JanetK

What are some techniques you use to clean up the wax from the pour pot and double boiler and what do you do with the leftover wax? I am so green people think I am envious (but I am not I am just NEW ) Thanks! JanetK-

Hi everyone. I am brand new to this board and candlemaking. I made my first pillar and votive last night. I have a couple questions. I used straight parafin and one source said to heat it to around 195 and another source recommended WAY hotter than that...I was a bit conservative and did the 195. The candles turned out nice but I had issues with sinking so I had to top off the candles a couple times. Also the votive, which I poured after reheating the wax (back to the 195 temp) to top off the pillar, has small bubbles. The pillar also has some minor white looking areas (I don't know what term to use) although the candle is a pinkish color. Also the scent is just about nonexistient! I used three drops as the book recommended but does anyone typically have to add more drops or perhaps it has to do with the brand of scent? I am looking forward to learning this craft and also in learning from this wonderful site! (I was going to post my photo but don't have it on a web site and cannot figure out how to post it from my PC)... JanetK-