rachf19

This board really is wonderful and is made up of caring, intelligent people who are always looking to help others. And, it feeds my new addiction!!!!!!!

OK, just poured my first 3 containers w/ EcoSoya CB-135, wickless for testing purposes... When I find the right wick (notice I said when, not if! Trying to be optimistic here.) how do I determine what the center of the container is to place the wick w/o one of the ez wick setters? I was thinking I could outline the bottom of the jar on a piece of cardboard, find the center on the cardboard and use that under the container to place the wick. Do most people just "eyeball" it? Am I trying to be too perfect? HELP before I start drawing and calculating until my eyeballs bug out! LOL

TIA,

I only did it once so far (see pic. posted a little over a week ago...), but I used the little box that the Good season's dressing mix 4 pack comes in... Couldn't find anything else at the spur of the moment, and it worked like a charm!

I was just looking at these, the 50-50 blend or soy in particular. Farmhouse is pretty close to me, so it seems that shipping will be pretty cheap (or I could even pick up, which is even better!!). Has anyone ever tried any of their waxes? Any info would be appreciated.

TIA,

for your responses... we'll see how they turn out! If they come out well, the family may be getting new testers for Easter!

Lynn,

They are all wonderful, I love the little diapers, especially. The cut-n-carve look really good... I know I couldn't do it! They must take a ton of patience, huh? Keep going, you're doing great!

Hi guys,

This is my first post in the veggie section, as I am about to try my hand at ecosoya cb-135 for the first time tonight! I've been playing with paraffin for a few months now, so I know the most basic basics. I've got my wax, my fo's and dyes all picked out, but I need some advice from the pros here:

I "heard" (read) that you can heat soy wax in the microwave. I am going to do my big pour pot in the double boiler as I do w/ my paraffin, then going to use 2 pyrex measuring cups for smaller batches of different fo/dye, as well as the pour pot. My question is this: After I heat on the stovetop, and pour into the pyrex, if I have leftover to do more than one container, can I re-heat the remaining wax (w/ dye and fo) in the micro?

Second question is a wicking question... I am going to pour into little square jars from walmart (2 oz jar has a 2 1/2 in. widest diameter, 4 oz has a 4 in. widest diameter). I read here that CD wicks tend to do well with this wax, so that will be my starting point. I was thinking of starting with a CD- 8 in one, a CD-10 in the second and a CD-12 in the third and going from there. Am I on the right track? Just a yes or no, wick up/down will do! I actually enjoy watching how the candles burn and figuring out where to go from there... Just don't want to burn my house down in the process!! LOL!

Thank you all, as always, for any insight! I'll be sure to post pics of the newest creations:)

None of the warm wax seeping back into the hole? If not, great trick to know!

I've got me some new CB-135 to test with, thanks to Connie! Also picked up some small jars at the local Walmart to test it with, and OF COURSE I have a few dozen fo samples just calling my name... DH took off from work today (he works 4 pm to 2 am), and we've got dinner plans with friends, so we'll see how much pouring I actually get to do. Can't wait to try the new wax, though!

I don't now how easily the bamboo will come out of the wax if they're cooled in there... I would think that metal ones would work better, and I know I saw some pretty cheap at Walmart this week...

Your candles look awesome... the problem is that the more I hear about GL's blend, and see the great results everyone is getting, the more I am enticed to get some for myself! This is a problem because I'm just a hobbyist, and have 40lbs. of pillar wax in my garage waiting to be used... I think DH may throw me in the garage if I buy more wax!!!

These are scented eucalyptus- YUCK! They're for my cousin for her birthday, and she loves this scent. This is my first layered pillar, decided to go for it and make it tilted, too! Any and all comments are appreciated!

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Thanks for looking!

Makes me think midnight blue-- you know, like lover's lane at night in the movies?? I know, strange, right? LOL

I recently poured a couple of votives to test the Peak's Juniper Breeze and compared it to a B&BW candle -- pretty dead on, IMHO. I made DH smell them too, and he agreed (after he looked at me like I was crazy!) HTH...

Hey guys,

I'm about to start experimenting w/ my first container candle, I've only made pillars and votives so far. Candlewic sent me a sample of their CBL-129, firgured I would give it a try... I've got a few wide mouth 24 oz mason jars laying around, so that's what I'm going to use. I'm going to pour wickless, poke my hole w/ skewer, stick different wicks in to try. I've got a few different kids of wicks, and am not sure precisely where to start. I'm thinking to start w/ an LX-21, paper core 60-44-18, maybe throw a zinc in there... Am I on the right track?

Any help, advice and wisdom would be greatly appreciated!!!! TIA:)

Hi, Michi, I don't think we have ever talked before, but I know what it is like to feel like ends can't meet.

I second that!!! Life is all about helping people, if you don't you can't expect people to help you when you need it!

NO RUSH ON THE ORDER!!!! I know that you've got a million requests to get through, so take your time, and KEEP US UPDATED, girl!!!

I'm a newbie and don't make great candles yet... would LOVE to buy one of yours!!!!!! Post those pics and info so we can get us some awesome candles!!

I'm pretty sure that you would want to poke relief holes in both layers. I know that holes in the first layer assist the second layer in "sticking" to the first in addition to preventing air bubbles. Just don't poke the holes anywhere near the outer part of the candle. As for the second layer, I'm not sure that it is necessary, and some of the more experienced members can probably give you better advice, but I would think that you should poke shallow relief holes in the second layer (i.e. 3/4 of the way down the second layer, not into the first) to prevent air bubbles. JMO... HTH

What fo are you having this problem with?

Jane, what you described is exactly what was happening. I poured lower the first time, poured the second time, it covered completely, and it looks good! Top, as for your suggestion, even when I would pour so much the second time that it overflowed all over the newspaper on my counter, it still didn't reach all areas.

Pouring lower at first seems to have fixed my newbie problem... Only thing is that the top doesn't end up perfectly level, I still have some shrinkage in the middle, maybe 1/4 inch diameter all around the wick pin... I'm thinking a heat gun can help fix this??

If I try to fill it in, the wax just doesn't look perfect like I would want it to... I'll keep experimenting, maybe I'll make a perfect votive in the next decade or so... LOL

Again, thank you all for your responses!!

(edited to fix a silly typo-- sorry, pet peeve!)

I am using the single votive molds... I am about to do my re-pour on the one that I poured lower, so we'll see what happens!

Thanks for your help!

OK, this problem is driving me insane, especially since I can't seem to fix it, LOL. I tried reading the votive instructions again and again and again, and I think I'm following them to the T. I also did a search on the board, but am coming up blank. I NEED HELP!!!!

When I make my votives and go to do the re-pour, the wax does not evenly coat the top. There are areas of the votive (outside of the shrunken wax area, of course) that the wax just doesn't get to. I thought that my pouring surface was uneven, but it's my kitchen counter... maybe my house is uneven?!??!! I don't know what else to do to try and fix this... Could I be pouring my first pour too high? Would that make a difference? I'm trying pouring lower the first time right now and am impatiently waiting for the time to do the re-pour... Please help before I go insane!!!!

TIA,

Looks awesome! So do the others that you've posted recently. I think that Bruce may have some competition!! LOL