nikkidan Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 What all is involved in testing? I want to make sure that we do this right. What all do you track? Melt pool, throw, burn time...as well as appearance, etc. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Yes.Also malfunctions such as flickering, sooting, mushrooming, candle exploding into flames...that sort of stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scentlady Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Just out of curiosity have you ever had one burst into flames? Is that more for gel candles? Also keep track of how much color you use so that if you really like it you'll be able to reproduce it. Take notes. You should test each combination of wax, color,wick and fo. Takes time but well worth it to have a good product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TartAddict Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Here's a sheet to help you keep track:http://www.candlecauldron.com/cdltestsheet.docHTHD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Just out of curiosity have you ever had one burst into flames? Not necessarilly burst into flames, but flaming up into a torch is not uncommon if there are any large hidden air pockets... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Not necessarilly burst into flames, but flaming up into a torch is not uncommon if there are any large hidden air pockets...Yours don't burst into flames? Hmmm...maybe I'm doing something wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Yours don't burst into flames? Hmmm...maybe I'm doing something wrong.Or maybe I am.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joyofsoycandle Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 oh you know, mine do that, i think flameing torches are beautiful. i dont even need to turn the heat on in the winter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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