CandleLytes Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I was making peppermint (red chunks/white overpour) chunk candle and was making my 70/30 wax. Well instead of using container wax paraffin I accidently mix the overpour soy with 1239. I doubt it's going to turn out ok but we'll see. Am testing one tomorrow. This is going to suck if they don't burn. guess that's what happens when you make candles after getting up at 1:30 a.m., working a full day and dealing with family issues! LOL. I will post the results if they turn out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleLytes Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 I wish my camera was working though because they are really pretty. Some of the best I have done. Very Christmas'y! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootie04 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Sometimes the best things come from mistakes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 They sound pretty. I have never used or even heard of over pour soy. Where do you get it? Or did you mean you use your 70/30 mix for your over pour? Does your chunks show through the mix. I love chunk looking containercandles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circle Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I wish I could get up at 10.30 to start my day!! I start and 6am and end at 11pm every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleLytes Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 I wish I could get up at 1.30 to start my day!!I have actually gotten used to it. I am a baker at WalMart and have to be work at 3am. It may be a pain to get up that early but I get off at 12pm and have pretty much the whole day to myself. I can do errands and not have to do them on my days off. Anyway...I was planning on using a 70/30 mix for me overpour as well. This is the first time I have made chunkies with a blend. I used to make them with in paraffin. Oh well, like I said, we'll see... you're right tootie, I may be pleasantly surprised. Yep, the chunks show very well. And this solves it. I am going to buy a dig. camera today because they are really pretty and I would love to show them to you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleLytes Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 OMG Believe this or not, I lit up the smallest of my doozie candles just to test the wick, nothing else. I was not expecting a HT or even a smooth flame BUT..... I am getting both! MP is growing at the normal rate, the HT is AWESOME and the flame is smooth with only a little flicker here or there due to movement in the room. Maybe I stumbled upon something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleLytes Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 I just thought of something, do you think that if these candles do not burn right, that I could knock off some of the price, pull the wicks and offer them as wickless candles? That way I don't lose a lot of money? Just thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 You can do anything you probably want, but the question will be how will it melt or throw. I don't know why I'd be in a hurry to sell stuff when it's the testing that should come first so that when you sell you know your stuff inside and out, forward and backward, up and down etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleLytes Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 I tossed them. Not even worth the headache. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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