Sheree00

3 hours ago, Sebleo said:

Really depends on what type of scents you like. You’ll be testing a lot, so might as well get scents you won’t mind smelling all the time!  I really like spa and aquatic fragrances, so I have more of those than anything else. Some people have tons of florals, others have a lot of bakery scents, and still others have more exotic/ masculine scents. 

 

But, generally speaking, I would say Vanilla, Apple, and Cinnamon are good starter scents. 

They are generally crowd pleasing and good selling scents. 

 

Thanks for responding! I also like spa like scents. I’m more a clean/fresh scent type of person but I would like to have a variety. I will definitely be doing a lot of testing with different scent. I think I’m going to start with a fresh, floral, bakery/sweet, and something masculine and go from there. 

Hello 👋🏾 all. 

Would like to take a little poll/survey about basic/starter scents. There’s sooooo many different suppliers, scents etc etc I was wondering how do you pick lol. What are 4-5 good basic scents to start with ? What are you go to scents. The wax I’m using btw is 464. Love getting you guys input. 

Thanks

Sheree

2 hours ago, Sarah S said:

IMO you're not going to see a huge difference between a 8oz jar and a 9oz jar, and not a big difference between a jelly jar and a 8oz straight sided jar. Same material, same wax capacity, close to the same mouth diameter... the burn is going to be very similar.

Expect to see a difference if jumping to a vessel with a significantly wider diameter, like a tureen, or a bigger capacity, like a 16oz straight jar.

Not trying to discourage you, if you're not happy with the jelly, by all means try something different. 🙃 Just set realistic expectations, lol.

That being said, I don't use 464, or CD wicks, so I can't offer specific advice.

Thank you Sarah! I appreciate your feed back, I’m still learning all of this. I enjoy making the candles it just can be a little frustrating trying to get a good candle lol. I’m going to get there though. 

On 5/13/2019 at 6:07 PM, bktolbert said:

You have the right mindset: test.

 

But asking for advice or other people's experience doesn't hurt. I do think slight black soot is inevitable no mater what, at least near the end. I love CD wicks. People say they burn too hot, but I've found them to be superior to LXs and HTPs. (I can't speak for ECOs.)

 

If CD 8 doesn't work, re-test with 12. From my testing, CD 10 will burn hotter and a bigger melt pool than 12. I don't know why...

All said, I do use straight sided jars, but I doubt it'll make a major difference.

Thanks. Do use 8oz or 9oz? Where do you purchase from? I’m thinking about switching from my jelly jars. I don’t want to make the switch to soon. I know I have to test, test, test lol. 

Hello wonderful people!! I hope everyone is doing well. I have a question or 2 😊. I’m currently testing 464 w/8oz jelly jars, using 6% FO and 3 different wicks. I found out that I overwicked big time. I used a CD 10,12,14.... I am going re-test using CD 8 and 10s. For some reason I feel like because the jars are tall and kinda skinny, there is going to be black smoke/soot on them anyways. Again, I’m new to candle making and don’t know anything. I’m thinking about switching jars and going to 8 or 9 Oz straight sided jars but not sure. I know I have to test test test and more testing. I want to know if anyone uses jelly jars and if so even with the correct wick is there black soot on the jars as the candle burn low?!?! 

Thanks in advance. 

14 hours ago, Trappeur said:

For that jar typically a cd 8 or 10 should work.

 

Trappeur

The CD 10 is what I think I will go for. I’m going to try a CD 8 as well. Thanks Trappeur! 

@TallTayl ok thanks for the input. I will watch for those things. This is more difficult than I thought lol

16 minutes ago, Trappeur said:

What size wicks are those?

CD 10,12,14

3 minutes ago, TallTayl said:

A few questions ...

 

1) what brand and type of soy wax are you using? They all have differences and quirks.

 

2) what burn number are you on in those photos? First burn, fourth burn, etc.

 

3) how long have they been burning? 

 

4) what scent and amount of scent are in those? 

 

All of these variables guide the wick choices. 

1.464

2.second

3.about 2.5 hours

4. 6% of Grapefruit and Mangosteen

It’s seems like it’s more levels to candle making than I thought. 

Hello all 👋🏾 

I hope I am posting this in the right spot? Anyhoo..... I must say I love love love this group! It’s so much information, tips, and tricks. So, I have a question about testing wicks, mushrooming etc etc. I’m testing my first batch of candles, they been curing for 13 days ( soy wax....too anxious to wait that extra day lol). I used CD wicks, the recommendation size, a size up and down. I’m oh so new so idk what I’m actually looking for in the wick. To me all of them are mushrooming, so does this mean these wicks will not work with this fragrance?? Or vice versa. See attached photo. I’m learning and trying. Thanks 

Thanks @Sarah S, I get it now. Wet spots is not a big deal. I need to focus on mKing sure my candle smells good and burns safely. 😊

@TallTayl I do agree a safe, smelling candle is what I’m going for. I was just curious if that is what is meant by wet spots. 

@CandleRush thanks, I’m going to let them cure for about two weeks. 😊

Noted.....Thanks you guys!!! 

@Trappeur thank you!! I heated the wax to 185, added FO (Bamboo and coconut) at 160, and poured at 130. I am going to let it sit for about 7-10 days before testing. 

@NightLight I actually used 6% FO. The area they cooled down in overnight was a bit chilly ( the kitchen). I’m also going to invest in a digital thermometer, for some reason I think that would works best. Thanks. 

Hello all.... 

I’m oh soooo super new to candle making and I think I’m going to like it  . I poured some candles on Saturday using 464, I know I need to let them cute before I begin to test them. I just want to know is this what is meant by jar adhesion / wet spots. I think my tops came out pretty good for my first time making candles. 

Thanks for your input

@Trappeur thanks! Where do you suggest I order from. I don’t recall seeing sample packs inn candle science, but I might not have looked hard enough. 

@TallTayl crap!! I forgot to mention the wax I’m using 🙄 it’s 464. 

Hello all!! Newbie here who came across this forum doing research. I recently decided to pick up a new hobby of candle making  . I ordered a sample kit just to be sure if it’s what I want to do and to get familiar with the wax. I am about to order more wax and wicks, I will be using 8oz tins. I think I want to use ECO wicks,  and wanted to know what size I should get. Acroding to Candle Science I should use ECO 10. From doing research on here I should test up a size and down a size of the recommended size. I also know that the FO also plays a part as well. I guess my question is are ECO wicks good for tins?  If so what sizes normally works the best. 

Thanks in advance