WillowBoo

I think the reason I started doing that was from the frustration when testing the 4627 & 4630 and the slime on the walls. No matter what wick I used, (even with a decent melt pool otherwise), I kept changing the wick. I didn't want to use up all of my samples! The waiting a week for things to come in the mail is a killer! I started mixing my c-3 with my 4627 - 60/40 in a jelly jar, using HTP 83. It seems to be working well. The c-3 is helping with the residue and the 4627 is enhancing the scent. I was going to order the USA but I think I will try this first. Then I am going to attempt the dreaded mason jar... Pre-mixing the 2 waxes together, letting them cool and then heating them up again, also seems to tame the beast.

Well, I couldn't wait until after Easter....I believe the flickering was caused (mostly), by the way I was wicking the testers! Instead of pushing the wick down far into the candle, I was using approximately 2" pieces. Even though the wick wasn't moving, it needed to be anchored more substantially. By pushing the wick down to the bottom of the candle, the flickering (strobe light effect), has diminished, at least for now!

I have this wax and want to start mixing it with soy. The throw is wonderful but I always seem to have a slime on the sides of the jar. It isn't creamy (that's why I want to mix it with soy) to give it more umph!

when mixing C-3 and 4630 together do you add anything else to it, and what is your FO load? Anyone mix c-3 and 4627? I hate to waste all these waxes I have. Thanks!

It is also happening with 4627

something the wax has left behind, not hangup

When I can't smell anymore, I open up a coffee can filled with coffee and take a big whiff. It helps clear up the candle nose.

peaks mac apple smells great especially mixed in with some cranberry marmalade and a splash of citrus cranberry!

Not to get off the subject at hand with 4630. Does anyone else get a slimy film on the sides of their jars with 4630? Just curious. Thanks,

Thanks Chuck for the info. I will definately save that info for "what will I do next". Top of Murray Hill - you are completely accurate with your assesment! The problem is time and impatience. I haven't completely given up on the 4627 and 4630 - they smell so good, but the slime left behind (and the flickering) is what directed me to trying the soy. I have another business (completely unrelated to candles) and I think I will put everything away for a few days and get back to it after Easter.... THANKS!

Oh -I did start using a presto kettle when I read somewhere that moisture might be getting into the wax. THere was no difference though.

Thanks for all the info! I don't have any drafts other than the usual once in a while. The flame is straight as an arrow for about an hour then it starts.... At first I thought there was less flicker when I stripped the wick of wax, (maybe I'll look at that again). I'm going to order some CDN and CSN to see if maybe they will work. Then, I'm going to try different containers. I've invested so much into different waxes. I keep fixing the tops so much on my tester candles that my husband said, "If you ever do sell a candle, you'll need to throw in a heat gun with it." I give all the veteran candle makers a ton of credit! I'm running out of stamina! THANKS!

Using no additives - should I?

I've been using scents from Peak. The wicks I've tried are rrds, lxs, zinc -both A&P and FT, CDs, and now I'm back to ecos. THought I may order some of those CSN ones for Palm...worth a shot! They are flickering less but don't seem to throw the scent as much. Right now they are wiggling a bit, but usually it looks like they're in a wind storm. Using the C-3 with probably a little less than the 1 oz to 1 lb/ Not exactly sure what size the ecos are as I believe Lone Star mislabed them in their sample pack. THey are probably 12 or 14. Any of the smaller ones - the flames are really small. THank you.

Hello...new to this. I believe I may just be ridiculous about the flickering flames in my attempted candles, but need some opinions. Tried 4627, 4630 and CB Adv., Did them seperate, mixed them together, did everything! Used all kinds of wicks -containers are 16 oz wide mouth masons and 8 oz jelly jars Switched now to C3 from another supplier. At which point in the jar is at least some flickering acceptable? FO's at 1 oz. per lb. Thanks!