Forrest Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 I did my wick testing back during the warm weather last summer, now that the weather, and the temperature in my house, has cooled it seems like my candles are under wicked. Is this a common problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 (edited) You didn't say what wax but I definitely find with soy that ambient temp makes a difference. My wax (C3) is softer in a warm room than it is in a cold room if the temp varies 20+ degrees, which my house does summer to winter. Should add that if it's a new box of wax, you could be experiencing the soy problems we've all been having. Edited December 18, 2017 by kandlekrazy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Posted December 18, 2017 Author Share Posted December 18, 2017 1 hour ago, kandlekrazy said: You didn't say what wax but I definitely find with soy that ambient temp makes a difference. I'm using 6006, but you are right about the wax being harder in a cold room so it makes sense that it effects the burn. Most people keep their houses warmer that I do so hopefully my candles will burn better for them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 How long did you cure it before the summer test burns? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shicks Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 4 hours ago, kandlekrazy said: You didn't say what wax but I definitely find with soy that ambient temp makes a difference. My wax (C3) is softer in a warm room than it is in a cold room if the temp varies 20+ degrees, which my house does summer to winter. Should add that if it's a new box of wax, you could be experiencing the soy problems we've all been having. I have been using c3 for a long time my latest box is 2017 is c3 experiencing the same problems as all the others? Also if I may ask as I see you are a c3 user what percentage of fo do you use? I get a pretty cAndle pretty burn at 6 too light ht if I up I get soot and burn issues wondering if it is just my wicks or if the ,a ufscturer instructions that say 6 percent s because anymore will take away from burning qualities of candle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 24 minutes ago, shicks said: I have been using c3 for a long time my latest box is 2017 is c3 experiencing the same problems as all the others? Also if I may ask as I see you are a c3 user what percentage of fo do you use? I get a pretty cAndle pretty burn at 6 too light ht if I up I get soot and burn issues wondering if it is just my wicks or if the ,a ufscturer instructions that say 6 percent s because anymore will take away from burning qualities of candle? The mfg still only recommends 6% unless you are using additives to allow for a higher %. I use 6% or a little less depending on the fo. Soot can be for many reasons, too much fo, too much wick, wick flickering. Too light for you or do you have other testers? I never go by just my taste, I don't like overpowering strong but some do so I use various people to test for me. If I like it, it's probably too light for others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shicks Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 3 hours ago, kandlekrazy said: The mfg still only recommends 6% unless you are using additives to allow for a higher %. I use 6% or a little less depending on the fo. Soot can be for many reasons, too much fo, too much wick, wick flickering. Too light for you or do you have other testers? I never go by just my taste, I don't like overpowering strong but some do so I use various people to test for me. If I like it, it's probably too light for others. I probably need to utilize other testers! Thank you for letting me know how much you use !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Ambient temperatures definitely affect soy burn. No question, in my experience. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Likewise, testing too soon after pouring can make your wick seem "right", but after a full cure the wick can seem too small. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Posted December 19, 2017 Author Share Posted December 19, 2017 10 hours ago, TallTayl said: Likewise, testing too soon after pouring can make your wick seem "right", but after a full cure the wick can seem too small. Thank you for that information! I've been testing after 3 days or fewer sometimes and that would explain some of the problems I have encountered. My weather was warmer last night and I lit a candle that was half way gone burned perfectly, so I feel that my current problem was due to the house being cold. I think when Christmas is over I'll take two identical candles and burn one in the garage and one in the house. That would give me a good temperature difference. I'll report my test results here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Also, next time you make candles, burn one two or three days out, and another two or three weeks out, they often do burn differently. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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