GingerN

For centering my wicks, I use popscicle sticks with small holes drilled in the middle. Bend over the wick and clip with a clothespin.

Type of Soy or Soy Blend you use?

Ky125

Additives if any?

None

Preferred dyes?

None

Preferred wick (Not sizes)?

CD

Pouring temp you recommend?

100-125

What you do to prevent rough tops?

Pouring temp above

Do you do anything to prevent wet spots?

No - who cares

Here is another good site using paraffin wax: http://www.wicks-wax-scents.com/candlemaking.html

I use KY125 soy with a 9-10% fragrance load. It may just be that particular fragrance oil but you should probably let it cure a bit before testing it again.

Try KY - it works really well in my soy.

I am from Lanc. Co. too. I've been using KY125 soy and love it but the shipping costs from Kentucky are high. I only make candles as a hobby so I hate to change. At this point I know exactly which size jar/wick/FO work for me and I don't want to start testing all over again.

I make candles as a hobby so I don't do large batches. I pour my melted wax from the presto pot into large juice cans (you can add enough melted wax to make 3 pint size jars), then I mix in the oil and let it cool until ready to pour. I have a can for every scent I use so that I don't have to worry about mixing scents or cleaning out the pouring vessel each time. I use soy, never add color, melt to 170, stir in FO at that temp and cool to around 100-125 before pouring. Hope this helps.

I also have CBL129 from Vickey but haven't used it. Can you tell me the FO% you use with this wax?

This site has a good chart with suggestions for soy and other waxes. http://www.candlewic.com/candle-wicks/wick-recommendations.asp

I haven't tried any yet. I make soy containers and years ago made lots of pillars. I have quite a few different waxes and have been collecting information and pictures of the bakery candles I like, so I guess I'll just have to jump in and start testing. I think I'll try cinnamon buns (rolled) and some muffins and cakes. Thanks for your replies.

I am looking for some good information on waxes, wicks, methods, etc. for making bakery candles? Can anyone suggest a book that might give me all the tips I need. I have searched quite a few forums and have written down every suggestion but would still like a basic guide.

but you may find my method works. I simply coat the entire surface with a white acrylic (the kind you find in craft stores). When it dries you can paint any other color over top and it covers very well. Good luck!

I make soy candles, just 2 -16 oz. at a time, and use large juice cans, one for each scent. That way there is no clean up of pouring pots. I store them in a large box and just dig through to find the one labeled with the scent I am pouring that day. Takes up more room, but keeps me from cleaning an individual pouring pot each time. Maybe this will work for you.