megfarwell Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Whew! Just got done pouring my first candles! I felt like a chicken with my head cut off during most of it, cause of course I was super excited and totally forgot to get everything ready BEFORE I started melting. So then I was trying to label my jars with which wick they had, measure out my FO, AND keep an eye on the wax. They're cooling right now (hurry UP!) but I'm going to post some pictures when I'm ready to start the burn tests! Wish me luck!Oh, and used straight C3, no additives, no dye, Bert's Hawaiian Rain, and 12.5 oz Libbey tumblers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Congratulations and good luck. I just wanted to mention I think it's very good that you started simple. Some people throw in every additive they've heard of right off the bat and spend weeks (months?) sorting things out. C3 is a pre-blend anyway and you may not need to add anything. How much FO are you testing with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindanelson Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 (edited) You have the first of many done.click on the picture to get the full effect. Edited January 20, 2010 by lindanelson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deb426 Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Congrats! I have been making candles for many years and I use C3. I don't add a bunch of stuff to it because it serves me well as is. The libbey jars are nice. I use the small ones for a change once in a while.Like Top said, keep it simple and you will understand your wax, your container and your burn much better than if you "mix and match." Save playing around for later after you understand what you are looking for. Please post pics for us. We love to see other people's stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminousBoutique Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I agree with Top! I started out guns blazing... color, this, that, and the other... so when there were problems I had to eliminate each dang thing to figure out what the problem was! lol. Congrats and good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnt_fingers Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Lost another to the darkside. Welcome to the addiction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 First times are always the best.. Enjoy the rush....Now your work begins.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 :yay: Congrats!! :yay:Let us know how the testing goes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Congrats! I think you always remember your very first candle.C3 is a nice wax. Sounds like you are on your way to the addiction! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrbd Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 So exciting isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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