I found an excellent way to clean your pouring pitcher....wipe excess wax out while it's still warm... then take a baby wipe and wipe it out real good.. takes the wax, coloring and scent out of it with one wipe
Since I have no knowledge about soap making I want to first try making melt and pour soap and sell. Is it a good idea to start with? I just want to start with 20-30 pieces of soap.
It's definitely a great place to begin! You can browse all our soap making supplies and learning resources here: candlescience.com/soap-making-supplies
We don't have a video for that project, but you can see the tutorial with step-by-step photo instructions here: candlescience.com/learning/how-to-make-wax-fire-starters
You can absolutely use the same pouring pitcher with different scents! We've found that wiping out any excess wax and then using rubbing alcohol gives the best results. The alcohol tends to neutralize any lingering scent and you should be ready for your next batch.
This method can work pretty well for glass candle jars and is great for cleaning them out to repurpose them! We try to avoid using water inside the pouring pitcher though as it can mix with the wax as they will not combine. Wax is not water-soluble and you won't want it going down the drain. Wiping out any excess wax with paper towel and using isopropyl alcohol to remove any lingering scent is the best way to preserve the pouring pitcher.
@@candlescience thank you. I just had seen it elsewhere. I just did my first batch this weekend. I did do it the way you showed. And tried with water once. I learned 🤣😂🤣.
I always thought soy wax was water soluble, and cleaned up fine with soap and water, is that not a good way to clean up? Will soy wax mess up my plumbing?
Soap and water will usually do a good job of cleaning spilled wax but we tend to not recommend it for the pouring pitchers. Wax is not water-soluble and you won't want it going down the drain as it can build up over time. Wiping out any excess wax with paper towel and using isopropyl alcohol to remove any lingering scent is the best way to preserve the pouring pitcher.
Gel wax can have different recommendations for use. Unfortunately, because we do not carry gel wax, we have not done enough comprehensive testing with it to be able to recommend the best cleaning method. I'd recommend checking to see if the gel wax manufacturer or supplier has some helpful suggestions!
This can be tricky, especially if it is a vibrant or dark color. It might take a few tries but usually placing the pitcher in the double boiler, allowing any excess wax or color build up to melt, and then wiping it out with paper towel and rubbing alcohol works well. This may just have to be repeated a couple of times until all the dye is gone.
I’ve recently started using 70% isopropyl alcohol wipes (From Walgreens) and OMGGGGG. Life. Savers. Helps to clean it.
Thank you. I got some in my kitchen already ✨✨✨✨
Wonderful video!
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed!
I found an excellent way to clean your pouring pitcher....wipe excess wax out while it's still warm... then take a baby wipe and wipe it out real good.. takes the wax, coloring and scent out of it with one wipe
THANK YOU!
Happy to help! If you ever have any other questions, just let us know!
@@candlescience THANK YOU!! WILL DO!
I grab kitchen tongs and use them with about 3-4 paper towels. No worries about burning your hands that way.
Great idea!!
thank you so much!!
Glad it helped!
You're so pretty ❤️
Since I have no knowledge about soap making I want to first try making melt and pour soap and sell. Is it a good idea to start with? I just want to start with 20-30 pieces of soap.
It's definitely a great place to begin! You can browse all our soap making supplies and learning resources here: candlescience.com/soap-making-supplies
Can you link the video on re-using our paper towels and wick trimmings? I looked on the website and did not see it, thank you ~ Shary ~
We don't have a video for that project, but you can see the tutorial with step-by-step photo instructions here: candlescience.com/learning/how-to-make-wax-fire-starters
Do all the scents gone with just wipe it off with the paper and not washing it?
Is it ok to use it again with different scents?
You can absolutely use the same pouring pitcher with different scents! We've found that wiping out any excess wax and then using rubbing alcohol gives the best results. The alcohol tends to neutralize any lingering scent and you should be ready for your next batch.
@@candlescience thank you 😊
Use a baby wipe...takes it all out after you wipe the excess out first
How about jot water and let the wax swim up and remove it once it's cooled? 😅
This method can work pretty well for glass candle jars and is great for cleaning them out to repurpose them! We try to avoid using water inside the pouring pitcher though as it can mix with the wax as they will not combine. Wax is not water-soluble and you won't want it going down the drain. Wiping out any excess wax with paper towel and using isopropyl alcohol to remove any lingering scent is the best way to preserve the pouring pitcher.
@@candlescience thank you. I just had seen it elsewhere. I just did my first batch this weekend. I did do it the way you showed. And tried with water once. I learned 🤣😂🤣.
I always thought soy wax was water soluble, and cleaned up fine with soap and water, is that not a good way to clean up? Will soy wax mess up my plumbing?
Soap and water will usually do a good job of cleaning spilled wax but we tend to not recommend it for the pouring pitchers. Wax is not water-soluble and you won't want it going down the drain as it can build up over time. Wiping out any excess wax with paper towel and using isopropyl alcohol to remove any lingering scent is the best way to preserve the pouring pitcher.
What about using Dawn or something like that?
We wouldn't recommend washing your pitchers in a sink--the wax can wreak havoc on plumbing systems!
Is this the same for gel wax as well ?
Gel wax can have different recommendations for use. Unfortunately, because we do not carry gel wax, we have not done enough comprehensive testing with it to be able to recommend the best cleaning method. I'd recommend checking to see if the gel wax manufacturer or supplier has some helpful suggestions!
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how do i get the dye out of my pouring pitcher?
This can be tricky, especially if it is a vibrant or dark color. It might take a few tries but usually placing the pitcher in the double boiler, allowing any excess wax or color build up to melt, and then wiping it out with paper towel and rubbing alcohol works well. This may just have to be repeated a couple of times until all the dye is gone.