mzphee Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 (edited) Ok I made these on yesterday and to me they are not looking good, this is what I usedNature wax C39% Vanilla Wood FO /1/4 of red and green wax dyewicks rrd 29,34 and 51-32-18Z, and 44-24-18ZI heated wax to 185 and poured at 165, I allowed to cool in about 65-70degree,I got serious frosting along the tops and sides of jar. here is pictures of the before burn and after 2.5hr burn. I am working on my 2nd burn now and I will be back with pictures for that also.this is the four after cooling 24 hrthis is after 2.5hr burnafter cooling please comment all are welcome Edited November 22, 2011 by mzphee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deb426 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 (edited) I'm not sure what you are asking. Are you worried about the frosting that takes place after you burn the candle and it cools? If so, soy wax tends to do that, although you do have a few craters there that might get better once you get your wicking down.. I don't generally worry about it. If you want nice tops after burning, maybe try paraffin or a blend. My customers just want the scent to be strong. I've never had anybody bring one back and say they don't like what it looks like when it cools. I do dye free but they still frost, its just not as noticeable. Edited November 22, 2011 by deb426 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmc Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I started testing with C3 and have found that for me, pouring cooler and adding a small amount of coconut oil (start with 1 tsp per lb) really helped with the tops-they're really smooth. The bottom left hand candle appears to be slightly overwicked. I have not tried those wicks but from the ones I have I'm liking the Premier 700 series and CDN's...hth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzphee Posted November 22, 2011 Author Share Posted November 22, 2011 I'm not sure what you are asking. Are you worried about the frosting that takes place after you burn the candle and it cools? If so, soy wax tends to do that, although you do have a few craters there that might get better once you get your wicking down.. I don't generally worry about it. If you want nice tops after burning, maybe try paraffin or a blend. My customers just want the scent to be strong. I've never had anybody bring one back and say they don't like what it looks like when it cools. I do dye free but they still frost, its just not as noticeable.Just wanted some feed back on what people thought, didnt really have any questions, just learning and accepting all comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzphee Posted November 22, 2011 Author Share Posted November 22, 2011 Ok this is the second burn not really sure it looks like neither of the 4 wicks would work,what do you guys think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 It's too early to tell, I think. Do you use anything to keep your wicks centered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillsthings Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 How far into the second burn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzphee Posted November 22, 2011 Author Share Posted November 22, 2011 It's too early to tell, I think. Do you use anything to keep your wicks centered?I have been using clothes pins, but I did order some wick centering clamps, the clothes pins arent working for me lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzphee Posted November 22, 2011 Author Share Posted November 22, 2011 How far into the second burn?this was right after 2.5 hrs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 (edited) Give CD or CDN wicks a try. CDN wicks are harder to find, but I know they are available at Southwest Candle Supply in NE Texas and CC (links below). If testing your soy candles for HT, let them cure longer.http://candlecocoon.com/viewitem.asp?Id=20http://store.southwestcandlesupply.com/candles/wicks/cdn-wicks.htmlHTH :smiley2: Edited November 22, 2011 by Ravens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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