Gel Candle Articles: Selecting Your Glassware

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by Wendy Anzia

What's the right type of glassware for my gel candles and where do I buy it?

By now, most of you have hit every Michael's, the Libby - Anchor Hockey Outlet mall, and any store that remotely looks like it carries glassware. After hours or days of searching, you've probably come across something you think will work-or will it?

Although the glassware is visually beautiful, it's expensive. You begin to second-guess the cost of making a candle using this type of glass. With doubts running through your mind, you set the stemware back on the shelf and head off to your local Goodwill store.

On a good day you clear their shelves and feel like you did okay for yourself. Although your pockets still have change in them, you find the selection of stemware you purchased somewhat limited. You begin to worry whether or not you have enough glassware for the craft show you're supposed to do in two weeks.

So what do you do now? Instinctually you find yourself standing in the craft department of Wal-Mart, once again putting the old reliable ivy bowl and roly-poly glass into your shopping cart. There's plenty to be had, they're cheap, and they work well.sound familiar?

Don't feel too bad, we've all be there-done that. There's nothing wrong with the old reliable ivy bowl or the roly-poly glass. They work very well for gel candles, but there's more out there for you.

Your local floral supply and restaurant dealers' carry a wide range of stemware and most suppliers will work with you. Some will sell wholesale, or give you a break on the quantity of stemware you purchase.

Never pass up a good sale at one of your local department stores. They have beautiful stemware and well worth looking into.

Now I know what you are about to say, it's too expensive. How can I make any profit if I have to pay that much for one piece of glassware? Well, lets take a closer look at this.

Lets say you want to make two candles. Both candles will have the same design. Both will have the same base and embeds, only the glassware will be different. You purchase one piece of glassware from a floral supplier for $2.00; the other is the old reliable ivy bowl from Wal-Mart for $ .77. So which candle is going to cost more? The glassware for $2.00 right? Or is it?

Lets take a look!

Compare:

1 pound of gel = about 18 oz
1 pound cost $1.70
price per oz = $ .09

As you can see, sometimes the cost of the container isn't the problem.

Also keep this in mind: Is the glassware easier to come by, or is the gel? Have you added in the cost of shipping? More importantly, how does the overall look of the candle compare when making it in the different style of stemware?

This method isn't going to work every time for you, and I'm in no way telling you to give up on the old reliable pieces-this is only a suggestion.

Cost the candle out and see which is the best for you or which one sells the best.your customers will let you know.

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Gel candles may resemble a beverage or food product. All pictures and references are "non-edible" items made of nonfood (wax, glass, etc.) components. Be certain that you understand the steps and precautions in making any gel candle design and in using the gel candles. Failure to follow instructions could result in fire, injury or smoke damage. If you have any questions contact your Supplier.

It is not recommend to use flammable items, dead sea creatures, or real food items in gel candles. It is recommended that you double glass your designs, with the wick and gel in the inner glass, away from the design and gel in the outer glass. It is up to the designer to ensure that the design is safe for the end user. You/Designer should provide instructional warnings to end user, especially to not leave any burning candle unattended.

Never leave a burning candle unattended. This material is NOT intended to be used by or made by children under 18 years of age without close adult supervision. Keep all candles (gel, soy, wax) away from children. Anyone younger than 18 years of age needs adult supervision to make or handle Gel Candles. safety

Burn candle only on a stable, heat-resistant surface for no more than four hours at a time. If flame gets too large or exposed wick is greater than 1/4 inch, extinguish flame and trim wick. Keep away from drafts and flammable material. Do not allow matches or wick trimmings to fall into melt pool. Never burn the last half of a candle. Do not move while burning or if gel is still hot. Keep wick centered and trimmed to 1/4 inch to prevent smoke and soot buildup. Do not extinquish gel with water -- if possible smother the flame, or use baking soda for small flames, or a fire extrinquisher.

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