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  1. I use baby wipes and a microfiber towel... the towel is awesome to get the jar clean... and baby wipes get all the leftover wax out of the jars. Not sure how it affects glass adhesion, but it is the easiest clean up job for me. I have tried washing and do wash sometimes, but seems like they don't get as clean. I may try the windex though just realized you may be talking about brand new jars... i was referring to jars for testing, but i believe the microfiber towel would work just fine to get out any dust, etc...
  2. Ok thanks...lol...guess it's not a necessary task. I would also feel better doing it, I can be absent minded at times and would probably be one of the first to leave my candle burning. (maybe I should find another hobby) It made more sense, to me, to do a power burn first. I assumed someone would have a logical reason for doing it after... Thanks everyone for your input... know we can't save every candle burner from doing something stupid with their candles!
  3. Does it make more sense to do a power burn first to make sure the wick works and then do the qhr/1"diam burns? Just seems like it would be easier. Of course I would need to keep checking to make sure the glass isn't too hot, but if the candle can't make it through a power burn, seems like a lot of time is wasted doing a 3 hr burn and waiting, over and over, and then conducting a power burn that doesn't work. IDK just wanted to see any thoughts on why it is better to do a power burn last.
  4. thecandlemakerstore.com makes 2 grades of oils. I'm still testing so I can't really recommend anything, but I do like peaks. I've ordered candlemakerstore's better grade oils and like them also. I've heard others say that thecandlemakerstore's a grade are really good and they don't need to upgrade to the b grade, but maybe those will be more of what you're looking for.
  5. I've only ordered Peak's and it's the only time I've ever smelled it or heard of it and I was hooked. It has been my favorite fragrance ever since. Where is the original Pink Sugar from?
  6. Pink Sugar... has to be my favorite scent, ever!!
  7. I don't make tarts, but I do pour leftover wax into ice cube trays that my son "steals" and uses them in a warmer. They smell great. I use C3 wax and P2 wax from genwax and i've tested with 1oz/lb and 1oz/12oz of wax. He's used both and they both smell good.
  8. I still consider myself new, even though I've been doing this for a year or more. Still testing, testing, testing. But not much time. I have heard lots of good things about C3 wax, especially scent throw, which I have been using. Was going to try a new wax, but really no reason too. The tops are smooth (one pour wax) and I am satisfied with the glass adhesion so far, still working on it. I have noticed good scent throw, but have nothing to compare too . There have been a few that didn't, but could be that I did not let them cure long enough. But, I'm sure there is someone here that could tell you more about the wax you're currently using.
  9. Sorry to interrupt Just wanted to throw in another question. When you do your "pre-sell" testing do you make a whole batch and just pour one candle? Does it harm the wax or fragrance oil to remelt the whole batch again. Or do you just make enough for a couple of candles for testing and then make a full batch?
  10. So true......I know when I would buy candles...I had no idea there was a right/wrong way to burn or that it should burn a certain way.
  11. Okay..thanks so much..helps alot..Back to retesting
  12. Thanks a lot for your reply. Glad to hear it's normal...will make wick testing less frustrating, even though I don't like the residue.
  13. Is it really possible for the jar to be clean after burning without burning too hot? The closest I have gotten is a light film that I could see through left on the jar. It's not the prettiest, but maybe because I'm trying to achieve something impossible. Going up a wick size, made the candle burn unevenly and left more wax in the jars. I am not using any additives, dye, or fragrance. I am using a jar that is 2.5" wide and a jar that is 3" wide. I have tested multiple sizes of HTP, C, LX, RRD, and SS wicks Does anyone have pics of a properly burned candle jar? Maybe later I can upload my pics...thanks so much.
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