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    Testing...trimming or not trimming?

    in General Candle Making Discussions

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    Well after thinking long and hard...I'm going to test another jar that doesn't narrow towards the bottom. It is too much of a challenge trying to wick something that goes from 2 5/8" on top to about 2" at the bottom. I think if I try 8 oz square mason jars that are 2 1/2"s all the way down I may have better luck.

    Sound like a good idea?

    Thanks for all the input!:)

    Wax is a sponge right?

    in General Candle Making Discussions

    Posted

    A lot of people use it ( I think to get a 'creamy' look ), in small quantities.

    Alan did some experiments on different things like this and posted his results on the old board. As I recall, he got a little punchy, toward the end of the night and just stuck a wick into a can of Crisco. Damned thing actually burned pretty well.

    -Ya...I had to do a survival game in nursing school and decide what objects to keep from a plane crash choosing from a long list. Needless to say a can of crisco and a shoe lace is near the top of the list of objects to keep.

    Information I hope to never use.:)

    Testing...trimming or not trimming?

    in General Candle Making Discussions

    Posted

    I have been testing my 8 oz jj's for about 3 months now using soy wax and am wondering if I should be testing them with the idea that people are following the warning label and trimming down to 1/8" or with the idea that a lot of people don't trim the wicks. I am testing between the htp 105's and the 93's. I'm finding if I don't trim, the htp 93's seem to work fine in some f/o's but if I trim they get pretty weak. The 105's do fine when trimmed but are possibly too hot when not trimmed...especially towards the bottom of the jar where it slightly narrows. What do you go by when testing? Do you assume they trim or do you figure they don't...like I often did before I was educated. The 105's seem fine in most f/o's if trimmed according to the warning label.

    Sorry this is so long:shocked2:

    Thanks!

    -Joanna

    Gone Country Graphics

    in Business Side of Things

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    I purchased a cd with graphics on it from her about 2 months ago. I have used them for labels and such...was considering using her for building a website but after the above problems I will look at a different company.:embarasse

    Thanks for sharing your experience.

    Newbie here, just wanted to say hi

    in Vegetable Wax & Beeswax Candle Making

    Posted

    I use 1/2 KY 125 and 1/2 KY 115 soy. I add 2% beeswax to this and get nicer tops that look better after a burn. I tested just the 125, just the 115 and the mix and preferred the mix. It had the best scent throw and cleanest burn. I tried adding the beeswax to improve the tops and have liked it ever since. However I think most people don't add beeswax to just the KY 125. The best thing to do is experiment yourself and be prepared for a lot of testing. Good Luck and welcome.:highfive:

    p.s. The KY website has a message board that I have found very helpful. Vickey is very quick at responding to questions.

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