waxwonders15

You're % of FO is too high. Try lowering it to 3% or 4%. Your scent throw will be the same, and not over-powering.

I go through Yaley only for my metal molds. Otherwise, I agree, they're too expensive

I'm not sure if this is the correct category for this question, but anyway... I order some of my candlemaking supplies through Yaley. I know there has been fires in that area of California and think Yaley must have been effected. Does anyone know? Their website is down and everything.

I have 3 friends testing my finished candles for me, as I am currently trying different percentages of FO. Do you think 3 is enough or should I go with more?

We came up with Flickering Palm Candles. How does that sound?

Thanks for the advice Quentin!

I did notice what you're describing with the votive that I test burned. The pillar candle is about 2 inches down and slowly burning more toward the side. I'll continue burning and see what happens. Thanks for the advice!

My husband and I have been trying to think of a name for our business. I came up with Forever Yours Candles, but he thinks that doesn't sound right for a candle business name. We make palm wax candles and we're trying to come up with a name to keep the eco-friendly theme going. Does anyone have any ideas to toss around? We could really use some help! Thank you!

I've been testing out Eco-12 wick (from candlewic) with my 3x3 palm wax pillars, and have discovered an issue. The pillars burn down the middle instead of to the edges. What can I do about this?

After I wick my molds while the wax is melting, I heat them on an electric griddle so they are not cold when I pour my candles. Also, I do not use jars. I just make pillars and votives currently. No offense to people who do pour into jars, but I chose to be different and not use them.

I typically melt about 6 lbs at a time. I do not water jacket it, just straight into the presto pot it goes. I had to do a remelt b/c the wax never came up to temperature...then I realized the extension cord I'm using is bad, so I bought a new one. Hopefully this will fix the problem!

I have a really cool camera that takes awesome pictures, but none of them are able to be posted to this website. The files are apparently too big. Can anyone tell me how I decrease the size of the files so I am able to upload them? TIA

I currently use a presto pot to melt my wax, but it takes a long time to get the wax to the correct temperature (205 deg). I found this other one on eBay https://www.ebay.com/itm/42-LB-STAINLESS-STEEL-WAX-MELTER-SOAP-MAKING-MELTER-LID-DIGITAL-THERMOMETER/232601478616?hash=item362820e5d8:g:C0AAAOSwJ-pbBcKo The description says it only heats up to 200, but I obviously need slightly higher. Are my temperature settings off...should I be melting the wax to a lower temperature? I'd like to purchase the above melter, but only if I can make it work. What are other palm wax makers using? Personally, I'm getting tired of waiting on my presto pot!!