celestialillume

I found out some info from CandleScience Candle Supply...which makes sense from what I posted earlier. It says about J223 wax, to make sure it is heated a certain temperature to pour at so the wax will not have to have repours done, I think it said 145° to 155°. When my husband and I make candles, no matter if they are containers or pillars or any shapes, we usually heat our wax to 200° and then by the time we put in any additives (even if it is a preblended wax) and then our liquid dyes, our wax has slightly cooled to probably 180° to 190° when we pour it. We have been making candles for over 2 years and still are learning. We have a website too. Check it out! I think it is posted with my username, but if not, it is: www.celestialilluminations.com

Hi guys, thanks for responding to my previous question. I did find that Bitter Creek North sold chunks, but we wanted to find another place besides Rustic Escentuals that does not anymore that sells multicolored chunks (like fluorescent colors or tropical colors).

We just bough J223 wax and will be trying it for our container candles for our craft fair in September. I will let you know how it works out. Usually, if you pour the wax at a higher temp the wax responds better to having less shrinkage. We have made many container candles in past and most customers don't notice the shrinkage or pay attention to those fine details if the candles look decent.

Hi everyone. I am new to this candle maker community. My husband and I have up and coming craft fair in September to sell at. I want to know where I can buy wax chunks online if there are any good stores. We used to buy from Pourette.com, but Pourette's web site is down they are moving their warehouse to a different location. :smiley2: