Venie711 Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Hi All,Actually my original title was going to be... "what you just dont melt wax, add fragrance and some color and poof, a candle is born?" After reading this forum for over a week, (it took me that long to get brave enough to post) I have such a new outlook and a appreciation for candle making, thanks to all of you. Yes, I do have tons and tons of questions, but I think the first one is.... What makes the perfect candle? What do I want my candles to do? (yea, I know that was two questions)Thanks for now and for all the other questions us newbies have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Nope, no more newbies allowed! Just kidding Welcome to the CT Board And to answer your question.... and you'll hear this answer often That depends. LOLWhat kind of candle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venie711 Posted September 12, 2005 Author Share Posted September 12, 2005 Container candles would be my first adventure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 In answer to your question, you want them to burn as clean as possible, consuming as much of itself as possible. That would be my answer. So, for containers, you want a clean burn with no hang up, or very little (some people like a little hang up feeling that is safer), and as little smoking/sooting as possible. If it is scented, you want a nice throw on top of that. Now - producing a candle with those characteristics... oh the testing that ensues. Welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TartAddict Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Hi I'm a newbie too, although I haven't gotten up the guts to try candles yet! I'm sticking to tarts for now and might get adventurous and try candles later Welcome to the board! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Welcome Venie! I'm a container candle maker too~ I think if you ask yourself what is important to you about the candles that you might BUY, you can come up with a few ideas as to what you're going to want in a candle that you make. For me, it was No wax waste, and a killer scent throw. Good Luck in your testing and learning~ this board is full of folks who don't mind helping out with questions and ideas, as long as you don't mind doing some research and footwork too! Welcome Aboard~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Hey the more newbies the merrier lol. Welcome to the board Don't be hesitant to ask questions, continue to read and research and get to know people on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breanna Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 HI and welcome to the Board!!! We are happy to have you both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondk Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Hey there and welcome to a wonderful and helpful board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolas Lights Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Howdy and welcome to the board. I started out making containers and like you I thought the same thing about melt wax, add FO and color wick a container and waalaa perfect candle boy did I have a lot to learn . Then I found this board which has helped me sooo much. There is always someone here to come to your rescue. Read, read and read somemore, then test and test. CAUTION, you will become addicted to the candle making and this board. Again welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrie Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Hello and welcome!!You will get several different opinions on what makes a perfect container candle. For me, first and foremost, is a clean burn with no hangup. My candles are not "allowed" so to speak to have a trace of soot or smoke. It took me a LONG TIME to find the right wax and wick combo to achieve that. Next in line is awesome scent throw. For me the cold throw has to be good enough to lure them in, and the hot throw has to be good enough to keep them coming back. Those are my top two. Clean burn and awesome throw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venie711 Posted September 13, 2005 Author Share Posted September 13, 2005 Thank you all so much for all the Welcomes and the great advice. I know I am going to learn so much and have some fun too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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