Becky Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Hey now! That looks good!!!!! Congrats on your farm! It's growing wonderfully, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Keep testing, you're doing great! Ok, what sizes did you use for each and how long were your burn sessions? Remember, anything that looks slightly underwicked in the beginning will catch up as the jar gets hotter further down the jar as it burns... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle guy Posted March 17, 2016 Author Share Posted March 17, 2016 I did use the 51 sorry not the 52 lol. I will try a smaller wick on my next test though. Can't wait to try my jellies with your suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle guy Posted March 17, 2016 Author Share Posted March 17, 2016 I used the 51 for the 8oz square mason, the 60 for the libbey and then I made a couple more today. I made a 10oz 12 sided jar with a 51 also. I made a big square mason with a 51 and another libbey different scent with the 60 as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle guy Posted March 17, 2016 Author Share Posted March 17, 2016 My first burn was around 4 1/2 hours and second for about 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 I was just going to suggest the 60-44-18z for that libbey! The 51 should be good for the 8 oz. mason Remember, try to always test burn the diameter of the candle: 2 inch diameter: 2 hours test burn 3 inch diameter: 3 hours 3 1/2 inch diameter: 3 1/2 hours so on and so forth... Then, when you think you have the right wick, then test another candle and do a power burn Then, when you try a new fragrance test that one too! Isn't this fun? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle guy Posted March 17, 2016 Author Share Posted March 17, 2016 I usually burn for 4 hours staright. I think the 8oz masons are 3 inches. It took about 4 to 4 1/2 hours to achieve a full melt pool. I am guessing that's normal. The Libbey had an almost full pool around 4 1/2 also. How long is a power burn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle guy Posted March 17, 2016 Author Share Posted March 17, 2016 It sounds like I am on the right track I guess thanks to your help no doubt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Sounds like you are own your way! A power burn is basically what you do to mimic when an idiot gets a hold of your candle and burns it for like the whole day... Or an idiot who left the house for the weekend and forgot to blow the candle out... You want to burn the candle as long as you can without trimming the wick or anything; make sure you have the candle in a fire-proof environment and burn burn burn till it extinguishes itself... Remember, we want our candles to be as safe as possible; not everyone follows the rules and/or instructions. This is why candlemaking is more than just throwing wax and a wick in a jar. We don't want to get sued, let alone harm anyone or burns someone's house down... Oh, and make sure you have insurance before you sell any candle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle guy Posted March 17, 2016 Author Share Posted March 17, 2016 Ahhh I figured that's what it was. Thank you for the tip. I did buy insurance from the soap guild a few months ago. I made sure of that lol. I also place warning labels on my candles and melts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Good boy! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle guy Posted March 17, 2016 Author Share Posted March 17, 2016 I learned a lot from this these threads lol. Nice emoticon ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 LOL!!! You are too much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Ya know, I feel a bit like a voyeur in this thread, lol. It is my understanding that 4627 and a soy like 415 are what 6006 is made of. If you are leaning towards a blend, you could try it. And, I use zincs in 6006. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle guy Posted March 17, 2016 Author Share Posted March 17, 2016 Hey Glory, Haven't heard from you in while. Hope all is well? I am receiving a free sample of Clarus 3022 any day now. I hear that Clarus is pretty much 6006 also. Glory I still have a ton of premiers and haven't really tested them in paraffin yet. I will try zincs in the Clarus when I receive it unless you would suggest anything different? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Never tried 6006; do you know what the ratio is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Welcome to our thread, OldGlory! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle guy Posted March 17, 2016 Author Share Posted March 17, 2016 I was told 70 soy to 30 paraffin. Not 100% on that though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Yep, I remember it being 70/30, just couldn't remember which is which Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle guy Posted March 18, 2016 Author Share Posted March 18, 2016 OK good. The Libbey burn right now has been on for 2 hours but almost 0 scent. Grrrr lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Sure ya don't have candlenose? How much FO did you add? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle guy Posted March 18, 2016 Author Share Posted March 18, 2016 8% and it's really mild. My little mason with 8% is whooping it's butt hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Hmmm....could be that jar... But then again my jellies give a wicked throw...hmmm I would try putting it in a different room, shutting the door for an hour and then go back and check the HT... Where are you burning it? Of course if it's in a bathroom the fragrance will be stronger... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle guy Posted March 18, 2016 Author Share Posted March 18, 2016 Bathroom with door open that goes into another small walkway. My girlfriend can smell it better than myself so maybe I do have a little candle nose. She said it's not real strong but she can smell it. I can really smell the mason though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Hmmmm....I'm stumped on that one....I bet it's probably the jar shape.. that's the only thing I can think of...that and candlenose! The only other thing I would suggest is burning a different scented candle the next day or so to "cleanse" your nose. Or change locations. Also, if you're testing HT it's best to wait at least a couple of days to cure the paraffin; some say it's not necessary but any cure is IMO better...if I'm testing for HT I usually wait for 3-4 days to make sure. If I'm wick testing I light it up within 2 days. Hmmmmmm..... I'm still thinking the jar shape... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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