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Hi Erin Lea, I am using the 10oz. candlina jar. They also call it a bulb jar. I am using a paper size 60 wick which I have always used with this jar and candle. As for too much fo, I started with 1/2 ounce but couldn't smell anything when lit either, that's why I added 3/4 to 1/2 lb. wax. The fragrance is apple cinnamon with red liquid dye. Alot of dye because it was turning pink with a little.This is the first time I have had this problem. I've only used 3 other fo's. I appreciate your help. Janet

When I light my candle I can't smell anything. Is this what you call a hot throw? When the candle isn't lit, it smells great. Is this what you call a cold throw? Do I have to wait until there's a big melt pool? Is my wick too big? I am using GW444, 1 3/4 oz. FO to a lb. These are container candles. I waited 8 days after I poured this one. Your help will be appreciated. Janet

I am also new to candle making, but this is what I have learned to do. I get great wax adhesion to my jars with gw444. No frosting or wet spots. But the tops are terrible. So, I put a thick towel around the jar and only expose the top. Then hold my heat gun about 9 inches from the jar top and slowly melt the wax and only come in closer at spots that need it. And only for a few seconds. Then cover the whole jar to cool slowly. I may have to do it a few times. It takes a longer but it usually works pretty good. I really hate putting that much time into it though. I'm going to try ecosoya 135 and see if the tops are better for me.

I was using the hot glue gun at first and I found after burning some in one or two jars the wick would come loose. I was afraid it might happen to someone I sold them to. So... I am using wick stickums from Bittercreek now. They are great! I also use the wick tool.

I'm one of those people who are trying to have a healthier lifestyle. That's why I have chosen soy. Everyone I know is interested in soy. I've read alot of articles praising soy candles for their cleaner burning. I'm very glad I've chose to begin my candle making with soy.

Hi, I am still new to candle making. I have only used 3 FO so far. From reading all these threads I feel I should ask this question. I am using GW444. Has anyone gotten good results with apple cinnamon? If so, where did you purchase your FO. And is it 1oz. to 1 lb? I've gotten some requests for this. Thank you so much for your input. Janet

Are there any books for making soy candles someone can recommend? TIA Janet

Thank you everyone. I have decided to stick with the 444 wax. Where do you get HTP 126 and 128 wicks and Eco 8 and 14 wicks? Janet

What I'm using is from Soycandle.com Paper size 60. The melt pool is great for me. It just won't get clear to the sides. So I swirl the melt pool around and so far with the C3 wax it's cleaning the sides. I bought about 200 of these jars because I want to stick with them cause I like them. I hope this wick is going to be okay. :undecided

Hello, I am using the 9 oz bulb jar from the Jar Store. Also Soycandle.com carries it but calls it 10 oz candelina jar. I am struggling to find the correct wick for it. Has anyone used this jar and found a good wick for it? I don't know if I am just trying to be a perfectionist about it or not. Has anyone used this jar? What wick did you use? How many hours did yours burn? I appreciate your wisdom so much. Thanks. Janet

I tried Cargil C3 yesterday and really like it. I haven't waited two weeks to test the fragrance cause I wanted to see how it would burn. But how much FO do you add to 1 pound? Is it 1 ounce like all the rest? BTW, I really like the fragrance throw with 444. Has anyone else tried both and see a difference? Thanks in advance for your time and advice. Janet

Thanks, ah-soy. I wondered what wet spots were! Okay, I will try your advice and just accept what I get. Thanks again. Janet

Sometimes I have one or two jars from a batch that the wax pulls away from the jar in a spot. Is there anything I can do about it after the fact. I have heard the wax cooled too fast. That is why this happens. Do you sell them like this? Thanks for all your help. Janet

I hope I can put this question out so you can understand it. After I pour my wax with FO and color into my jars, I have a little wax left over in my measuring cup. I go ahead right away and start melting more wax for another batch in my melting pot. Can I pour it right into my measuring cup with my left over wax from previous pouring in it and then add more FO and color for my next batch? If I can does the previous wax need to be heated to a certain temperature? I always add extra wax to my measuring cup to make sure I have enough for my jars. I appreciate all your help you have given me so far.

Thanks, Susan. I'm looking forward to seeing how they will look next year.

Thanks for the info. Now I won't feel guilty about making too many.

If I make Christmas holiday scented candles and don't use all of them, will they keep till next year? If so, how do you store them?