So I finally jumped into the pool and made my first candles on Wednesday (5/13). It was really fun but I have a few questions. Here's what I did...
1. 32oz Calwax CCN1 coconut blend, 3oz white beeswax (this combo was recommended by either Calwax or swans candle; I can't remember which)
2. Heated to about 170 degrees F
3. Cooled to about 150 degrees F
4. Stirred in 2oz lavender essential oil (not sure of the brand; it's something I already had around the house)
5. Poured into Cali jar with 3.25in diameter
I used 5 different wicks. Eco2, eco4, eco6, cd7 and cd9.
Cold throw seems good. I am going to wait until next weekend to burn any. I will attach pictures because I'm sure I won't explain it correctly but the wax is pulling away from the jar at certain points around the top. Is this because they cooled too quickly? Or could it be for some other reason? Also, on 3 of the candles there is wax going up the wick? What could have caused this? Should I take it off or leave it and trim the wick above it?
I am really excited to burn these, see what happens and then try again! Thanks for taking the time to help!!