jakalex Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 I have been reading your board for months now. I really enjoy the fragrance discussions. Hopefully I will be able to give advice one day!Well I have made a small plunge into the soy candle making world! I have hundreds of soy candles I have purchased but I want to give it a whirl! I live close to Candle Science and am going to pick up my stuff in a few hours! Here is what I got to start:8oz. Mason Jar (12pc case)Ecosoya CB 135 10 lb. Bag1 oz. Honeysuckle Jasmine1 oz. Cranberry Marmalade1 oz. Mulberry1 oz. Blueberry CobblerCandle and Soap ScaleWick BarsPouring PitcherLX Series 6 inch Wick KitGlue Dots 1000 pc. BoxI am not adding dye. What temp would you heat too and what temp would you add fragrance? I am using the 8oz sq. mason jars.Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandNewToCandles Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Hi there and welcome. I've never used your particular wax and I'm pretty new to this myself, so my advice would have to be do a search for temperatures (personally I heat to 170 and add oil and dye then cool to about 110 or 120 and pour, everyone is different) and test a bunch of different methods, see what works.Good luck and have fun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyinME Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Hi! I don't use soy wax but I wanted to say WELCOME to CT & the wonderful world of candle making! Have fun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindy5140 Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Hello and Welcome to CT. Usually the supplier will tell you what temp you should heat the wax and when you might want to add the FO. If they don't tell you, then ask. It might also be on their site.Good Luck and Welcome to the addiction,Mindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Can't answer your question (other than to say ditto to the other posts) but wanted to say welcome to the candle making addiction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaVA Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Hi! I wish I lived near Candlescience, but I am in VA and so I order from them regularly. You'll really like the Cramberry Marmalade and Honeysuckle Jasmine. Those are great scents. I also love the Black Currant and Nectarine. I tested 135 for a bit and would suggest that you do a search on here to get more info. If I remember correctly, you can pour that wax kind of hot, so I would test various pouring temps from slushy stage up to about 150 and see what works best for you in whatever jar you test in. Different jars may require different pouring temps. Have fun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hope Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Welcome!Here's some manufacturer's suggestions...http://www.ngiwax.com/UsingEcoSoya/CBTips.phpHappy pouring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekrunner Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Hi and welcome! You will get hooked on this for sure! It may be frustrating at times, but when you get a nice candle that burns correctly and smells great, it will be worth the effort. Everyone here is very helpful too. Also, when you get one you like, be sure and take a picture and post it in the Gallery!geek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakalex Posted June 12, 2006 Author Share Posted June 12, 2006 Thanks for the warm welcome and suggestions. I am getting ready to make my first candle. Wish me luck!:highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakalex Posted June 12, 2006 Author Share Posted June 12, 2006 I posted a new thread with my pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iammommytwo Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 Greetings "J"...I wish I lived near CS--they r the best!! I have been getting some supplies from them for almost a year now. As a matter of fact, I was just talking to Mike today about an FO I was looking for. They are great people!!I agree w/your desision to try the LX wicks, although I use the CB Advanced. Call them anytime and they will help you. I also really like their new wick guide on the site, as it is wax specific.Use their guidelines as far as melting/pouring/adding FO's., and go from there. I adjust my pour temp according to the weather...lol.Have fun!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakalex Posted June 13, 2006 Author Share Posted June 13, 2006 Thanks for the input Sheri! Do you use the LX wicks? I will burn one sometime tomorrow and see what happens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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