Yes to testing fragrances! I have 100's of fragrances and I still only have a handful that have passed the smell test AND the burn test! It takes years of trial and error.
Loved this video! One tip that I got from Candle Shack's community is to heat the fragrance oil (just a bit and under the flash point of course) if you live in a cold climate - it can help it mix with the wax easier
Thank you so much! I am just getting started, and can use all the good advice I can get! I have learned a lot from your videos, and really appreciate your positivity!
Hi Allen, thank you so much for sharing your valuable knowledge! I have spent several months on getting the ideal hot throw. I use golden brand 464 wax. I use the double boiler method to heat the wax to 190F, add fragrance oil around 186F following a 2.5min stir with a rubber spatula, preheat the glass jar with a heat gun to warm to touch, and pour at 135F. Variables that I have tried are pouring temperature(135-170F), temperature to add fragrance oil(140-186F), wick series(both cotton and wood), curing time(8-30days), fragrance load(6-10%) and different fragrance oils. I got perfect cold throw, flame height and melt pool, but the hot throw is still super weak. I am sure my scale and probe thermometer are accurate, and I got all the supplies from a reliable candle supplier in Canada. After many many tests, I noticed that the hot throw is much much better when I only pour half jar, but the hot throw becomes super weak again when I make a full jar candle using the exactly same method and ingredients. In this case, I am suspicious that lots of fragrance oil settles down to the lower part of the jar while wax solidifies or lots of fragrance oil evaporates while wax solidifies, which explains why the hot throw is much better for my half jar candle than the full jar candle (because the half jar candle solidifies faster than a full jar candle, meaning less fragrance oil settlement to the lower part of the jar and evaporation). I am so sorry for the long message - I just want to get some advice from a professional candle maker like you. If the abovementioned case is what hurts my candles hot throw, what can I do to solve this issue? I currently let my candles cool on a wood table instead of a cooling rack, and my working space is pretty small with limited air flow. Thank you so much in advance!
I use a laser thermometer and you're right the temp difference is around 10 to 15 degrees, that's why I always heat to 230-235F then pour the fragrance oil.
Hi! So nice to see you! I haven’t made a candle in a long time. Might try again. What candle wax and company do you recommend. I use to use 460 from Candlescience. Never got a good hot throw.
Hi Kim! Thanks for stopping by! I use a number of different waxes. The wax I would recommend depends on your purpose and your goals. If you're interested in my specific formulas, feel free to check out my Patreon! It's a really inexpensive way to get all the specifics of my formulas that I have used for years.
I am using a glass square vessel that is 4" corner to corner (diagonally) and can't really figure out how to multi wick it so that it both looks good and burns right, does anyone have any suggestions? I've been using a single wick CD26 with some success but there is a lot of mushrooming going on and I feel like the hot throw could be a bit stronger. Any ideas are welcome!
Thanks for the info! Do you still recommend using multiple wicks even if I’m using wooden wicks? Also, can test candles with no HT be reheated to add more FO?
I've also discovered when making wax melts, that using a harder wax which it's made for wax melts that you can add up to 20 percent so it releases a strong hot throw
@ :46 seconds and Subscribed! Thank you for putting actual information in your videos 😂
Yes to testing fragrances! I have 100's of fragrances and I still only have a handful that have passed the smell test AND the burn test! It takes years of trial and error.
I hear ya! It takes a lot of testing to find good fragrances.
Nice and instructive video, thank you for sharing!!! 🙏
Great advice as always Allen 😊
I LOVE your hair ❤
Thanks Allen 😊
Allen, you've provided the best information that no one else has mentioned. I haven't come across this insight in any of the videos I've seen so far!
Thanks! I'm glad you found it helpful!
I love candle science fragrances for my candles. I use them and nature's garden for my soap.
Great info! Ty
I agree 100% with all your comments. Especially the thermometers. I bought the one you use and I love it. Thanks for sharing.
THANK YOU ALLEN YOU'RE WHAT'S UP!!! MORE MORE MORE
You are an amazing individual. Thank you for taking the time to share.
You got it right! I always use a double cdn2 and I get amazing results every single time. Even if the vessel gets a bit hot, it always works!
Loved this video! One tip that I got from Candle Shack's community is to heat the fragrance oil (just a bit and under the flash point of course) if you live in a cold climate - it can help it mix with the wax easier
That makes sense. I keep the fragrance warm when making soap too
Thank you so much! I am just getting started, and can use all the good advice I can get! I have learned a lot from your videos, and really appreciate your positivity!
Thank you so much for sharing this information, Allen! Also, love your vibes and the energy ❤
Very informative. Thank you 😊
Glad you enjoyed!
Thank you so much 💓 💗 💛 💖
Great video! Do you have one where you talk more about getting the hotter melt pool? Thanks!
amazing and so right!!!!! thank you so good o you to do this
Great advice as always and thankyou. 💙
I’m glad this one was helpful, Mary! Thanks for letting me know.
This was really helpful, thank you! 😊
I’m glad this one was helpful, Jessica! Thanks for letting me know.
Thank you so much 😊 you just helped me solve a problem.
I'm so glad you found it helpful!
Great video Allen. Thanks for sharing!!
I’m glad you found it helpful!
Great video. Keep them coming.
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
@@earthglow You're welcome. I'm in the early phases of starting my candle business, so your secrets are well-received.
Hey Allen. Get advice. Will try double wicking to see how that goes.
Hi Allen, thank you so much for sharing your valuable knowledge! I have spent several months on getting the ideal hot throw. I use golden brand 464 wax. I use the double boiler method to heat the wax to 190F, add fragrance oil around 186F following a 2.5min stir with a rubber spatula, preheat the glass jar with a heat gun to warm to touch, and pour at 135F. Variables that I have tried are pouring temperature(135-170F), temperature to add fragrance oil(140-186F), wick series(both cotton and wood), curing time(8-30days), fragrance load(6-10%) and different fragrance oils. I got perfect cold throw, flame height and melt pool, but the hot throw is still super weak. I am sure my scale and probe thermometer are accurate, and I got all the supplies from a reliable candle supplier in Canada. After many many tests, I noticed that the hot throw is much much better when I only pour half jar, but the hot throw becomes super weak again when I make a full jar candle using the exactly same method and ingredients. In this case, I am suspicious that lots of fragrance oil settles down to the lower part of the jar while wax solidifies or lots of fragrance oil evaporates while wax solidifies, which explains why the hot throw is much better for my half jar candle than the full jar candle (because the half jar candle solidifies faster than a full jar candle, meaning less fragrance oil settlement to the lower part of the jar and evaporation). I am so sorry for the long message - I just want to get some advice from a professional candle maker like you. If the abovementioned case is what hurts my candles hot throw, what can I do to solve this issue? I currently let my candles cool on a wood table instead of a cooling rack, and my working space is pretty small with limited air flow. Thank you so much in advance!
I use a laser thermometer and you're right the temp difference is around 10 to 15 degrees, that's why I always heat to 230-235F then pour the fragrance oil.
you say test several of the same fragrances for the best throw, what size vessel do you test with and how much fragrance of each do you purchase ?
I test full sized candles all the way through with the exact vessel I’ll be making the final candle in.
Hi! So nice to see you! I haven’t made a candle in a long time. Might try again. What candle wax and company do you recommend. I use to use 460 from Candlescience. Never got a good hot throw.
Hi Kim! Thanks for stopping by! I use a number of different waxes. The wax I would recommend depends on your purpose and your goals. If you're interested in my specific formulas, feel free to check out my Patreon! It's a really inexpensive way to get all the specifics of my formulas that I have used for years.
I am using a glass square vessel that is 4" corner to corner (diagonally) and can't really figure out how to multi wick it so that it both looks good and burns right, does anyone have any suggestions? I've been using a single wick CD26 with some success but there is a lot of mushrooming going on and I feel like the hot throw could be a bit stronger. Any ideas are welcome!
Have you ever tried C3 wax by Calxwax? (out of curiosity)
Hi! C3 is actually by CarGill-I have not tried this one myself.
@earthglow righttt cargill lol, ok thanks
Thanks for the info! Do you still recommend using multiple wicks even if I’m using wooden wicks? Also, can test candles with no HT be reheated to add more FO?
I've also discovered when making wax melts, that using a harder wax which it's made for wax melts that you can add up to 20 percent so it releases a strong hot throw
What kind of wax do you Recommend.