MileHigh

I'm ready to start using molds but I have a question and have no idea how to find out the answer other than to ask. I love the look of pillars I see in stores that look almost frosted. Is there a way to obtain this look with soy?

I am doing them in containers. My fear was the wax at 130 degrees will cause the other layer to melt. This won't happen?

Hi there! I've never made a layered candle but I'd like to try it and don't have any idea on temps. I use soy wax and normally pour at 130. I'm assuming that I'd pour the first layer and let it set up completely ... but I'm not sure what temp. to pour the next layer at. Any help is very welcome!

I'm starting to think that is the problem also! I'm sorry, as I'm new to this, but what is JBN? Thank you so much for your help! -Jess

Faith - we use the EcoSoya 135 CB and tend to get some pulling away from the glass regardless of the jar being warm or not. The one thing I can't get my candles to do is have any throw. Let me know if you are having that problem also!

I did a few test batches over the last 4 or 5 days and still no luck. This is how we did the two test batches: Wax: 1 pounce EcoSoya 135 CB - heated to 190 Scent: 1 ounce (from peak - pina colada and botanical orchard/nectar) - added at 180 No color and poured at 130. 7 ounce tureen jar with 1 6" cotton core c75 wick (all from peak). Not one bit of scent unless you are right over the candle practically burning your nose off. They have been curing for 3 or 4 days and still nothing. The tarts on the other hand smell AWESOME! I even had my friend take a candle home - no smell for her either so it isn't candle nose. I'm about ready to give up.

I'm actually purchasing my FO's from Peak. Does anyone here use those? Having problems?

I am going to sound like a complete moron ... but what are CD wicks? Also, are you saying in your post that if I put more FO than is actually needed it may cause the throw to be even less?

I've gone out and bought all of the correct equipment and supplies to make candles and they have turned out beautiful ... as have my tarts. One problem ... THE CANDLES HAVE NO THROW! None! My tarts smell great ... candles ... nada! Recipe: 1 lb. EcoSoya CB 135 Soy Wax 1.8 oz FO Dye color 7 & 11 ounce tureen jars 6" Cotton Core Wicks (1 in the 7oz, 2 in the 11oz) I was melting my wax at 155 (according to the suppliers web site) but I'm going to try it hotter. I've also let them "cure" for 3 days. Any suggestions would really be appreciated. I'm about to pull all of my hair out.