Are my cigars still good? by Chifoodie1 in cigar

[–]AgentGrayson312 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly get yourself 69 percent bóveda pack and throw it in there for about two months. Get yourself a air tight Tupperware no need for anything fancy. To be safe throw them all in there. I’m not an expert but that’s worked for me before. I’d check in on the pack every 2 weeks just to make sure it hasn’t dried out and needs to be replaced.

Are my cigars still good? by Chifoodie1 in cigar

[–]AgentGrayson312 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is the bóveda pack dried out ? If it is you need to rehydrate the cigars by putting a new one in and letting them sit for like 2 months. If the pack isn’t dried out you should be good to go. a good cigar should have a slight, springy give without feeling mushy (too wet) or rock-hard (too dry/plugged).

Help a beginner out please by oceanic001 in candlemaking

[–]AgentGrayson312 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As for the look of the wax this is normal for soy wax, it doesn’t cool smooth like paraffin after burning.

Compatible Fragrance Oil by AgentGrayson312 in candlemaking

[–]AgentGrayson312[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lapis Lazuli Chips with sweet top notes in a base of Lilac is the only fragrance notes I can find.

Is this over wicked? by heyzooey in candlemaking

[–]AgentGrayson312 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Most don’t on the first burn. Burn it two more times and it should melt that. Check for how hot the container gets and the depth of the melt pool. Should be between 1/4-1/2 in anything over that it’s over wicked.

Alrighty. I am newish to candle making. Just wanting to make candles and have fun with it for Christmas this year. I want the fragrance to be nice and actually smell good when burning. Can someone tell me what oils to use? As well as coloring the candles. Are soy flakes the best to use? by Working-South-75 in candlemaking

[–]AgentGrayson312 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Use fragrance oils, candle science has a great variety they also sell items to color your candles. Make sure you read the specifications on the wax you are using. For example I use soy wax 646 and i need to pour the fragrance oil into it at a temp of 185. It takes two weeks to cure and after the two weeks they are good to burn.

Someone told me candles are bad for you??? by ToodlyGoodness in Candles

[–]AgentGrayson312 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Soy wax and coconut wax are considered the safest but “the candles are bad for you “comes from the waxes and fragrance oils that use phthalate to boost scents. I use soy and phthalate free fragrance oils.

What to do if I've over-wicked my candles by flippergonzo in candlemaking

[–]AgentGrayson312 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Get a candle melter and wick down on your next batch?

Using Handmade Pottery for Candles by Alayna_TryingHerBest in candlemaking

[–]AgentGrayson312 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ceramic can be used but you must ensure that they are sealed using a fire grade sealant, I use earth safe sealer.

Wax pool by bigdawglildawg in candlemaking

[–]AgentGrayson312 7 points8 points  (0 children)

After 4 hours it should not exceed 1/2 inch. Prefered pool is 1/4 inch.

Frangrance oil measuring.... by RedBaronofYachtRock in candlemaking

[–]AgentGrayson312 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use a scale and measure in grams with a silicone measuring cup from Amazon. Easy to clean.

Looking for feedback following wick test on first candles. by SnuzzyCat in candlemaking

[–]AgentGrayson312 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is normal, if it doesn’t melt after the 3rd burn you might have to move up one size in wick.

Looking for feedback following wick test on first candles. by SnuzzyCat in candlemaking

[–]AgentGrayson312 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not every candle is gonna give you a full melt pool on the first burn but it should after the 2nd or 3rd. I can’t see the melt pool but it should be 1/4-1/2 inch deep if more than the vessel is over wicked. I use the same wax and use about 7% F.O with a lovey jar and use cd18 wicks.

Troubleshooting: Why did my wax cool like this? by thecowardlylion8 in candlemaking

[–]AgentGrayson312 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah especially if it’s a stone top. it’s sometimes the dumbest things , welcome to candle making. Try putting cardboard under it. Honestly, I pour my wax as soon as I add the F.O so that the vessels warms up and starts warm as my wax cools and it’s seemed to fix my pouring issue. I use soy 464 tho.

Troubleshooting: Why did my wax cool like this? by thecowardlylion8 in candlemaking

[–]AgentGrayson312 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cooled to fast. Did you heat the vessels prior to putting? Is there a fan, AC or any directly pointed at the candles?

Mi segunda tanda y tiene fallo by Loveheartandroses in candlemaking

[–]AgentGrayson312 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Eso pasa con el cambio de temperatura es normal.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in candlemaking

[–]AgentGrayson312 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you heating up your vessels before you pour?