GaryPC

I have been using C3, but have become frustrated about how bad the air bubbles have been. I am looking at testing out a new type of wax to use, and was considering GB 464 or CB Advanced. I have heard good things about both, but would like to hear from this board. Also, a concern I have about the 464 is that I have read about its lower melt point. I live in South Carolina, so I am concerned about shipping during the summer, when outside temps can hit 100 pretty regularly. Can anyone else shed any light on this, if they have had problems with shipping. Thanks!

I am going to pick up an order from them Friday. If you'd like I can ask them for you

I'm putting in an order at Candle Science and want to try some of their fragrances, as I haven't tried any of theirs yet. They are one of the closest sellers to me (within reasonable driving distance) so I can save on shipping this way. What are your MUST HAVE fragrances from them that have good hot and cold throw in soy wax? Thanks! :smiley2:

Thank you very much Stella! You are right, the search leaves something to be desired. I found plenty on the C3 and layering, but nothing on layering the C3. I haven't really had much of an issue with frosting or wet spots in general (occasionally I get one that wants to act up). I heat to 180 and pour around 155 to 160. The only time is when I have tried pouring a second layer. I'm guessing I am allowing the bottom layer to cool too long before pouring the next layer. I know there are a lot of factors involving cooling rate, but on average how long does it take before you can start pouring a second layer? I have a small butane torch i use for remelting the tops, but maybe I will look at a heat gun since the torch only covers a small area and might not be able to get all of the inside glass heated evenly at one time.

I am fairly new to candle making and seem to have gotten it down so that I don't have a problem with frosting or wet spots. My wife thought of an idea for a particular triple layered candle design, but my experience with doing layered candles has been less than impressive. I use Naturewax C-3, and normally heat my jars before pouring, but of course I can't do this pouring with layers (at least not after the first layer). The ones I have tried have had terrible frosting and/or pulled away from the glass. Any tips on what I need to do to keep them from frosting or pulling away from the cold glass? I have tried searching, but can't find anything about this particular wax.