This was very helpful. Virgin coconut creme is the BEST wax I have ever used hands down. My customers love the throw it gives and the wooden wicks give it that extra special touch.
If the wax was exactly measured for 2 candles, why was there so much liquid wax left over? feels like there may be a better formula for this. water weight inside the vessel is not the same for wax weight.
She didn't say to fill the vessel with water then weight it, she said fill the vessel with water and put into a measuring cup to see how much liquid you need, which is not the same as the weight. you're better off melting down more wax than not enough..
I melt wax and pour it into my vessel while it’s on the scale.. that’s the only way to actually know how much wax you’ll need.. that way you want have any left over. You have to do a tester
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Was there supposed to be so much wax leftover in the pouring can? It seems like you were cutting just enough wax and adding the 2 oz of fragrance oil to accommodate just those two vessels but then there seemed to be a lot left over? Just wanted to see if I was missing something. Thanks! :)
I've worked in the fragrance industry for 20 years. This is an amateur video. You should actually weigh out the amount of wax you need for however many vessels you have, melt, add fragrance and pour. You shouldn't really "eyeball" the wax and add the fragrance, it really is an amateur way of doing things.
just used your FABULOUS wax - it is 1,000 times better to work with than what I have tried - looking forward to them finishing their cure to see what hot scent throw is like
Wow, you're awesome. My ex-husband is always buying these great smelling candles. They're in mason jars but nothing else. However, they do smell awesome. The woman who makes uses soy wax. But, then a thought came about learning to make our own candles. And, what happens, lol. I found your site completely on accident. Thank you. God Bless.
@@makesyofficial Absolutely, I'm planning on mailing you my 1st homemade candle. Because, your site is my inspiration and I'll be trying, lol, your recipes. God Bless.
So far i made 3 batches of candles, first two were the same scent and oil, and had like a almost crumbly top. I read that was because of poring while it cooled down too much. The second batch came out really good with different oil and wax but just had small sink-age around the wick. This video is very helpful for new makers but I was kind of just curious about wooden wicks themselves.
Hello, yes she should have measured out 20 ounces of her virgin coconut soy wax and then added her 2 ounces of fragrance oil if she wanted 10% fragrance load. Her math in the video was to fill two 11 ounce vessels. I'm a professional candle maker who can help if you have more questions.
Great video, thanks! It seems to me that using the wick clip is letting a large amount of wax unmelted at the bottom when the candle will be lit, no? Seems very high to me. Are there any solutions out there to minimize that height? Thanks!
Thanks for your comment! Our wick clips are made at a safety height set by the National Candle Association. This height stops the candle from overheating as it burns down so it doesn't combust. We do have a low profile wick clip that can be used for smaller vessels but we wouldn't recommend them for the large ones as they become a safety hazard. makesy.com/products/low-profile-wick-clips?_pos=1&_sid=d4d655d62&_ss=r
The website doesn’t necessarily tells you which wick to use, inside the sample bag comes a bunch of sizes and they are mixed I’m still trying to find out which one is which it doesn’t tell you. On the website only says (.02) after I selected my wax and jar size. So I ordered a sample but inside there are 7 sizes of wood wicks so which one is it ?? Extremely confusing and I bought a bunch of wicks thinking a guide was included or something. If I test all of them it would take about 6 months this is crazy!
Hi there! The wick selection guide is a starting place for burn testing. The .02 is referring to the thickness of the wick. The other sizes are referring to the widths. The widths vary in size. We recommend first trying the width that the wick selection guide gives you. You can also reference this video here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-JMZY7ILJaSY.html
Since the fragrances from wooden wick is so concentrated, does less have to be added for same throw as if a lot more of a regular fragrance? Also can you make a video on the new spiral wick. Thank you very much.
Hi Joe! Fill a stove-safe pot with water until the water reaches approximately 3” (12.7cm) height. Pre-heat the water until it is barely simmering (not boiling). The wait until your wax reaches about 180, then you're ready to pour!
Out of curosity, why would you use a double pot to melt the wax in water? as opposed to just directly placing the pot of wax on the burner top to melt. thanks for sharing this video!
Hello! Such an informative video! Thank you! My only problem is wick doesn’t want to burn to the very bottom, and that leave a lot of unburnt candle. Any tips?
I work with your coconut apricot wax and am I correct that there is only a 72 hr cure time? I previously let my candles cure for 14 days using the same wax. At 72 hrs will I have the same strong hot throw or is it the longer they cure the stronger the ht?
That's correct! 72 hours is enough time for the coco apricot creme wax and its fragrance molecules to fully cure. In our testing, the throw is the same :)
Hi Johnny! Yes, not all wooden wicks crackle equally. Please visit our Wick Selection Guide for suggestions on the right crackling wick for your wax type: woodenwick.com/wick-selection-guide/
You guys should include the vessel diameter on the website so your customers arent forced to buy the discovery kit as well as the wicks,, or just dont include that quiz feature
Curious why my cocosoy whisper wood wicked candles have a blackish-gray soot residue remaining on top of my candles after they’ve cooled. Is this normal?
Hi Bunny! There could be multiple reasons why this is happening. We kindly ask that you reach out to our customer service team with a photo of what you're experiencing for the best advice on what to do in your situation. They can be contacted here woodenwick.com/pages/contact-us
I have a question, so I did a few testing candles and none of them gave me a hot throw. I think it’s because I didn’t allow it to cure for at least 2-3 days. Also maybe it’s the type of fragrance oil I used. Does the type of fragrance oil matter in order to get a better hot throw.
Just made candles for the first time to gift to my bridesmaids! The candles look stunning, but I'm wondering how to fix "sink-pits" around the wick after they've fully set. Thank you!
Congrats!! We suggest buying a heat gun (see Makers Supplies) on our website. Check out this tutorial! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pwyIzAr4gKc.html
I just made my first candle with the coconut soy blend wax and two of your blends! Love your simple step by step video. What is the best way to clean my tools afterwards?
Hello thank you for the help . I have a question about temperature in the melting pot. You put the thermometer in the center Or the side to see the right temperature of wax before add fragrance or pouring. Change a lot .
Place the temperature in the center and do not let it touch the bottom of your pitcher. :) Stir the wax intermittently, but using the double boiler method (wax in water) helps ensure a more even heating and melting of the wax.
I heat it up to 185 and then put my FO. Remove the pitcher at the 185 and stir my FO for 2-3 minutes. By that time the wax will be at 180 for you to pour. Hope this helps, and good luck on your candle making. 😉
Your wick will depend on your wax type and vessel. Here's a guide to help you determine the best wick for your candle: woodenwick.com/pages/new-wick-selection-guide
Sounds like you're using the wrong sized wick for your wax type! Shoot us an email at hello@makesy.com and one of our customer service agents can assist you! :)
I have been researching candle making for several months now and finally ordered some supplies from the WWCo. The Virgin Coconut Soy is beautiful and creamy:) I have started my testing for 2 different jar oz sizes and have had to change out one of the wicks for another which is now working great giving me a nice full melt pool but I've noticed that even after 2 hours of burning my wax looks brown as if it's stained. The parameters for melt pool depth, flame height are right as well.....not sure why it's staining?? Also noticed that as the wax cools its starting to cave in the center?? Any tips for me? Thanks so much! Julie
Hi Julie! Wooden wicks will stain wax a little bit due to naturally occurring tannins in the wood. This is unavoidable unless you use our Whisper Variety. Also, it could be happening if there is vanillin in your fragrance which will also pigment the wax slightly.
@@makesyofficial So my findings have been that there was a FO that was doing this as well as with the WWC crackling booster wicks #.03, which was the recommended wick if I'm not mistaken. I tried the whisper wicks with and without the booster and is burning great so far! I LOVE that the majority of the waxes for these set of tested candles are staying that creamy white!! YES!! :)
For the Aura we recommend using a .625 width to burn test and your thickness will vary based on your wax type. You can reference our Wick Selection Guide here: makesy.com/pages/makesy-wick-selection-guide
that is personal preference. some makers want zero smoke whatsoever and would rather wick down for a potentially smaller melt pool. in this case, since it is really intermittent, it sounds like it most likely is occurring from a draft :)
I would love to use wooden wicks but they don't stay lit. I have tried using less oil and then more oil. I have also poured at the appropriate temperature the wax calls for and I have added in the oil at the appropriate temperate too. They do work better with coconut wax but I would like to work with soy as its cheaper. They never stay lit in my soy wax. The first burn the flame goes out within 30 seconds. I have tried using smaller wicks and the bigger dual wicks. I have made the decision to use only cotton wicks.
I’ve had this same problem, but only with these wicks, for some reason. I bought a pack from Hobby Lobby and they’ve all burned fine, so I don’t really know what else to try. I’m still in the learning stage right now so I usually use soy wax to help with my budget, but the wicks never stay lit for me.
Hi Abby! We are so sorry we missed your comment. This means that you're not using the right wooden wick size for your candle wax and diameter width. We recommend starting with our Wick Selection Guide here: makesy.com/pages/makesy-wick-selection-guide
I enjoyed e video however I'm still confused of which wick is which. I ordered the sample kit. Is the .03 booster wick the widest wick in the cracking booster wick. 03? Thanks in advance.
Hiiiii :) Just a little problem: I am in the Czech Republic. I've purchased two of those candles here (really expensive) and I would love to make one for myself.. or more... :) nut I don't have a clue how or where to get all the equipment! Pleeease can you help me? Anyone..... Cheers from Brno, capital of Moravia ;)
Yes! Of course! I would suggest starting with purchasing a few vessels, a wax slab, a fragrance discovery kit, and a wick sample kit from woodenwick.com :)
Hi there! Since rapeseed is a natural wax blend, we suggest choosing "Natural Blends with Soy" as the most comparable option from our Wick Selection Guide: woodenwick.com/pages/wick-selection-guide. Rapeseed isn't as common in the US, but we do have many European customers using it!
I didn't know making candle was so hard. It requires math and science to be able to make a perfect candle. From picking the correct wick to the temperature to the wax measurement. gosh
You said, the vessels hold 11 oz so you cut that much weight of wax to fill that. But the “fill” ounces should be liquid ounces… not weight ounces.. right??? I’m confused by this
We recommend using weight volume vs liquid volume for candle making as its more precise. So you'd weigh 11 oz of solid wax on your digital scale before melting :)
Hi! Thanks for the video. I've tried making a few candles now but I always seem to get air bubbles and have to pour another layer over the top. How do I stop this? Thanks
Hello Ariana, when I began making candles for the first time I was having the same issue. What worked for me was slowing down my stirring pace so it didn't create bubbles in the wax, and pouring at a rate that also didn't cause air bubbles and pouring my wax between 150 and 170 F. You can also heat your vessels in the oven for a minute at the lowest oven time as well. This helps your wax adhere to the sidewalls of your vessels and promotes even cooling. My question for you is are you experiencing a sink hole on or near the wick as well?
Hey Wes! Self-extinguishing wicks are a sign you need to increase your thickness and the wick is not compatible with your wax type. What wax and wick are you using now?
Freezers are great in a pinch but we wouldn't recommend putting a whole batch in the freezer as it risks cooling to quickly and causing sink holes or other unsightly things!
Hi there! Soy wax is definitely not toxic. :) It has been tested for air safety and is used commercially by many candle manufacturers! Beeswax is another great natural option as well though! If you love Beeswax, check out our Beeswax Coco Creme wax blend.
