sdeckwa Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I make tarts but a few of my customers want candles. I've tried and tried and tried and something is always wrong ...can anyone fill me in on temps, wicks etc...so tired of trying to figure it out and never getting it right, thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belinda Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I don't know much about making candles yet but maybe what little bit of knowledge I have may help a little until someone else gives better advice.What type of wick are you using? If you go to candle science'website, they'll have a list of waxes and which wicks they recommend for that wax and size jar. Also, you can go to Rustic Escentuals website and they have a wick guide too. That may help. I think (just my opinion based on the few candles I've made) I prefer zinc wicks with the candles I've made, but that's just me. You will get different opinions on here but you'll have to test and decide what works best for you. Sorry I don't have more to offer. I'm sure someone else will chime in and give you some more advice. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdeckwa Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 Okay thanks! I used the zink but hated the mushrooming so I tried the cotton (htp) and it slumped over...awful. Then I tried LX...I had no scent throw... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belinda Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I know what you mean about the zincs. I don't like the mushrooming but the candles I tested had the best hot throw with the zincs and I also like the stiffness of them. I'm not sure how you would keep a wick from doing that or if it can be done. I have candles that I bought from stores that mushroom and it never bothered me as a customer so I'm hoping it won't bother people that I sell too! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I make tarts but a few of my customers want candles. I've tried and tried and tried and something is always wrong ...can anyone fill me in on temps, wicks etc...so tired of trying to figure it out and never getting it right, thanks!!The only way to get it right is through testing. There are no shortcuts in candlemaking that I am aware of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdeckwa Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 I understand that but I've tried 5 times over the last 2 months so I thought maybe I'd get a little help from someone who uses this wax combo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Sure, good luck! Maybe someone who has used this wax will come along and offer some advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdeckwa Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 That's what I was hoping, thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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