Sab

I have a bunch of jars that I want to reuse. They are about 1/3 full of wax. These are candles that have bombed (mostly because of wicks that didn't work well with my wax). What is the best way to melt the wax down and reuse the jar for a new candle? I'm worried about using the microwave - just doesn't seem safe. Some are zinc wicks so can't go in the microwave anyway. I'm using a 50/50 parasoy blend. Thanks, Sab

Whatever wax you chose the closer the supplier the better your rate on shipping.

I've been testing Candied Blueberries - very strong throwing scent when I use it in my parasoy blend. I only needed .5 oz pp wax.

I got it straightened out - So let's just drop it now.

I just did. Hoping to get a reply today.

I don't think I'm going to get anywhere with this over the phone. The number they have listed on the invoice and website is out of service.

No, it wasn't Bitter Creek.

I have tested ECO 10, 12 and 14, RDD 40,47,50,55. The problem is that they smoke excessively. In order to prevent them from smoking I have to keep them trimmed to 1/8 inch. I'm concerned that when I get to the point where I'll actually be able to sell the candle, the customer will not keep the wick trimmed to that length. I have burned many of my "smoking" candles for several cycles and I always end up with a lot of soot on the glass. You can literally see the wick smoking. I don't think the RRD or ECO wicks like my wax. I've tried HTP 83 (works well in my 8 oz tins) and HTP 105 in my 8 oz Apothecary jars but I don't get a full melt pool. It never seems to catch up - just sort of tunnels through lopsided leaving a noticable hang up on the sides of the jar. But I'm going to take your advice and burn the candles to the finish to see what happens. Maybe the apothecary jar is not for me. I've been thinking about trying a straighter jar. I have some other wicks enroute though so I'm not giving up quite yet. Regarding the wax, I'm testing several: JSB 50/50, J223 combined 50/50 with C-3 and I just started testing J50 combined 50/50 with C-3 today. It's happening with the first two waxes, haven't burned the J50 combo yet. After test burning the J50 combo tomorrow I may start testing them in a 70/30 combo. I'm not experienced in double wicking at all. I wouldn't know where to start size wise.

Nevermind. Found my answer.

Update: I was able to find another telephone number on the website and got through to them. They are shipping out replacements of the missing items today. I probably won't get them until the end of the week though. ______________________________________________________________ I received the order on Friday - two boxes. There were 5 items missing from the order (dyes, FO's wicks) that totaled about 30.00 + shipping. I emailed them as soon as I noticed the items were missing. I got an email back telling me to check the boxes again - I completely emptied them of shipping peanuts, etc. The items were still missing. :rolleyes2 Emailed them again and I get an email back that since they were marked off on my invoice as shipped I must have received them. This is a fairly large supplier - not a rinky dink outfit. I was a bit peeved in the first place because I had planned a weekend of testing with the wicks. But I know it's human nature to err. I just assumed that they would send the items ASAP. It sounds like they are going to give me a hard time about it. I'm going to call in the morning but if they don't give me confirmation that the missing items will be shipped ASAP I'll have to dispute it with my cc company. Have you ever had a supplier treat you this way? I've ordered from this place at least 3 times in the past.

I poured another candle - same wax but with 1/2 oz scent hoping the mushrooming wouldn't be as bad. No luck - it's still bad. On the bright side, I have a nice smooth candle, excellent scent throw and a full melt pool after 3 hours in a 3 inch diameter candle with no smoking. Am I being too picky about the mushrooming?

I've been testing JS 50/50 for several weeks and having a difficult time wicking (excessive smoking with ECO and RDD). I'm going to be testing LX and Low Zinc wicks next. Let me know how the wicking goes for you.

I had been wiping out with a paper towel then washing in hot soapy water. Today I took the unscented baby wipe advice from this board and two wipes later I had a clean pour pot! Much easier and less time consuming. I really appreciate all the tips I find here. Thanks so much everyone.

Becky from Just Scent is sending me a handful of the zincs they use in this wax. I placed a 10 sample scent order to make it worth the shipping. I'm trying to decide if I should place and order with WSP for low smoke zincs as well or just wait until after I test the JS zincs.

I just pop it in the freezer for a few minutes and it pops right out of the warmer.

Candle Man - When I click on that link it tells me to try my search again.

I'm currently testing a zinc - 51-32-18. It's not smoking but after burning for 15 minutes it's got a huge mushroom. Will I ever win this battle?

I ordered LX wicks from Candle Science but wouldn't you know they forgot to include a bunch of stuff in my order when it was delivered today - the wicks were one of the missing items.

What wick and size did you use for double wicking?

Ok- I'm using JSB 50/50 with 1 oz pp of FO - I've tested in the following JS FO's: Katie Jo's Pink Lemonade, Winterberry Wreath, Balsam Wreath, Candied Blueberries. BC FO's: Green Tea, Spiced Cranberry and Ginger. I'm using 8 oz apothecary jars and 16 oz tins. I've tried no dye, 2-6 drops dye pp with same results. I'm not using any other additives. Wicks I've tested: The following smoke: ECO 10, 12, 14 RDD 40, 47, 50, 55 HTP 105 HTP 83 does not smoke but it doesn't give me a full meltpool in either container. I tried it in an 8 oz tin and it was perfect. In the 8 oz apothecary and the 16 oz tin the meltpool seems to go towards one side of the container. The other side never catches up. Did I miss anything?

I just needed to make sure they'll come out of the container easily when it's time to use them in a tart burner.

Thanks for responding. I'm using the HTP 105 and will try wicking back down to HTP 83. I wicked up because I wasn't getting a complete melt pool. This is so frustrating.

I spoke too soon. The HTP 105 is smoking an hour into the burn. Had to trim the wick and relight. :embarasse I ordered LX's from Candle Science but they forgot to include them in my order. Hopefully they can get them out to me soon. Any other ideas?

So the wick should not have to be trimmed during the burn? I'm getting a lot of mushrooming and have had to blow the candle out for a few seconds to trim. Guess I'll go back to the drawing board.

How often should you need to trim the wick in a two hour period? TIA Sab