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How do you place the wicks...diagonally or side by side in the center? Dont understand how i wasnt able to get a full melt pool with two 6s yet it works with 2s for you. What formula do you use in candles? I use the dollar tree jars, 12oz igi6006 wax, and 1/2oz oil. Surely that cant be too much oil causing the soot, right? I dont want to jeopardize the scent throw yet dont like the black build up! I did notice my customers arent trimming wicks properly... if at all so that does play a role in the soot im sure. i just hate being stuck with wicks i cant use and business is so rapid i feels like i domt have a bunch of time to test. Bad, i know but shipping time for new wicks over and over is killing me. I just may end up having to switch jars next jar order.

I am using 14oz cube jars ( approximately 3.5"x 3.5" ). I use igi6006 wax. I have issues with wicking properly because of the shape of jars. I use eco-10 now, one doesn't reach all corners of jar. I have been double-wicking with eco-10, works great but the jars get VERY black. So, I tried double eco-6 that was suggested, two of the corners remain waxed and still blackened jars. I want to switch to a single wick for the jar. Does anyone know if Eco-14 or Eco-16 would fix this? Wondering if anyone has the wick pool diameter for these wick sizes. Thanks.

Sorry to dig this up, but I realized we use the same jars so I thought I would seek help from you if you dont mind. Did the Eco-2 wicks correct your issues with the IGI6006 wax? Trying to get my xmas gifts made with decent throw. I see you pour at 170, do you add the oils at that temp or do you heat to a higher level and add? I use the smaller square jars, if that will help give me an idea of your technique. Thank you, I appreciate it.

Hi folks thanks for the responses. I have burned several that I made with decent results burning wise, not scent throw wise though lol. These jars are 3.5 on all sides and is actually a 12oz jar. I have fragrance oils from candle science and from lonestar candles. I got the candle above to fix up and look flawless after melting on a warmer. Guess I didn't stir the mixture up good enough. I will go ahead and test these out and see if the 2 wicks is too overloading or not. I've tried several different variations with temps and oil amounts without good results I've researched a ton of information and most folks say the same temps they use. I'm leaning toward a screwed up nose since I use tarts very frequently. We don't smoke nor have allergies. Something just isn't right and candlemaking indeed is frustrating and a lot of work. I appreciate the advice ladies guess its more experimenting for me

Im pretty new to the candle making scene and just cant manage to make a good candle with a good scent throw! Im not trying to make a business out of this, just a hobby so dont want to invest much more than I already have LOL. This picture I done today. Its 9oz GW464, two Eco10 wicks, 1/2oz oil, few drops dye. Heat to 160, added dye, cooled to 140 added oil, poured at 130. Now this is what is the issue... The melted wax and dye was very light in color, after I added the fragrance oil, the color darkened tremendously. The candle was slow set unwarmed jar. After setting, it turned curdled in appearance and dipped/sliced on top. I melted it on the warmer, stirred, same thing. I dont know what went wrong with this candle. I made another candle using the same technique & temps and it came out PERFECT. I havent melted these candles because they are curing for the next few days, but Im afraid I will be disappointed with no throw again. Does anyone use GW464 and have any tips for me? Im frustrated and want to get some xmas gifts made.