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So, here I go again with more questions, information (or half-information!), concerns, whatever! My main objective here is to investigate this enough to inform myself about the safest practices, and those are not necessarily what you always see promoted or how some people choose to go about things. I did a search about candle warmer safety and read a few blogs & websites. I've seen it noted that "some waxes" are not specifically safe for use for warmers. I've yet to find what waxes those are, however. One of my searches offered this thread on reddit -- Candle Lamp Safety ... and it says that Yankee Candles has received some negative reports in regard to use of candle warmers. A few issues were discussed in the thread, which I find interesting. After some of my reading, I guess adding "not for use with a candle warmer" might be a consideration on some types of candles. My guess is that to make a safe wickless candle for a warmer, harder waxes are better. I have some cute containers that I think would make nice candle warmer candles, but it would be good to know what I'm doing first. I'll keep reading.

As a follow up to this, I did a little more research (I know, I'm late to the party!), and I've found a couple of things I thought I'd share here. One is that I see that some candle makers have added a warning in their safety guidelines in regard to candle warmers, noting not to burn a candle while placing it on a warmer. Another is that some posters here a long time ago said that tins (in their opinion) were fine for warmers, but they didn't like to idea of placing a glass candle on one (the type that warms from the bottom). My thought is that I think it's an absolute waste to place a wicked candle on a warmer! Do these people have any idea what it takes to wick a candle? 🤪 On a more serious note, wickless candles would be better, imo, I think some may have more scent in them too. Who knows, maybe I'll make some wickless tins some day! I guess I would use a higher percentage of fragrance, any tips would be appreciated!

Thanks ... I can see that now, good to know. I guess the thought of warmers is a bit concerning because I read an article where someone's candle flared up and it seemed as though it had been placed under what looked to be halogen lamps. This would naturally make a candle much hotter than it is supposed to get. Since I'm not familiar with using a candle warmer, it makes me wonder about various candle sizes and types of wax and if they are as safe with a warmer versus being burned. I know it sounds backwards!

Luckily the photo is a pretty high resolution so I can zoom in and see that it's NOT lit. What looks like a flame is just the reflection of the light on the glass; the wick has actually collapsed against the glass. But I absolutely share your concern...just because this person wisely didn't light it, it doesn't mean someone else won't. Especially with the warmers that warm from the bottom of the candle rather than the top (and those already make me a little nervous, at least for glass containers.) (Which doesn't answer your question whether it's safe. I can't answer that part, but I know it scares me enough that I wouldn't do it personally. And luckily I'm just a hobbyist so I don't have to worry about what my customers might do...)

I don't own one, but candle warmers seem to be becoming popular. So, I've got a question ... are they unsafe to use with a candle when the candle is lit? It would seem so, but that doesn't mean it wouldn't be something someone would do, not thinking that it could make the wax too hot. What are your thoughts about this? Here's an example of why I'm asking ... does it look as though this candle is lit? photo on a reddit thread

It's definitely Fragrance Buddy for me.

No, but thank you for sending the link. I looked them over but none have that mostly or fully open top I'm looking for.

Aww no worries Fragrance Friend. ☺️ C3 has become harder and harder to wick as additives increased to accept height per fragrance loads of ever more diluted retail fragrances. So frustrating. I would start with a CD 16 in that wax and container and go up/down a size from there. The most important part of a burn is the last half of the container. Wicking hot to get fast melt pool at the top will get you in trouble later. have you made an unscented candle with that wax and container to see how the wax itself burns without extra variables? Sometimes fragrance really interferes with a candle, it’s nice to know the base wax as a baseline to troubleshoot later. many people disagree with me about baseline testing a wax. I work with several fragrance labs, all of which use different diluents to to reach favorable price points for fragrances. “Uncut” fragrances run several hundred $ a kilo. Retail fragrances are diluted 25-75+% for end consumers depending on the product the fragrance is intended for, often aiming for $20 per lb targets to appeal to their market. Each diluent is different (IPM, DOA, Augeo, Dowanol, MPM, soy oil, mineral oil, etc) and interferes with the candle waxes and wicks differently. I’m aging myself when I say single, double and triple scented used to have meaning. I remember when 2-3% of a fragrance would fully scent a candle or soap to the point of them being way too strong. Now, at up to 75% fillers and cheaper aromachemicals in fragrances, it takes 5x as much fragrance oil to make a less scented candle. The more filler in a fragrance, the more issues you will have with your wax. Wax manufacturers have been adding increasingly more stabilizers to hold more filler, not necessarily more fragrance.

I am so sorry everything was in caps!!!! was an honest mistake......... Thank you for responding. Using c3 soy wax 10% fo

Would any of these work? https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/bags-wrap/boxes/soap-boxes.aspx?nbt=nb%3Aadwords%3Ag%3A20544758763%3A155134662164%3A673931192634&nb_adtype=&nb_kwd=&nb_ti=dsa-2199161109973&nb_mi=&nb_pc=&nb_pi=&nb_ppi=&nb_placement=&nb_li_ms=&nb_lp_ms=&nb_fii=&nb_ap=&nb_mt=&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiYOxBhC5ARIsAIvdH53RZvYLdY7Cac_wl45VBtjcaB4kN8gnsthtijHPXjnqJ-54RnQFmTsaAo21EALw_wcB

It totally depends on the wax, fragrance and if there’s any sort of neck or variation of profile on the jar. for ceda cerica , for instance, filter rigid curl or cd or cdn can all work really well. for Midwest soy wax, cd work well in most fragrances. for coco83 blends where coco83 is 50% or more, cdn and cd work well. what are you using for wax, fragrance, fragrance load and jar?

8 OZ STRAIGHT SIDED Talltayl. im a coupke of years late to the conversation, but may i ask what wick you used with the 8 oz straight sided jars?!?!? I am haveing a really hard time with them..... Thank you!

Hello Everyone, Does anyone know where to get either of these type of soap boxes? Thanks

Looking for a beautiful lavender and rose, if such exists. If you've combined two separate scents I'd love to hear recommendations for the best two to use. Not selling; just personal use. Thanks, peeps!

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for your llc what industry did you use for your candle business?

Thank you, I may try it!

Consider looking into eco-friendly packaging suppliers like Ibex Packaging. They offer various sizes and customization options, including logo imprinting, with a focus on sustainable materials.

@jaxonmurphy This is a really old post but what wick did u end up liking the most. I am STRUGGLING

Shea wax. Try just using beeswax, oil, coconut oil. Avoid shea, cocoa butter, mango. All problematic.

Hey, I’m a little late to the party. However you can conduct your own test. Take one of each type candle same size same container etc… (Same everything). Put a glass of water between each candle and a wall (or white poster board) You can see witch rainbow is brighter. This is taught in school, simple since project. Then you will know the facts vs hype. Hope that helps 😎🌈

Just curious ... what is the preservative you're using? (I'm also wondering if it's necessary.) Edit to add: It could be the shea butter (see TallTayl's comment in this thread.)

Try this one ibexpackaging.com

You may be able to pull it out and feed a new wick into the clip without melting. Wooden wicks are so complex. The size is less important than the type of wood they are made from, thickness, how they are dried an and the treatment used to make them somewhat usable. In our testing it often comes down to the actual piece of wood since the grain from tree to tree varies so much. Even then in bulk packs some would burn ok, some would drown and others were tiki torches in the same candles. 🫤 best of luck finding a wick that performs well for you. I don’t envy the rework you have to do.

Hi, wondering what his email address is? I'm getting something similar from a shwn23k@gmail.com