Clear Black Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Are 4 oz jars big enough for testers? In regards to scent throw that is. I realize when testing melt pools I will need to test all size jars I plan on using, but to determine whether or not Im getting proper HT will a 4 oz jar be ok? Or have you folks mostly stuck to 8 oz testers? I do plan on using these 4 oz jars as "stocking stuffer" "small bathroom" type sellers/gifts, so I will need to test this jar anyways. Im just curious if for testing purposes, will 4 oz jars be ok. Im asking because Im currently burning (2) of Yankee Candles 4 oz "Lush Berries" jars and those throw pretty dam good. I have them in my kitchen and they fill the room enough for me. So I guess I was hoping to save some raw materials by only making 4 oz testers buy getting a case of these: http://www.fillmorecontainer.com/4-oz-Straight-Sided-Jars-58-CT-P95.aspx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 I test with the size I plan to sell. Too many variables otherwise. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 I have to agree with talltayl on this one. You could test that way to see if the scent throws in your wax. But to be sure your candle application works you should be testing in the jar you plan to use. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonstar Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Same advise goes here ..... these 2 ladies are pros + have always given me nothing but sound advise - thanks ladies 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clear Black Posted July 13, 2016 Author Share Posted July 13, 2016 Yes, all good advice and many thanks. To clarify, I will indeed be testing on an 8 oz and 16 oz jar once I get to that point. I guess my question was for scent throw only. Is it ok to test on the 4 oz jar I will be using rather than having to fill a 16 oz jar to test for hot throw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 As others have said, test with the same jar you plan on giving/selling. Test from beginning of the burn to the end of the burn, and many different ways (power burns, short burns, 3-4 hour burns, etc.,) This will give you the results and by the time you are done testing you will know exactly how that particular candle burns with your applications. As far as scent throw, the same advice applies, as every sized candle will throw differently. What may seem like a weak scent in a 4 oz can blow off the doors in a 16. Again, there are many variables, and testing for anything is an ongoing continuous thing... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Ditto what everyone else said. Trappeur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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