FlameyJamie Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I am fairly new to candle making. Right now I am only using CBAdvance. But as great as this wax is... I am getting no scent throw. I have one solution I am going to try which adding coconut oil.... but the other I was wondering was... I was using 10% Fo then decided to go down to 8%. The reason I went down to that is because when I told someone in another board that I was using 10% they said that was too much. I will admit I was getting better results with the 10%. So my question to my fellow soy candle makers is... do you just automatically use 10% or do smaller amounts work with you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I use no more than 1 ounce per pound of wax. If the FO won't throw with that amount, I either try the same FO from a different supplier, or I discard it (it's not like there isn't a WORLD of FOs out there...). I think using such high percentages is a waste of money and chances are, the problem lies with the wax or wicks and not with the FO amount itself. If I had a lot of problems with a wax not throwing well unless I used a lot of FO, I would test another brand. JMO... Have you thoroughly read and followed the CB instructions at the link below?http://www.ngiwax.com/cb-instructionsWicking, wax and FO all have a role to play in making a scented candle that throws well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlameyJamie Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 Thank you Stella. That was so much help! I was only letting these sit for 24 hours, sometimes not even that. Maybe that was my problem. I appreciate the help. It's hard for me not to test them right after I make them but I guess I have to now. Maybe I'll pick my nose or something to pass the time and get my mind of the candle! Just kidding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunFlames Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I have found with CBA... the longer the cure the better. I have some I made in December and they rock. Now I know you don't want to have to wait forever for a great HT, but it does seem to be a wax that does "best" with a longer cure time. Next time you make a tester, make an extra to set aside. Give it a week then pull it out and fire that baby up! I bet you will smell a noticable difference.I agree with Stella... if you need over an ounce pp... it really isn't worth it. What wicks are you using with the CBA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanillaSniffie Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I am having trouble with this wax too FlameyJamie but I read in researched posts that a lot of people use coconut oil to enhance the scent throw. I am thinking about trying that. i was using 10% too but my candles sweated out the oil and still don't get a good HT. So today marks a new day. I am going down to 6%, 7% at the most. So I am passing on some good advice.... Take your fragrance down. I know it is hard to let a candle cure. I have absolutely no patience and especially when I get a new scent it's hard not to light them but in the end it's worth it. When I light them too soon I don't get good results and get discouraged. You'll save yourself a lot of hell and hardship if you wait. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Maybe I'll pick my nose or something to pass the time and get my mind of the candle!Speaking of noses... Is it possible that you have a case of "candle nose"? Happens to me after I have been pouring all dang day and the house smells like a perfumery...:undecided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soylights Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 I am also testing this wax. I finally got a good throw with a scent called viva la vanilla after curing for 4 days. I didn't know about the curing thing for a while either so don't feel like your the only one;)I'm not sure how I feel about this wax yet. It looks beautiful and burns really well, but the scent throw is not there. I am curious to learn your results with the coconut oil. Maybe I'll try that, I've also heard that stearic acid can help with scent throw. I also tried the Ecosoya Pure and that seemed to throw a bit better, and had a stronger cold throw, but still not anything to ooooh and aaaah over. Maybe I have that candle nose also, but my hubby says all he smells is wax. I am trying the ecosoya 135 next, then onto the Cargill waxes. Good Luck and let me know how things turn out for you!!Blessings:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 I used CBA until the price + shipping became outrageous. I went back to my notes and found I got the best results by heating only to 165, adding 6% fo around 150 and pouring around 110. This will vary with your climate, but gives you a general idea. I found the same to be true with cure time...the longer the better the HT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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