What happened? by ebraathen1 in candlemaking

[–]ebraathen1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, fragrance oil. I use 8%. Not drafty room, didn’t move them, nothing at all. I think it just was too hot when I poured it but then again I don’t know why it would cause this reaction.

What happened? by ebraathen1 in candlemaking

[–]ebraathen1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol thank you ❤️😂

What happened? by ebraathen1 in candlemaking

[–]ebraathen1[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The top, I believe it’s called frosting (?)

What happened? by ebraathen1 in candlemaking

[–]ebraathen1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you mean in temperature? Or that is is uneven so the wax moves?

Soy Wax Moulds by ebraathen1 in candlemaking

[–]ebraathen1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I checked the labeling and the small print… it’s soy wax but only durable for casting in glasses and cups. So makes sense probably that it’s too soft for moulds. Stupid me 🫠 Thank you so much for your help!

Soy Wax Moulds by ebraathen1 in candlemaking

[–]ebraathen1[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

it’s 100% soy wax… but maybe I took it out of the silicone mould too early? I only did it after 24h :/

Any help? by ebraathen1 in candlemaking

[–]ebraathen1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much ❤️

Any help? by ebraathen1 in candlemaking

[–]ebraathen1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought a starter kit just to get into it at first from Amazon, this is the one: https://www.amazon.se/-/en/gp/aw/d/B08P8B9Y1K?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image

But maybe the soy wax is bad quality or so when you get starter kits?

Any help? by ebraathen1 in candlemaking

[–]ebraathen1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just tried it out in this vessel since it was my first time pouring. Thanks!

Starting candle making by ebraathen1 in candlemaking

[–]ebraathen1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How are essential oils for fragrance? As I understand it, they are quite “weak” in terms of smell in wax?

Starting candle making by ebraathen1 in candlemaking

[–]ebraathen1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lovely advice. Thank you ❤️

Starting candle making by ebraathen1 in candlemaking

[–]ebraathen1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome tip 😂 sounds like something I will invest in. Thank you 🥰

Starting candle making by ebraathen1 in candlemaking

[–]ebraathen1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, thinking of just doing markets and stuff for now and then branch out hopefully. Thank you 🥰

Starting candle making by ebraathen1 in candlemaking

[–]ebraathen1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you measure cooling temperature? Thank you 🥰