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I am a bit confused as to how long you all allow your candles to sit before testing. When you test you test for the throw or just the wick effectiveness? I believe I have read to let it sit 2 weeks.
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So basically you leave the glove sticky on top of the tub which makes it easier to just slide your hand in the glove??? Genius. Thanks
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This is great idea. I will follow to the T. Thank you.
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I just received my 25lb bag of 4627 and I must say I AM SUPER INTIMIDATED by it. How do you cut, weight, and store this? I don't know where to start. Do you cut or open and re-seal the bag? How do you clean up the mess? If I cut the bag how do I close it again? Ugh! I am excited and enthusiastic about using it because I have heard great reviews but I don't know where to start. Any help to this newbie would be helpful. I don't sell candles but still want to get the best results for my personal use and for gifting. Thanks guys :-)
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I have been using the 464 Soy from CS but no luck with hot throw so I decided to order the CS 4627 Comfort Blend. I just received it and haven't used it (must admit I am very intimidated by it). For any of those should I consider additives? Thanks a million :-)
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I agree with TallTayl. I have many of them because I use them for my epoxy resin creations. Some sellers from China have really good quality molds at a very good price. The shipping takes forever but it is worth it. Some Etsy sellers have some unique molds too. eBay is a great source also.
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Is it really important or necessary to use additives in wax? Is it with all wax types? Thanks
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I have seen many posts on 4786. Being completely new to candle making can some of you weigh in as to what makes this wax so good? What kind of wax it is? Any information would be helpful. Thanks for helping out the newbies. I don't sell candles nor do I plan to but I would love to perfect the art for myself and my friends and family. Happy Monday
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Perfect. I hadn't found any other wick chart out there so I stuck to just CS. I will definitely look into it now. As far as it being addictive I concur with that. I work with Epoxy Resin and make jewelry (beautiful work :-)) and it is addictive also what I am trying to say is DID I REALLY NEED ANOTHER ADDICTION???? Not!!! But heck I am loving it. ALSO - where do you get your Zinc wicks from? Thanks a million
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Candle Guy I can't thank you enough for all of this information. First, I think I should probably stick with a specific jar size and wax. I am trying to accomplish too much for not knowing anything yet :-). Great idea about parasoy for larger containers. I will do that. YES!!! I have read about how messy 4627 can be. I am actually a little scared about trying it but I will anyway :-) I read someone's post a few days ago where she said that she places all of her 4627 in a painter's bucket (like from Home Depot) she says it makes scooping it out much easier. Maybe I should try that also. Lol. I work a little messy to begin with so I can imagine using a messy and gooie wax. I am with you as far as the strong scent. If I have to choose I would prefer to have a very nice smelling candle than the almost perfect aesthetic aspect (that doesn't mean I don't love the smooth, even and milky look of soy candles which is why I started with 464 to begin with). Thank you for the FO suggestions. Those will be in my shopping cart soon. I can't thank you enough for the tips and tricks.
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Candle Guy I can't thank you enough for all of this information. First, I think I should probably stick with a specific jar size and wax. I am trying to accomplish too much for not knowing anything yet :-). Great idea about parasoy for larger containers. I will do that. YES!!! I have read about how messy 4627 can be. I am actually a little scared about trying it but I will anyway :-) I read someone's post a few days ago where she said that she places all of her 4627 in a painter's bucket (like from Home Depot) she says it makes scooping it out much easier. Maybe I should try that also. Lol. I work a little messy to begin with so I can imagine using a messy and gooie wax. I am with you as far as the strong scent. If I have to choose I would prefer to have a very nice smelling candle than the almost perfect aesthetic aspect (that doesn't mean I don't love the smooth, even and milky look of soy candles which is why I started with 464 to begin with). Thank you for the FO suggestions. Those will be in my shopping cart soon. I can't thank you enough for the tips and tricks.
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Hello everyone. I am just learning to make Paraffin and Soy candles so Gel Candles are a thing for the future but I would like to learn just to have the option to decorate my family gatherings at home. I would like to know how I can make my own embeds. I own a lot of silicone molds because I work with Epoxy Resin for jewelry and crafts. Are there instructions on how to make them anywhere on this forum. Thanks everyone!!!
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Candle guy, I haven't used 4627 yet. I should receive it Monday. I am glad to hear to use it all the time. That means you have experimented with it enough. I use different types of containers. I love to buy the square candle tumblers from the Dollar Store (love how cheap they are and actually look great with a ribbon and a label. They are 8 oz and about 2 1/2 in diameter. I also use Mason Jars the 8oz and 10 oz. I also bought 4 oz tin jars with lid but I haven't used those yet. I haven't gotten any hot throw with 464 which is why I am switching but in honesty I haven't let them cure for 2 weeks. Do you recommend I go straight to Zinc wicks or should I attempt Premier? With either one how do I gage the appropriate sizes? I purchase my wicks from CS because they have the Wick Guide to recommend depending on wax and jars but I haven't found that I get any help with other wicks. I have only used CS FOs. Japanese Cherry Blossom, Clean Cotton (NO HOT THROW at all), Amber Noir, Mediterranean Fig (which I love) and Very Vanilla. I am soooo new at this and it can be overwhelming but I am excited about learning. Thanks for guiding this newbie's hand :-)
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Awesome idea. Seems easier that way. Thanks for the good suggestions. I will do just that.
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That's what I thought too but I figured I can re-use the wax? Do you guys ever re-use wax that has been preheated and poured?
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TallTayl, that is an excellent point. That's why posted it for the experts to weigh in.
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I stumbled across this video on YouTube and I was wondering what those of you with experience think about testing out wicks this way. I am totally new so I have no clue if this is a good idea. Thanks
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I was wondering if you all think that this candle is salvageable? All my mistake. I was in a hurry late at night, poured my wax only to realize I had forgotten to add the FO (hahaha) dumb, dumb, dumb. I heated the wax again to max temp as per instructions for the wax (Paraffin) brought down and poured at the required pour temperature. As I was pouring for the second time (now with the FO) my wicks fell inside the jar with the wax. They were still glued to the jar so I picked them up and placed them straight again ( I didn't re-wick). Short after the huge sink hole appeared (UGH!!!!). I would like to save it if possible. What are your thoughts???? See the picture . Thanks
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This is great information Scented. I am actually printing it and keeping it with my notes!!! Thank you
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I make it according to the specifics instructions for each wax. I heat to the exact temperature instructed. I add FO and dye accordingly too. The 464 I pour at 135'F as per instructions. I have used the wicks suggested by CS. For a 1lb pour I use one or two blocks of dye. The one thing I haven't done is wait 2 weeks before lighting. As far as Paraffin or other blends I haven't tried it yet. I have only used the Paraffin bars sold at Hobby Lobby. But I am awaiting on my comfort blend order from CS for which I also ordered the LX series wicks in 3 different sizes.
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Thank you so much. Will give those ideas a try
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What do you recommend for tart burners? I am trying not to spend too much money and buy a few to text FOs around the house?
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I am probably the newest member and totally new to candle making. I see so much on using the correct wicks. How can you tell when a wick is not performing properly? I started using 464 soy wax and have only used ECO 10 & 14 wicks. I just ordered IGI 4627 I ordered the wicks recommended for this wax by CS (LX Series). What do I need to look for to determine if the wicks are doing their job? What is the candle burning supposed to look like? Thanks a million. This is truly a science.
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I am totally new to candle making. I bought 464 Soy and I can't get a hot throw at all. I decided to switch to 4627 Comfort Blend. For those of you that have used it what do you recommend for wicks? Depending on the site I look this up they recommend the wicks they sell so I want to know from the users. Thanks everyone
