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Ok,

first time using this wax and 100% soy..here is my problem. My first batch I did I poured my votives at a temp of 155. There was a little shrinking (V-1 supposed to be one pour right?) and I also get this white frosting spots on top...I figured I would try another batch. My second Batch I put in some Universal additive just to see if that would stop the frosting spots..well no it didn't. I still have the patches of white and shrinkage. I decided to do a second pour and now the top is cracking...

What is the wax trying to tell me I am doing wrong?

I melt to about 180 and pour from 150-165...what do I need to do with this wax...

thanks

I read that a good wick to use with V-1 wax is 44-36-18 (what ever that relly means) would that be a correct statement or what would.do you use that works well..

when I pour my votives, I pour right to the bottom of the lip(don't over pour)...then I repour so it goes over the lip..(hope that makes sense)

it may be my wicks or something but I can't smell any of NG's in hot throw..

OMG the OOB smell on the ones I got are super (much better than NG's I got)

I recieved:

Cappuccino Hazelnut~~~wow, very strong

Carrot Cake~~~This smells very good

Cucumber Melon~~~smells sweet(about the same from NG)

French Pear~~~well I can't right now smell pear, it smells like water(does water smell?)

LAvender Fields~~~ I am not sure what this should smell like, to me it is like a very very weak lilac...any one know what lavender should smell like in comparison?

I also bought V-1 and rrd-34 for testing...I really need to get my votives working better..

well I experimented with the 83 in my votive and it seemed to do ok..( see attached pic) I got a full melt pool within 2 hours I want to say it was..

they are 2" diameter...

hi

Here are 3 test burns with different wicks...not sure if the pictures came out the best...

3 hour burn time...

red candle has= 2.5" 44-24-18 zinc wick---4794 wax

green candle= (just for kicks) I used 6" HTP 83 which I trimmed down--3/1 4794 to gb 415 wax

purple candle has 2.5" 36-24-24z zinc core--4794 wax

**not sure what the wick numbers mean by the way**

I think you can see the big mushroom on the red candle but I can smell it in my living room...

purple candle has a little mushroom on it but I can smell it weakly in my small bathroom..

the green candle no mushroom but can't really smell the scent (has a weak scent to begin with though..green grass)

I am not sure what to think...I guess I don't mind the mushrooming as long the FO is ok, but the flame is kind of big..

I guess I need to find new wicks...

well my FO are not really weak.

ok, how about comparing the EcoSoya Wax Pillar Blend .vs. Cargill NatureWax™ V-1...Instead.

What are your guy's feelings on WSP (wholesale supplies plus)....

has any one tested these wax against each other...I have only used 4794 so far and I can't seem to get a good hot throw..cold throw is awesome....(don't know if it is the wax or wicks for the no hot throw)

any way just curious about the comparison...

has any one used WSP "soy wicks"

http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/StoreCategory.aspx?CategoryID=1613&CategoryName=Soy+Wicks

(I am currently testing GB 415 wax and V-1)

no one has tried these??

thanks for your time then

Umm, are we not supposed to do that? That is what I have been doing since I started making candles...seems to work fine.

I have not tried their FO yet but want to.. I agree that their prices are high but on the same not the site says they have a flat shipping rate of $6.95...when other site have shipping as high as 10-12 dollars for a few FO's...so it should all equal out right?

1. has any one used the yankee type scents from WSP? How are they (especially the green grass)

2. How are the other scents from WSP? Do they do well in soy?

thanks for any info you can share about WSP..(wholesalesuppliesplus)

does daystars FO work well in soy? and what FO do you think are the best...

here is what in my shopping cart right now...

Sampler Pack:: Blackberry Jam Butter Cookies, Red Hot Cinnamon, Vanilla Delicious, Pumpkin Harvest, Cake Batter

Do you make your candles first and then sell them or do you have a list of your scents, take orders then sell and deliver? My thinking is make them first so they can sit for a little bit to get the scent stronger...is that a fair statement...what do you do?

I am using 36-24-24 Zinc Core, which work great in my 100% paraffin wax...

I added the additives because I read that it help longivity and helps the scents....

Ok, I have been using 4794 wax...My votives were working great...I decided to try GB 415 for containers...I may have done something stupid...I mix 3/4 lb of 4794 with 1/4 lb of 415 & added stearin(sp) acid stuff plus universal additives and ....well my wicks are drowning in my containers with in 3 hours.( I searched drowning wicks and found some info) Should I not have mixed these wax or maybe not have added the acid or universal. The votives I made are doing basically the same with little scent..(container has a little more scent)...I am just lost now with the soy wax....this is after I just ordered some soy votive wax(v-1)....maybe I should just stick with my pure paraffin votives...

**sorry just had to rant**

before I started making candles and knew anything I always burned votives ob a plate..I have read since votives should be burned in a tight container...what do you burn them in? what gets the best results?

I have awesome luck with NG. Along with great FO's, they have great customer service.

really, I emailed them on thursday with no response and again on Friday with no response...

I guess I am just having back luck with them...

are you using the bags for storage or for wrapping?

I store my votives in plastic containers. For a show I take them out and put them in their display.

right now for storage....how long do you keep them in plastic containers? Does the plastic hurt the scents?

polyth....is it best to leave my votives out of them, or is it ok to put them in the bags...I know I have read mixed reviews on the polyth vs polypro(cello). So as a new candle maker I am very confused....

Who is your favorite FO supplier? I know there are alot out there, I will just list 5 of them..

Has any one tried Cierra's candles FO? Something is telling me I should try them.(maybe it is just because they have shrink wrap that I want to order)