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thanks for the suggestions, i will try them out.

Can someone tell me which wick burns cooler than HTP105? I have a candle using the HTP105 and I think it's burning too fast/hot. I only have HTP105 and HTP126.

Thanks

thank you!

When you use aroma beads in organza bags as an air freshener, how do you hang it from the rearview mirror? Do I need a stretch loop to get it around?

I haven't ordered from there, but inquired about shipping cost of 50 lb. case of wax. Here's what she quoted me:

to Canada via Priority Mail would be $108.25.

They also use UPS. She'll give me the rate after I give her my postal code.

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I'm sorry for this post!! I had the laptop open and I guess my DD figured out how to reply to post! lol

Back to the topic, I bought the same square jars too and I love the look of them. I think they're so elegant looking.

I'm wondering who has a good strawberry shortcake scent that throws good in 464 soy wax?

Ok - I am going to try to answer some of your questions . .

What should the wick look like when burning? This will depend on the type of wick you are using. A braided wick will curl and burn off center slightly whereas a cored wick will be more rigid and typically remain centered. A wick that is too small will not develop a FMP or burn hot enough. A wick that is too big will either look like a torch and burn the wax to quickly or weird as it may sound may even tunnel burn.

How long should it take to achieve a melt pool? Rule of thumb is 1 hour for each 1" diameter of a jar. A 3" diameter candle typically should achieve a melt pool in 3 hours. This is only a rule of thumb or guideline.

What is hang up? Hang up is wax that "hangs" on the side of the container. Depending on the shape of your container sometimes it is better to wick so that there is slight hang up on the top so when the candle burns down the hang up catches up with the wick. You don't want to wick too hot at the top of a candle when the bottom of the jar typically burns hotter.

When the bottom half is burning, should it be cool enough to handle? I judge and compare my jar temperature to a cup of coffee. You want it hot but not to hot to pick up.

HTH . . .

Thank you for answering!!

I guess that's what I'm looking for...the answers to the questions.

What should the wick look like when burning?

How long should it take to acheive melt pool?

I'm not familiar with all the terms yet either.:embarasse What is hang up?

When the bottom half is burning, should it be cool enough to handle?

I will try to take some pics next time.

good job!

looks too good to burn!

Those are gorgeous! You are very talented!

I'm wondering if this is normal. I've been doing small 1 lb batches...melting in my presto pot up to the recommended temperature, then when I pour into the pyrex measuring cup it continues to rise another 10-15 degrees.

The wax is low in the pot so the thermometer isn't dipping into too much wax. (Does that make sense?) I do stir the wax to distribute the heat and make sure it's touching the thermometer.

I bought a postal scale that weighs up to 36 lbs.

the lemon biscotti and vanilla latte sound yummy!

I can't wait to buy them after testing what I have.

Hi, I'm a newbie to candle-making. I guess I'll jump in with my first question. :smiley2:

I'm using 464 soy wax and I've made a few 8oz jelly jars, some hex and square based mason jars.

So, I think the wicks I'm using are working, but what do I look for while it's burning? How do I know if I have the perfect wick?