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Unfortunately, not the first few I poured. Each one pound of wax that came in the kit makes 3 little 8 oz jars, I believe. After I received the advice from members here, my fourth pour is now curing. I can test them on Monday. But because each "pour" is 3 jars worth, I have a bunch of unscented wax. Not sure what to do with it? My kit came from Lone Star Candle. it was a Christmas gift and no, I'm not really sold on soy, but that's what came with the kit. I would rather make tarts to enjoy. debscent, I actually went to BBB tonight. Purchased more tart candles until I get better. I found a silicone mini muffin pan. Then, I went to Target and they had a scale that I can use to measure with and I found silicone heart shaped muffin pans in two sizes I think will be perfect for tarts! Also found cello bags in the gift department. So if by chance one of my pours turns out great, I'll have something to store them in! But what do I do with jars sitting around now with all the wax in them? Is it waste? I'm looking forward to ordering 50/50 blend votive wax. Thanks!

I've listened to the advice given to me and have stayed away from my poured candles until they cure. I've got two more days to go! Still trying to get one of my favorite scents to throw. But this is truly a hobby for me-never expected to get a candlemaking kit for Christmas and I'm enjoying it so much! My kit came with 8 oz glass jars so I've been pouring in those. Are there any suggestions as to what to do with the wax in those jars from the tests? They're all pretty much warm vanilla sugar and a few apple jack and peel and they do not have a throw. Just pretty. Also, if you don't mind answering another question. Since I will be making candles only for me to enjoy, I really only need tarts. Should I start just trying to make my scent in a tart or would it be helpful for me to learn jar candles first and make my tarts even more enjoyable? They don't have to have a mold (like the pretty fluted ones) since I burn them everyday. I think I'd like to have them in a pretty jar or something but the tarts does not have to be molded...if that makes sense? I was spending at least 100.00 purchasing tarts and I didn't even get that many:cry2: They are 1.99 ea at B B and Beyond. So, it's the perfect gift and I just love the thought of never being out again and having to do without because I don't have any money. Sorry for rambling on. I think I read that I could use mini muffin pans for making tarts? That sounds ideal. Again, it's a new hobby but I certainly do not have the money to spend on so many supplies for testing. I would be happy just to be able to have on hand at all times my three favorite scents. And advice for me? Thank you. P.S. I use regular tart burners that uses the tea lites. I tried to post a picture of how I'm doing, but I don't think the system will let me right now. Maybe because I'm a wax drip?

thank you for your help. The sample 1 oz bottles were purchased to be an extra surprise for my gift. the kit contained these items: Kit Includes: 1 Mini Pouring Pot (1.5 lb capacity) 1 Economy Thermometer 1 (4 oz) Apple Jack & Peel scent 1 (4 oz) Blueberry Cobbler scent 1 Dye Block #1 (Red) 1 Dye Block #16 (Royal Blue) 1 (10 lb) slab of Cargill Naturewax C-3 wax 1 bag of 100 pre-tabbed Eco Wicks ECO-10 6 in. 1 roll of 100 Soy Container Caution Labels (1.25 in.) 24 (6.5 oz) Classic Jars with gold lids 24 Glue Dots 12 Wick Bars Detailed Instruction Sheet Except, they gave me two Apple Jack $ Peel instead of Blueberry. I followed the instructions the best I could. I used a double boiler and the candy thermometer they sent with the kit. I also had a digital thermometer I make candy apples with, to cross check temp. I let the wax get to 180 f. Then I put in the dye block and stirred for about 3 minutes with a metal spoon?? I let the wax drop to around 170 and I stirred again. When the wax reached 160 or so I added the fragrance and stirred again for about 3 mins using a wooden drumstick. Then I poured into the jars I had warming in the toaster oven at about 120 degrees. I tried next day the Apple Jack and Peel. Again, using two tablespoons. This time after researching here, I let the wax come down to about 150. Then I also tried putting it in around 175 as suggested in one of the threads. And, I'm afraid I had to burn yank Christmas cookie for the evening, as mine smelled like wax! I don't know what's wrong. I'm still very excited and will not give up. I hope to be burning warm vanilla sugar that I made someday. Otherwise, I think I have an OK melt pool. Learning new words here. And the candles seem to burn clean. TOO CLEAN! haha, smells like wax! Thanks again for taking the time out to reply.

Hello everyone. I really enjoy this site. I received a candle making starter kit for Christmas because I enjoy candles so much. I was so excited about opening it and getting started. My first little candles had no scent throw. But it was really pretty. Here's where I am confused. The instructions by Lone Star say the candle wax will only hold 1 oz of fragrance oil, and reading this site a few days, I understand that. However, it reads that you can get 1 oz by using two tablespoons if you do not have a scale. I measured two tablespoons for my first batch and the candles smelled only like wax.:undecided Extra fragrance oils were ordered with the kit, and they are 1 oz bottles. Am I to put the entire bottle in there? Per pound of soy? I have been reading and learning here (thanks everyone for sharing) and I've learned that some fragrance oils just will not work very well in soy. The scent I'm working with is Lone Stars' Warm Vanilla Sugar and Christmas Cookie (i love sweet buttery bakery candles and florals, too) . The Cinnamon Bun seems to be OK. Thank you for any help and Happy Holidays.