malamutesrule Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Hello everyone I'm new here.I am thinking of giving candle making a try to pass some of the boring winter months here in snowville. I am thinking of ordering one of those container candle kits from this place. http://www.candlewic.com/store/Product.aspx?q=cKits,p792 I was wanting to order some extra wax and wicks too. This is where I am a little confused. Can someone point me to a good reference or recomend a good book. I mean how do you know what kind of wax to use when or what kind of wicks to use. Reading thru this boad for me is like reading a forien language. Everyone is talking about was 1235 and wick 12-34-56 having a hard time making sense of it all. Would appreciate any input.Thankx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Keep reading some more and read on the supplier sites. You'll gradually pick it up. For instance, you can check out about most of the wicking at candlewic and they should talk more about the wax too. You can search for IGI (the international group, inc) and get info about wax too. It's out there. Just try to take it in slowly. It can get overwhelming.There are also some wick charts posted on this site somewhere. If you read those, I think there's at least one that explains a few more things other than size and general use. Check the locked posts at the top of the threads. I know there's a good grouping of info in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I agree. Takes time to absorb it all. I've been doing this for years, and I'm still learning! (Shoot, I just figured out what AFK means the other day ... I'm serious. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debscent Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I feel your pain. It can be overwhelming at times. I remember when I first started. But I don't do well depending on others, so I read everything I could get my hands on. Check out the links here designated for newbies, it can help explain things. If you have a question, feel free to ask it, but I would highly suggest that you use the search feature first. While it is hard to ask questions if you don't know the terminology, but it will all come in time. Candle making = patience. You will understand this after you start pouring. Wick guidelines from suppliers are merely suggestions, and most of the time they are tested in unscented/uncolored wax, and you have to take that into consideration also. Decide first what type of candle you want to make, pillars, votives, containers, melts, etc. What type of wax, soy, soy blend, paraffin or gel you want to try. Another suggestion is to find a wax supplier close to you. While it may seem like alot of money to spend at first, it's worth it. Going to a craft store like Michaels or Joanne's is about a 100% markup on supplies. The kit from Candlewic is a good idea. Good luck, and welcome to a new hobby that will teach you new curse words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ring of Fire Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 You picked a jar wax. It may be better to get a votive kit to start. They are very easy to make. Bittercreek has a nice one with IGI 4794 pre-blended wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I agree. Takes time to absorb it all. I've been doing this for years, and I'm still learning! (Shoot, I just figured out what AFK means the other day ... I'm serious. )I havent figured it all out yet either and I've been doing this for years also...What does AFK mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patience Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 What does AFK mean?Glad you asked...I don't know either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 away from keyboard lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxSioux Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 LOL -- I've made candles over 5 yrs & have no idea what AFK means. I have such a potty-mouth, so that 'F' keeps throwing me down the wrong path ... maybe!! <g>Susan.ETA / Ummm, yeah, I was WAY off! ROFL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillgunter Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 We played a online game called Everquest for years and you learn all those little codes like AFK:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggy Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Candlemaking For Fun & Profit is a good book to start with. I think I bought it used at Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malamutesrule Posted February 17, 2007 Author Share Posted February 17, 2007 thankx for the suggestions everyone. Tons of more reading to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 away from keyboard loloh hehehehe...Thanks Scented! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patience Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Oooh...thanks Scented. I was AFK when you answered that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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