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Thanks scifichik! That color is Cerise, and I really like it too for the watermelon scent! I gotta get more of that color.. I just ordered the sample pack, which gives you 5 dye chips for every color they offer.. You get a lot of colors to experiment with that way~!

Hey everyone! I made my second batch of candles today... I made my first batch a few weeks ago and had a few issues. 1. Candles developed holes near wicks 2. Candle would light, but wick would drown out after about 20 min. OK.. Now, I ordered some larger wicks and here's what I did this time: I bought all my supplies from Candle Science 1. I am using EcoSoya CB Advanced. 2. I am using LX-26 Wicks this time, used LX-22 wicks first time so went 2 sizes larger 3. I am using the watermelon scent oil (YUMMY) and reddi-glow dye chips. 1 Dye chip and 1oz per pound of wax. 4. I am using one of the canning jars I purchased from same company and they measure 3.15" in diameter and 2 canning jars (pics included) I followed the instructions exactly. I heated wax and added dye chips and FO when temp got to 185. I let the wax cool down to 125 this time then poured candles. The temp inside my house was approx 75 degrees when I poured the wax and I let the candles cool on my work surface. This time I got no holes near wicks, and the tops are nice and pretty I will wait until tomorrow night to do a test burn, I'm not as concerned about scent throw right now as I am to just keep the candle burning without the wick drowning out..lol.. These pictures are at about 6 hours after pouring.... So far so good!!

Sorry Guys, I'm still trying to figure out how this website works and what the little icons mean.. Thank goodness for Cut and Paste! Instead of editing my post, I deleted it and reposted it with a few edits... lol... I wanted to also thank you for the tip NaturallyTru, It IS a hassle to redo 2lbs of wax at a time.. I will listen to your advice next time.. And Stella! You are hilarious! "caught in the web".... LOL... that was a knee slapper! And to think I thought I was doing myself a favor.. hee hee! Eh.. who cares, it's fun and worth the money I lose.. LOLOL As for the Crohn's.. It's still active, but manageable.. going in for a test tomorrow and hopefully I'll get a new medication to wipe out this darn abdominal pain I've been cursed with since Christmas.. eek! Thanks again! I'm so glad I found this forum!!!

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Boy, I'm still figuring out how to use this forum and what the little icons mean... I thought the little minus sign was a way to edit my post, Thank goodness for cut and paste! Anyhoo.. I wanted to add NaturallyTru, thanks for the tip.. It is a big deal to redo 2lbs of candles at a time! My new Mantra.. "Patience, Baby Steps - Patience, Baby Steps" hehehe...

Thank you everyone and thank you for those links~!!! Ya... I kinda had this sinking feeling that part of my problem was my impatience getting the better of me.. lol.. I love burning candles and after spending BOO KOO bucks on Store bought candles, I thought I'd save some money making my own. I'm actually really enjoying it, I just can't wait until I get it all right and can confidently make my own candles. I also like that I can give them as gifts or sell a few to make some of my candle supply money back.. And, Candlemama6... you are too funny! It IS kind of an addiction for me.. I have been sick for over a year with Crohn's Disease and burning candles this winter during the rainy depressing days really helped to lift my spirits.. So I think I have really come to appreciate the feeling of calming and warmth that a candle can bring to a room.. Or even several candles in a room... lol... Stella1952, Thanks for the compliment! I have been studying making soy candles way before I ever took the plunge and purchased my first shipment of supplies I have watched about every youtube video for making soy candles and figured the more descriptive I was, the more sense it would make to all the veteran candlemakers here..lol.. So, I'm going to buy some of the CD and CDN wicks and I also am purchasing a heat gun, to help get rid of those wick holes without having to remelt the whole candles and start over again.. Also, I'm going to let the rest of this batch cure for 2 or 3 days and try it again.. According to Candlescience, I've done everything right, except for the patience part.. hee hee!

Thank you everyone and thank you for those links~!!! Ya... I kinda had this sinking feeling that part of my problem was my impatience getting the better of me.. lol.. I love burning candles and after spending BOO KOO bucks on Store bought candles, I thought I'd save some money making my own. I'm actually really enjoying it, I just can't wait until I get it all right and can confidently make my own candles. I also like that I can give them as gifts or sell a few to make some of my candle supply money back.. I'm going to let the rest of this batch cure for a couple of days and try it again, And, Candlemama6... you are too funny! It IS kind of an addiction for me.. I have been sick for over a year with Crohn's Disease and burning candles this winter during the rainy depressing days really helped to lift my spirits.. So I think I have really come to appreciate the feeling of calming and warmth that a candle can bring to a room.. Or even several candles in a room... lol... Thanks again everyone!

Hi everyone! I started into this venture with quite a bit of excitement. I made my first soy candles last night and have a few questions to ask I bought all my supplies from Candle Science 1. I am using EcoSoya CB Advanced. 2. I am using LX-22 Wicks 3. I am using the sent oil and dye chips. 1 Dye chip and 1oz per pound of wax. 4. I am using the canning jars I purchased from same company and they measure 3.15" in diameter on the larger sized ones and 2.95" for the smaller 12oz sized ones. I followed the instructions exactly. I heated 2.lbs wax at a time and added 2 dye chips and 2oz of FO when temp got to 185. I let the wax cool down to 130 then poured candles. The temp inside my house was approx 70 degrees when I poured the wax and I let the candles cool on my kitchen counter. I am getting holes near the wicks and sometimes they lead to small craters along the wick. Also, the wicks are drowning out after burning for about an hour. They burn starts out nice, but after a while.. it turns into the TEENIEST little flame, then poof.. it's gone... lol.. I am wondering if I need to use bigger wicks and if the candles are cooling too quickly maybe, causing the holes near the wick? And.. for the LAST question.. hee hee... Can I reheat the wax and re-pour into new candles once I figure out what I'm doing wrong? I've poured 13 candles and would hate to lose all that wax.. Thank you for any suggestions you may have... I really love candles and want this to work SOOOOOO Badly!!!!

Hi I found this exact problem if I poured my candles at too hot a temperature. If I pour my candles into the jars at around 120-125 degrees, I don't have this problem... Oh, and I use the exact same wax you use. I hope this helps!!