katiegoble Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 I am new to this board a fairly new to candle making. I have been doing candles for about a year now. In fact, I poured my first candle on New Years Day 2008! Let's just say that it did not go well. The wick tunneled and smoked so badly. But with a couple of classes, and lots of hard work, many hours of test burning and such, I have gotten to a pretty decent product. I do not have a business, I mainly sell to family, friends and co-workers as well as for myself for now. I would like to pursue it further in to a business down the road but right now it is just an expensive hobby. LOL. I use 4630, and 1343. I do not make soy as I hear a lot of people that say it is a huge headache. I get enough of those on my own. Nice to meet everyone here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Welcome to the board I hope you enjoy it here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleStix Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Hi,I'm new to this website and I know I will like it because of the things I've read. I have started working with candles and used the J50 which came in my starting kit. Basically, I have not knowledge about the wick size and the container. Everything is in the kit. I used the 1oz FO for 1lb of J50. No additive whatsoever. The throw was very good, however, the candle has wet spots. Now I have 3.5" diameter container, I wonder what wick size should I use? I got my kit from Lone Star Candle Supply. Can anybody make a suggestion? Also, I bought their container soy wax. I made 30%soy and 70%J50. That corrected the wet spot. But I don't know what kind of wick should I use. Any suggestion?Thanks,CandleStix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babyv Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Hello there and welcome to the board!I have also been making candles for a little over a year. Just mainly for friends and family. It is a very expensive hobby but I love it. At first it was nerve wrecking trying to find the best wax formula for me but now I find it to be fun...call me nuts! I love trying new FO and coming up w/ diff. colors and such. The ladies and men on this board have all been fabulos. From day one they have been helpful and give out great advice. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Hi Newbies.. Welcome...Candle Making is lots of fun and lots of headaches...LOLBut well worth the headaches!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleLytes Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 I do not know what I would be doing with my time if not making candles... LOL. I have been doing it for two years and it's been a hectic journey. But well worth it if you have the time and money to stick with it. Welcome to the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Hello and welcome to the forum!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassy906 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Hi to all the newbies. Welcome to the addiction to candle making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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