Hello beautiful people, my name is Ashley and I am the creator of Recandledkindled! A sustainable candle company that specializes in making candles in repurposed and recycled glassware! This channel is all about everything small business, candle making, creativity, sustainability, and being a teacher in the midst of it all.
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HI Ashley! Thank you for this tutorial!! I just starting making candles and I love C3 soy wax. I have a doubt, did you preheat the jars? The first time I did a candle I poured it with your recommendations and after a few days the wax separated a little from the container. Once it was switched on it was solved but I don't know if I did something wrong. I tried to pour it colder but it doesn't look as good as the first time (the top layer). Is it better to preheat the jar or put aluminium foil over it? Thank you very much!
In my experience, stirring for *at least* 30 seconds works perfectly. This is a wax I’ve worked with for two years now and I know it well. If you disagree, I recommend you make your own tutorial and post it.
Any luck with wicking 8 Oz.tins with C-3 wax? I'm having issues . Tried CD-18 as recommended but the flame is high but afraid if I wick down to a CD 16 or 14 there maybe tunneling. Any suggestions would be appreciated☺️
What’s the diameter? I would try the CD 14 or 16 and see what it looks like after 3-4 burns. Tunneling is only bad if it doesn’t correct by the end. My candles don’t create a full melt pool on their first burn because I’m trying to extend the life of the candle. By the end, they burn perfectly even.
I always get beautiful smooth creamy tops with this wax, but it does give slight minor wee little cracks on some of them… it’s usually right next to the wick, so I’ve been told it’s from the wick moving during, or after pouring the wax etc. So I’m trying to tweak that. I have noticed I usually only get cracks when I use cotton wicks. My wood wick ones are always flawless. Which would make sense that the wick is sturdy and not creating air or movement in the wax as it cools like a wobbly cotton wick does sometimes.
Though I don't like mushrooms of CD wicks. For your burn tests in your jars, I would use the CD 6 for the simple fact it does eventually catch up with the wax.
It says the melt-point for 415 is actually higher than 464 and 444. On candle science it says the melt point is 121-125 degrees. Is this is a recent move?
I’ve actually been using C-3 for a while now! I was blending waxes for a bit but C-3’s melt point has worked best for me so far. Especially in this summer heat!
My vessel's diameter is 3 in. Also using Cargill C3. I have tried CD 8 and 10. Have tried ECO 8, 10, 14 and some candles have not reached a full melt pool even after 3 burns. Help please
Wow!! Thanks for this video I am new at candlemaking and I am testing wax in wicks i’ve been on and off with the candlemaking since March and I am looking to buy wax and with your help I can choose the wax I am in you to your channel I will sub
Hi I’m new to your channel I am a beginner I started in March on and off with wax testing and WIC testing it’s a bit frustrating when having to pick and choose your weeks for the right vessel I like it that you were very thorough in your videos and easy to understand now question what if you had a bigger vessel would you still be able to use the same wicks that you’re using in the video and thank you for sharing this video I know it will help a lot of beginners like myself
Hello I'm kinda new to container candles, can you tell me what type of wicks are best for C3? I've been testing with some CD wicks and I'm getting a burning candle smell that I don't usually get with my pillar candles
@@ashleygreenn perfect!! I'll definitely be looking forward to the video ☺️ I'm not entirely sure what I'm doing wrong. There aren't a ton of videos about C-3 out there so I love that you're doing this
So is there another wax that can be used? I asked because you're the 2nd video I've watched and you both used soy and made it specific to say. And if more is soy the best to use?
I enjoy working with soy wax but there are many renewable waxes that you can use! There’s coconut, beeswax, apricot, etc. they all have their difficulties!
Hi I am having a hard time with the C3 causing glass adhesion issues. Although, it’s such an amazing wax that provides a awesome hot throw. Glass adhesion is my biggest issue!
Glass adhesion issues is something we all face! For me, the temperature of the room is very important! My candle making room is the hottest in the house for that reason! When the wax cools too quickly, it separates from the glass.
Hi Ashley. I've been experiencing the same issues with the c3 wax. Do you have problems with so many bubbles when burning? I have lots of them and when I blow the candle out and it hardens back it looks horrible.
A common occurrence with soy wax is that after burning, the tops are not attractive. In my experience, it cannot be prevented! How does the candle burn? Good ht? ct?
I use C-3 exclusively for melts. It holds a great fragrance and has wonderful throw. You do need a full 2 week cure. I use a coco soy blend for candles.
Thank you so much for this review! I just started my business and started with 415. I couldn’t find any reviews of it anywhere. I appreciate you taking your time to share your knowledge!
I started with C3 and left because of the concerns you raised. I thought about coming back to it because of the high melt point and hopes that Cargill is making real changes with their practices but I’m still debating it. I love 444 I have had great glass adhesion with it, great color retention, and awesome hot throw which surprised me cause I’ve read so many people complain about it, but I can not for the life of me get a smooth top after burning and I feel like it looks so unprofessional. :-( I don’t know what to do.
I made my first set of candles two nights ago, with 415, I melted to 190, cooled and added my essential oils at 110, and poured it around 100. The tops were smooth, the cold throw is great... I cant wait to try them, ughhh. I don't want to wait, but I know I have to. I used about 8%, (less with my 5x and 10x oils)
@@ashleygreenn I had no frosting, they didn't have any sinking, and I burned both one of the 4oz and 2oz after a couple days to see if I chose the right wicks (I read A LOT before buying the ingredients, but was nervous, lol!). The small 2oz tins achieved a full melt pool after about 3 hrs, but it was about 97% of full melt after just over 2 hrs... I'm happy with that as I didnt want the tin to get too hot... the 4oz container (glass, same width), achieved a burn pool after 1hr 15mins... which seemed a bit quick, but the top 1/4" is slightly smaller in diameter as the rest, where the lid twists on... idk.. seems appropriate, but March 9 is two weeks from pour date, so I won't about scent through until then... Im keeping track of how long it burns for, but wont know until tomorrow! I'm hoping about 20hrs for the tin and 40hrs for the jar, idk though!
Hi there, the sinkholes might be caused by your wick not being taut enough when you pour. Try winding them on a lolly stick after you have poured, just be careful not to rip the whole wick out, which I have done plenty of times 😆 hope this helps x
i have just started watching your videos and they are great - because you know what you are doing - you have a lovely voice and presentation style and you get to the point - so thank you for being so generous and sharing your knowledge !!! hug from Canada
I have had a read through all the comments and cant see how hot you initially heat the wax to? I see a fragrance add of between 180-185 and to pour at around 158. Could you please let me know :)
I have made my 1st batch of candles after researching 4-5 months. I took off heat at 185F and added my essential oil not fragrance oil. I had lumpy tops and separation of sides of glass. I poured at 120F.
You poured waaaay too low. You want to pour at around 160. Also, essential oils can be used in small amounts (about 1-3%) but they are not going to give you the smell you want!
Thank you very much for this video, it confirmed my experience with C3. What is your go to wax, which one do you like to use most? I discovered BW917 and like it so far, do you have worked with it?
I just found your video. My shipment of C3 came in and I have no experience with it, so that was really helpful, thanks! I was wondering, what kind of wicks have you had luck with in your C3 candles? I've only been working with paraffin up until this point and it's kind of a different animal. Thank you.
It’s always recommended but I don’t ever notice a difference with warm vessels. It’s all about the temperature of the room. It might be worth trying pouring and placing them in a box or oven to insulate? I’m too impatient to do it so I just heat the tops.
