Tasha Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 I'm ready to start testing again. I think I've got it. Let me know if I'm headed in the right direction:even though this is not my wax of choice:cargill c3 9 oz balmoral jar51-32-18c cotton core wickuv inhibitorvybar 2601 maple color chip millcreeks white tea & ginger foI already know that it takes almost 1 pound of wax to make a 9oz jar so i'm going to use the left over for tarts for my personal use. I also have 60-44-18c cotton core wicks would these work for a 16oz of the same jar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Just curious as to why the vybar? I've never used it in containers, that's not to say that it's wrong, I've just never heard of using it in container candles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted September 30, 2007 Author Share Posted September 30, 2007 was told the vybar would help scent throw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I would start without the vybar first and see how good your scent throw is before adding it. I have found that it inhibits my throw in soy. Vut I do not use C3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 was told the vybar would help scent throwI use C3 and never really found that I needed to add anything but UV inhibitor to it. Tried the Coconut oil but just didn't notice a difference in HT. I found that either an fo throws or it doesn't and if it doesn't I just don't use it in wicked candles, I use 1 oz pp and rarely go up in fo %. Sometimes less is more, and that includes additives. HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 C3 is pretty good about hot throw, so turning your attention toward wicking and additives might help. Veggie waxes are more difficult to wick. You may want to try a different type of wick and see if that helps. I personally like CDN wicks - been berry, berry good to me!For additives, the USA from JBN helps a little - I don't think coconut oil has an impact on hot throw, but it does help with frosting issues.FOs are NOT all created equal - some just don't do well in soy or with certain wicks, additives, etc. no matter what, so before you think that your wax is the problem, try some different wicks and/or FOs from different sources before you throw in the towel. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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