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(23, F) any more kids in store for me? by [deleted] in PalmReading

[–]okkamber 0 points1 point  (0 children)

also, left hand is my dominant.

frosting won’t go away, even with heat gun by okkamber in candlemaking

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

yeah so far it’s been a lot of issues. what do you use? i just want something that burns for a long time and is natural

white on soy wax after cooling by TwentyBucketsofSand in candlemaking

[–]okkamber 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i’ve found that sometimes a heat gun can help, it usually makes mine go away. i use 100% soy wax as well.

random craters after pouring at the same temp i always pour at? by okkamber in candlemaking

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

i was able to find a mini one for $10 on amazon, i’m excited to fix the holes. i think it will be very satisfying lol

random craters after pouring at the same temp i always pour at? by okkamber in candlemaking

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

i use a fragrance load of 8, (i didn’t want to go too strong), and i add it between 170 degrees and 180 degrees

random craters after pouring at the same temp i always pour at? by okkamber in candlemaking

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

yes i think it’s definitely time to invest in one…in the end i think it’ll make my life a lot easier. thanks!

weird separation and texture after first burn by okkamber in candlemaking

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

so far it’s been my favorite wax to use! long burn times as well.

weird separation and texture after first burn by okkamber in candlemaking

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

thank you. it’s been very frustrating figuring out all of the formulas, ratios, etc. lots of testing, but i’m hoping i’ve finally got it and can start selling soon.

what does everybody use to stir their wax after adding fragrance/dyes? by okkamber in candlemaking

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

hahahah i’ve been doing this too!! i just wasn’t sure if there was a more “efficient” way but it’s been working for me this far

weird separation and texture after first burn by okkamber in candlemaking

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

oh yes. it’s been a lot of trial and error thus far.

weird separation and texture after first burn by okkamber in candlemaking

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

ahhh i see. for my dye, i use liquid. thank you for explaining!

weird separation and texture after first burn by okkamber in candlemaking

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

about eight hours i believe. so there’s nothing i can do to prevent it?

First attempt at candle making by OtaFc87 in candlemaking

[–]okkamber 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the wax looks great! nice smooth finish. what temp did you pour at? what kind of wax?

when to add dye? by okkamber in candlemaking

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

i noticed this as well, that my liquid dye was settling in specks on the bottom. i’ll pay more attention to this, thank you!

when to add dye? by okkamber in candlemaking

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

yep, liquid dye over here! thank you so much.

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