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I've been using C3 for almost a decade and imo, tempering helps with the texture and minimizing C3's notorious bubbles.  As already mentioned, on way to temper is to heat wax to 185* until completely melted. Remove from heat and you can either let completely harden or if you want you use same day, let it cool completely down till it's starting to solidify then bring it back up to 185* till melted, remove, add go and stir. I pour when it starts to cloud. I'm happy using 8.5% fo and don't have seeping issues.

As far as wicking goes, for that size jar try HTP104,105; CDN 14,16; Premier 790. 

Hth

Your candle looks great...no soot, wick looks very good, think you're off to a great start. 

Or directly from Clarus @ clarussp.com

Connies Candles carries 3022

Hi everyone, it's been awhile!  I have an urge to play with a new container wax. I still use and love C3 but I'm a little bored staying home in these 115*+temps and thought now would be a good time. Lonestar is having a sample sale so I want to throw a slab in.... my question is which of these two tend to have better, consistent ht? I'll figure out how to work with it and the wicking,  just would like your opinion especially on the 4633. I have zero interest in 4627 and I wasn't overly impressed with 4630... how does the 4633 compare?  TIA

Hi.... I've always used 8.5% and have great results with that and no seepage problems. I've never used wood wicks so not sure if that is contributing to your sooting issues. C3 does well with CDN's and Premiers imo. 

I pour by sight, not temp but I've worked with it for a long time so you get the feel of it... always pour right when it starts to get a film on top but before it gets cloudy, hth.

I use a CDN14 with 3022 in pint jars for most fo's and a CDN16 for heavier oils

C3 (for me) is notorious for seeping anytime I go above 8.5%... try leaving the lids off for a full 24 hours at least. If it does seep, you can try to absorb some of the oil with paper towels,  hth.

I've used Premiers in C3 but prefer CDN's... in jj depending on fo, I used CDN 10 and 12.

I checked my notes and the Pre 760 and Pre 765 is what I used with C3 and jj...I would test heavier fo's with the 765 and see how the 760 works with lighter oils.  

Imo, it's not a harder soy...it's typical. If you'd like the tarts to pop out of molds, it's a good idea to mix it with a pillar wax. 

For soy, I think it looks pretty darn good:)

CG, imo 3022 is nothing like 6006. I found 3022 to have much better ht and the wax itself behaves much nicer. 

AHRE has a very nice one

Aww that's great, you deserve it! ☺

Tell them their candles are special and have been "kissed by the sun"...you made those out of love and your family will understand. Besides, once they start burning them it really won't matter

I agree with Moonshine and Candybee....I started with that wax and after a case of it, I was done. I use C3 for my soy and a parasoy and I'm much happier with the results. Any wax but especially soy, has its own quirk...best to pick one and really learn how to work with it. Imo, CBA makes a pretty candle but ht is non existent.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions and Dave your Emily is adorable!

I do make a lot of my Christmas scents with ones I carry year round with a different name and that does help with the exemption of a few like winter wonderland and peppermint that I call candy cane - nobody wants those after January and I need to replace my eggnog because it doesn't sell at all and it makes me sick to pour

I need to dive in and get this done.....but that's the hard part I get distracted with other things! Lol

Dawn, I do a 70/30 blend of CS Xmas Hearth and Mistletoe and call it Cozy Cabin...strong ht and smells great.

In the blue jar, what about Arctic Air or any Eucalyptus blend?

Interesting that the jar doesn't get too hot. The highest wick recommended in the Premier chart for that size opening is 770. I tried a few 780's but would like to go higher for hot throw.GoldieMN

I've never had a problem, even during power burns. I do use the Mainstay 16oz jars which are a bit more squat than the Kerr jars.

GoldieMN, I use the pint regular mouth with the Pre790.

I love Premier wicks, they do give an even burn With C3 and 3022 in a 16oz mason jar, I use a Pre790 for most fo's. If you would like a few to test,email your address to me at avlynette@gmail.com

Enjoyed the video, you've been busy!!

Being that we're talking about tempering....has anyone ever thought of this;.......................so now you have tempered wax and getting ready to heat up again to pour into jars.....ok.....now......I would think that you would be losing somewhat a little scent throw now that the wax is being reheated.....Am I wrong or what?  

 

Trappeur

Trappeur, best not to add fo or dye until after tempering and you're reheating the second time. For me in C3, tempering greatly reduces the 'bubbles' C3 is known for and gives wax a smoother texture...doesn't do much else. I agree that a repour is the best way to get smooth tops every time

I absolutely LOVE their Cornbread but having problems getting a really strong hot throw. I use 415, pint canning jars, Premier wicks--now testing 780 at 8.8% oil. Any ideas?I will have to test Toasted Marshmallow as I have a bottle. Thanks!GoldieMNo

I blend the cornbread with the Vermont maple syrup for a delicious, strong throwing skillet bread

The following are all great throwers and smell amazing, I use C3 and 3022...

Roobios Red Tea

Sugared Spruce

Salty Sea Air

Blue Skies

Flannel Sheets

Vermont Maple Syrup

Cornbread

Country Gift Shop

Toasted Marshmallow (they have THE best)

Santa's Whiskers...hth