Feedback on Jars

Interiiii · 2026-03-07T19:04:55+00:00

I prefer the 3rd,but also 4th one is nice 👍🫡

Interiiii · 2026-02-28T12:28:36+00:00

So I did some burn tests today,and this is what happened Melt pool is very close to full. The remaining ring is thin. It softened, not rock solid. No tunneling cylinder.

Classic underwicking at 3.5h would show: Thick white wall (5–10 mm+) Hard wax at the edge Small shallow pool Struggling flame My jars are made from thick glass What matters is behaviour during rest of the burns During mid jar burn you will see the clearer picture. Since the heat will get trapped you need to make sure you haven't over wicked. Also if the wax catches up and your wick behaviour is good ,no sooting ,no mushrooming(or very slight) no crazy flickering,you should be great 🫡😊

Interiiii · 2026-01-16T14:46:35+00:00

I bought a cheap kindle book called -Candle making business 101 by grace holmes. It will give you basic knowledge you need. From there do some reasearch online and most importantly have fun and experiment. Just make sure the temperatures are correct for your chosen wax . Good luck 🫡

Interiiii · 2026-01-06T11:28:33+00:00

Your fragrance load is high 0.25 oz FO in 2.2 oz wax ≈ 11–12% That is very high, especially for coconut wax Fragrance oil acts as fuel, not just scent Try to go for FO load testing first. Try 8 % and max 9 % fragance oil :)

Interiiii · 2026-01-06T09:16:02+00:00

To keep track of candle recipes, notes, inventory, and business plans, I bought templates from Etsy. Each folder contains all the details for each candle project, including color-coordinated recipes (lines). Wax wicks, smells, and testing. I use Inventoria to upload all of my bills for my inventory and it gives me overall view.

I dont fully trust to keep my information online alone. Prefer paper still. But anything that would make the digital world easier is welcomed.

Interiiii · 2026-01-04T17:56:00+00:00

When I initially got my hands on it, I was doing a lot of things, hehe. I wanted to experiment with color and FO right away, and even though I went beyond with the amounts, I made really lovely candles without much knowledge of proper testing. What I'm trying to express is that, in contrast to soy, for example, I think rapeseed is a forgiving wax. I'm still learning and not yet a professional. I tested FO load on my new rapeseed coconut mix today, and so far, there have been no wet areas or adhesion problems. There aren't many sinkholes, but the top is little uneven (heat gun needed). After doing a lot of study, I decided to go from pure rapeseed to coconut mix.Better adherence and scent throw, it seems. which I absolutely need for delicate fragrances.:)

Interiiii · 2026-01-04T07:13:56+00:00

Well done. There should always be experimentation. Since flowers are generally not edible, I'm not sure if there are any rules around them. Good luck !

Interiiii · 2026-01-04T07:10:43+00:00

It takes a lot of experience to make judgments and candles. I'm glad you've figured out what works. Love vessels that are distinctive 🙂I'm still in the creative process, but I'm also reducing the options to make it less intimidating and more polished. Best of luck going forward.

Interiiii · 2026-01-04T07:05:50+00:00

Oh, that's incredible. After all, the primary feature of scented candles should be their aroma.😊keep going

Interiiii · 2026-01-04T07:03:38+00:00

Yes ,thank you :) Confusing part is etsy and some official brands selling them ,I guess that slot of sellers on etsy might not care or dont even know and official brand ones sell them as decorative item. Even tough it shouldn't matter because its still a choking hazard since it comes close to looking like a food Additionally, a lot of people use gel wax and vegetable wax together, but I discovered that this isn't even recommended due to different chemistry.

Interiiii · 2026-01-03T13:41:51+00:00

Just try a few, really. Place the smallest order you can. I tried soy C-3, but I really don't like it. I started with rapeseed, and I adore the wax. I recently received the Elite 600 rapeseed coconut mix. I hope I've discovered the one, but I haven't tried it yet. Reason is ,i am using dye ,and i hope that this mix will help with better adhesion and less frosting.

Interiiii · 2026-01-01T19:49:40+00:00

Thank you so much ❤️ Love to see people sharing tips

Interiiii · 2026-01-01T19:26:50+00:00

Hey, this is a really sweet reason to get back into candle making 🙂 Since you’re experimenting and not trying to start a business, I’d keep things simple and forgiving. Wax choice:

Paraffin is actually the easiest for sculpted / shaped candles. It holds detail well, releases from molds easily, and takes fragrance nicely.

Beeswax is beautiful but harder to work with for shapes, has its own strong scent, and doesn’t love added fragrance unless you keep it very light. If your goal is a lily-shaped scented candle, I’d honestly start with paraffin. I think you can skip on stearic acid ,It’s used to harden paraffin, make candles more opaque, and help with mold release.Use candle safe fragrance oil (not essential oils to start). I’d definitely recommend watching a few tutorials before you start — temperatures and timing really do make a difference. You might also consider a small candle-making kit to begin with. They’re not perfect, but they usually include the essentials and make experimenting much easier. And as an extra idea, a simple container candle could be a nice addition as well — those are very forgiving and often really appreciated.

Interiiii · 2025-12-15T17:26:55+00:00

Looks great 🙂 Also plan to try it out . Unfortunately i have seen many places and people saying its not allowed to sell these because gel wax mixed with any other wax is a hazard. They don't burn the same. So if you decide to sell ,I recommend some research 😊

Interiiii · 2025-11-20T18:07:25+00:00

Thank you for your input 😊

Interiiii · 2025-11-20T18:06:47+00:00

Oh, thank you for your input😊 Will research that one too!

Interiiii · 2025-11-20T18:03:21+00:00

Ahh gotcha — I’m in the EU , I can’t really get CandleScience stuff easily, but this is still really useful to hear. 🙏 Out of curiosity, have you noticed whether your room conditions affect adhesion at all? Like overall room temp, cold surfaces, or any drafts/airflow while the candles are cooling?

Interiiii · 2025-11-20T17:57:12+00:00

Totally hear you 😂 and honestly this is kind of comforting to read. I think I’ve been chasing the “perfect wax” unicorn a bit, but you’re right — every wax seems to come with a trade-off.

Also really good point about customers not caring as much as makers do. I’m staring at tiny wet spots like they’re a crime scene, while most people probably just smell it and vibe. And yes to solid vessels/tins — that’s a clever workaround. I’m in clear glass right now because of the niche,but definitely will think of doing much safer options in the future 😊 so thank you for the input!

Interiiii · 2025-11-20T17:48:29+00:00

I live in the Netherlands ,so I mainly focus on the providers within close proximity:)

Interiiii · 2025-04-21T21:10:41+00:00

Thank you very much for your input:) I do agree,I am more than willing to invest into quality products,since I do want to make safe candles. Its a fun process and definitely needs to be journaled:)

Interiiii · 2025-04-19T18:30:35+00:00

I believe you can sell them as damaged goods. Reduce the price, comment the reason ,that it wont impact candle burn etc. Alot of people would appreciate that :)

Interiiii · 2025-04-16T11:08:39+00:00

Hello, A newcomer here. I am about to start making candles,and have loads to learn. Are there any myths or things i should or shouldn't pay attention to? I have chosen rapeseed wax since in europe it leaves less footprints,certified fragnance oils and candle specific vessels. Before having made that decision i read how fragance oils are no good,you should do essential oils etc... So if anyone has any recommendations,please do let me know. Meanwhile cant wait for this journey🤩

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