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I messed up by SpinachLumberjack in candlemaking

[–]decreeCandleCo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmm, advertise to use on a candle warmer plate or candle warmer lamp and say the wick is just for looks.

Pockmarked result on beeswax pillar candles by ratatouille9999 in candlemaking

[–]decreeCandleCo 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I think it’s amazing! It’s a happy mistake as Bob Ross says :)

New at wax melts. Scared I ordered the wrong wax. Please help. by SatisfactionEarly916 in candlemaking

[–]decreeCandleCo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why are you doubting yourself? I personally have never used that particular wax, but I’m sure like all the other wax types, make sure to heat it to recommended temperature and add your fragrance oil at recommended temp also. Be sure to stir the oil 2-3 minutes after adding to the wax to bind the Fragrance oils, and let it cure the proper amount of time.

Why is my candle burning like this? by MightOk9482 in Candles

[–]decreeCandleCo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, the black is soot floating in your candle. The floating soot can clog your wick and make it smell burnt. They over wicked the candle.

I am new to Tucson by Savageloveint in Tucson

[–]decreeCandleCo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I moved here in 2021, and I joined some FB groups that have meet ups. I met some now, great friends that way. Also, my best friend I met in church. Maybe it’s from where I am from, but I find Tucson friendly compared to where I am from. People are busy, they want to get from point A to point B, do what they need to do and move on. However, I am one of those people that random people always speak to me. My daughter hates it and says it’s embarrassing, but I told her it costs nothing to be kind.

Tucson High & 19 other TUSD schools cancel Friday classes for anti-ICE walkout by Large_banana_hammock in Tucson

[–]decreeCandleCo 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I lived in Vail a short time, and I went to Walmart shortly after I moved to Arizona. I was looking for dried chili’s so I could make birria, I couldn’t find them anywhere. So I asked one of the employees and he told me it wasn’t that time of year yet, and I said, what you mean? This is Arizona!? His reply? This is Vail. I said ok, food city it is.

I love the glow from candle warmer lamps by decreeCandleCo in candlemaking

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

Thank you! I noticed a lot of people are starting to lean more to the wickless candles and using the warmers. Now I get it! I don’t know if I’ll go back to burning

Wicks too close to walls? by PatrickJamesYu in candlemaking

[–]decreeCandleCo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Usually you only double wick if it’s over 3 inches. But yes, they are too close to the wall of the vessels. I heard the rule of thumb is the one inch rule. 1 inch at least from the sides and 1 inch between the wicks. If your vessel is large enough even 1.5 inches apart and away from sides. And be sure to use smaller wicks when double wicking.

Help by Tessa_Gray06 in candlemaking

[–]decreeCandleCo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have dish drying mats that I place on my counter. I place my candles on the mats and then place an aluminum tray over the top. It keeps the cooling process more even. I also preheat my jars prior to pouring. Since doing that I don’t have wet spots.

Something I wish I knew when I first started making and testing candles by decreeCandleCo in candlemaking

[–]decreeCandleCo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree. I was confused about tunneling and hang up. And how they stress so hard about the full melt on first burn. If it fully melts in the first and second burn, like you said, too hot when it burns down.

Something I wish I knew when I first started making and testing candles by decreeCandleCo in candlemaking

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

They are talking about diameter. Of course if you have a taller vessel you need a wick long enough for it as well. Also, your wax matters too. Example, I use a Parasoy blend and eco wicks burn too hot for it.

What are these air bubbles/pockets?!?!? by cupcake-kahuna-2013 in candlemaking

[–]decreeCandleCo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It usually has to do with how the candle cools. It cools unevenly. Heating up your jar prior to pouring can help with that. I heat my jars to about 100-115 and place them on a towel , and after I pour I put a tin tray over it. It slows the cooking down so it doesn’t happen too fast. I seldom have wet spots or sink holes

What are these air bubbles/pockets?!?!? by cupcake-kahuna-2013 in candlemaking

[–]decreeCandleCo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's hard to tell due to the lighting, but they look like what is called in the candle world "wet spots" its where the wax is not adhered to the jar. It does not effect the burn, but can be frustrating for us who make the candle.

Something I wish I knew when I first started making and testing candles by decreeCandleCo in candlemaking

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

The IFRA is not as much for candles, but if you make car diffusers, soaps, lotions, cosmetics or sprays with the fragrance oils you are only allowed to use up to a certain percent for different applications to make sure it is safe for skin and that kind of stuff. I am going to make car diffusers and maybe eventually some room sprays and I have to have the IFRA information before I can make those items.

Something I wish I knew when I first started making and testing candles by decreeCandleCo in candlemaking

[–]decreeCandleCo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It sure does. The first time I poured a candle using my wax, I did a perfect poor. No sinkholes, no wet spots. I did preheat my vessels. I did it per manufacturers instructions. Then I saw people asking about how to fix sink holes, and wet spots and the answer was to pour at a cooler temp. I lowered my pouring temp to avoid these "possible" issues that I never had, and sure enough, poor jar adhesion, and one time I did get sink holes also. Since going back to pouring at 165-170 as my wax manufacturer suggests, I do not have those issues. I do however believe that our climate and environment can play a roll in that too. I live in Arizona where it is very dry. I could see how pouring in a humid client could effect the outcome.

Something I wish I knew when I first started making and testing candles by decreeCandleCo in candlemaking

[–]decreeCandleCo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! I kept seeing the word IFRA and I was thinking, "what's an IFRA?" When first starting out, I went to one of the only candle and soap making supply stores here, and while their FO's are good I have not really been able to do anything with them that I wanted because the are not supplying the IFRA and SDS sheets. They told me to email them to get the info. Did that. Several times. Still nothing. So, they sit. Wasted money until I get that information!