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  1. I use the c3 as well, we have been heating to 175 then pouring at 155 this has been giving us good results maybe try that we tested out tons of different temps because we are just beginners this is the best so far. we get cracked tops and even tunnels sometimes but if you heat gun them it still comes out all good in the end.
  2. I am making 8 oz jelly jar c3 candles, has anyone ever used the cd-7 wicks with this? I am still a little confused about what is the best kind of wicks for soy. I bought the pack of cd-7 wicks from bitter creek if that helps any Thank you for any advice in advance.
  3. I read somewhere that if you add coconut oil to the soy wax it will give it a smooth silky top. Is this true? also wouldn't this leave a hint of coconut in all of your candles? If it is true what about 1/2 oz per lb?
  4. Alright so we didn't have as much time as planned but we did pour at 150 and 155 there was still some air bubbles but not as bad just zapped the tops with the heat gun they are beautiful :rolleyes2 . I havent burned them yet so I do not know about the hot throw yet but no frost and so far no cracks:yay: . Once again thank you, I just wanted to let you all know you are a godsend!!! Thanx Jess
  5. Hey everyone thank you for all the input I am going to make a bunch tonite, I'll try warming the jars and pouring very slowly and thumping the table after I pour to release air bubbles im going to try several different temps and I will let everyone know what happens. again thanks
  6. Try sears they have them there. I think like 25 dollars well worth the $$$$. I am new at this to. My friend and I got the same thing with the holes then we got the heat gun it is no longer a problem.
  7. Hi! we are just starting out and we bought cargill nature wax and have been testing different temps to pour at. It seems that what ever temps we pour at we are getting air bubbles around the wick also some of them get big holes that crack and cave in, used a heat gun to smooth out tops so far they seem to burn well but there is no hot throw although the candle actually smells pretty strong when not lit. We stirred thoroughly and added 1 oz per pound, what is up with this? We have heated to 175 and poured at 105, 125, and 140. When we poured at 105 and 125 we got some frosting and holes on top, when we poured at 140 no frosting but still air bubbles and holes. Should we increase the temp even higher? I very much appreciate any suggestions and help. :confused: jessi
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