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Thank you for the replies, I'll try the heating glass and see how that goes!

I haved been gettting this irregular area at the bottom of my glasses. I was wondering if it has anything to do with that the bottom is much thicker than the walls?? Or if any of you know what other idea it is. Instead of the creamy wax, it looks more translucent.

Thank you!

I use a 70/30 (soy/paraffin blend) and also a 30/70 blend (paraffin/soy). I have both cotton core wicks from Peak and RRD wicks. I use a 3 1/4 inch diameter glass straight sided container. (Libbey 11oz thick bottom rocks glass),  I have 9% fo, of Southwest leather and I am considering going down to 6%. Right now I am burning a candle made from the higher paraffin one and notice with a C80 there is some smoking and a decent amount of flickering,  but I am achieving a FMP (though it has taken many over 7 hours to get it). I am wondering what the difference between the Cotton Core  (C80) and RRD wicks since I read that RRD also have a cotton core.  Does one burn hotter than the other?  I love this fragrance and it smells strong when I am stirring it in the wax, but I am having a very hard time getting it to throw well. Southwest says it is one of its strongest scents. So in that case, it is probably me not doing the proper wick. I have tried CD wicks and CD18 is pretty good, I just get way to much hangup and it will get a FMP on the last 1/4 of the glass. I have tried LX and zinc, with this fragrance. I noticed that 2 of my strongest candles both have a cotton core wick, but it has taken a long time to get a FMP. So Ive ordered some RRDs and I will see how it goes. Does anyone know the difference between these 2 wicks (cotton core and RRD)

Great!  Thank you so much. I had a CD10 lying around so I am putting that in the mason to see how it burns!  Thank you!

I have had great customer service through them.

Hmmm. Maybe that could be why I am having such a hard time. Im thinking of changing waxes completely.  I was talking to Southwest Candle and I really do like this company. I am interested in their 5900 (30 soy 70 paraffin) and their 8515 (85 paraffin 15 soy). Have you ever tried that wax, or is there a wax you use that you favor at this point? thank u

Oops.. Forgot to say that the 11 oz jar is about 3 1/4" in diameter, and the 8 oz Square Mason is about 3 " in diameter.....

I use 2 sizes of glass containers... I use the 11 oz Libbey Rocks glass with a thick bottom, and the 8 oz square Mason jar.

I use 9% FO and no dye no additives.

I have been working with the 3022 (70 soy 30 paraffin) and I am having a very very hard time trying to get it to get a FMP until it gets down to the last 1/4 of the jar. Using a CD18. The CD 20 got the glass too hot. I have LX, Cotton Core, RRD and Zinc wicks left to work with.

Also..since Im getting so frustrated, I started working with the 3020 (70 paraffin and 30 soy). I was thinking it would be easier to wick. I havent burned any yet, but I was wondering if there was a good starting point of wicks when using this wax. I used to use both of these waxs several years ago. I only used the 7 or 8 oz Crisa jar, and would use a LX 20. It seemed to work (other than mushrooms). So fast forward, I decided I wanted a different glass and I have been having so many problems. Any help would be appreciated, on how to get a FMP near the top and clean the sides all the way down with either of these waxes. Thank you

I find the CDN burns cooler in pure soy- 415

They have a different coating than the CD from which I understand more suitable to soy waxes

If a CD12 burns too hot for me in a jar a CDN12 will usually be just about perfect- sometimes not enough

In 3022 I am finding the same results - a cooler burn

I am testing the 12 ounce Salsa jar and CD16 gets a little too hot but the CDN16 is not quite enough- I will be upping to a CD and CDN18 to see

Thank you both for your input! this is an ongoing saga. Every bit of info I get, I appreciate. I have some CD wicks coming. I ordered some LX.. but I am questioning that one. Though when I used this 70/30 wax through Greenleaf.. they recommended the LX for me. So I will try that one. I have Premier wicks coming.... and Stabilo wicks.  I am bound and determined to get this right... and to hold onto my sanity!

What is the difference between the cd and the cdn?  Also do you see a difference on the way the burn with the 3022.

I also have a sample of the 3020.. Do you use the same wicks for that wax?

Thank you!

Just outof curiousity... where do you purchase your CD wicks from?

Thank you! My jars are a little over 3 inches. I did try a CD12 and that was still not good enough. I have ordered some LX wicks and some Premier wicks to see how that will do. But maybe I should order a higher CD as well......

Hi.. I have been getting back into candle making after a 4 year hiatus.  What I used to use was the wax that Greenleaf sold. I recently found out that it is the same as Clarus 3022. I have ordered a case from Melanie (real sweetheart) and I am ready to get back to my hobby.  My problem is that I am having a hard time getting a meltpool or much of a hot throw off several scents. I was hoping some of you that have worked with the Clarus 3022 wax could give me some ideas.

When I used this 70%(soy) 30%(paraffin) wax before from GL, I was using the Crisa Jars. (I think they were about 8 oz). I used 1oz per pound of fragrance and always used LX wicks. I used to use a LX20 and on a few LX22. And I only used GL fragrances at the time. Heated wax to 200 and then added the oil and poured around 180. Actually, this formula worked real well. I always got a MP to the glass edges and had the MP about 1/2" deep with in the 2 1//2 hour period.  All sides of the glass were clean and the HT throws were amazing.

Those were the days

NOW....

I am happy to have the same wax. But I decided to change my containers to the Prestige 12 oz jars. I also go with all my oils through Peak now. My wicks are also the cotton core wicks C80. And I now use 9% FO. Or 1.5 oz/per pond.  Other than the oil, the percentage of oil and the change of  wicks... I do everyelse the same (Temp., pouring, curing).

The result is a candle that does not give me good HT, and never do I have a good MP. It doesnt seem to go to the edges of the glass.. and when it melts down all the way, it will leave alot of hangup on 1/2 of the glass.

My recent battle is with Peaks Genuine Leather. My friend adores that scent, and I am feeling horrible that I am making candles that I am not happy with.  The fragrance oil is amazing.. and I want to have that scent smell her home instead of just when you stand over it.

Today, I burned 3 candles (I remade some the other day). One has a C75, the other has a C80 and the last one had a CD10.

After 3 hours of burning...none of them had reached the edges. Again not much HT. Out of the 3, the one that looked the most promising was the C80, but again , there was a good 1/2" of wax around the MP.

I dont get it.

So my question is solely about how to get a better MP. Which type of wicks do you use with this wax. I am wondering about getting LX again.. But I assume I would need larger since the 20 was the most common one I used - but again it was for a different size container.

I am really wanting this scent to work, especially when I look at the reviews of Peak Genuine Leather and it seems other people are having success with it. Any help is GREATLY appreciated!!!!

Thank you!