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    Having problems with GB415

    in Vegetable Wax & Beeswax Candle Making

    Posted

    well not sure if I can help or not, but..I have been using gb415 and love it..

    have you tried to use less FO? 10% seems like an overload. I usually use about 6 maybe 7%....I heat mine to 170, mix everything in and pour around 105..I do have to put the heat gun to the top to smooth it out but no biggie there...

    I am currently using htp 83 wicks and they seem to be doing good...of course I have not used the size jar you are talking about though..

    I would start by lowering the FO a bit, it may be to much for the wick..(so I hear)..

    Scent Review

    in Fragrance Discussion

    Posted

    Tonight I test burned:

    Tropical Breeze - Candle Supplies by Farmhouse ... 50/50 soy blend ... 8% ... cured for 4 days. I am very pleased with this scent. The scent description is coconut, pineapple and orange. The cold throw is strong. The hot throw is awesome. It filled my living room, dining room, foyer and down the hallway in no time.

    Banana Pear - Candle Supplies by Farmhouse ... 50/50 soy blend ... 8% ... cured for 4 days. A very yummy scent. A nice balance of both banana and pear. The cold throw is strong. This fo wasn't as strong as Tropical Breeze. It filled a small bedroom, not a house-filler. I think I'll cure this one a little longer and re-test.

    Bartlett Pear - The Candle Source ... 50/50 soy blend ... 8% ... cured for 4 days. I love this scent, however, it has a very light cold and hot throw. I tested this one in my bathroom and I really couldn't smell it very well. :sad2: I think I will try Peaks Bartlett Pear next.

    How big are your rooms?

    test, test, & more

    in General Candle Making Discussions

    Posted

    ok, another question:

    what happens if when you do your testing and your test is perfect. Then In the candle you sell or whatever something happens and the candle does not burn. Keep in mind it is the same batch of wax and same everything as your test..

    Has anyone bought a batch of wicks that some may be defective in away?

    P.s. please don't think I am against testing. (I have tested and tested since I have started) just looking for some expert advice..

    test, test, & more

    in General Candle Making Discussions

    Posted

    Ok all this talk about testing and more testing..well what are we testing for. Yes I understand that we have to test wicks and make sure they burn to our liking. I understand that different waxes do different things..But other than that what do we test for? How does one know they have the perfect candle?

    My perfect candle is probably different than others. If the wick burns, I can smell the scent good, that to me is a good candle.

    If someone knew started with a wax and by some chance they picked a good wick and they are happy, why does one need to keep testing?

    Just curious and bored and was thinking about that..

    1st container test.....2 wicks?

    in Old Style Candle Gallery

    Posted

    well here are my first container test....

    Wax=GB 415

    wick on candle at left is lx 14...good in my votives, but drowning here.

    wick on candle at right is HTP 83...seems good but good could be a little hotter I think...

    should I put 2 wicks (with the one one the right) or should I just go up in wick size..?

    ta2.jpg

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