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Hi Kay, I, too have been having trouble getting the right eco for 6006 in my container. On the advice of one board member I am currently testing the cd wicks...so far so good. (oh and I broke down and double wicked!) I Hope someone else pipes in and tells us what works for them! Mindy
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thanks chele!! they were burning pretty high and hot, but no smoke, no soot, and now 2 1/2 hrs into my burn they have calmed right down...so crossing my fingers!!
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ok, finally got some more $$ and got my cd wicks....double wicked my 16 oz jar with cd 14s as helpfully suggested! the throw is fantastic!! the collar of my jar is a little toasty tho....and will I be looking for the same basic results with the double wick as single (i,e, fmp with in so long, etc)??? I hope these work, or I may literally go crazy...
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thanks everyone~ My kids have been eating up all my money lately...so I haven't had a chance to get new ones but thanks for all the suggestions!!! ~mindy
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thanks stella....I guess I just have tons more to learn!!! my brain is gonna explode...I would love to find one wick that would wick these nicely...my eco 8 almost does....but not all the way to the edges after my power burn.... so, have got it quite figured yet....thanks for the info about lonestar, I will check there
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hi Stella! my standard apothecary jars have a 4" diameter.....I thought 2 wicks sounded like a lot for that small of jar! but I will try anything.....once!! having trouble finding a supplier that carries both eco and cds....without having to buy 100 of each!
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thank you Carrie!! I also just figured out that I am using an eco 8 and it should be an eco 10...guess I can't read...LOL. What temp do you recommend pouring at?? do you just stir for 3 minutes then pour? sorry, I don't know too many candlers to bug with my pesky questions!
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Hi there...been pouring and testing 6006 in 16 oz apothecary jars (by request) thru a wick recommender...I am using eco 8s....1 oz scent, wax heated to 195, color added...fragrace added...stirred 3 minutes....cooled to 150....tops were a little sunk...heat gun fixed.. Test burns no smoking or soot, but a dancin flame! LOL...ct and ht great! Should I be concerned about the flickering...and why would it flicker? Also, what is the best way to pour without sinking tops?? should I pour cooler...warm jars...or just plan to re-pour?? sorry I tried to find these answers but I just get more confused!
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CB Advanced Lovers
hewitt1995 replied to hewitt1995's topic in Vegetable Wax & Beeswax Candle Making
well, this is exactly what I needed to hear! So what soy wax do you all feel has the BEST throw?? and if frosting or other issues how do you fix them?? I will need to start testing others and need to know where to start! -
thanks leah! I actually poured a little left over wax into some little plastic containers.....it is cb advanced, but I am interested to see what it does!! thanks for taking the time to tell me what works for you! mindy
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well now I am just plain confused!! my flame burns beautifully and the meltpool is even no smoking or soot so far. But what should I be looking for?? wow, too much info has me ready to scrap this whole idea!
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well from what I have read it should have a full melt pool with approximately 1 hour for each inch of diameter of container....If I understand it correctly so 3 hours for a 3 inch container.....did I get it right?
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newbie dumb questions/concerns
hewitt1995 replied to hewitt1995's topic in Vegetable Wax & Beeswax Candle Making
thanks, guess I didn't realize that the 4oz was considered volume, although it makes sense!! too excited!! LOL, thank you soo much you have been great help! -
thanks, I know I will have to burn them down further, just to make sure, but I was pleased to see it working well soo far!! Thanks again, it is awful sweet of you guys to keep answering my questions!
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Ok, all you cb advanced lovers, come talk to me! do you cure, for how long, and how do I get the best scent throw everytime? Also do you find that a particular supplier of FO just plain works better in the advanced? Tell me what you have learned!! eager to learn all I can! mindy
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ok, now soy tarts are on my list of things I would like to make. I have heard that a lot of people like the ky tart/votive blend.... I would love to hear more about it.....successes and challenges (if any) and I would love to know about those who love ecosoya pb. you guys are awesome!! thanks so much, mindy
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ok, re-lit the candle I had previously burned too early :embarasse Good News!! the burn pool, or melt pool was perfect!! wick re-lit and burned beautiful. Put the candle in the bathroom, (smallest room in the house) my son said he could smell a little something....so maybe if I wait longer and test burn again, the scent will be better, or perhaps just not a strong scent. Thanks again for all the help mindy:wink2:
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newbie dumb questions/concerns
hewitt1995 replied to hewitt1995's topic in Vegetable Wax & Beeswax Candle Making
thank you stella, I did measure each item, by weighing, but I didn't fill my jars up all the way, so perhaps they are not quite 4oz....? who knows. I haven't tried any others, but I am glad to know that you wait a week. I guess now I need to wait and test the ones I have already poured. thank you so much for taking the time to give me all your helpful hints and pointers, you guys are awesome!! c-3 you say?? I will go check it out! thanks again, mindy:yay: -
newbie dumb questions/concerns
hewitt1995 replied to hewitt1995's topic in Vegetable Wax & Beeswax Candle Making
thanks jess, I truly love it so I will try and work it out! as for the oils I got them from bittercreek, same spot I got the wax....I think candlescience is closer to me, but I had done business with bc before. the cold throw is ok so far, I need to test burn one maybe tomorrow so that I have an idea if the hot throw improves with curing....waiting is soo hard for me!! I don't know if I should pour anymore, until I have the chance to burn one... hmmm?? thanks to you all for the help!! -
newbie dumb questions/concerns
hewitt1995 replied to hewitt1995's topic in Vegetable Wax & Beeswax Candle Making
thanks rebecca, is frosting a big problem in cb-135? or only with certain colors?? and is it easily fixed?? like I say my first concern is scent throw, appearance 2nd thank you so much for taking the time to talk to me mindy -
newbie dumb questions/concerns
hewitt1995 replied to hewitt1995's topic in Vegetable Wax & Beeswax Candle Making
thank you!! and yup I did jump the gun, just a little :embarasse I actually poured 6-4oz candles from one lb. so I have more to try. I burned it after 15 hours, cause yeah, I was excited. can you recommend a good soy wax for scent throw?? appearance I can fix or ignore...scent is where its at for me! thanks again for your reply -
Hi everyone, after years of wanting to I finally bought some wax and started pouring candles. went with soy, cb advanced.....and this is where the questions start.....I don't think I did enough homework and I burned one candle after like 15 hours and got no hot throw...my wick may be a tad large for my candle, (meltpool was a little bigger, faster) but I am afraid that I have made a huge mistake buying 10lbs of this wax. Scent is more important than looks for me. so do I cure them and hope for the best or do I scrap this wax and get some other soy??? I used 1 oz per pound of fragrance oil and and eco 8 wick (which burns really nice!) and I heat mix and pour to eco soy's directions....155 dye, then 125 oil stir till I see no more swirlies, and pour afterwards, into 4 oz jelly jars (dia-approx 2.5) HELP! mindy