i would like to ask another question It is normal that after I make my candle and it is completely dry, let's say after 24 hours I cannot perceive the fragrance oil, well I can smell it but only a little (before lighting the candle) or is it normal
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Great timing on this video, I'm revamping my brand, changing everything and introducing some new products and discontinuing some that haven't been doing well. That means new pics, and new containers as well. I'm so looking forward to it 🤗😁🖤
I’m not too sure I’ve actually never worked with that before! I believe I have heard that it helps with the hardness of the wax, but I’m not sure. So that would just be another variable you would have to test with and do the same process of only changing one thing at a time :)
In most cases you can add the FO in at 185 regardless of the wax, however I know coconut wax requires hotter temps, and I think gel wax is also different. But you’re right in general it’s best to follow what the guides are for your specific wax! I’ve always added in FO around 185 for all the waxes I’ve worked with (even some coconut waxes when I could only get it up to 192 ish degrees) and it’s always come out well! Ps, what is M12? I’ve never heard of that!
Thanks Erica for coming out with this very helpful video. I was just thinking why I can’t seem to smell the hot throw on my candles and it is probably because I did add the FO too low of a temperature so the wax and FO didn’t bind. I will re-test. I just got re started making candles again and have been watching your informative videos.
I find a lot of confusion comes from forums and a bad game of telephone. There are a few companies that posted on their sites to do everything at low temps. For example, 1 said to heat to 115f-125f, 5 degrees above the melting point, and then add the FO, pour at 105. Maybe it works for their waxes, but the info just keeps getting passed around as if it was THE WAY to make candles. Almost as bad as telling people to use half a crayon to color a jar.
Hi Erica! What a helpful video. I’m just starting out and I’m really struggling with this issue. I have been using 464 and, although I have tried different variables, I’m still having a really weak hot throw.
Have you tried switching to a vessel that would allow for two or more wicks? If you choose a vessel with a larger diameter it naturally allows for a greater HT because the larger the diameter the better the HT can be. Of course there are many single wick candles that perform wonderfully, but it's just an alternative idea :)
I personally always recommend to add in FO at 185 no matter which wax you're using! You may even need to add it at a hotter temp if working with coconut wax
The flash point actually doesn’t have anything to do with when you add the FO to the wax ❤️ check out this video: ruclips.net/video/1L_f79W_88k/видео.html
Such excellent information here Erica! Thank you!! There are so many factors I hadn't thought about! 🤯 Two I know really well: Cure time and olfactory fatigue. 😅
The flash point of the FO actually doesn't have anything to do with what temp you add the FO to the wax! This is a common misconception. Check out this video: ruclips.net/video/1L_f79W_88k/видео.html
Hi Erica! Any suggestions on what could be affecting my CT or how to improve it? I’m not getting a good CT my tops just smell like wax but the HT is great. I use my local dollar store vessles I use coco apricot creme from WW I let the candles cure two weeks I mix my FOs about 190-200 and pour after 8% FO
Hi Erica I’m trying to make some vanilla scented candle but every essential oil or fragrance oil I use I can never seems to get a vanilla scent I’m looking for.
What about in cases where the melt pool size is good but it’s not burning hot enough to actually give a good throw? Do you think wicking up would make a difference? Or is a best to switch series?
Now this makes me wonder what is a good reputable company I can get FO’s from for my coconut apricot wax cause it doesn’t say if candle science FO’s good to use with this type of wax 😔
They probably don’t specify that wax because they don’t carry it. I should have clarified that this is not something that all the suppliers will have on their website for all waxes. You could reach out and ask them! In my experience I have used candlescience’s FOs with coco apricot wax and have gotten good results :)
Hi Erica, I have been following you for a while and I love your videos. Have you tried to speak more slowly in this video? Has anyone said anything? Personally, I love it when you speak fast. I do not have a lot of patience and I love it when creators speak fast in their videos. Just wanted to let you know that I love your content the way you do it naturally.
Hi! That’s so funny because I usually have always gotten “slow down” 😅 to be honest it really just depends on the video! When it’s an in-depth teaching video, I don’t want to be talking too fast because the majority of my viewers would have a hard time following along. You’re actually able to switch the “playback speed” of the video to 1.25 and I’ll talk a little faster 😉
@@MemoryBoxCandleCo that's what I did 😊 I had "you" on 1.25. I can imagine that you get a lot of "slow down" comments. Keep going. You are doing a great job with these videos and I hope you are having a lot of success with your candle business.
@@MemoryBoxCandleCo Thank you for talking slow because people like me that don't speak english everyday can understand your videos information. If you speak slow I can understand you very well. And , at the same time, learn more the language. Thank You !
Does anyone here work with Makesy’s Virgin Coconut wax? I use CS FO’s and Makesy’s wooden wicks and I just cannot seem to find the perfect formula! I’ve tried 10 %+ 11%. Barely any cold throw. I melt as suggested by Makesy (180-185) and pour at 160-165. I let the candles cure for 1-2 weeks. I can barely smell anything. W soy wax, the CT was great but the HT was terrible. After 50lbs of soy, I purchased 2-11lbs of Virgin Coconut Wax.
You try lowering the percentage? Just because you put a lot in doesnt mean it will have a good HT? Or have you tried diff wicks? I use pure coconut wax as well. Are you mixing it with another wax? Im testing my candles/wicks currently. I have a good HT. But im playing around with the different pour temps. I cant really find any info on using coconut wax not pre blended. I had success mixing oil in at about 160° mixing continuously until about 145-50° and pouring. But I have just tried mixing at a lower temp like 130 and pouring at about 125ish when you can see it coating the pitcher a little. I put it in the boiler for like less than a min to melt that quickly and then pour. But I have a couple of days left before I can test. Definitely can get a little costly. Ive tried soy before when I first tried candle making. I didnt really care for. But may revisit in the future since I know more.
@@Virgophrenia Hey thanks for responding! I have been wick testing for awhile now and can’t seem to find the perfect wick. I’ve tried all of their wooden wicks so far. It’s almost perfect but not quite. The .03 crackling booster .625” but the flame gets a little high. I’m thinking of mixing it w something that’ll harden the wax a bit. Maybe that’ll help. I’ve been doing 10-12% FO - I haven’t tried using anything less. Would adding less actually have a stronger HT??
@@mxj28 I dont use Makesy. I use an 100%coconut wax and blend some beeswax with to help harden it and give a longer burn. But definitely try a lower amount of oil. That could be causing your flame to burn like that. Try maybe using 8%. Too much oil can clog your wick. And you may be doing already, but make sure you are trimming your wick. The wicks I have are from lone star. I cut those closer to 1/4 in. But make sure to trim before each burn. But my first step would probably to reduce the FO.
@@Virgophrenia Yes I’ve played with the wick lengths. I’ve trimmed some 1/4 and some 1/8 to see the comparisons but no help. I’ll definitely try reducing the FO tomorrow. I usually do 3 candles with same FO% but different wicks. Then I try 3 more with the different mix and pour temps. So I do it to eliminate each portion. If the wicks are clearly a fail, I pull them out while the wax is liquified then insert new wicks so it can absorb the FO, I let it solidify for a day then go over it w a heat gun, trim and burn again. I’ll definitely try the next batch with 8% and 9% using the same wick and see how that turns out. Thanks so much for your help, love ya!!! I hope your business thrives! Praying over your success! :)
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I don’t know how I forgot all about cure time- but I did! So just pretend there’s a post-it that says “cure time” in this video 🙃
for how long do i have to let it cure?
@@paolaguzman9142 7-14 days 😉
@@tonyanighman646 ty so much
i would like to ask another question It is normal that after I make my candle and it is completely dry, let's say after 24 hours I cannot perceive the fragrance oil, well I can smell it but only a little (before lighting the candle) or is it normal
Erica I swear you are a mind reader thank you for sharing! I never thought to check the wicks or FO 👍
So glad it was helpful! ☺️
Love the post it's! Visually this helped me so much.
I’m so glad! Visuals always help me so much so that’s how I like to teach! 🤍
Watchingggg from Philippines 🇵🇭 Been your subscriber since last month, but your informative videos gave me courage to try this kind of ART and business too! Super Duper Big Thankssss ❤️ and I am happy to say that in a few days I will be starting my journey in Candle Making (small business as well) 🥰😇
Great timing on this video, I'm revamping my brand, changing everything and introducing some new products and discontinuing some that haven't been doing well. That means new pics, and new containers as well. I'm so looking forward to it 🤗😁🖤
Exciting! ☺️
@@MemoryBoxCandleCo yessss I can hardly wait 🤩
Great approach, have you filed your TM and LLC/ DBA, etc?
@@thedoubleboiler6971 I do have a DBA but not an LLC will get that later on, and I'm not sure what am TM is, can you enlighten me on that term please
I definitely enjoyed this video. I appreciate the breakdown.
Also, I liked the new intro.
Thank you! ☺️
Great video. What if you are adding stearic acid? How does that affect hot throw?
I’m not too sure I’ve actually never worked with that before! I believe I have heard that it helps with the hardness of the wax, but I’m not sure. So that would just be another variable you would have to test with and do the same process of only changing one thing at a time :)
Thank you epic video
Dear Erica, trank u 4this Information ! could you tell me at which temperature do you pour the wax into a jar? thank you so much
Thank you ❤😍😍
As always, great information. Shouldn’t the temp you add the fo, depends on the wax? Im also revamping and now testing Soy 10, M12 & Soy 464.
In most cases you can add the FO in at 185 regardless of the wax, however I know coconut wax requires hotter temps, and I think gel wax is also different. But you’re right in general it’s best to follow what the guides are for your specific wax! I’ve always added in FO around 185 for all the waxes I’ve worked with (even some coconut waxes when I could only get it up to 192 ish degrees) and it’s always come out well!
Ps, what is M12? I’ve never heard of that!
@@MemoryBoxCandleCo by All Season wax, purchased from Standley, West Sound Candle Supply. It’s very new.
Thanks Erica for coming out with this very helpful video. I was just thinking why I can’t seem to smell the hot throw on my candles and it is probably because I did add the FO too low of a temperature so the wax and FO didn’t bind. I will re-test. I just got re started making candles again and have been watching your informative videos.
Thank you so much for watching and I hope it helps you! ❤️
I find a lot of confusion comes from forums and a bad game of telephone. There are a few companies that posted on their sites to do everything at low temps. For example, 1 said to heat to 115f-125f, 5 degrees above the melting point, and then add the FO, pour at 105. Maybe it works for their waxes, but the info just keeps getting passed around as if it was THE WAY to make candles. Almost as bad as telling people to use half a crayon to color a jar.
Hi Erica! What a helpful video. I’m just starting out and I’m really struggling with this issue. I have been using 464 and, although I have tried different variables, I’m still having a really weak hot throw.
Have you tried switching to a vessel that would allow for two or more wicks? If you choose a vessel with a larger diameter it naturally allows for a greater HT because the larger the diameter the better the HT can be. Of course there are many single wick candles that perform wonderfully, but it's just an alternative idea :)
Thank you Erica. I will try that.
This video is soooo helpful!!!! Thank you!!!!!🙏🏽🤍🌸
I’m soo glad!! ☺️
Thank you so much for this video!! 💓💓
You’re welcome! Thank you for watching ☺️
Where do you buy your wicks?
Question! The wax im using says to pour the fragrance from 130-160 degrees. Should i go for 180 degrees and see how it turns out?
I personally always recommend to add in FO at 185 no matter which wax you're using! You may even need to add it at a hotter temp if working with coconut wax
Should you still add your FO at 185 degrees even if the flash point of the FO is less?
The flash point actually doesn’t have anything to do with when you add the FO to the wax ❤️ check out this video: ruclips.net/video/1L_f79W_88k/видео.html
I use essential oils instead of fragrance oils. Can they be added at a lower temperature?
Such excellent information here Erica! Thank you!! There are so many factors I hadn't thought about! 🤯
Two I know really well: Cure time and olfactory fatigue. 😅
Oh gosh, cure time!! I can’t believe it didn’t add this 😅 just goes to show how many factors are involved! Thank you for watching ❤️
As far as adding the FO at 185, what if the FO has a lower flash point?
The flash point of the FO actually doesn't have anything to do with what temp you add the FO to the wax! This is a common misconception. Check out this video: ruclips.net/video/1L_f79W_88k/видео.html
What about the ratio of wax to FO ive been doing about 1lb wax to 1.3 oz of FO whats ur ratio u like to us for a lb. Of wax please?
Hi Erica!
Any suggestions on what could be affecting my CT or how to improve it?
I’m not getting a good CT my tops just smell like wax but the HT is great.
I use my local dollar store vessles
I use coco apricot creme from WW
I let the candles cure two weeks
I mix my FOs about 190-200 and pour after
8% FO
How many FOs have you tested with?
@@MemoryBoxCandleCo 3 FO's from Candle Science
Hi Erica I’m trying to make some vanilla scented candle but every essential oil or fragrance oil I use I can never seems to get a vanilla scent I’m looking for.
Do you add beet wax to your wax melt
I do not
What about in cases where the melt pool size is good but it’s not burning hot enough to actually give a good throw? Do you think wicking up would make a difference? Or is a best to switch series?
Hmm yes I’m thinking it may need a larger wick or a different wick series!
Hello 👋
Hi!
Now this makes me wonder what is a good reputable company I can get FO’s from for my coconut apricot wax cause it doesn’t say if candle science FO’s good to use with this type of wax 😔
They probably don’t specify that wax because they don’t carry it. I should have clarified that this is not something that all the suppliers will have on their website for all waxes. You could reach out and ask them! In my experience I have used candlescience’s FOs with coco apricot wax and have gotten good results :)
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Hi Erica, I have been following you for a while and I love your videos. Have you tried to speak more slowly in this video? Has anyone said anything? Personally, I love it when you speak fast. I do not have a lot of patience and I love it when creators speak fast in their videos. Just wanted to let you know that I love your content the way you do it naturally.
Hi! That’s so funny because I usually have always gotten “slow down” 😅 to be honest it really just depends on the video! When it’s an in-depth teaching video, I don’t want to be talking too fast because the majority of my viewers would have a hard time following along.
You’re actually able to switch the “playback speed” of the video to 1.25 and I’ll talk a little faster 😉
@@MemoryBoxCandleCo that's what I did 😊 I had "you" on 1.25. I can imagine that you get a lot of "slow down" comments. Keep going. You are doing a great job with these videos and I hope you are having a lot of success with your candle business.
@@MemoryBoxCandleCo Thank you for talking slow because people like me that don't speak english everyday can understand your videos information. If you speak slow I can understand you very well. And , at the same time, learn more the language. Thank You !
Does anyone here work with Makesy’s Virgin Coconut wax? I use CS FO’s and Makesy’s wooden wicks and I just cannot seem to find the perfect formula! I’ve tried 10 %+ 11%. Barely any cold throw. I melt as suggested by Makesy (180-185) and pour at 160-165. I let the candles cure for 1-2 weeks. I can barely smell anything. W soy wax, the CT was great but the HT was terrible. After 50lbs of soy, I purchased 2-11lbs of Virgin Coconut Wax.
You try lowering the percentage? Just because you put a lot in doesnt mean it will have a good HT? Or have you tried diff wicks? I use pure coconut wax as well. Are you mixing it with another wax? Im testing my candles/wicks currently. I have a good HT. But im playing around with the different pour temps. I cant really find any info on using coconut wax not pre blended. I had success mixing oil in at about 160° mixing continuously until about 145-50° and pouring. But I have just tried mixing at a lower temp like 130 and pouring at about 125ish when you can see it coating the pitcher a little. I put it in the boiler for like less than a min to melt that quickly and then pour. But I have a couple of days left before I can test. Definitely can get a little costly. Ive tried soy before when I first tried candle making. I didnt really care for. But may revisit in the future since I know more.
@@Virgophrenia Hey thanks for responding! I have been wick testing for awhile now and can’t seem to find the perfect wick. I’ve tried all of their wooden wicks so far. It’s almost perfect but not quite. The .03 crackling booster .625” but the flame gets a little high. I’m thinking of mixing it w something that’ll harden the wax a bit. Maybe that’ll help. I’ve been doing 10-12% FO - I haven’t tried using anything less. Would adding less actually have a stronger HT??
@@Virgophrenia Also, I believe Makesy’s Virgin Coconut wax has soy in it. It’s predominantly coconut however.
@@mxj28 I dont use Makesy. I use an 100%coconut wax and blend some beeswax with to help harden it and give a longer burn. But definitely try a lower amount of oil. That could be causing your flame to burn like that. Try maybe using 8%. Too much oil can clog your wick. And you may be doing already, but make sure you are trimming your wick. The wicks I have are from lone star. I cut those closer to 1/4 in. But make sure to trim before each burn. But my first step would probably to reduce the FO.
@@Virgophrenia Yes I’ve played with the wick lengths. I’ve trimmed some 1/4 and some 1/8 to see the comparisons but no help. I’ll definitely try reducing the FO tomorrow. I usually do 3 candles with same FO% but different wicks. Then I try 3 more with the different mix and pour temps. So I do it to eliminate each portion. If the wicks are clearly a fail, I pull them out while the wax is liquified then insert new wicks so it can absorb the FO, I let it solidify for a day then go over it w a heat gun, trim and burn again. I’ll definitely try the next batch with 8% and 9% using the same wick and see how that turns out. Thanks so much for your help, love ya!!! I hope your business thrives! Praying over your success! :)
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What about the ratio of wax to FO ive been doing about 1lb wax to 1.3 oz of FO whats ur ratio u like to us for a lb. Of wax please?