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    I should have explained that this is the first jar I have wicked and I knew that it was done wrongly. Now, I am trying to find a glue to use for the bottom of the wick. How do you usually stick your wicks? So for future reference, if the jar heats up too much, it is a sign of the wick being too big? I will order smaller wicks for my little jar.
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    Okay, so I found a place to upload them
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    It won't let me upload. I will just post the links to the items I bought instead. They are in Swedish and Norwegian but it will give you an idea... https://www.sunvita.no/lag-selv-raps-og-soyalys/veker-til-lys/veke-srv12-lengde-120-mm-naturvoks-15-mm-tab.-50-stk - the wicks i use https://opella.se/product.html/glasburk-30ml?category_id=17 - the smallest jar
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    I have another issue. The glass jars I bought are too hot when they burn. My smaller jar wax is burnt about half way and the jar is so hot I can not even rest my hand on it. I have seen so many places sell these type of candles, but it can't be okay to sell them when the jar produces so much heat...?
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    Im not looking for organic anymore (although that was my first intention). Im just trying to find ways to minimize the usage of toxic chemicals and I was unsure if aluminium would contribute to that.
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    I am using rapeseed wax. I have also bought brown glass jars (30 ml, 120 ml, 160 ml). I bought my wick from the same company and it is supposed to fit my containers (all three are under the 65 mm recommendation). I have only started, but I have been planning this for two months now. Currently I have only got as far as melting my wax and testing how they burn in order to uncover any problems. I have a long way to go...
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    Now that we are on the topic, are there any other basic candle making or safety measures that I should know?
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    Im still learning haha Thanks for the reply. I will not cut them off then...
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    I only asked this because I remember watching a tutorial on youtube and the person just used a plain wick. Thanks for the answers :)
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    Hi! I am making natural candles and using some organic ingredients as well, so I really dont want to add a component to my candles that can affect the purity of my candles. I have bought prewaxed and cut wicks, and the bottom part has a small aluminium round plate. Should I cut this off?
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    I have decided to go with rapeseed wax and I have been looking for sufficient answers regarding how much essential oils I would need per ml. I know that it can vary so Im wondering if anyone here has any experience with this wax and essential oils?
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    Thanks for the reply! Any chance there are some other natural ways to lighten the beeswax?
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    I see. That makes a lot of sense to be fair, but the trend at the moment is organic and I feel that with the word organic on, it will attract bigger sales. Im so indecisive
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    Hi! I am purchasing yellow organic beeswax and I want to add coconut oil to the mix. Just wondering if anyone knows if the coconut oil will lighten beeswax a bit?
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    I suppose that I will have to use smaller moulds as Im not so interested in making those standard big candles you see in the shops. My preferred choice is Candelilla as i would like a vegan alternative. Thanks!
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    I am starting to make organic, preferably vegan, candles. The only problem is that where i live, the cost is pretty high for a small amount of wax. My question is if 500 G of my preferred wax is enough to make some candles to start off with? I would like to do some tea light candles, small and medium sized pillar shaped candles.
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