lan

Lab & Co recommends 8-12% for their fragrances. Im currently at 10% but will try bringing it back down to 6-8% especially with this new wax. 

I will definitely try twisting the wick, very interesting. 

Also, I've been trimming the wick before burning every time. Do most of you not trim between test burns?

Thank you all for help!

@pughaus Its going a lot better. Still working on wicking properly. I used wick size: htp 93 and eco 8. So far Ive had only slight discoloration with eco but barely noticeable and no shrooming with either wick. They both have a nice scent throw, except I'm no where close to a full melt pool with both of my recent tests. 

The photos below are with the virgin coconut wax from lab & co.

Im waiting on the same fragrance to arrive from this last testing since all I had previously bought was a sample size, so I can hopefully get one successful candle!😅

Jars measure 3 1/2" by 3" holding 8 oz of wax.

Thanks so much for all the advice and tips. Il'l keep you all updated on the outcome 😅.

@TallTayl I started with a 7% but since have been slowly increasing the amount. I am going to start fresh with my new wax. How long do you let your candles rest/cure before lighting? 

@pughaus Well that's refreshing to hear. What wicks have you found are working best with the Lab & Co wax?

@TallTayl I plan on doing my test with the new wax with the 73. I haven't been blown away by my hot throw though. Which I feel is shocking since everyone raves about coconut wax's incredible hot throw. Im currently at about 9% fragrance load with 1.6oz of fragrance per 1 lb of wax. Im planning on doing a full 2 oz per 1lb of wax for the next round of tests.

@pughaus Lab & Co virgin coconut creme is what's on its way to me to try next. Do you use the Lab & Co wax as is, or are you adding the 40-50% soy to it?

@pughaus,

Yes, I've tried sooo many! So far my best was htp 73 but the burn pool was off and it was tunneling. So I upped it to htp 83 and then I got minor discoloration again. 

I am now waiting on a new coconut wax shipment from a different supplier. I don't know if that will make a difference but I am sure hoping it will. My current formula appears to be too sensitive.

Hi NightLight,

This is still relevant because I'm still testing wicks and trying to work around discoloration. Who would have guessed? (literally everyone on this site 🤣).

The fragrance that turned the most brown was a pink pepper and vetiver from Lab & Co. Ive made quite a few candles since I first posted this in November and have had more discoloration happen. To me it does seem to be partially wick dependent as some wicks will turn the candle more or less. I have wondered about the fragrance oil being a contributing factor. I just ordered a new coconut wax blend to see if that will help.                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Thanks, Alana

so discoloration is caused by a wick that is too hot? or too big?

Interesting take TallTayl, I'll add in a eco 6 for the new testing along with the cd, htp and LX. 😅. 

Thank you Pughaus!

Jars  Measure 3 1/2 H x 3 W.

Hello All!

I am using Northwoods Candle Company coconut wax and their eco wicks in 8 and 10. Both started smoking upon lighting so I trimmed them shorter and seemed to be perfect except neither size gave me a full burn pool after 3 hours and then once extinguished the wax is now discolored and brown where the melt pool was. Any tips are greatly appreciated. I have a eco 12 wick on the way but now Im unsure if that is the right move. 

Facts:

-Used 10 oz jar with 8.5 oz of wax

-Used 8% fragrance oil

-Eco wick 8 and 10 both led to discoloration

-Pictures below are with eco 10 at 1, 2 and 3 hour mark and final photo after fully cooled.

Thank you!