CandlesforConnie

Thanks, CareBear. Easy solutions make me soooo happy!

Thank you both so much. I have saved the linked website to my favorites. If the cheaper method doesn't work out, I will definitely try the other.

I already have so much money tied up in this that I am now looking for ways to save a little money.

THANKS!

I have absolutely no idea. I am VERY new to candle making and am only focusing on soy container candles.

I am replying simply to let you know that your candles are AMAZING! They are absolutely beautiful.

I can only hope to be as talented as you one day.

:highfive:

My first candle! It is a Soy Container Candle with an ECO-14 6" wick.

Everything seems to be working the way that it should, BUT... during my third test burn, it is evident that my wick is no longer centered. The wick appeared to be centered BEFORE the pour, AFTER the pour, during cooling/curing, and during my first two test burns (four hours each). The candle is burned down approximately one inch at this point. My wick is DEFINITELY NO LONGER CENTERED.

I tried to use a wick bar to stabilize the wick during cooling. I was unable to use the wick bar in the way in which it was designed to be used. My wick was too thick to slide into the slit on the wick bar. In desperation, I tried to stabilize the wick by wedging it between two wick bars (one bar on each side, with the wick in between). Obviously, that method did not stabilize the part of the wick within the cooling wax.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to stabilize my wicks while maintaining tension on the wick (during cooling) to prevent it from "bending" in the hot wax?

Please, please have a simple solution... )

I am new (poured my first candle three days ago). Luckily, my first two candles have smooth, perfect surfaces. I will more than likely come across the same problem in the future - cracking around the wick. How do you use a hair dryer to fix the cracks? How can I be sure that using a hair dryer won't mess up my candle more?

Just want to be prepared for the inevitable.

Thank you ALL so much! I have been reading the threads/postings over the past three days. I started researching candle making two months ago - reading, reading and reading some more. I wish I had started my research HERE... everyone is extremely knowledgeable.

I appreciate all of the time and effort it took to respond to my posting.

THANK YOU!!!

ErikoFaz, thanks for the help. It is much appreciated! :smiley2:

Your welcome, Take pics if you can I would love to see them. Keep us posted on the progress too.

Soy327, I will have to wait on my husband to take pictures... I don't want to try figuring out his camera. As soon as I do get pictures, I will make sure to share them. I really appreciate your input, Soy327!

Thanks, Soy327! It is a relief to know that my candle isn't ruined due to not reaching full melt point during first burn. I was afraid that I would have to order new wicks, pay for them, and then wait for the shipment.

Now I will go ahead and make another candle.

THANKS AGAIN!

IMO you don't need to get a full melt pool on the 1st burn, or the 2nd, maybe not the 3rd. It should clean the jar on the way down. I only use 6% in 464/xcel mix or 1oz PP. You might wanna back down.

Tom30601, are the HTP 105-HM wicks considered "all-natural" as the ECO wicks? I am having trouble with my melt pool, as well.

I started a new thread regarding my problems, but I don't know how to attach it to this reply...

Becky

"Candles for Connie"

Happily making candles in memory of my mom.

I poured my first candle two days ago. This is what I used:

Libbey Cylinder 22 ounce container (diameter: 3.75")

EcoSoya CB Xcel 16 ounces

Fragrance Oil 1.5 ounces

Liquid Dye

UV Light Stabilizer

ECO-14 6" Wick

I started test-burning the candle @ 4pm today (four hours ago). My melt pool hasn't reached the sides of the container yet. It is close, but not quite there. Everything else about the candle is fine (color good; wick good - no mushrooming, flickering, smoking or soot; no wetspots; surface perfect - no cracks or frosting; good CT & HT; good flame height). The only other thing that I noticed was that after the candle was lit, there were small beads of oil on the surface (which I know is from using too much FO). I am going to change the amount of FO to 1 ounce per 16 ounces of wax. Will that also correct my melt pool not being quite full?

Thanks for "listening". Any advice is appreciated.

Becky

"Candles for Connie"

Happily making candles in memory of my mom.