CandleCouture

There is no need to apologize. The fact that you took the time to test, then come on here and apologize, speaks VOLUMES of the type of operation you folks are running. Suppliers, take note. This is what good customer service is about. This is how you rectify a mistake. This is what supplier should strive for.

Yeah, the square ones are the ones that I was referring to. Thanks for that.

Anyone know manufacturers of Tureen Jars and of Mason Jars? I've not seen these from Anchor Hocking, Libbey, TV Guilfoil, Fairway Glass. I've not seen these anywhere but on supplier sites.

You are right, as usual. I don't know what on earth I was thinking. Of course you are used to being right. :yay:

Woops. Thought it was one FO (with both notes), not two. And, yes, 1 ounce per pound of wax is 5.9% (1 ounce per 17 ounces total weight), however, for all intents and purposes, percentages, for whatever reason, in candle land, are measured in their ratio, which I know is incorrect, however, it's grown to become the standard, pretty much. When someone says they are using 6.25% fo, they mean 1 ounce per pound of wax, despite the fact that, in reality, that is just under 6%.

That's 3.125% actually, not 6%. Not sure, why at THIS low a percentage, you are getting sooting, to be honest.

Possibly but, my point is that, once the wax hardens, the properties don't change. The melting point, etc, unless there are weather changes.

Ok, but, I doubt that's related to the length of time that they have been curing, as opposed to the weather outside. Big difference, I think.

I'm a little confused. In most of the charts I've looked at, their biggest wicks (1212 and 1312) actually have smaller pool diameters and flame heights, as well as ROC's, than the 126. In essence, is 126 their biggest wick?

I wouldn't think so. I don't think the properties of the wax (melting point, etc) change, regardless of how long they have cured, as long as it's cured long enough to cool completely (24 hours).

I don't even own any additives, to be honest. I'm not sure if it's worth the trouble of melting down and adding more wax. Might just dab the puddled FO off the top in a few days as someone suggested in this thread. As for the look...depends on what you like. It's mottled/rustic looking for sure. Definately not creamy looking. It's really whatever you like, but, we'll see how it throws and burns in a few days.

Definately does help. I just wish that I had known this prior to pouring these four testers. I will call Dan at Candlescience and ask him why on his site it says that it holds up to 9%. I poured four different FO's, and, all four were a disastrous puddle at the top.

By the way, what would you folks recommend that I do with these testers? Trash them? I know it's probably too dangerous to burn them, with this type of puddle on top. Any suggestions?

What is the FO load of this wax? I received a sample slab from CandleScience yesterday and poured four different testers, at 7.5%. I woke up today and there were BIG puddles of FO at the top of the candle. I asssumed it would hold this amount, since Candle Science indicates it can hold up to 9%......it can't. The temperature in here is about 71 degrees and I've never had THIS bad before. It was REALLY bad.

I have just about every wick under the sun at my disposal. I just received this wax, for testing and, was wondering if someone could recommend a starting point. Mine is a 3.25" diameter straight sided, frosted tumbler. I would like to minimize sooting (obviously) and maximize scent throw. For those of you who use this VERY difficult to handle wax (did I mention it was difficult to work with), what wicks have you had success with, in terms of minimizing soot, mushrooming, etc?

What % FO are you using?

Candles and Supplies carries it.

I thought this was neat/handy: http://www.igiwax.com/downloads/EZPour%20Product%20Comparison%20020206.pdf

Shows how much I know about additives. Anyway, the testing information on this wax seems pretty negative, and yet according to Michael, their candles throw amazingly. Oh well.

That's interesting because, from what I understand that wax is 20% stearic, 80% pure soy and they claim that their wax is edible, without the fragrance. I've also read a bit on that wax and it supposedly, isn't a good performer.

No, I agree, and do understand what you are saying however, that's a bit of a narrow minded approach. You should go into it knowing that the customer won't follow this type of direction most of the time. And, while it may be true that HAD they followed directions, the candle would have burned properly, and you can tell them that, the fact remains that, in the long run, you as the merchant is the one that ends up losing when the customer doesn't buy your product again. I think again, that's why you test under sub optimal circumstances, and you try to make the best possible product under optimal AND sub-optimal circumstances.

Nobody has ordered from here that would like to chime in?

In fact, I can't find where on earth they list their fragrance oils for sale.

Where do you see that? I went to their "What's on sale" page and that sale isn't listed.

Not sure who asked anyone to "rate" anything. I simply asked which were the largest wicks available. That really isn't dependent on the wax. That's pretty objective.