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Well, it looks like I have some reading to do & clamshells to buy! Sounds like fun! Thanks guys! It'll be a good way to use any leftovers, & give it a try. I thought about making clamshell tarts in the future, but I didn't want to have to worry about a different wax now. Good to know I can give the c-3 a try. Thanks again!

I've thought about making tarts if I have extra, just because it would be nice to have some on hand, but wasn't sure about my wax. (c-3) Also, 6% probably isn't enough FO for tarts? I have no idea. I should start reading about that. :smiley2:

Thanks for all of the tips! Very helpful. I made another batch & it turned out better. I think my brain just quit for a while this afternoon!

Thank you! :smiley2:

Hello, I have searched this subject over and over, & thought I had it figured out, until I poured the candles. I am using straight sided jars that hold 5.8 oz to the fill line, and a small jelly jar that holds 3.2 oz to the fill line. I use 6 % FO, & I wanted to pour 2 larger jars & one jj. So, I took 5.8x2, then added 3.2, then I took 6% of that & subtracted my FO from my wax. 14.8 oz of wax, minus just under 1 oz of FO. My problem is when I go to pour the jj, I don't have enough wax to fill it. I'm sorry for the rambling post, & I appreciate if you could point out what I am doing wrong. Thanks!!

I'll have to read up on that. It might be something I'll experiment with in the future. I'm thinking of going dye-free. I know frosting still happens, but is much less noticable. Let me ask you this, though... did you notice much change in wick sizes w/ the CO, or did they pretty much stay the same? I'm finally getting that narrowed down.

I did play around w/ some Ecosoya 135 & didn't really like it all that well. I tried the additives in there, & it did seem to help w/ that particular wax. Funny how the C-3 seemed to do better without any, ( for me) but the Ecosoya did seem to benefit. I just received some more C-3, so I'm going to try to just simplify, and see how it goes.

Well, the only reason I was using the additives was just to play w/ it. Maybe it was just a coincidence that it happened now. The first one that went a little haywire I did use dye,(one yellow dye chip, honeysuckle jasmine FO) so far no frosting, just a strange sinkholed, rough top -which was different than what I had experienced w/C-3. When I poured that candle, the temp. was different because silly me thought I had the time to make a couple of candles, but my little guy thought differently! The second was not dyed, and I did everything the same as I had done before, (w/ the exception of the additives) and got completely different results. Thank you all for responding, I'll definately be playing around w/ it some more. Like I said, this is strictly hobby for me, & I guess the only way to learn is to make mistakes.

Yeah, I know it was different as far as temps, etc. While I was posting I made a couple of candles following my previous notes, with the only difference being the additives, and I once again got weird looking tops and sinkholes, so I am thinking maybe I'll just leave the additives alone, and see what happens. Oh, and yes, I'll continue to test, test, test. No worries! I guess I was really wondering if additives are absolutely needed for good burning candles. So far in my experimenting, the answer is no, but I'd like someone w/ more experience than me to give me some guidance. Thanks again!!

:wave:Hello! I have been learning so much from this forum & have been studying & testing & just having so much fun! BUT, I do have a question. I have searched, however I am more confused than ever. I am using C-3 and loving it. It has given me smooth tops before and after burning, and I find it pretty easy for a newbie. I am using FO from CS & have had pretty good luck w/ those too. Finally narrowed my wick down to the HTP series (usually 83, give or take a size) for my 8 oz jj. Then, I start reading about additives, so I thought what the heck? I'll experiment. So, I added 1/4 tsp of UV inhibitor & 1/2 tbsp. Universal Soy Additive, & all of a sudden I have rough tops?! I also had sink holes around the wick. Admittedly, when I tried this I poured a little hotter than normal, around 160. I usually pour at 130 ish. So, my question is do you think this is just a temp. issue, or do I just need to stick w/ the basics, wax, FO, etc? For those of you that use additives, was there a problem you were correcting, or do the additives really just give you a better candle? Thanks so much, I am having so much fun with my new, albeit ridiculously expensive new hobby!