Misser Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 I did a search and didn't find anything about the question I have!! I am currently using EZ Soy CB. I purchased my candle business and kept all the recipes the same as the old owner did. However lately for some reason I cannot get a good hot throw off my candles or tarts. THe old owner was adding fo at 125 degrees. I continued to do the same. But from everything I am reading here, perhaps fo needs to be added at a hotter temp?? I use 1 and a half ounces per pound of wax. But I just cannot smell my candles on hot throw? anybody have any good advice for me! thanks so much. I just want to cry!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 I think if you search the forums, you will find TONS of information on this subject. Wicking has a lot to do with hot throw. The FO you use has a lot to do with it. The temperature at which it is added has a bearing as well as how long you stirred the wax to incorporate it.You bought a candle business and don't know how to pour candles? Sounds like getting the cart before the horse to me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misser Posted November 11, 2007 Author Share Posted November 11, 2007 wow, guess I should just throw in the towel at this huh......sorry I even asked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 don't be sorry and don't give in. but according to my research (for example, my 2 month quest for one darned perfect pillar candle...) it ain't easy!The folks here are nice and really really helpful. Just you gotta start at the beginning... cause if you don't then you will just fall off a cliff, so to speak.BTW: are you using the EXACT same FOs as the previous owner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misser Posted November 11, 2007 Author Share Posted November 11, 2007 Hi, and yes, thanks for the response.....Using the same oils. I realize that alot of the same questions get asked over and over, and I did do a search didn't find the answer I needed, so I am sorry about that. Actually testing 2 candles right now that are giving off a great throw now. After I got the melt pool they are doing great. My question was if I should be adding the fo at a hotter temperatue. That's all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizbizzyb Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Hi, and yes, thanks for the response.....Using the same oils. I realize that alot of the same questions get asked over and over, and I did do a search didn't find the answer I needed, so I am sorry about that. Actually testing 2 candles right now that are giving off a great throw now. After I got the melt pool they are doing great. My question was if I should be adding the fo at a hotter temperatue. That's all. I would start by adding the FO at a higher temp.....or better yet....leave the room for like 10 mins and come back...maybe you have candlenose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 well I googled your wax and found this - it might help.good luck: http://www.candlesupply.com/EZsoy.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misser Posted November 11, 2007 Author Share Posted November 11, 2007 Thanks so much for your help girls!! I really appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debscent Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 When you are pouring your candles do you have a pool of FO in the bottom of your pour pot? I would add my FO at a higher temperature and stir well. Are you achieving a full melt pool? You very well could have candle nose (which you never realize that you have). And whose oils are you using (making sure you are using good FOs, because it would be nice to save the cost to only add 1 oz per lb.). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 we did side by side comparisons and found that ez-soy with fo added at 175* had a stronger throw than the one with fo added at 120*(per manufacturer's recomendations). i never add fo lower than 175*, because it needs the higher temp to fully encorporate it into the wax. adding it at such a low temp. like 120*; has a higher risk of the fo seperating out.i also find that 1 oz per pound is plenty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.S. Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Are you giving your candles a chance to cure? You should wait a week minimum before burning them. And I agree with adding the FO at a higher temp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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