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    Box of C3

    in Welcome & Introductions

    Posted

    Hi all, 

     

    I purchased a 50 LB box of C3 soy wax earlier this year and would like to give the remainder away. 

     

    Would anyone be interested?

     

    Pick up in person or cover shipping.
     

    I’m located in California for reference :) 

    Wax with shortest cure time

    in General Candle Making Discussions

    Posted

    8 hours ago, bktolbert said:

    There are lots of people who believe in cure times, and lots of people who don't. Personally, I cure for 3 days, but I'm 99.9% certain there's no chemical reactions taking place after the candle completely hardens (~24 hours).

     

    As others have recommended, try a wax with paraffin. It should be a sure way to get a throw.

     

    May I ask what wax you use?   3 day cure time sounds lovely!!

    Wax and Wick Test 1 - C3 Soy Wax

    in Wax and Wick Tests

    Posted

    20 minutes ago, TallTayl said:

    It is because the cd12 cannot draw up to burn as much wax as the cd14, so the remaining wax just melts more around the flame. Does not make 12 a “better” choice at all. Hot throw is created by the wick being able to fully combust that melted fuel and “throw” it into the air. 

     

    As the candle with the 12 in this case continues to burn the tendency is for it to keep developing a deeper and deeper melt pool which actually makes the melt pool cooler with less robust hot throw. Cd16 May have been a better choice.

     

    Interesting ! Thanks for clarifying. For 8oz glass jars (2.5" - 3" diameter) would I be closer to cd14 or cd16?

    Wax and Wick Test 1 - C3 Soy Wax

    in Wax and Wick Tests

    Posted

    On 2/2/2017 at 11:43 AM, TallTayl said:

     

    SUMMARY

    Wax Wick Test

    C3 - Round 1
      Wick MP Diameter Notes
    1 CD12                   2.75 Small mushrooms
    2 CDN12                   2.80 Small mushrooms
    3 CSN12                   2.25 Small mushrooms
    4 CD14                   2.50 Small mushrooms
    5 CDN14                   2.75 Small mushrooms
    6 WI740                   1.75 did not complete 3rd burn.
    7 LX14                   2.50 barely any mushrooming
    8 ECO6                   2.60 small mushrooms
    9 44-24-18z                   2.00 Massive mushrooms
    10 #2/0                   2.50 small mushrooms late
    11 HTP73                   2.00 Small mushrooms
    12 HEMP1400                   2.85 Massive Mushrooms
    13 Non-crackle .5" wood wick                   2.00 Deep MP, most discolored wax

     

    Next steps:

    Re-do tests with larger versions of all with MP diameter less than 2.75"

     

    Through experience, I know the CD14 & CDN14 in a tin will reach FMP in a normal amount of time. I predict these wicks will work well in the tins once the air currents are built within the tin.

     

    These same wicks may be a size too big in taller glass containers. Tests of tins and glass status jars to come. stay tuned.

     

     

    this is extremely helpful!  thank you :)

    candlewic designer scents

    in Fragrance Discussion

    Posted

    has anyone tried the designer/brand scents from candlewic? 

    please let me know if they are worth it :)

     

    bombshell vs type

    polo black type

    vanilla verbena slatkin type

    white palm slatkin type

    dkny be delicious type

    cherry blossom bbw type

    freshwater cucumber bbw type

    storm watch yankee type

    fig henri bendel bbw type

     

    headache from fragrances

    in Fragrance Discussion

    Posted

    20 minutes ago, moonshine said:

    Are you getting headaches while making the candles or in burning them?  I know some people are very sensitive to scent and some are to different types of waxes - my sister cannot burn paraffin candles they make her sick literally 

     

    If your getting headaches while making candles Wear a respirator and you won’t get headaches and you will be protecting your lungs 

     

    natural fragrance oils would only be found in essential oils and they are pretty pricey for the amount needed to scent a candle but there are many suppliers that carry good quality ones 

     

    terrible headaches while making them. i'm wondering if synthetic fragrances in general cause headaches and if working with natural oils would be better.  i don't get headaches while burning them. i use C3 and the heat throw is 60% existent.

    headache from fragrances

    in Fragrance Discussion

    Posted

    hi all,

    can anyone explain why some fragrance oils cause headaches?  i've been researching online and found out why but not exactly what ingredient or chemical causes the headache itself...

    can anyone recommend fragrance oils or suppliers for someone with a sensitive nose?

    who are your favorite suppliers for natural fragrance oils?

    favorite supplier for fragrance oils

    in Fragrance Discussion

    Posted

    hi everyone,

    who are your favorite suppliers for fragrance oils?  i've been using fo's from a local candle store but they are headache inducing !!  are all fo's composition the same?  are there fo's out there less headache inducing than others?

    i want to try natural fragrance oils but read that they are just as tricky as essential oils in soy candles.

    thanks in advance.

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