In-Depth DIY Concrete Candle Jar Tutorial (Including Common Issues)

In today's video, we go in depth about the concrete candle jar making process from start to finish. We will go over the materials and supplies needed, the actual mixing and pouring process, and also common issues and solutions.

Please note that everything shown in this video is just what works best for me. There is no wrong or right way of doing things. I urge you to do your own research and testing.

Modern Craft Labs: https://moderncraftlabs.com/
Canadian Silicone Molds: https://www.canadiansiliconemolds.com/

Feel free to check out Jai Catalano's (Up Vibe) online concrete candle jar making course for an even more detailed approach to the concrete jar world:
https://theupvibe.com/?wpam_id=4 (referral link)

WEBSITE: https://www.calafiacandleco.com (enjoy 15% off with code "YOUTUBE15")
INSTAGRAM:   / calafiacandleco  
FACEBOOK:   / calafiacandleco  
TIKTOK:   / calafiacandleco  

COMMON LINKS FOR CANDLEMAKING:
Amber straight sided jars: https://www.candlescience.com/contain...
Black lids for amber jars: https://www.candlescience.com/contain...
4 oz amber spray bottles: https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/...
Coconut 83 wax: https://collabs.shop/y6ifez
Titan 51104 wax: https://collabs.shop/8kdbd3
SP 487 wax: https://collabs.shop/741t30
HPSP wicks: https://collabs.shop/ffo7f9
TOAUTO melter: https://amzn.to/4bMV0aF
XL presto pot: https://amzn.to/3Rc7iBf
Pancake batter dispenser: https://amzn.to/4bJCy2x
Scale: https://amzn.to/3x2UWEF
Mini grams scale: https://amzn.to/4bKHGnj
Pouring pitcher: https://amzn.to/3Rev0N0
Digital thermometer: https://amzn.to/3yNYmeW
Laser thermometer: https://amzn.to/4bRzj9G
Glass beakers for FO: https://amzn.to/3yJMRoR
Heat gun: https://amzn.to/4bRzyl6
Fragrance oil bottle twist caps: https://amzn.to/3yNH2XA
Electric rechargeable lighter: https://amzn.to/4e8TAJ1
Wooden skewers: https://amzn.to/4c7Kk6c

COMMON LINKS FOR PACKAGING:
Shipping label printer: https://amzn.to/3KqQOBw
Printer: https://amzn.to/3KskBtF
Ranpak: https://amzn.to/4e869V0
Ranpak roll: https://amzn.to/456PLjL
Fragile stickers: https://amzn.to/4e5ScqP
Thank you stickers: https://amzn.to/3yR74JC
Shipping scale: https://amzn.to/3wSKIqx
Black ink pad: https://amzn.to/459Xptu
Packing tape: https://amzn.to/4bI0KT2
Twine: https://amzn.to/4bN6ydY
Muslin bags: https://amzn.to/4bItVWb
Kraft gift bags: https://amzn.to/459XD3O
4x4x4 kraft gift box: https://amzn.to/3X980Dd

SHOPIFY (I could not run my business without this platform!):
https://shopify.pxf.io/jrrEm0

AMAZON STOREFRONT: (everything I use from Amazon is linked here)
https://www.amazon.com/shop/calafiaca...

CHECK OUT MY DIGITAL DOWNLOADS:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/CalafiaCrea...

REPLICA SURFACES (Use code “Calafia” for 15% off!):
https://www.replicasurfaces.com/CALAF...

INVENTORA (Referral link):
https://inventora.co/?via=bree

MAKESY (Referral link):
https://bit.ly/3UWXBrn

“THE WINNING FORMULA” ONLINE CONCRETE CANDLE JAR MAKING COURSE FROM UP VIBE - JAI CATALANO (Referral link):
https://theupvibe.com/?wpam_id=4

30 DAY FREE TRIAL EPIDEMIC SOUND (WHERE I GET MUSIC FOR MY VIDEOS)
https://share.epidemicsound.com/ox04b3

OTHER SUPPLIES:
• Modern Craft Labs mold: https://moderncraftlabs.com/products/...
• Canadian Silicone Molds: https://www.canadiansiliconemolds.com/
• Makershapes: https://makershapes.com/
• Cement-All: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rapid-Set...
• Distilled water: https://www.target.com/p/distilled-wa...
• Concrete pigment: https://directcolors.com/concrete-pig...
• Earth Safe Finishes: https://bit.ly/46vqIHe
• ESF Preserver/Sealer: https://bit.ly/3PEO4UH
• ESF Quick Dip: https://bit.ly/44ou64T
• ESF Quick Dip Matte: https://bit.ly/3DDf6EX
• Coconut 83 wax: https://collabs.shop/y6ifez
• SP 487 wax: https://collabs.shop/741t30
• Titan 51104 wax: https://collabs.shop/8kdbd3
• HPSP wicks: https://collabs.shop/ffo7f9
• Norden wick centering kit: https://nordencandlesupply.com/produc...
• Labels: https://www.onlinelabels.com/

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