FunFlames

I ended up washing them, I was not sure if they needed "seasoned" or anything like that. They did NOT. I had so much fun making them. I was shocked at how fast they set up and released from the molds.

I am a happy candle maker tonight!! :whoohoo:

Thank you all for the input. I will continue testing soon, I kinda got side tracked making tarts. It was SOOO much fun!! Now I just need to decide on a name and what style labels I want so I can get them out for friends to test.

(I don't want people to test for me if they are not complete!)

Happy candle making

Danielle

Jeani, what type of wax do you use?? Is the range due to the different FO's?

I am planning on making some blends tomorrow. I have the EcoSoya CBA and Pure soy. With those and the coconut oil I hope to create something wonderful.

Thanks for the info

Danielle

I just came home with my Ecosoya pillar blend wax and want to make tarts. I have clamshells and metal tart molds. The clamshells I can handle (LOL), but the metal molds... do I need to do anything special before I use them.... or should I just wash them? I have 24 of the 2.25inch diameter scalloped ones.

Any tips would be great!

TIA

Danielle

Welcome:D

I also use the CBA, though this in not an "expert" opinion as I am pretty new also. When I am testing and need to remelt I either chunk the wax out of the container (more than 1 or 2) and remelt in one pour pot. This is actually easier than it sounds as the wax is very easy to work with. If it is only 1 or 2, I set the container on my candle warmer and let it remelt for me. As long as you don't take the wax above 190* and leave it there the manufacturer says it is no problem. I have not run across a problem yet.

As far as cooling, on a rack for even air flow is good. If you want to stay in your cooler room you can cover the candles with a box to help them cool slower.

HTH, Good luck with your candles

Danielle

it is the widest part.... the opening is just under 3 inches. I have tested many candles in these jars, just never ran across this problem.

I don't fill them up to the smaller part, I stop the wax right were it starts to curve in.

Like I said I have an RRD50 and a CD18 testing in the same batch with great results.

I really liked the way the ECO 14 started out too... GGRRRRRR

OH well maybe I will try it in a different FO. Maybe I got a sucky wick, is that possible? Maybe I should try a different ECO 14.

Gdawg,

The first was great, the second is the one that puked out really bad. I assume by the way it died and refused to relight this morning it was clogged. I just never had a wick burn so well then later take a big ol' crapola!!

Test and learn!!

Danielle

yes, liquid dye. not that much only 6 drops pp.

Thanks for catching that.

This is the first FO I am testing with the ECO wicks.

ECO 14

When I test, I am watching, making sure the MP is achieved in the right amount of time, then I let it burn. The weird part is it was great the first day. Great everything... then when I blew them out for the night and started again the next afternoon is when the problem showed up. I have not had a wick do that. Normally if it is going to fail bad, I know it on the first burn. I had previously tested a step down in all the wicks and knew they were too small right away.

Hello all,

I made a blueberry muffin 1.25oz/pp, CBA, 3.5 inch diam apothecary candle. The first test burn it got a great mp, all the way to edges, nice depth, things were looking good. The second test it had a VERY small flame, and only tunnelled and eventually died. I am confused by the results. It actually looked like the wick was clogged. Now I do test as I think people (including me) burn. I light them and let them go till bed time. Usually around 12 hours. I have never seen this happen. I have had it tunnel right away with too small of a wick, but not on a secnd burn.

Can anyone give some help with this situation. I was actually liking the ECO wicks as they do not shroom. I am also testing RRD and CD in the same batch and same way. NO clogging on them.

TIA

Danielle

From what I have read, it has a melt point of 76* so it is kinda solid.

I also read if it keeps getting "hot" then cold it can go bad. It was suggested to keep it away from heat sources like presto pots and such.

HTH

Anything new going on with CO testing??

This thread has been extremely interesting!!

I was just going to ask the same question.... I really didn't feel like searching all the suppliers I have bookmarked.

I do know you can get it at JBN but they are out of stock right now.

I am not sure if it is a bit different for candles or if it is the same as you can buy in a store. I would think a health food store would carry it.

I hope to find some soon!

Well, I know where I am going tomorrow.... SuperWally World!!

OK, after reading all the "similar threads" and all the stuff I did find in a search. I found the best information at JBN... I found a link in an old post.

So if any other newbies would like to know what all the additives do... here you go.

http://www.justbynature.com/Candle_Making_Supplies/additives.html

I think I am going to try coconut oil.... sound like what I am looking for!:highfive:

Have a great night everyone!!:wave:

sad thing about the "similar threads" at the bottom.... you have to post a thread to get them.... I am off to read.

Thanks Jessica

This might sound silly.... but I can't seem to get the info I want.

I am trying to find out what all the additives do for soy.

Like USA, BW and any others besides UV... that one I have a good handle on! LOL

Any info would be greatly appeciated.

TIA

Thanks for all the replies. I think I will try the ones from JBN. I love liquid, but can't stand the smell.

OK, as far as JBN goes....are there any tricks to ordering from them? Like Candle Science where you need to request a sample FO.

Thanks again

Danielle

Hello,

I have found that some liquid dyes have a very strong fuel smell, while others do not. I was wondering what liquid dyes people have found to work well with soy waxes that don't cause much frosting.

I have heard that liquid dyes can frost in soy more so than color chips. Has anyone found this to be true.

I know soy waxes are different, I am using Ecosoya waxes, but would like all suggestions.

TIA

Danielle

I use Ecosoya CBA.... I followed the CS directions and was not impressed with the hot throw... after much reading, I tried adding right before I pour (125-130) I have found that it does work better for me at the lower temp. I went to another site that sells it and the directions were different.

http://www.justbynature.com/How-to-C-3-wax.html this has directions for your wax and the difference between heat temp and pour is 10-20degrees.

Play around a bit with the temps and see what works better for you.

Have a great evening

Danielle

I used an online conversion chart and that ratio seems very weak. I am not sure if their FO is more concentrated but most here are 1oz / pp.

If I figured it right, that converts to 1/2 oz per 5 lbs of wax. Very Very weak.

Not sure if this will help at all. Maybe you can e-mail the company.

I hope you figure it out

Have a great day

Krisiti,

Thanks for the CS heads up.... I have ordered from them many times and have never rec'd a free sample. Now I know to ask.

Again, Thanks I love little tips like that.

Danielle

Thanks Kim.... I will do that.

I got all my CD's in today but still dont know where to start.

Can someone please help??

TIA

Danielle

I asked NG about the joy wax, what % was soy. This is what I got....

"I am sorry, but I do not know how much soy is in the joy wax. All we know is that it is more than 50%."

I know it's not "the formula", but I hope it helps.

I think we need to start a "travelling" board. So if you are heading across country you can pick up and deliver waxes for people. LMAO. I know next time my sister comes up from NC I am sending her by Candle Science.... she can bring me all the heavy things! LOL

I hope you find a comparable wax!

Kimmeroo, not a new batch of wax... still playing with my first 50lb box. The wicks is what I have been changing. Makes all the difference. I got in all my CD wicks today. Just got home and am heading to the kitchen to make some testers.

OH... if anyone uses the break apart melts..... http://www.scottcrewcandlesupply.com/ they are on major sale at this place. I just ordered a bunch.

Kimdles, have you had problems getting a good HT with smaller jars? I am gonna try mixing pure soy with CBA.

Off to the kitchen

That is the greatest feeling!!!!!!!

CONGRATS!!!!! :yay:

:highfive: