CandleJunkie

Ahhh, got it! Thanks!

Ahhh, gotcha! Thanks for the explanation! My brain was all fuzzled!

And good point on the supplier thing... hmmm...

Bumping this thread up!

I just ordered the sample of the 3022. It was my understanding this is already a 70/30 parasoy blend, is it not? Why then would you add more pariffin to it? I am only going to do container candles, though; maybe that's the difference? Do I need to add something to it to make a decent container candle?

My second newbie question is, how do you melt it, since it comes as a slab? Can it be melted in the microwave?

Thanks in advance!

EDIT: Just realized this is the Wickless forum, lol! I found the thread using the Search. Maybe you all can still answer my questions?

When someone does a second pour of a candle in a container, what exactly does that mean? Do you melt down the wax and repour it? What about the wick?

Thanks!

@Faerywren - LOL! Thanks, I think!

I will try pouring at 140-145 degrees, and with non-heated glass jars. Yes, they are always the same FO, and the same color. I will pay closer attention to the position of the jars as to which frosts and which one doesn't. I wondered about that too, but it seemed such a miniscule point, I thought, "nah, that can't be it!" But...maybe it is! :rolleyes2

Thanks for the answers so far! Keep them coming!

Hi there!

I have a dilemma that maybe you experienced chandlers can help me with. I make two 8 oz mason jar candles at a time, and one will frost and the other is absolutely perfect. I am using 464 with 1/2 tsp coconut oil per 8oz of wax, dye chips, and FO. I add the dye chips and FO at around 175-180 degrees, and am pouring hot at 170 degrees with a pre-heated jar. I buy all my supplies from CandleScience.

I pour one candle then the other, and then put them both in a dark closet above the heater. The next day one will be just perfect - no frost, no wet spots, and the other will have frost on at least one side, usually 2/3 sides.

Any ideas?? Thanks!

Edit: I should add that I have poured at 125 degrees and at 100 degrees and get the same results.