Swix

Thanks, @TallTayl and @NightLight--really appreciate your feedback. @TallTayl, I've been reading your posts for a lonnng time--wouldn't be where I am at without your informative posts here on craftserver! Thanks again, DJ

Thanks, @kandlekrazy glad you are seeing the same thing--especially using the same base wax. @TallTayl, in my mind, they don't look unsafe. I wouldn't feel good about selling them if they did--but always asking myself how to consistently improve. I took a few pictures this afternoon. Some of these candles are not properly spaced, but know that these are all hand thrown ceramic jars, so heat/integrity of the canister hasn't been a factor. @TallTayl, I know you use beeswax in your formulation. My hypothesis is adding beeswax would improve (higher melt point) flame height, while adding paraffin (lower melt point) would hinder flame height. I know there's other factors here, but wonder how large candle companies (besides millions of dollars in RD&E) optimize their flame height. Thanks again for the responses--great discussion! Best, DJ

Hi Everyone, I am working through some testing (more quality assurance than anything) and curious on flame height. Currently use C3 wax, single CD-16 wick, handmade vessel with diameter of 2-3/4", 5% FO. ASTM F2417-17 for candle burning says to not go over 3" height, but ideally would like to stay under 2". When I do a power burn (4 hours long, no trimming of wick) I am pushing the 2" flame height. Is this normal and what you are seeing? Another question.. besides going up and down wicks, are there other things you use that would help keep the wick height to a minimum? Thanks! DJ

I've had really good success with CD wicks. They tend to mushroom, but will take that over a slumping ECO wick any day since i'm single wicking a 3.25 inch ceramic jar.

Thanks TallTayl. I have been reading a lot of your posts--very informative. One other question.. I was about half way through some of my candles, and after trimming of the wick, they started to soot. What generally causes this in a candle? Thanks! Swix

Sorry, also using an ECO 12 wick.

Hi Everyone, New to candle making over the last 6 months and just getting the courage to start selling soon. I've been working with C3 for awhile now. The reason I use them is that I have a distributor that is close enough for me to go and pick it up instead of paying for shipping. I have a question for you that I hope you can answer... I am getting small bubbles forming after I have lit the candle. I am assuming this is a processing issue, but could be mistaken. I have attached a picture to show you what I mean. My parameters are rather simple: 6% FO C3 Wax No additives in this sample Container is 3.4" wide Process: Heat wax to 175F add FO at 150F Pour at 140F Thanks for your help in advance! Swix