aspen49 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Hello, I have searched this subject over and over, & thought I had it figured out, until I poured the candles. I am using straight sided jars that hold 5.8 oz to the fill line, and a small jelly jar that holds 3.2 oz to the fill line. I use 6 % FO, & I wanted to pour 2 larger jars & one jj. So, I took 5.8x2, then added 3.2, then I took 6% of that & subtracted my FO from my wax. 14.8 oz of wax, minus just under 1 oz of FO. My problem is when I go to pour the jj, I don't have enough wax to fill it. I'm sorry for the rambling post, & I appreciate if you could point out what I am doing wrong. Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmc Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Not sure if this well help but for my 16oz canning jars I use 8.5% fo (1oz) to 12oz soy and for the 8oz jj I use 8.5% fo w/ 6oz soy and have not had a problem with coming up short yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aspen49 Posted October 27, 2011 Author Share Posted October 27, 2011 Thank you! :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillsthings Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I put in the amount of wax I need, add 8.5% FO and I then pour tealights with my leftover wax. :-) That way I never end up short, and have the little tealights to use! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 What temperature are you pouring at? Pouring hot will give you less volume. Technically, your math is correct. With smaller batches like that I just take the 14.8 oz of wax and add the .9 oz of FO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 (edited) I think the problem is you may be mixing up liquid (volume) measure with weight. WEIGH the amount of water needed to fill the container to the fill line. It will be a little off because water is heavier than wax, but it'll be close. HTH Edited October 27, 2011 by Stella1952 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aspen49 Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 Thanks for all of the tips! Very helpful. I made another batch & it turned out better. I think my brain just quit for a while this afternoon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I think my brain just quit for a while this afternoon! I hear ya! Mine does that too! LOLOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanie353 Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I put in the amount of wax I need, add 8.5% FO and I then pour tealights with my leftover wax. :-) That way I never end up short, and have the little tealights to use!I do the same except pour tarts for my own use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morethanrubies Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I always mess this up, I USUALLY end up with far more than I need but like other, I make tarts for me. I would LOVE to figure my math right for say 1 candle, 2, 4, 8 etc. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aspen49 Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 I've thought about making tarts if I have extra, just because it would be nice to have some on hand, but wasn't sure about my wax. (c-3) Also, 6% probably isn't enough FO for tarts? I have no idea. I should start reading about that. :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 C3 will work, especially in clamshells, but for loose tarts, it's too soft. Mine have a very pleasing throw at 1 oz. PP One can amp them up, but at the cost of increased frosting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanie353 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 I've thought about making tarts if I have extra, just because it would be nice to have some on hand, but wasn't sure about my wax. (c-3) Also, 6% probably isn't enough FO for tarts? I have no idea. I should start reading about that. :smiley2:I tried C-3 so long ago I can't remember the throw. I can say most containers I've used produce some nice smelling tarts at regular container usage amounts. I thought it might be because it was softer. Not sure if that makes a difference. I put them in polypro bags with a twistie tie and toss in the cabinet saving the right-way-made tarts for customers/family/friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Also, 6% probably isn't enough FO for tarts?You need to make some and see what YOU think... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aspen49 Posted October 30, 2011 Author Share Posted October 30, 2011 Well, it looks like I have some reading to do & clamshells to buy! Sounds like fun! Thanks guys! It'll be a good way to use any leftovers, & give it a try. I thought about making clamshell tarts in the future, but I didn't want to have to worry about a different wax now. Good to know I can give the c-3 a try. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Good to know I can give the c-3 a tryNever be afraid to experiment!! You can try anything - whether it works out the way you want is another matter. I don't want to keep more wax types than is necessary, so I find ways to work with what I have. As I mentioned previously, container waxes can be hardened up by adding a little pillar palm wax, stearic acid, beeswax, etc. all of which I have on hand. For me, the C3 even comes out of molds nicely, but if I carried them to a show in the warm climate we have down here, they would soften and become "shopworn" very quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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