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I have used 6006(not huge fan of 6006 but I have not used long enough to appreciate it i guess) and 444. I only use 444 and have had good hot and cold throw. However I have noticed that cold throw and hot throw also has lot to do with FO you use. Some I have that are light and does not give too good cold and hot throw and some do. I am new to candle making so not sure what else is out there. One problem I have noticed with 444 as it shows some cracks in random candles. Hope this helps.

thank you.

For this wax I pour at 120 to 115 degree. The room temp is around 66 F. Its cooler area and fall is here :-). The weird thing is, it happens to random candles and not all. So I made 3 yesterday with cranberry scent and one of them got cracks and other two are fine. Same, I made vanilla nutmeg last week and one of them got cracks after 2-3 days and others are fine. I am thinking to buy wax warmer large one and put candle in there, hoping it would fix it?!!!!!

I dont know what would be the best way to do this. 

Please find photos attached. I made 3 yesterday with GW 444. One of them have cracks and others seem fine. Is there a way to fix it easily?

Thank you for response.

Hi

I have noticed that my 3 soy container candles with 3 wicks have cracks everywhere in the wax.  I can see at the bottom as well.I am new to this issue, I am wondering if this is common to have cracks in some soy candles. I do not have the same issue in all my candles using same soy wax from same bag. The only thing that is different is the fragrance oil, i highly doubt that can cause that. 

Please advise.

I would put double wick in this. Thats just me though. I am kind of beginner to candle making but similar container I have done double wick to get better hot throw. 

I am using libbey 15 oz and 22 oz container right this time with 3 wick. I have also made my test candle in ball jar 8 oz pint size in 2 wick. I do not know what type of cotton wick to use but i have used ericX brand.

https://www.target.com/p/ball-4ct-8oz-collection-elite-glass-mason-jar-with-lid-and-band-wide-mouth/-/A-12911515

this is what I found

http://www.candlesandsupplies.net/17-oz.-Oversize-Tumbler-w-Hammered-Copper-Lid-per-case-24

I have found similar on EAPInnovations. https://eapinnovations.com/ Libbey jars, they updated their site so navigation is pain. However price is best compared to any other web store. The lid is something you may have to buy the glass lid made by libbey or have it custom made in metal or wood finishing. I will try to locate the sites i found for custom lid and post it here. Hope this helps.

Exactly same is available on website like alibaba or aliexpress. I do not order it as I use materials made in USA only or supplied by US based companies. Good luck.

Hi All

I have been making candles for sometime now. I am having issue with cold and hot throw. Some of the soy candle gives medium hot throw whereas some are giving no hot throw at all. 

2 wick jar candles

I add FO at 150 F to 180 F.

Pour temperature is 110 to 120 F

I let it cure for one week or more before testing the candle. 

Please advise.