Benna Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Remember I am a newbie:) I thought some instructions about the amount of FO and dye to start with would come with the wax. It didnt.I realize the more dye the darker the color. So do I start by melting the wax and adding different amounts to each container?With the FO, do I start out with adding 1 oz per pound?Or with the FO should I make a candle with 1/2 oz, 1oz and so on to see which I want?OK stop laughing and help me out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YooperCandles Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 First thing is what containers are you using, which type of wick, and type of wax.If you are doing containers, here is what I do (BTW, I use IGI 4786 wax, dye chips and scent from Bitter Creek North)...I melt wax to about 185 - 190 degrees. I usually add dye chip as wax is melting to ensure it is completely melted. Then I stir, stir, stir. I add FO at about 180 degrees and stir until about 165 - 170 degrees and do first pour into container. I wait until first layer is cooled (when sides of jar have no heat) then do repour 10 degrees hotter than my first pour.I ususally start out with 1 oz. FO per pound of wax and adjust from there. I hope I have helped some. Feel free to pm me or email me at scentimentalgifts@hotmail.comPam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 I would suggest reading before starting...<------There links to Basic Instructions to the left there.And all kinds of beginners info here....http://www.candletech.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clonefan80 Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 also here is an excellent website for instructions www.cajuncandles.com good luck and just play around, you've got lots to learn and most of it comes with trial and error..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benna Posted November 9, 2005 Author Share Posted November 9, 2005 Thanks for the info. I am just about ready to attempt my first candle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 As for the FO amounts ... I try everything at 1 oz and adjust from there. Definitely don't want to use that much if you've got Peaks lavender or eucalyptus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgal Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 First candle! Boy, does that bring back memories. What a catastraphe! But the bottom line is, I had a blast and still do to this day. Welcome to the world of candle making where you will be pulling your hair out at times and acting like a proud mama at other times. Just let go and have a ball, Benna.Don G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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