CandleMkrInTN Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I got my sample from PEAKS and LOVED, LOVED, LOVED the results. So I decided to order a case, but got it from Candle Science due to the shipping/cost. The cold nor the hot throw is the same. Also, the wicks that I used in the sample wax successfully, isn't the same with this batch. Formula is the same. Is the was differant?? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I do not know whether the two waxes are the same or not, but I don't understand about the wicking. Did you purchase a kit with wicks? If so, you can ask what wicks were in the kit and purchase them separately. Did you pour into the exact same size container? If not, your wicking may be off as different size/shape containers need different wick sizes. Did you use the same FO on the second batch as you did on the first? If not, the problem may lie with the FO you used. Did you melt & pour at the same temperature both times? If you poured cooler the second time, the FO may not have incorporated into the wax well. One has to stir FO a lot to ensure it is well-distributed in the wax.If you give us a little more information - container size, wick size, FO, melt/pour temps, etc., we might can be of more assistance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleMkrInTN Posted March 20, 2009 Author Share Posted March 20, 2009 I do not know whether the two waxes are the same or not, but I don't understand about the wicking. Did you purchase a kit with wicks? If so, you can ask what wicks were in the kit and purchase them separately. Did you pour into the exact same size container? If not, your wicking may be off as different size/shape containers need different wick sizes. Did you use the same FO on the second batch as you did on the first? If not, the problem may lie with the FO you used. Did you melt & pour at the same temperature both times? If you poured cooler the second time, the FO may not have incorporated into the wax well. One has to stir FO a lot to ensure it is well-distributed in the wax.If you give us a little more information - container size, wick size, FO, melt/pour temps, etc., we might can be of more assistance.I found out, by both suppliers, that the was is the same. I have also noticed that the wax from Candle Science smells, well, like wax and the other didn't smell at all. I'm using the same FO's from PEAKS, differant containers. 1 oz FO per pound. double wick 12 CSN's in a 12 oz Libbey Interlude jar. I am determined to make this was work, if it takes my last breath!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 double wick 12 CSN's in a 12 oz Libbey Interlude jarWhat is the diameter of that jar? 2 12s seem like a lotta heat... Have you tested the candle to see how long it takes for it to achieve full melt pool? If the candle is overwicked the FO may be burning off too quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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