SOYOcandles

Thanks for that info! CS doesn't sell CD wicks, but I'll have to test some out with an order from a different supplier. Did you ever try ECO wicks in there? If so, how did they do in comparison with the CD wicks?

Even though I think the can is very unique and original, I think the glass gives the packaging the most professional appeal. The can makes the candle look less expensive and unfinished (especially the inside). Creative!

Yes, it was the first burn. It burned about the same the second time, but I'm sure my wick isn't perfectly center either. It's pretty much burns completely on top, just a smidge (and I mean a smidge left over). I'll stick with it and see how it burns throughout the rest of it's life. Thanks for the info!

Hey! Coming to a good "formular" for my containers (FINALLY!), but my 8 oz Libbey tumbler is thicker glass (maybe 1/4" thick) and is just barely burning to the edge. I'm using an ECO10 for GW464 as recommended by CS. Should I wick-up for this container since it is thicker? I've heard the container thickness can play into everything. Thanks for any suggestions! -Suzy

THANK YOU SO MUCH GUYS! I really appreciate it all your help. I didn't realize that when burned it retained some of those same crappy characteristics of soy, after it had been treated with a heat gun. I'm going to lower my FO a little bit tonight and pour at about the same temp to see what happens. THANK YOU! And Carebear- No, not the same company!

(This picture is from a candle that had the wrong wick size that lead it to not burn to the edges. I fixed the wick problem and it now burns to the edges and creates the melt pool that it should.) Wax: GB464 FO load: 10% 13.5 ounce Libby Tumbler with an ECO14 wick. Alright...When the candle sets, there is usually a smaller sink hole that can be fixed on the surface with a heat gun. After the heat gun, the candle is nice and smooth. It burns fine (some air bubbles start to come up however on the first-second burn). After the first and second burn, my candle looks like this. The more and more I burn it, the better the surface gets. Also, wax crystallization appears, which you might be able to see What's causing the candle to look like this/do this after it burns? Suggestions? Suggestion for sink holes? I pour extremely slowly and let the bottom set for a few moments before finishing up, I heat the glass, the room temp is around 80 when it cools, I heat the wax to 180, add FO at 175ish, and pour around 150. I let cure for at least 24 hours before I test. HELP! I'd like to test more tonight, but need some suggestions on what to change. Thanks!

Also, you might want to check to see if your fragrance oils have good soy ratings (or work with soy well). I mainly use Candle Science fragrance oils and they have a three-rate soy rating process (three being the best). I know that their coffee scent is only a two (I believe). With that being said, it could be an issue with the soy rating, the wax you are using, or the cure time. I heat the wax and add the fo at the same temp you do and I've have pretty good luck. I use GB 464 soy wax.

I use Ecosoya Pillar Blend from Peaks. Their wax prices are generally cheaper than many places. I live in MO, and they are in CO, so it doesn't take but 2-3 days to receive the package and the shipping prices are respectable. -Suzy

I've been testing with 8 and 11 oz tumblers.

Thanks a lot! I think I'll try to find a smaller size (around a 6) and go with the 11 since I agree, I need more of a difference between the two. I appreciate your help!

Thanks for the input! I definitely want to get a small container size, just not too sure what the next size should be. I only want to offer two for now. Do you think I should do the 8oz and 11oz or 8oz and 13 oz?

I'm looking to buy containers (thanks for all of the supplier suggestions)! What sizes are your best selling? I'm looking at purchasing 8 & 11oz glass tumblers. Do you think this will be sufficiant for start up or should I get a 8 and 13 ounce? Thanks for all of your help!

Thanks!

Thanks! I think I'll stick with Sex on the Beach. Once they smell it, I think they won't even look at the name. :-)

In respect to my potential conservative buyers that might steer away from anything mentioning sex (c'mon now!), any suggesting on what to rename a Sex on the Beach fragrance?