LSCandles Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Hello everyone. This is my very first post and I'm both excited and scared at the same time. I have never made a candle in my life but this weekend should be my first try. I've been doing research for about two months, reading everythng I can online and watching videos while I decided on what to order and waited for my shipment to get to my island in the Caribbean.At first, I thought it was going to be easy, but after finding this site and reading everyone's detailed comments, I have concluded that candle making is an both an art and a science. Oh my goodness! I have a few questions and I wonder if anyone might have a moment to guide me a bit. I really like the kindness and respect everyone shows for each other on this site. It is really welcoming. Thanks in advance for any help received. Question - It sounds as though everyone has a 1000 page notebook with detailed notes on their "test burns". What should I be recording in my little notebook and what are the steps to an effective testburn. Thanks everyone. You're my new Candle family!!!!Candle Details: Type: Starburst Palm from PeakMold: VotiveFO: SOS and NG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 That first step is scary but you can do thisWe actually have some thing to help youhttp://www.craftserver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34521&highlight=testI will find you some of the other stuff also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Here is another helpful threadhttp://www.craftserver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20389&highlight=test+form Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Morehttp://www.craftserver.com/forums/showpost.php?p=525285&postcount=6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caramel Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Just dropping in to say hi and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane42 Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Welcome! Keeping good notes is important. I made a pillar a few months ago and was pretty happy with the outcome, so I ordered all the supplies, went to pour another pillar last weekend and could not find my notes anywhere!! So I am back to searching the boards and asking questions - very frustrating!We have a binder that all of our test information is USUALLY stored in. It lists all the testing we have done since we started three years ago; type of wax, amount of fragrance and the supplier, if coloring the wax, how much color was added, what temperature we did our first and second pour at, what wicks were used, etc.Good luck with your votives! Have FUN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindanelson Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Welcome to candlemaking. I was scared to start also. I read everything I could (and still do). Finally I bought a kit...made 3 candles from that. I was hooked.I had the thinking that all you had to do was put a wick in a container, melt wax, add fragrance oil, and pour.Little did I know:smiley2: That was almost 3 years ago. I have learned alot since then. Keeping notes can not be stressed enough. I wasn't very good at this part in the beginning. I soon learned the importance of it. When you start mixing scents and colors together...you will learn to keep notes.Have fun. Post your pictures and questions. We were all new at one time. I haven't found anybody on this board to say anything hurtful. Everybody is here to learn and help others learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSCandles Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share Posted April 4, 2009 Vicky, thank you so much for the information. I finally got to pour my first set of votives and they came out really pretty. Originally I was scared to start candle making, but now I'm afraid I won't be able to stop! Thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debra Phelps Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Dive in, don't be afraid. I have already made all the mistakes. I am still alive. My house didn't burn down or nothing. Welcome to the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyvega Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Hi there - you will garner great respect just by the fact that you have done research BEFORE delving into pouring - this board is a great resource! I hope you have great fun learning about this art! Please don't be afraid to ask questions, and I wish you luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrubzz Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Welcome!I agree with everyone above that keeping a notebook is definately a must -but in addition to that you (and everyone else) might just want to back that notebook up somewhere - once upon a time when I broke up with one of my girlfriends my notebooks mysteriously "vanished" and never turned up - so maybe going back through your written notes every so often and putting them on the puter might not be a bad idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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