Snuff Gear Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Well, I think I've finally made a nice candle. Couldn't wait any longer to try! I put the candle in a 12x10' room, and first burn, (2hrs), filled the room with a nice pleasant aroma. Close to fmp. Future burns will tell if I've wicked correctly. Love the Blackberry M. 09/20/11 #0001 - 8oz Mason Jar (Peak) Wax 6006 (CS) FO: Blackberry Marmalade (CS) FO 8.00% Dye: Half chip of purple. (Nice color - but needs more dye) FO & dye added at 185 Stir 2 minutes Pour: 180Wick: 51zMy question: Does a nice pleasant aroma, not underwhelming or overwhelming, in a 10x12 room, sound like a successful candle HT? Sounds/smells good to me but I have nothing to compare it to.ThanksTom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdaines Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 I'd say a pleasant aroma is successful, having no throw would be unsuccessful but there is so much subjectivity involved in judging a candle. Best answers is, do you like? BTW, what is the diameter on that mason jar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snuff Gear Posted September 25, 2011 Author Share Posted September 25, 2011 (edited) Smells great to me. After I burn it all, I'll give a few to friends for more opinions.Jar is 2 1/2 dia across the top but it's a semi square jar below the top. Outside dia of the sq portion is almost 3". 3 1/4 tall. Edited September 25, 2011 by Snuff Gear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysWondering Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 As a consumer, I would expect a candle to really fill a 12 x 10 bedroom (ie, it's pretty much closed in except the door) beyond a pleasant aroma. If I don't get wowed in the first two hours, chances are I will not use the candle again. This is from the perspective of a consumer who is not a friend, is not a tester, is not a candle maker, from the days before I made tarts. Our smallest bedroom is 14 x 12 with 9 foot ceilings. This is viewing it from the perspective of a customer who know nothing about melt pools, we spots, etc. All that most customers know is how strong is the candle and also will notice if there is lots of soot in the melt pool from a wick with a blob at the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snuff Gear Posted September 25, 2011 Author Share Posted September 25, 2011 Fair enough. I don't intend to sell candles. I'm just trying to make good smelling candles for myself and a few friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 10 x 12 is a pretty small room and I'd expect a candle the size of yours to fill a room with scent at least twice that size or more. But, everyone has their own way of gauging what they want their candles to do, so you're off to a good start!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snuff Gear Posted September 25, 2011 Author Share Posted September 25, 2011 (edited) Seems like a relatively small candle to me. 7.5oz. Room is actually 12x12. (I just measured) Scent fills the room no problem. I'm not looking for 'overwhelming'. Edited September 25, 2011 by Snuff Gear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdaines Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 I have tried so many FOs in both paraffin and soy at 6% and I'd say the majority are mediocre performers, very few whack you in the face using a 3" to 3.5" container. Maybe I'm just not buying the right ones and there is a lot of air flow in my house, however, I still maintain (at this point) that there are a lot that fall into the "a nice pleasant aroma" category. Don't get discouraged, it looks like you are doing it right, just try some others.Silly question: you are weighing your FO right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Keep in mind too that you will "get used" to a smell - just like your eyes get used to bright light or dim light. You may need to go outside and get some fresh air, then come back in - it might surprise you! But, I'm in the category of "nice pleasant aroma" - I don't want mine to be so strong that it's annoying - just enough to be "there" and enjoyable! Don't give up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snuff Gear Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Silly question: you are weighing your FO right?Yes, absolutely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snuff Gear Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Keep in mind too that you will "get used" to a smell - just like your eyes get used to bright light or dim light. You may need to go outside and get some fresh air, then come back in - it might surprise you! But, I'm in the category of "nice pleasant aroma" - I don't want mine to be so strong that it's annoying - just enough to be "there" and enjoyable! Don't give up!Thanks. Yes, I'm aware of 'candle nose'. All my tests are done in a separate room, door closed. I don't go in for at least several hours. Gives me a pretty good sense as to what's happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Thanks. Yes, I'm aware of 'candle nose'. All my tests are done in a separate room, door closed. I don't go in for at least several hours. Gives me a pretty good sense as to what's happening.Sounds like you have a good grasp on the whole thing.. testing is SO much fun sometimes! ;0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debratant Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Tom, it sounds like you got a nice candle. Smell is subjective to me. I mean, when I burn a candle in my house, I may not think it is strong and filling the kitchen/living room. But if someone else comes in that isn't often here like we are...they notice it filling the house. Send it out to some friends for tests. Also invite someone over while it is burning and see what they think of the throw . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixie Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Sounds perfect to me. I know everyone always talks about a ht throw that "blows the doors off the house" but to tell you the truth, I dont like my candles that strong. When they are, I almost feel like im choking on the fumes. I like to be able to see the candle burning so I want to be in the same room as the candle and have it throw a nice, pleasing subtle scent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Congratulations! Post some pics.Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snuff Gear Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Camera not the greatest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdaines Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Very nice, is that the third burn of that candle? So far so good, I've found that I really can't judge the wicking until I burn the own candle. They seems to go through at least 3 stages, the initial burn, mid-burn and then the final third. Each stage can burn different depending on the internal environment, heat sink, air flow, etc. So much testing, so little time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snuff Gear Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Yes, third burn. I HATE waiting! Drives me nuts. I'm an 'I want it now' type. Going to pour 4 more. 3 with the 51z and one with the 60z just for kicks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snuff Gear Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Anyone know if 6006 ships well? GF and family are still in Fla. Thought I'd send them some as gifts/testers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snuff Gear Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 UPDATE:4th Burn was 6 1/2 hours without trimming wick during the burn. Wick mushroomed greatly and glass got too hot to touch.Suggestions/Advice?Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdaines Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I don't use zincs so I can't help you on the wick choice but why did you not trim the wick? I know some people won't do it but why judge your candle performance of poor burning procedure? My daughter like candles from Bath and Body Works, she was burning one the other day that looked like a torch. She didn't trim the wick, so one has to follow the recommendations whether they are your candles of store bought. If you want a more self-trimming wick, try HTPs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snuff Gear Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 I wanted to see what happened when I left it alone. Say I give one like this to a friend, and they leave the house forgetting that the candle is lit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deb426 Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Its better to test your candles using proper burning procedure and then do a power burn to see what happens in that situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snuff Gear Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 This was the 5th burn. First 4 were done properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdaines Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Nice idea and now you know. Attach a Warning sticker (you can get these from the candle supply stores; ) which has warning and burn instructions. If they fail to follow directions,, there is not much you can do about it. Maybe people here also carry insurance to protect themselves. A bower burn (long duration) is a good test but start with a trimmed wick and then see how it burns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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