CandleMakingDad

I'm new to the game and started a couple months ago testing. I watched so many videos, it sounds so simple and I new it wouldn't be but after test 25-30 candles with combinations of waxes and wicks I've yet to find a combination I'm happy with. I was curious to see how many of you experienced makers blend waxes for your formula. I've tried 464 and bees wax and it looks great, just trying to get the right wick. I like 464 and have had some good candles, burn to edges all the way down, not too hot on the vessel, just not the smoothness after burns I've seen with some of the candles I've purchased from other handmade makers online. Just curious what combination is your go to.

Have you taken the temp of the jar. When you say it's hot, that may be to the touch but is it 125 deg or 140?