jillfisher

I don't recall the formula, but I did think that this 'shroom of last year should be painted and decorated. I was thinking about inventing a new art form of painted mushrooms!

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I wish craft server had a like button!!

Janetscandles - how do i use this info when choosing wicks? How does it effect my decision?

Hi there, Could someone explain to me the difference in these 2 wicks?

And also how i understand the below chart? I just doesn't make any sense to me!

HTP - 72 431 0.15 1.03 1.64

HTP- 73 381 0.16 1.05 1.67

HTP - 83 331 0.17 1.22 1.73

HTP - 93 315 0.18 1.38 1.81

HTP - 104 304 0.21 1.62 2.01

HTP - 105 295 0.22 1.69 2.06

HTP - 126 249 0.27 2.12 2.37

HTP - 1212 201 0.23 1.64 2.09

HTP - 1312 182 0.26 1.78 2.29

Thank You!!

When adding the FO at 185, whilst stirring do u keep the temp around the 185ish mark for a few minutes or do you add the FO and stir for a few minutes as the temp drops to pouring temp?

Hope this makes sense!

Thanks for the tips, i'm in the process of my second go. I changed scents to a butter pecan pie FO, 6%, added frag at 180 & poured at 150. So now i wait til the 1st burn. I also went down wick sizes. I've still only got cd's, eco's & HTP. Waiting on LX & zincs to arrive.

chuck:

Thanks for the tips, would raspberry & cream be a better FO to begin with? Its a lonestar as well.

Thanks for the tips, i'll try a different FO next time.

I live in Australia, and got them from a supplier here. I haven't noticed any on US sites.

Hi all, Only a newbie:smiley2:Just wanted some advice or tips on my first pour.Heres the details:

100% 6006

9% lonestar creamy vanilla

heated: 197

frag added: 170

poured: 160

Jar size: 3inch diam 3.75 height

Eco 12 & 14 huge dancing flames, lots of black smoke

HTP 105 ok flame, no smoke

HTP 126 dancing flame with black smoke

CD 16 ok flame, no smoke

CD 18 big dancing flame with black smoke

Would love some tips or advice before i begin take 2

Cheers:smiley2:

Hi all, only new at candle making. I'm trying to understand why the different melt temps for melting wax, adding fragrance & pour temps. I'm starting with 6006 & lonestar oils. thanks!:smiley2:

Hi All, I'm still in the beginner stage of candle making ( Only being making for 3 months). I spend lots of time on this forum reading & doing - learning so much!! I have lonestar scents, but don't read much about them on the forum. So i just wondered if overall people rate them as a good or bad FO company. These are the only FO's i've used so far, so i cant compare yet? I'm thinking i should probably try some others, but just curios as to what others say.

Just new to candle making & loving it - might be a silly question, but what temps do u melt your wax to before adding FO? Im using 6006 and working with Lonestar Raspberry cream FO. My candles pour & set nice, now i'm just trying to sort out the wicking.