silverm00n

Ok called Peak and they said 3% w/o additives and that stearic only helps with appearance. Yes?

So does 1343 hold 3% or 6% FO with no additives? I keep coming up with conflicting answers.

I know Eugenia says that she only uses 3T of stearic for these, but I'm confused as to if stearic helps up the FO load or does it just help with the sweating?

Palm stearic works fine. More and more that's what the suppliers are selling and most people are using.

A lot of the rustics you see in the gallery are made with just stearic and no Vybar. You can use whatever you want depending on how you like the results. I think you're much better off with a teaspoon of Vybar per pound if you like the look. An ounce of FO is really a lot for 1343 to hold and can lead to wicking probs and compromise the burn quality.

Good luck and enjoy.

Hmmm I though vybar was a requirement for 1343? I'm not sure what you mean about the appearance, does it make it smoother?

Ah Top I saw you on here and was hopin you'd answer me! Thanks much

Hello candle buddies!

I've been playing around with rustics as of yesterday. All those tempting photos in the gallery, plus I have a case of 1343 all sad and lonely

I've been reading that you use stearic and vybar for these, but have only been adding vybar. Found some stearic, but it's palm. Can I use that? ~TY

I've always mixed my own from day one. I never liked the burn from a preblend when I've tested a few. You might want to try a zinc with the Harmony Blend/soy mix. It seems to work really well. I don't use JJ's but maybe a 51z might be a good start and maybe go down from there if it's too hot which it may be. I had decent luck with an HTP 83 and 93 in those jars a long time ago. Maybe it's worth a shot, you never know.

Shows how much I know about blends

Grumpy what didn't you like about pre-blended burns? I'm getting my fist pre blend tomorrow and I'm quite excited! I'm hoping it will be a bit easier to deal with than my soy.

I tried making my own blend when I first started, but ended up screwing it up! I haven't used the waxes you mentioned, but will be experimenting with a blend tomorrow. I'm probably no help here, but I just wanted to say that purchasing something pre-blended will most likely be easier if you are just starting out in that area.

Hi Kat, thanks!

Got your pm, I'm going to write you!

Wrote you back.... now send that pillar my way lol!

Awesome job Sabi!!!

If you are so easily confused over whether to pour more than one scent at a time, make all one type of candle at a time, I suggest you walk away now. It shouldn't matter what anyone else does. Wicking must be a heart attack waiting to happen if you can't get over this obstacle.

Oh Puhleeez! And I never said I had wick troubles

To everyone else, thanks for the suggestions

Thanks guys, you've been ever most helpful!

I'll try a combination of all techniques and see if I can't get more productive that way. I think the FO bug bit me and I can't keep up!

LOL, That's exactly how I am! Like right now I'm testing some new FO's, pouring melts, testing a votives, and trying to clean my stove at the same time... I think I'm getting a headache 30 minutes till clean up, start dinner, eat, clean up, and back to the wax!

Maybe this is a silly question, but every time I go to pour something, I get a huge brain fart and end up standing in front of my supples scratching my head! I know what I have to pour/test, but I guess I try to do everything all at the same time. I'm wondering how some of you operate. Do you just pour the same FO in all types of candles and melts one day, or do you only pour one type of candle a day? Or are you guys like me and try to do everything at once!

Is there any smaller (as in burning quality) 6" wick than an HTP 31?

I found that putting the tart in upside down, in an electric, eliminates the issue. If anyone wanted to know!

Just found this thread...

I'm using an electric melter with 444 wax and 9% FO, and my melts are squirting a little too. My mom noticed it and then I checked mine, and sure enough same thing. What's up with that!?!

Have any of you tried any of the following in soy...? ~TY

Angel

Opium

Rush

Anyone have a hard time wicking the Drakkar?

how freakin cute!!!!!!!

I think someone on here said that the owner had an accident and is closed till I don't know what date.

The Pillar, it's AWESOME!!!

lol when I was first breaking up paraffin with a kitchen knife, I would do it on the counter...with wax paper, and poked holes all over the counter with the knife! Now it looks like I was stabbing the crap outta my counter! Luckily, eventually I'll put in new counters... so happy the freezer slam on floor works for me now!

Excellent, they say it hasn't been this cold in over a decade

I vote Madison Starr

I don't use this wax but am having the same problem with one FO... so far. I used between 8-9% of FO pp and am able to use 10. Candle was lit a few days after curing...fine. A few weeks later, after letting it to cure longer, I noticed that it had drops of liquid in it. Looked like a little bit of FO to me. But I though maybe I did that somehow. Wiped it off, let it sit. Nothing, a week or so later... again. Now I lit it and it's burning fine, and throw is fine. That's the only FO that's done that to me (stormwatch), so I think you might need to cut down on that particular FO's load too. Try leaving another one outside like suggested, and make another one with a dif. FO to compare. I don't doubt that the cold does funky things though, especially to soy. And I agree with Top, you can't treat all FO's the same, that's especially apparent in wicking and H/T.

Oh man some of these new comments had me pi$$in in my pants! :laugh2:(excuse the language please)

The broken pizza cutter, shattered knife handle, totally my experiences too! Most of our pots, silverware, pretty much any kitchen item has been converted from cookware to waxware or completely destroyed by it! DH's not too happy 'bout that...:whistle:

Late Night, you must be my neighbor with that windchill, are you in IL. too?