joyofsoycandle Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Guess what?? Im still using the ecosoya vb....and I made some tarts. I took all of your suggestions, I paid attention to the temp it heated to...and didnt let it get too hot, not more than 180-190...and then I added the FO at 175, then I stirred like CRAZY!!! And then I let it cool down to 130, stirred more, and then poured.....I already melted one of the Downy scented tarts, and OMG!!! It is STRONG!!!!!!!!!! It hasnt even cured!!!! YEAH YEAH YEAH!!! I think its working!!! I used 1 ounce of oil to 8 ounces of wax. It seems to be working great. So, Im going to try the votives again once my wicks get here, i got some rrd 34's according to some advice i was given and hopefully those work well. They are still getting a hairline circular crack sometimes though, but other than that I dont care so much if I have scent throw LOL. I guess if im going to sell them it does matter though. So thats the only issue so far. But it seems to be going better! Im happy!! lol. Only thing is..the tealights. My sisters are the only ones that are melting my tarts, and I think its cause her wicks have a hotter flame. Not sure. But the walmart tealights arnt cutting it. LOL. So anyway theres my news for the night, or morning, however you want to look at it. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Heh, your tarts certainly ought to be strong cuz that's 11% FO you're using.Lately people are having success with small amounts of stearic acid to solve that cracking around the wick problem with Eco CBA. Maybe it would work with the VB.Congratulations on your progress! That's the way it goes with candlemaking. Seldom a smooth road but you get rewarded for persistence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joyofsoycandle Posted September 13, 2005 Author Share Posted September 13, 2005 yeah I know, kinda pricey to use that much oil LOL. My head hurts from making candles last night, I can smell it so strong in the house im ready for some fresh air. Maybe ill try less next time. Cause MAN they are STRRRONG!! lol. Maybe i will try some stearic next time too. Thanks for the input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 I usually get hairline cracks in my votives when i pour too cool. try pouring right after you finish stiring in your FO, dont let it cool down more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justrightcandles Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 you have given me hope!! i just got the ecosoya vb and i love tarts. but i couldn't make the chunks because of how brittle it is. I will try what you suggested. I also use 2 oz per lbs of wax (1 oz per 8 oz) It is strong but i guess that will get expensive huh? what do you use now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iammommytwo Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 that wax is a bit hard and dry. you can add a little bit of cb to it to soften it up a bit and it should help w/the cracking.....I had that problem w/my floatersHTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justrightcandles Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 i'm sorry what is cb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accents Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 i'm sorry what is cb? Container Blend, has a lower melt point and is softer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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