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.

On 1/22/2021 at 7:12 PM, Novice said:

Thanks so much for your advice that’s really helpful. 🙂  I did wonder if I should maybe try a different type of wick series, as I can’t see going down a wick size will be sufficient to burn the wax. Also I thought if I went up a size it will be even worse. Just got to halfway and it’s like this for the Eco 12. Candle jar was really hot to even pick up which worries me. 
 

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?