starla Posted January 4, 2006 Posted January 4, 2006 I just wanted to sau Hi to start with. I am new to this forum and so far I absolutely love it. A couple of questions please.1) Can I do a search on here? I was looking for a search function because I am experiencing problems with my candles. If so how do I find/utilize it?2) The problem. I make votives and they burn wonderful!! The smell emitting from them are intoxicating and I am so pleased with them THEN I put the left over wax into tea lights *sighs* do you think I can get a tea light to burn right?? No No No. Little itty bitty flames that usually burn our before a wax pool even forms. I am using a paraffin (spelling) wax, I add vybar103, ect ect. So what am I doing wrong???thanks starla Quote
Trish Posted January 4, 2006 Posted January 4, 2006 First off, welcome to the board!At the top of your screen, there's a toolbar with a "search" button. Just enter the word(s) you're wanting to look for. There's a ton of information on this board and that feature will be very handy to you.What type of wick are you using in your tealights? Quote
SatinDucky Posted January 4, 2006 Posted January 4, 2006 Howdy and welcome The Tips for Newbies thread is a good place to start. There a link for instructions to search as well...http://www.candletech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=698"I am using a paraffin (spelling) wax, I add vybar103, ect ect. So what am I doing wrong???"Well, more info is needed. I'm guessing it's straight paraffin or you wouldn't add the vybar. How much vybar? Just exactly what is etc, etc, etc? Other additives? If so, how much? Scent? If so, how much? What size/type wick? Is it primed? If the wax combo is coming from perfectly burning votives, it's probably not the formula. Tha basically leaves the tea light wick and/or how you're making the tea light. Quote
Scented Posted January 4, 2006 Posted January 4, 2006 Hmmm is Search with a down arrow hard to find near the top? Actually this is a much better search feature than on the old board lol! Quote
starla Posted January 4, 2006 Author Posted January 4, 2006 oops sorryOk I am using pretabbed wicks for the tea lights 1-1/8" in height and attached to a 20mm standard height wick tabs. Wick material is S-330 cotton. The scent is vanilla (my favourite!) and I used about 1 ounce for hmm a pound maybe a little less then a pound of wax. And yes it is straight wax. In the votive holders the candles burn pefectly nice scent both hot and cold. Could pouring at the wrong temperature cause this or is it the tea light wicks I bought? (never done tea lights before) ohh and the links for the newbies is wonderful!!!! Thank you so much! And yes I found the search button..thanksstarla Quote
topofmurrayhill Posted January 4, 2006 Posted January 4, 2006 The wick is just too tiny most likely. You can get a sample pack of Wedo TL wicks from http://www.candlescience.com/site/shop/wick/wick_kits/candle-wick-kits.php. You could also try these 2 CD wick sizes:http://cgi.ebay.com/CD-2-Wicks-Heinz-Coreless-1-5-25-Pcs_W0QQitemZ8246926479QQcategoryZ28120QQcmdZViewItemhttp://cgi.ebay.com/CD-3-Wicks-Heinz-Coreless-1-5-25-Pc_W0QQitemZ8246936032QQcategoryZ28120QQcmdZViewItem Quote
geekrunner Posted January 4, 2006 Posted January 4, 2006 welcome starla! We are a little nutty here sometimes, but you are more than welcome to be nutty with us! geek Quote
candlesprite7 Posted January 4, 2006 Posted January 4, 2006 I just wanted to sau Hi to start with. I am new to this forum and so far I absolutely love it. A couple of questions please.1) Can I do a search on here? I was looking for a search function because I am experiencing problems with my candles. If so how do I find/utilize it?2) The problem. I make votives and they burn wonderful!! The smell emitting from them are intoxicating and I am so pleased with them THEN I put the left over wax into tea lights *sighs* do you think I can get a tea light to burn right?? No No No. Little itty bitty flames that usually burn our before a wax pool even forms. I am using a paraffin (spelling) wax, I add vybar103, ect ect. So what am I doing wrong???thanks starlait does sound like your wick is wrong..And...Welcome!! Quote
Freezin Posted January 5, 2006 Posted January 5, 2006 Welcome Starla. The search feature is really great. You may not find what you are looking for, but you will a lot of information. I agree this search feature is a lot better than the old board. We can get pretty silly here, but people here are very helpful and have a lot of knowledge to share! Quote
TRGC Ace Posted January 5, 2006 Posted January 5, 2006 Hey Starla! From on eNewbie to the next, these guys and gals are great! They are extremely helpful and are always willing to hand out the advice!I was given this a place to look for wick issues.See what you think!http://www.canwax.shoppingcartsplus.com/page/page/369994.htmAce! Quote
dixylight Posted January 5, 2006 Posted January 5, 2006 Welcome Starla...what a cool name by the way! Quote
sharyl55 Posted January 5, 2006 Posted January 5, 2006 Welcome to the CT family Starla. Sounds like you have already gotten good advise. Check the links on the left of this page as well. Lots of good info under Basic Instructions and Techniques & Ideas. And don't forget to post pictures. We love pictures. Quote
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