Greywicklane

On 11/19/2017 at 2:58 PM, Venetti said:

I'm terribly sorry catcatcandles. I've only just seen your reply. I'm a bit slow these past few weeks with being so busy. 

 

I've tried about every wick you could think of in IGI 6006 by itself with no luck. I'm very particular and am trying to find the perfect wick. 

 

The eco wicks in 6006 soot entirely too much for my liking. The entire jar ends up black when the candle dissipates. 

 

Most of the wicks I've tested in the IGI 6006 end up the same way. Lots of mushrooming as well. 

 

I've been testing IGI 6006 & GW 464. I got a 2lb bag of the 464. 

I use 5oz 6006 with 1oz 464. (For one candle/one pour.)

 

I've also tried 3oz 6006 + 2oz 464. 

 

The wick I've found to burn the best all around is the LX series. Obviously depending on your jar size and FO load, you'll have to test each size separately. 

 

The jars and smoke come out clean and the wick is self trimming. I love the LX series. 

 How is your testing going with the 6006 and 464? I’ve also been trying EVERY wick and cannot get anything to work in straight 6006. I’m used to and love 646 but wanted a better hot throw. I was thinking of blending the two and curious how your testing went???

That’s good advice, thank you! I am using a wide silicone spatula too and not even stirring fast but still bubbles and they are hard / impossible to pop. I will try pouring hotter and using some type of insulation like you do! Thanks! 

Here’s what the candle looked like after hardening from the bubbles. Looks horrible! 

I have just switched from 464 to IGI 6006 in search of a better hot throw. This wax is sooo much different and I’m having a hard time with it. I’m heating to 185, adding color flakes and 9% FO, it turns cloudy and as I’m stirring it gets very bubbly and it’s impossible to get the bubbles out. I have tried pouring at 145 to help avoid sinkholes, tried pouring higher to see if bubble problem would resolve but no. This wax is so bubbly, it’s so strange to me! Never saw anything like this with the GW 464. Has anyone experienced this with 6006 or any waxes?

Okay, I have those from the sample pack so I’ll give them a try. Thank you so much! 

The CD wicks were from Flaming Candle and the HTP was from Lonestar. Diameter is about 2 and 3/4 inch diameter (straight sided). I just ordered a size up on the HTP to try. 

Thank you so much!!!

Would there be any other factors other than wick size that would cause tunneling? 

I did search before posting but couldn’t find any answers. Diameter is a little over 2.5 inches. FO is 1/3 fruity pebbles and 2/3 marshmallow bomb. No additives, but I did use hunter green dye flakes from RE. 

I’m pouring IGI 6006 into 9oz straight sided jars (heat to 185, add color & 9% FO, pour at 150....... curing for 3-5 days as recommended by candle science). 

I have tried htp 104 wicks and CD 10,12,14..... all tunneling. I feel like these wicks are already pretty large so I am unsure if wicking up will help, and the flame size is good. Any thoughts on what could be causing this or have experience with any wicks that work better in 6006?

Just thought I’d let everyone know... I ordered the RE Campfire Marshmallow and made some parasoy melts...... this is seriously my favorite scent EVER. It’s soooo amazing. The perfect blend of firey sweetness and none of the “hickory” smell that’s always turned me off of campfire scents. I ordered a sample and went back for the full pound  

Thanks so much for your responses!!!

Sorry another newbie question- when curing tarts, should they be left in the open or sealed up during cure time? 

Any golden wax 464 soy users that can offer me any insight on which wick types to use? 

I'm using 9oz glass jars. Started with ECO wicks as recommended by Candle Science but have had no luck with them. Just tried RRD for the first time and they’re mushrooming horribly in all sizes tested. I’m so new to this, any suggestions would be SO appreciated!!! Please please please. 

1 hour ago, Flicker said:

Yep! I use almost exclusively powders. All dyes begin as powders, they are then added to solvents to make liquids, and or steric acid to make the flakes and paraffin and steric for blocks and chips. I find that adding it to the fragrance before adding to the wax is easiest. It takes some playing to determine what amount makes the color you desire. But I use pinch, dash and smidgen spoons that I purchased from Bed Bath and Beyond years ago to measure. I just add the the dye to the FO, swish around in my pot and add the wax and blend well. I absolutely LOVE powders. Less wick issues, no frosting in soy. They are stronger colors, less prone to fading.

When using the black, did you ever have them come out blue? Also do you ever have any burn problems when using it for black? 

Can anyone give me some recommendations of wicks you love? I'm new and have been using ECO10 wicks as recommended by Candle Science for my soy gw464 in 9oz glass jars. I've had terrible luck so far with them, either having a small flame that goes out then burning way too hot for the next fragrance I try. Any help would be appreciated!!! 

38 minutes ago, Candybee said:

What is the powder? Ive never heard of powder dyes for candlemaking. Are you sure its safe for use in candles? If not, it could clog the wick or worse.

It’s from bitter creek. It’s made for candles, I had never heard of it either but i saw someone talking about it on here. 

Does anyone have any tips for powdered dye? I usually use color blocks in my GW464 but am trying black powder since I can't get a black with blocks. I am lost on how much to use?! 

Sorry! Lol. I am using soy golden wax 464 in 9oz glass jars with orange she blocks and I'm still super new to this so I'm not sure how to do fragrance load. I used the 1oz per pound method and weighed enough for the amount of wax I used to fill my 9oz jar. It didn't seem like much. Also I'm using ECO 10 wicks as recommended by Candle Science. I didn't think the wick was the issue before because I was having the opposite problem (flame too small and drowning out) and realized I was using either too much FO or dye. So I was used to having a too small flame and now it's too big! 

What are some possible causes of the flame being too high? I understand it could mean the wick is too large but what are some other causes? Thank you!  

Thank you for the info! I am using GW 464 soy in 9oz glass jars. I was waiting until the first layer was basically hardened, a few hours. Pouring around 130 for both layers. 

I have been trying everything to achieve a true black (just in a very thin layer on top) of my soy candles using GW 464. I am still very new to this. I’ve tried color blocks from several manufacturers and just get gray and purple. I finally got one from Bulk Apothocary that turned out a dark enough gray but I think I had to use too much and it wouldn’t burn right. It burned for a little while and the flame got very small and went out. Has anyone had success making a black candle that ALSO burns well? 

Does anyone have any tips for doing layered candles? I am trying to do white candles with a thin black layer on top and I can’t seem to pour the top layer without shrinking and wet spots forming below it.