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Thanks alhughes ! Yea I knew I was pouring to high but did not want to waste that little bit of wax!

Thanks Shana! I have actually bought a few of your candles back in February. Great product! That was long before I even dreamed of trying to make one myself! Now, after making only a few candles, I am hooked!

Oooh that sounds great! I just ordered 10 samples from ICS. What scents have you had good luck with from Candle Science in soy? I am using the cb135.

It is an 8oz square mason jar I ordered from Candle Science. I went by the site measurements which is 3". The LX22 seems to be working really well. I am going to order some fragrances from BCN tonight and pour some of those next week to see how they burn.

I started burning my first candle this morning..I know I did not wait 24 hours! It actually is burning really well. No smoke or soot and it took about 2 hours to get a complete melt pool about 1/4 inches deep. I put it in a small bathroom and closed the door. After about 30 minutes I walked in to a wonderful smell! I will try it in a larger room in a few days....after it has had time to cure more! I will update later!

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Thanks for the input Sheri! Do you use the LX wicks? I will burn one sometime tomorrow and see what happens!

My first two candles are poured and I have to say they look pretty darn good for a candle pouring virgin! LOL! I guess the true test will be when I burn! I poured the cranberry marmalade in an 8oz sq mason jar with an LX22 wick. I added my fragrance at 160 degrees and poured around 120. The tops are smooth and good glass adhesion.

I want to try the Hemp cored wicks. Does anyone else here use those in soy?

Here they are....what do you guys think?

OOPs! I posted in the wrong Category...Sorry!

I posted a new thread with my pictures!

Thanks for the warm welcome and suggestions. I am getting ready to make my first candle. Wish me luck!:highfive:

I have been reading your board for months now. I really enjoy the fragrance discussions. Hopefully I will be able to give advice one day!

Well I have made a small plunge into the soy candle making world! I have hundreds of soy candles I have purchased but I want to give it a whirl! I live close to Candle Science and am going to pick up my stuff in a few hours! Here is what I got to start:

8oz. Mason Jar (12pc case)

Ecosoya CB 135 10 lb. Bag

1 oz. Honeysuckle Jasmine

1 oz. Cranberry Marmalade

1 oz. Mulberry

1 oz. Blueberry Cobbler

Candle and Soap Scale

Wick Bars

Pouring Pitcher

LX Series 6 inch Wick Kit

Glue Dots 1000 pc. Box

I am not adding dye. What temp would you heat too and what temp would you add fragrance? I am using the 8oz sq. mason jars.

Thanks