BrySC

I've had a few layered candles that came out ok...but this is the first that came out exactly as I wanted...layered and rustic. The scent is Hot Cocoa...and smells JUST like the name.

Dang...how in the heck did you make those? I'm still learning about candle making, but don't have the first clue how THAT would be accomplished. Those are awesome!

Thanks Scented. I'm going to try that on my next one. See if I can get a PERFECT "M" candle.

well wouldn't say I hurried it any...but it didn't come out easily, so I did have to pull on it pretty hard. I've found that the square, seamless mold I have gives me a hard time getting the candles out. The ONLY mold I have that does that. So maybe the pullling on it caused it to crush one corner.

Hmmm...Scented you gave me a good idea. Instead of making an LSU candle, I should try Maryland. Already have a built in "M".

Well hey...we have a few things in common. I also am a computer geek, but I prefer the term "techno geek". I actually do that for a living. And my name is Bryan too. (I'm a "Y", not an "I") LOL I'm new to this candle stuff too, but everyone here has been so nice an helpful. I'm sure you'll find tons of info from these experts that post here. I've enjoyed making candles, but do admit that I'm getting frustrated. They never seem to come out perfect. Oh well...I'm gonna keep trying for now.

I made this candle for a friend of mine that's an LSU fan. (LSU's colors are purple and gold) It looks ok, but what do y'all think happened to that one corner? The other corners look fine, and this one just flaked away. I used vybar as the only additive. I cooled it in a water bath so the colors wouldn't mix.

Another question about this candle. Could a water bath improve the transition area between colors? Thanks!

Hey y'all. Everyone is always so helpful, I thought I'd see if anyone had any suggestions for this candle. I'm trying to make a 2 color, fresh coffee scented candle. I'm not too pleased with it. The line between the brown and white doesn't look good, and the top is very flakey. (Hope you can see the flakiness in the pic) I used 1343 wax, 1 tbs of stearic acid per pound, and 1/2 tsp of vybar per pound. I poured the first layer at 175 degrees, then let it cool for an hour. Then I poured the second layer at 180. (I read somewhere that the second layer needs to be a little hotter than the first so they will adhere well) Any suggestion for "perfecting" this candle would be GREATLY appreciated. Originally I was trying to do about 10 different kinds of candles, and none were coming out that great. So I decided to perfect one before moving on to the next. Thanks again!

Thanks Laura. That helps explain it. So it won't burst into to flames by itself...only if i stick a match to it.

I didn't think about shipping. I live in South Carolina, so 105 degrees is not uncommon in the summertime. So if I sit it outside on a summer day, it'll burst into flames??? (Hmmm...I think that actually might be fun to watch)

Candlescience has some fo's that sound good, but I noticed that some have very low flash points. One is even 105 degrees. How can you use this fo when it will catch fire at such a low temp??? Who pours wax at 105 degrees? Anyone understand this? Thanks!

I had the same issue with candlescience.com last week. I never received an e-mail confirmation, so I e-mailed them. They said the order was placed, and a confirmation was sent out. With so much spam these days, I guess lots of legitimate e-mails get lost.

Mtn...I'm going to try to MAKE it happen this time, instead of it happening by accident. I'll let y'all know what the result is.

Well that stinks...so there's no way to get a candle WHITE white without having the problems of a clogged wick?

Candle...they're definitely not bubles. Can't poke them at all. And I poured at about 185 degrees...did not heat the mold...room temp was probably 70 degrees or so...and I poured at a medium speed...and besides dye and scent, I used 1 tbs of stearic acid, and 1 tsp of vybar. Strange, huh? I think I'm going to try the EXACT same recipe tomorrow, and see if I get the same results. MasterBaker...it's not coffee bean, but I did use "hot coffee" scent. LOVE the smell of it. I'm not a coffee drinker, but I sure do like the smell of coffee.

Dang...those are great. Sure wish I could do that. I've tried marbles once, and didn't even come close. Did you happen to follow the marble instructions on this site?

Here's a closeup. Doesn't really look like a mottle to me.

LOL Yeah, if I could do that consistently, I could sell them. Sure wish I knew what caused it.

Yes Scented...another "M". With the brown one, I wasn't trying to get the freckled look...but I like it. I just wasn't going for that look.

I know wax is white, but when I try to make a white candle, it's not WHITE white. I added stearic acid and vybar, but still not satisfied that it's white enough. Any ideas?

How long did you "play" with candle making before you started actually selling them? I just started with candle making a few weeks ago, and am getting better at it. I do have a goal of one day making money with this, but just curious how long y'all practiced before starting a business. I know I'm not ready to sell my candles, but I can tell from my candles that I'm gaining some good knowledge about this craft. I also saw a post from someone that said they played with candle making as a hobby for years before making money. I certainly don't want to wait that long to try to sell some.

Thanks so much for the suggestions. I'm going to do everything y'all said this afternoon.

Anyone have any idea why all of my layered candles come out with the white-ish area between layers? (and this one even has it at the top) I'm using 1343, with no additives, just dye and scent. Poured both layers around 170 degrees. Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated.

LOL When you do the draped thing in a square mold, you're bound to end up with something that has a big M in it. I guess I'll have to try some variations.