wax around it. It has so many bubbles, i tried to use a heat gun and heat the glass surface, but there are still many small bubbles. I am going to try your way! But because my flowers will move around, i stick the flowers on the glass before i pour the wax. u mentioned not to move when wax is being poured to avoid bubbles. Im going to try this and but should i move the glass to a preheated oven for it to slowly set? Thank you once again!
Hi! Hope it will help. Yes, try that.
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Can we order it you , if I want to buy some customised candle from you.
Hi! I’m really happy that you liked it. But unfortunately I don’t sell what I make. Thank you!
Hi can you use fragrance oils in the gel when you burn the candle 🕯
Hello! I have never Personally tried. But each fragrance might have its own manual/description how to use it and with what you can use it.
These inside plastic decor won't burn ?
Hey! If you place them next to wick, they can burn. So make sure you place them far from wick.
Where did you get those ornaments at 5.13?
Harisha! 4th link in description box under this video. Everything I used in this video I provided links in description box. Here is same link - www.amazon.com/shop/4anastasia?listId=3MNTTPATONZJB
Hope that helps:)
@@4Anastasia Thanks so much! Apologies for the trouble, I should have checked.
No worries! Happy to help.
Please help me with one more question. If I use soy wax or candle wax when do I add the essential oil for scent. Thanks
You can all essential oil when wax is melted and then stir it. Or you can add oil when temperature of wax is cooled a bit. So that high heat won’t reduce the scent of your oils. But there is many ways you an try it. See which one works best for you. You can also read this article that has more information about essential oils and wax. Hope this helps 😃 candles.lovetoknow.com/How_to_Make_Soy_Candles_With_Essential_Oils
So I can pour water with the ornaments & then gel wax? How long does it last ?
Yes, you can pour water first and then gel wax. You mean how long it takes to cool down? Depends on size of your vase and how much gel wax you pour.
4Anastasia thank you for replying I’m trying to do something like that for my sons birthday but gel wax is too expensive for too many !! Great channel!♥️
Happy birthday to him! I’m celebrating my birthday this month too!
With water then gel on top. Do I need to use a wick with a metal tab on bottom?. Thank u
No, you don’t have too. It’s up to you what you want to use.
Please help what is the difference between soft and hard gel wax
Lilian! Gel wax is most commonly used for votive or container candles, but firmer gel wax is also available for crafting pillar candles. I got this info here - www.thesprucecrafts.com/waxes-for-candle-making-516770
Also this link is helpful too to pick right wax for what you planing to do!🙂 hope that helps! - candlewic.com/learn/candlemaking-how-to/choosing-candle-wax/
@@4Anastasia Thank you so much
Hi Anastasia, I am from Singapore and I am a little confused about the no bubble part with the pan, the oven and the water with the towel. Can you kindly elaborate step by step what I should do to avoid having bubbles in my gel...please...and again, where can I buy the round sphere hollow candle holders where you can put the string pearls and not too much gels....I bought some but it's not the same. the ones I got are just a little space to hold the candle and the rest is a huge empty space and has to be completely filled up with gel or wax to complete the deco. Please assist and am delighted to see your videos. keep it up dear...
Hi Rena, if you talking about the ones has pearls in it. This is what I used. Unfortunately you still need to fill them up with gel. Amazing always sells new products and sometimes old ones sold out. www.amazon.com/shop/4anastasia/list/3MNTTPATONZJB
You need to put towel in tray.
Add small amount of water to cover towel.
Add small pieces of jell wax into vase on top of ornaments. Cut it with scissors. In gloves. Vase must be dry.
Preheat oven to 90 Celsius/ 194F
Put vase on top of wet towel. Add hot water for few more centimeters.
Keep it in oven till melts. (Time depends on size of vase, gel, oven etc)
Lower your temperature to 50/60C or 122/149F
Keep it in until bubbles are gone.
Ones take out keep it in warm place for any left over bubbles to disappear.
I would be scared of the ornaments catching fire or melting when the wick gets near the bottom. Do they?
They can. So place they not to close to wick. Be careful.
This was great, I have been researching "candle making supplies" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Cenadoelyn Candle Contemplation - (search on google ) ? Ive heard some great things about it and my brother in law got amazing results with it.
Where do you sell your fantastic candles. If I need some.
Thank you so much Alyna! But I don’t tell them. But that’s a good idea 💡
Hi I need your help! I made gel wax few days back and today my wax has tilted. Meaning it’s half way down and half way up! How do I fix it ? Please reply quick
Hi! Sorry to hear that. Best way is to put it back in oven and let wax melt again and change its shape. So it’s more same level. Hope that helps. But could also be because of other reason.
@@4Anastasia okay for how? With gel wax and the glass in the oven? Will it be fine?
I show in my video that I put whole class vase in over with gel. But vase is on tray with water. I don’t know to thin your vase is. Mine was really thick and it was fine. You need to be more careful, please.
Also, if you have ornaments on your vase, I don’t know how good it’s going to be in oven.
@@4Anastasia no ornaments. Just gel with glitter with wick that all!
Hi, i want to make a candle for my dad as his mum passed away, my idea is to put an acrylic photo block inside the gel wax? And a angel next to it would this hold against the gel?
Hey! I’m so sorry to hear this. You might want to try out and put hot gel wax on acrylic photo and see if it won’t burn it. You always want to experiment before you do final candle. Hope that helps.
Where do we get ornaments
In the description box I provide links to ornaments and tools I used:)
Can resin ornaments be used in gel wax?
I have personally never used resin ornaments with gel wax. You want want to try to pour melted hot gel wax on resin ornaments before you do your candle to see what will happen to it. I always experiment before do something. 🙂
How do you clean your gel wax pot to melt more wax?
Don’t use dishwasher. Because chemicals can stay on your pot or get on other pots, spoons etc. clean it by hand with dish soap.
@@4Anastasia I've tried washing by hand but the wax remains on the pot. I've also tried boiling water & leaving it to soak but still sticks. Do you have any other suggestions?
I use scrub brush with soap. It will live lines on your pot. But that’s why I have separate pot just for crafts. It’s ugly now because of scratches. You should have to repeat it few times to fully wash it off.
How can i get rid of bubbles in a gel wax candle after I made it and added the wick ? Can i use the same technique of putting it in the oven? or does it not work after the gel has solidified ?
Yes, you can try to use same technique to get rid of bubbles. But it might be harder to get rid of them at that point.
Stupendo ❤
What do you call that light which you put at the bottom of the candle?
In description box below I have link to everything I used. It’s called “Submersible Led Lights Battery Operated Spot Lights”
Hi, thanks for your amazing videos! My question is do I need special glass? I mean that resists the heat or I can put my gel candle in the oven (190 F) like your video?
Kamile, I would use thick glass. But also before you purchase it, read what says on label. Some glass not recommended/made to be used in such a high heat. Hope that helps!
4Anastasia do you put in the oven melted? I mean immediately you pour it?
No, I cut gel into small pieces and put it in my vase. Then I put it in oven and it melts there.
@@kamilagracia4846 u can put microwave 30sec as well
Water then gelwax on top?
Yes, you can add gel wax last. And you will have water at the bottom and wax on top.
Beautiful ❤️😍😍
Thanks!
Hi, I'm using gel wax to make a pond scene from a wine bottle. Do I need to place the scene in and then put the wax unheated into the bottle so that bubbles don't form on the items in the scene?
Joan, I have used small ornaments before and I found it easier to pour hot gel wax first over my ornaments. That will create bubbles so then you would need to put it in oven over smaller heat and let those bubbles Evaporate.
If you cut unheated wax over small ornaments and then place it in over. It might melt and move those small ornaments and mess up your composition. Hope that helps. It also depends on quality and size of your ornaments/items.
Can wooden ornaments be used in gel candles
Hey Ayoola! I didn’t used wooden ornaments with gel wax. But you should always try it out before you use it.
Superb, amazing
Thank you Sakina!!
I love the 7:56 moment I'm very wise sa e as your back ground music I'm magically good and Wicked too Wick the Best
Your presentation was of great help to my collection of learnings .I was missing the Gel wax procedure .and mechanism
Thank you so much! That’s great happy it helped and you liked it 😃
Just awesome
Thank you!
Excuse me these ornaments and glitters in the candle can burn and make big fire?
Hi! This is why I recommend testing what ornaments you want to use before you do your main candle.
Where do go to get the gel and I love everything u have made beautiful work/Christina from Florida
Links for all tools and items you need I provided in description box under the video. Here is same link.
www.amazon.com/shop/4anastasia?listId=3MNTTPATONZJB
@@4Anastasia thank u
cant we add fragrance in gel wax ? at what temperature?
I've never tried it before, I apologize.
what happens to the wax if its not dry? I dont understand what youre saying and what ways?
It can change color, shape. Many wrong things can happen to it.
So for my project I'm trying to make candles with suspended flowers. What technique should I use? Should I use water covered with gel wax, just gel wax adding flowers in layers, I'm not sure. Thank you again for the great video!
Good question! I would say depends on Material of your flowers. If they can stay under water without changing shape, add water first and then gel. Flowers under water always looks pretty for my opinion.
If your flowers made of plastic for example, hot gel can melt them. And it will Ruin your composition. So think about Material you using first. And then decide if you want it to be only gel, or 50/50. Hope that helps.
@@4Anastasia I was thinking of doing pressed flowers. And hoping that the color stays, trying to use it for wedding centerpieces. This video was extremely helpful
Pressed would look good if you do layers. But if you add layers of wax. In clear vase you will see lines. That’s a downside of this technique. If you can’t see sides, and just top then that’s good technic.
Do you sale this candles?
No, I’m sorry. I reuse them after words.
I have a question I tried the gel wax on top of water method and when I light it it keeps crackling making a crackling sound
I didn’t have issues like this. But it should be fine unless if it does something else.
Im interested to buy base
Wow 💙💙 amazing. Great work. You are very talented.
Thank you!!
where can I find the glass containers used in this video?
Ayisha! Everything I used you can find in description box under my video. Here is same link- www.amazon.com/shop/4anastasia?listId=3MNTTPATONZJB
What ornaments can be used in gel?
Any kind. But Avoid plastic. Or at least don’t poor hot wax directly on plastic. But most likely plastic will change its shape after hot wax.
how do you ship it or deliver it to customer the safest way without it get damaged
I personally don’t sale it. Something like that I would wrap I’m bubble wrap and place it in box. But it also depends who you shipped with, UPS, FedEx etc.., they might have different rules.
Thank you😊
Please please could you tell me why the wax goes cloudy, I've tried a few things,could it be overheating??? Thankyou
Lee, it can happen for multiple seasons. One that happen to me if wicks you using has wax pre-coating or fragrances. Another one if you using wax inserts, they will melt and turn gel cloudy. Hope that helps!
@@4Anastasia Thankyou I was hoping it was temperature leaving the wax melt too long? 🙈🙈🙈
Only reason I know leaving for to long that can turn yellow. But it’s important to follow detections and instructions that says on your gel wax. Each brand makes it different. Don’t worry. You can do it🙂
@@4Anastasia thankyou so much for your reply 🌍💜🙏
is the gel was non melting? or does it melt like regular wax
It melts like regular wax.
Hermoso..pero podrían poner traductor a español..porfaaa
Lo traduje al español. Puedes seleccionar CC (subtítulos) en español ahora :)