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  1. runner14jc
    @Courtney Try adjusting your pouring temperature. I usually need to pour a bit warmer in glass than I do in tins with the 464 wax.
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    Using too much fragrance or with gel wax, possibly too low of a flashpoint fragrance could cause the surface to catch on fire. Since it was fine with the second burn, I am thinking too much fragrance that pooled on the top surface causing the fire.
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    No, I've used the smaller wick stickers in the past in a pinch and never had any trouble with them. You shouldn't see anything different than if you used the larger ones!
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    @Cookedup Candles Is this a new fragrance that you are using? Every fragrance burns differently and some fragrances need a smaller or bigger wick than other fragrances. I would test wicking down and see if that helps control things. Also, are you measuring your fragrance on a scale by weight?
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    Pouring temperature is going to vary for every single one of is. It really depends on your environment as to what will work best. As long as you are getting a smooth surface, I wouldn't change anything.
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    I use them for wax melt sample sizes and they work fabulously. Customers appreciate having a way to sample a scent without committing to clamshells. This offers them a way to try several scents and see what they like!
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    Minimum of one week but the fragrance absolutely develops the longer the candles cure so 2+ weeks can be helpful!
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    @Vee I've never tried any of them, but there are candle whitening powders available on the market. I think Lonestar may have one. It could be worth a try?
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    Micas will work great! The key will be to dilute with rubbing alcohol before adding to your base. As long as you do that you shouldn't see any trouble with clumping or color dispersement.
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    Vanillin is definitely the biggest culprit. There are other fragrance ingredients that can cause discoloration too though. Cinnamon and some citruses for example.
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    I second the use of wick stickers. Hot glue usually does not hold for the duration of the candle burn. The closer to the bottom you get, it tends to come loose and cause the wick to fall over. Wick stickers will be more secure.
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    I trim if they are curling. I found that if I don't there are times where the curl falls into the wax on the next burn. 1/4" every time for me.
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    You may also want to give them a little longer to cure. I haven't used that specific wax but there are some waxes and some fragrances that need a longer time to cure in order to get a good hot throw. Sometimes coming back a week or two later and testing again can make a world of difference.
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    I use soy wax and never use color unless it has been requested by a customer. I also make melts but those I do color usually.
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    Have you tried any other wick series? Sometimes the ECO series of wicks does better with that wax, especially if you are having an issue with mushrooming. Many suppliers have some sort of sample pack for their wicks. You may want to get samples of a few different series to test and see which ones work the best for you.
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    That looks awesome!
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    Definitely, a trait of soy to cool that way. I've never had a customer notice/mention it though.
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    I've seen it but honestly, for the cost, I can get a nice presto pot that is already altered for melting wax and can hold 12 lbs or so of wax. This is a bit overpriced for what for the amount of wax it does at a time. You're right though, maybe for a hobbyist, it would be worth it.
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    Have you tried making a candle without the vybar to see if you get the same results?
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    How much fragrance are you using? If it were me, I would knock out both a size lower and a size higher in the next testing that way you don't have to wait and see if the first one you try works or not. You can test them both and go from there. I would do the ECO 12 and the ECO 8.
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    Good to know! I won't waste my time then
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    Has anyone ever tried using a hot knife to cut it? Something I've been thinking about trying but didn't know if anyone else has tried it before? Something like this, https://www.amazon.com/Walnut-Hollow-Professional-Cutting-Stencils/dp/B003GXF4EK
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    @Grungedoll Having the windows open could absolutely affect how you are able to smell the candle. Have you been able to test it burning with the windows closed?
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    Getting a black candle can be a bit tricky. You may want to test some other dyes. Liquid dyes may work a bit better to get a more black candle. For the fragrance changing the wax color, unfortunately, that is completely unavoidable. Every fragrance is made with different ingredients so they will all have a different tint. Some are more yellow than others. UV inhibitor will not change that. You can dye the wax to try and hide it otherwise it is just a part of candle making.
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    @Pam W Ok, it is definitely amazing! Worth trying for sure. The lather is really nice and it does not dry out my skin. Loving it so far!
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