There is so much into making candles. Im still doing a lot of research. I appreciate all of your videos and emails! I think the temperature of the wax and when to mix the fragrance oil is my issue.
I agree! I use coco apricot wax and for the longest it was a great deal of trial and error on temps and when to add fragrance. Cold throw was difficult but found my sweet spot at 205 degrees and I don’t play about it now lol Also I know it’s not candle related but I would love a video about some of us who have small business how you edit, put together your videos. Like what software do you edit with, what tools you use: camera, lighting, etc and what’s worth investing in as beginners. And how did you balance creating videos on top of managing the responsibility of your business Would love that! 💜
This would be a great topic idea!! Thank you. I’ve been thinking about making a video on how I make my CZcams videos but I’ve been trying to figure out the best way to do it!
@@MemoryBoxCandleCo I’m totally hear for any way you can! I hope to start a channel on June for my business and would love some tops and tricks on how to’s and also balancing that in between the business side of it all!
Definitely can agree made some testers before and couldn’t get a throw amongst other things bumping up the temperature for coconut wax has definitely helped me get successful candles
@@jsprad9850 for now 220-235. Because i use a hot plate for now sometimes it goes alittle higher but I’ve even accidentally gone to 240s and the candle came out great lol
@@jsprad9850 give it a try .. all the coconut users /forums/ groups all recommend high heat for coconut so the oils can bind properly.. and less is more on the fragrance load.. that with the proper wick you should definitely seen improvements trust me i was very frustrated too
I’ll definitely give that a try. Do you add fragrance oil at a specific temp or right after you take it off the hot plate? And do you pour into the vessel at a specific temperature?
Couldn't agree more! Wax temperature accounts for so many things, but the two I've found are is it helps with consistence of the candle scent and sink holes. I can't tell you how many times I've had to get my heat gun and fix a candle because I poured it at a temperature above or below the recommended level and having to waste valuable time fixing sink holes! Thanks for the video and again, couldn't agree more!
For me it's definitely temperature. My first trial waxes I'd pour into jars that were super cold since it was a cold season in my country. Then immediately after pouring it starts to solidify then form airholes at the sides.. now I know to heat up pitchers and jars before pouring
This is exactly what I needed to hear because I just started testing with soy 10 wax and at 1st was afraid to be working with such high temperatures. I made my 1st six candles and was so worried because my temperature dropped quick when I poured it into my pouring pitcher. But it worked out kind of fine minus the jar adhesion issues on some of them. Now watching this video, I know what I did wrong the 1st go around and can correct it in my next batch. So I thank you Erica for this video. And fingers cross my 2nd batch works out better than my 1st 😊
I will try mixing the f/o to the degree mentioned. I would wait until the wax reached 165. I also will heat the pouring pitcher. Thanks for your advice....l'ts helping me be more productive. I will launch in the fall. I'm making my candles and enjoy the process of learning and being created.
Hello! I just want to tell you you've been SOOO helpful and inspiring to me!! I'm going to try making candles and making a business out of them. Tysm for all you do. You're awesome!
For me, adding bees was into my candles improved my HT and the final look of my candles, i dont need to reheat the surface , no sink holes, no wet spots. I find it also easier to duplicate the results too. But I have to of course take it out in case I had a vegan customer. It's all about experimenting and finding the perfect percentage. Thank you for a great video ❤
Back in 2010-2012, curing was said to take up to a week. I didn't have a bad experience when I only cured for 5 days. I'm not sure when companies started suggesting up to 14 days.
Hello, I have a question - If you throw in fragrance oil at 150-160f and it should've been at 180-190f instead. How can we fix that? Can we reheat it with the wax and fragrance oil to the right temperature? Will it make up for it?
Hey! So at the moment I’m making wax melts but here in Australia it’s pretty cold this winter so I’m having heaps of issues with frosting and sinkholes, been using this wax called beesoy B808. I’ve tried using a heater in the kitchen where I make them and warming everything up like pitchers and moulds but still having some issues! Anything you think I could try? Love you and your videos so much and congrats on baby ❤️❤️
Hi! Thank you for this!! I Started practicing a year or so ago and stopped soon after. I want to get back into making wax tarts. Does all of this apply to wax tarts? Watching your video on flash points next!
I'm toying with No. 7 soy (soy bliss). I know 16/17 states to add it at just under 200°F, but I've been testing adding it at 185°F. They will be ready to test this week. Fingers crossed!
This video could not have come out (for me) at the most opportune time. We moved the testing phase over to my house...for various reasons. The first batch I made myself I ran dead head into this issue, freaked out and had to move the pitcher into pot of boiling water to bring the pot temperature back up to 190 (that's what I have been trying to pour FO at). I have found that even with the crock pot temp at 195, going into the pouring pitcher you literally lose 15 degrees in a matter of 15 to 20 seconds as you are trying to get your oz ratio right. So, here are my three questions for you: 1) If I pour the fragrance into the pitcher and notice the temp is at 178....will reheating the pitcher back up to 190 affect the composition? I wouldn't think so as its being added around that temp anyways in the first place. 2) I am using Golden 464....are you comfortable at heating that up to 200 safely? I was hugging th 198 mark to widen the gap of temperature loss. I can't find anything on the specs to say there is a max temp to stay away from but I think I remember reading that around 205 is the max. 3) How are you heating up your pot before you fill it with wax? Great video by the way. Very impressed by your channel and knowledge.
Do you heat tw30 to 195? It says warning not to heat past 200 or can damage the wax, so i have had a hard time because 195 is so close and always afraid to go over. Their site says to add fo lower, but not great hot throw! So just curious what you heat your tw30 to?
Thank you for all your videos, I am really struggling to get a hot throw. They look great, cold throw smell is great, they burn great but no smell. So frustrating 😂
@@MemoryBoxCandleCo thanks I will try some other wicks, using C3 wax so could try TCR. It is either the wick or the wax wasn’t hot enough. Have twenty odd candles with no smell 😫
I use 464 and personally have the most success pouring my fragrance at like 140 ish degrees. Yes I know that isnt recommended based on instructions lmao but I get better HT.
I did a lot of testing with 464 also and I pour my frag around 145-150 now for best HT. Also took me a long time to realise after blending my oil to let it sit in the pouring pitcher until it’s cooled to around 110 before pouring for smooth tops
Thank you so much for another great video! So informative ❤❤ Does the 185F (85C) adding fragrance oil also apply to adding essential oils with fragrance oils ? 🤔
There is so much into making candles. Im still doing a lot of research. I appreciate all of your videos and emails! I think the temperature of the wax and when to mix the fragrance oil is my issue.
I agree! I use coco apricot wax and for the longest it was a great deal of trial and error on temps and when to add fragrance. Cold throw was difficult but found my sweet spot at 205 degrees and I don’t play about it now lol
Also I know it’s not candle related but I would love a video about some of us who have small business how you edit, put together your videos. Like what software do you edit with, what tools you use: camera, lighting, etc and what’s worth investing in as beginners. And how did you balance creating videos on top of managing the responsibility of your business Would love that! 💜
This would be a great topic idea!! Thank you. I’ve been thinking about making a video on how I make my CZcams videos but I’ve been trying to figure out the best way to do it!
@@MemoryBoxCandleCo I’m totally hear for any way you can! I hope to start a channel on June for my business and would love some tops and tricks on how to’s and also balancing that in between the business side of it all!
Definitely can agree made some testers before and couldn’t get a throw amongst other things bumping up the temperature for coconut wax has definitely helped me get successful candles
May I ask, what temp do you use?
@@jsprad9850 for now 220-235. Because i use a hot plate for now sometimes it goes alittle higher but I’ve even accidentally gone to 240s and the candle came out great lol
Well damn lol i wasn’t aware we could heat up the wax that high. I’m having major issues with a hot throw
@@jsprad9850 give it a try .. all the coconut users /forums/ groups all recommend high heat for coconut so the oils can bind properly.. and less is more on the fragrance load.. that with the proper wick you should definitely seen improvements trust me i was very frustrated too
I’ll definitely give that a try. Do you add fragrance oil at a specific temp or right after you take it off the hot plate? And do you pour into the vessel at a specific temperature?
Couldn't agree more! Wax temperature accounts for so many things, but the two I've found are is it helps with consistence of the candle scent and sink holes. I can't tell you how many times I've had to get my heat gun and fix a candle because I poured it at a temperature above or below the recommended level and having to waste valuable time fixing sink holes! Thanks for the video and again, couldn't agree more!
It’s crazy how every wax is so different! I can’t pour cool with soy 10 I have to pour hot! I always pour as soon as I’m done mixing the FO in
Thank you, I’m in the experimenting stage
I never heard about heating the pour pitcher and thanks for the tip.
For me it's definitely temperature. My first trial waxes I'd pour into jars that were super cold since it was a cold season in my country. Then immediately after pouring it starts to solidify then form airholes at the sides.. now I know to heat up pitchers and jars before pouring
This is exactly what I needed to hear because I just started testing with soy 10 wax and at 1st was afraid to be working with such high temperatures. I made my 1st six candles and was so worried because my temperature dropped quick when I poured it into my pouring pitcher. But it worked out kind of fine minus the jar adhesion issues on some of them. Now watching this video, I know what I did wrong the 1st go around and can correct it in my next batch. So I thank you Erica for this video. And fingers cross my 2nd batch works out better than my 1st 😊
I will try mixing the f/o to the degree mentioned. I would wait until the wax reached 165.
I also will heat the pouring pitcher. Thanks for your advice....l'ts helping me be more productive.
I will launch in the fall. I'm making my candles and enjoy the process of learning and being created.
Hello! I just want to tell you you've been SOOO helpful and inspiring to me!! I'm going to try making candles and making a business out of them. Tysm for all you do. You're awesome!
I am so glad!! ☺️
You love what you are doing 😉 that's the patient came from 🕊️ thank you 😊 Blessings 🌻
For me, adding bees was into my candles improved my HT and the final look of my candles, i dont need to reheat the surface , no sink holes, no wet spots. I find it also easier to duplicate the results too. But I have to of course take it out in case I had a vegan customer. It's all about experimenting and finding the perfect percentage. Thank you for a great video ❤
That’s so interesting! Thank you for sharing ❤️
Thank you Erica for sharing. I have also realized that, it the wicks are not properly straightened, it does also affect the candle performances.❤❤❤
Very true!
Back in 2010-2012, curing was said to take up to a week. I didn't have a bad experience when I only cured for 5 days. I'm not sure when companies started suggesting up to 14 days.
It’s because curing is also for wick performance not just HT :)
This is especially true. I work with veg waxes like rapeseed/coconut and if temperature drops I get a lot of surface cracking and frosting
Interesting. Can you elaborate on temperatures for soy wax, coconut wax and beeswax. That would help this video
I also pour my wax into tins when it's already hardening for best tops plus I use 80 percent 464 and 20 coconut wax.
Hello, I have a question - If you throw in fragrance oil at 150-160f and it should've been at 180-190f instead. How can we fix that? Can we reheat it with the wax and fragrance oil to the right temperature? Will it make up for it?
Do you heat the TW 30 to the same temperature and pour at 185° for your wax melts?
Hey! So at the moment I’m making wax melts but here in Australia it’s pretty cold this winter so I’m having heaps of issues with frosting and sinkholes, been using this wax called beesoy B808. I’ve tried using a heater in the kitchen where I make them and warming everything up like pitchers and moulds but still having some issues! Anything you think I could try?
Love you and your videos so much and congrats on baby ❤️❤️
Hi! Thank you for this!!
I Started practicing a year or so ago and stopped soon after. I want to get back into making wax tarts.
Does all of this apply to wax tarts?
Watching your video on flash points next!
Always follow your checklist.😀
I'm toying with No. 7 soy (soy bliss). I know 16/17 states to add it at just under 200°F, but I've been testing adding it at 185°F. They will be ready to test this week. Fingers crossed!
This video could not have come out (for me) at the most opportune time. We moved the testing phase over to my house...for various reasons. The first batch I made myself I ran dead head into this issue, freaked out and had to move the pitcher into pot of boiling water to bring the pot temperature back up to 190 (that's what I have been trying to pour FO at). I have found that even with the crock pot temp at 195, going into the pouring pitcher you literally lose 15 degrees in a matter of 15 to 20 seconds as you are trying to get your oz ratio right. So, here are my three questions for you:
1) If I pour the fragrance into the pitcher and notice the temp is at 178....will reheating the pitcher back up to 190 affect the composition? I wouldn't think so as its being added around that temp anyways in the first place.
2) I am using Golden 464....are you comfortable at heating that up to 200 safely? I was hugging th 198 mark to widen the gap of temperature loss. I can't find anything on the specs to say there is a max temp to stay away from but I think I remember reading that around 205 is the max.
3) How are you heating up your pot before you fill it with wax? Great video by the way. Very impressed by your channel and knowledge.
Thank you for always sharing 🤍
At what temperature do you pour the wax into the jars?
Do you heat tw30 to 195? It says warning not to heat past 200 or can damage the wax, so i have had a hard time because 195 is so close and always afraid to go over. Their site says to add fo lower, but not great hot throw! So just curious what you heat your tw30 to?
Omg I completely agree with you!
I’m using an organic soy wax for melts and tarts and it says to melt to 160°. Is this just a minimum pour temp? Can I put the temp up to 185°?
Here first !❤
Hi! ❤️❤️
@@MemoryBoxCandleCo hi love!! I had an idea for you.. I'd love a video of you trying small business fragrance companies that are new to you!
@@anchorlakemeltingco that would be cool! ❤️
Thank you for all your videos, I am really struggling to get a hot throw. They look great, cold throw smell is great, they burn great but no smell. So frustrating 😂
It could be the wick series potentially! Of course there are many different factors that could attribute to it, but have you tried other wick series?
@@MemoryBoxCandleCo thanks I will try some other wicks, using C3 wax so could try TCR. It is either the wick or the wax wasn’t hot enough. Have twenty odd candles with no smell 😫
I don’t know if I put too much fragrance in the wax because when it dries it has like filter on top, can I re-mill and add more wax?
I use 464 and personally have the most success pouring my fragrance at like 140 ish degrees. Yes I know that isnt recommended based on instructions lmao but I get better HT.
Everyone has different experiences! It’s all about what works for you!
I did a lot of testing with 464 also and I pour my frag around 145-150 now for best HT. Also took me a long time to realise after blending my oil to let it sit in the pouring pitcher until it’s cooled to around 110 before pouring for smooth tops
Thank you so much for another great video! So informative ❤❤ Does the 185F (85C) adding fragrance oil also apply to adding essential oils with fragrance oils ? 🤔
I believe so! I recently got some EO from Candlescience that I want to test and they recommend adding in the EO at 185 too
@@MemoryBoxCandleCoThanks so much for sharing your insight, once again~ ❤😊
What temperature do you pour ?
I actually don’t pay too much attention to that! I pour hot, probably between 175-180ish (whenever I’m done stirring in the FO I pour!)
What temp do you heat up wax to?
About 195-200ish
does soy 10 give smooth tops
Yes
@@MemoryBoxCandleCo where do you get it from
You must be having a baby boy
I am :)