The idea is NOT to allow the fragrance to evaporate. The fragrance should have been added around 110 degrees. This keeps it from burning off. All pouring it at 100 deg does is allow the candle to set quicker, which keeps the fragrance from escaping. If the fragrance is sitting in the mix while it's waiting to cool, it will evaporate, thus giving the candle less of a throw.
Thank you Tim. I'm retired and I came across your you tube channel and I watch your videos all the time. I think I'm ready to try my hand at making candles. Thank you very much for your kindness.
Tim. I use this same method. I use one of the presto pots and keep the temperature dial between the W and the A and I'm able to maintain that temp all day. It works great. :)
Many thanks, I have been researching "ingredients in candle making" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Peyaniel Psychological Predominance - (do a google search ) ? It is an awesome one of a kind product for discovering the trick to be a candle maker for profit minus the headache. Ive heard some super things about it and my mate got amazing results with it.
This was great, thanks, I have been researching "soy candles recipes" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Cenadoelyn Candle Contemplation - (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some super things about it and my neighbour got amazing success with it.
This is just superb, been searching for "how do you make scented colored soy candles?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Panlijah Inconceivable Position - (search on google ) ? It is a good one off guide for discovering how to become a candle making master and turn a profit minus the normal expense. Ive heard some super things about it and my colleague got excellent results with it.
I just had to come and thank you for this video! It worked perfectly! I tried so many things but I was still running into problems. Finally tired this before giving up for a few days and it worked! Thank you so much for posting this 🙂
They always look great an hour or so after pouring. Do they still have perfect adhesion 24 hours later? Four to six days later? That’s what I’m having a problem with. Thanks for sharing these tips!
Excellent video Tim!! So excited to see a shout out to Alex of Nature's Items!! Absolutely fantastic company with owners who go above & beyond for their customers! Was really awesome to see Alex's method in action! Thank you so much for this great tutorial!
Wow, this is awesome! I just found your channel, and I have to say you have explained things the best. I am a college student, so money is tight. This Christmas I wanted to be able to make candles for members of my family as gifts. I find that my biggest issue has been with temperature and scent. I've only made candles twice so i'm still VERY new at it. I'm not sure if it was the temperature at which I added my scent or just a bad scent itself, but I found no matter how much I added, when the candle was finished the candle had no scent when it burned. This might have to do with the flash point of the candle, but I just ordered some new scents online and the next time I make candles i'm going to try this method out!
Wow! That's even cooler than my test batch yesterday. I didn't go over 150° anyway. I added my color at 150° but I didn't add my fragrance until it was at 120° (a temp I'm aware from soap making to keep the scent strong and long lasting) stirred it in well, then poured at 120°. 100°. Uhhgg, I'm so not a candle maker. I'm likely to end up with chuncky candles. Lol
You think youre having a time with it. I was just talking while making my second batch of candles (I’m also a soap maker). So I tell my daughter that I’d be done soon had to wait till my wax came to trace so I could pour 😂. Definitely not what I meant lol. I need to change gears here.
Hi Tim, thank you so much for this video I’m excited to try this because I have a 40 lb box of soy wax and I just cannot figure out how to get them to burn nicely! Also, THANK YOU for taking the time to find local suppliers. I’m in Illinois and I have been having the hardest time finding suppliers near me and shipping is getting expensive. Thanks for all you do!
Just did a pour in my CS Votive Molds with pins. I kinda liked pouring a thicker wax. Also, the room didn't get overwhelmed with FO. But boy.... the wait for the cool down. Will post in 2 days with a fast test on one. P.S. I love being a member of your FB group! So much has been learned!
This video has been around a bit, but perhaps you will get my comment. First totally enjoyed your sharing. Thank you. I have listened at least twice but missed the wick size that you used. Since the primary purpose of low temp is to develop and preserve both a CT and Ht, the question that continues to come to my mind about the low temp method is if the target temp is 150 or below and pour at 100; why not stay below 130 and add fragrance at 110; then pour at 100? will this cause problems? And finally, does the Alex Method work with all soy wax?
Thank you for posting, I though the Alex method was to pour immediately after you add the color and FO (after stirring), Im so glad you cleared that up for me. I will try this method. Currently I heat to about 185 add FO at 170- 180 and pour at 150. I use 444.
Hi Tim. Enjoy watching your videos. You are so kind and awesome. You explain everything so well. Can u tell me what size wick did u use and the name of the wicks. Thank you
Great post Tim. I'm very much a beginner in candle making. My daughter and I made our 1st container candle and it actually worked!!! How do you go about selecting the proper wicks for your projects? There are so many choices. Do you have a trick? Thanks.
A candle method in my name? this is no coincidence 🤩I'm going to try this today. edit; this is a method i do all the time, i didn't realize it was named after my own name😅
This method worked so well, right now I’m making candles on the stove but wanted to get a burner like you have in the video, do you have a link to where I could get one?
It will work just fine without dye. A lot of people keep their candles white, either to avoid the frustrations associated with colored candles, or as a customer preference - some people just like the classic look of a white candle.
I have that same melting hot plate.. it works great! I have been having problems getting an accurate reading of my temperature.. What thermometer are you using in this video?? Thank you!! :)
Hi Tim. I’m planning to order a few pounds of wax from American organics but I have a bunch of sense it from Kendall science. Would those two fuse well?
Yes, different supplies from different companies will work together just fine. Chances are most supplies get their wax from the same companies, AAK (Golden Brands) and IGI. And most of the chemical bases for the fragrances come from the same supplier, BASF.
great vid/ i was wondering the type of wick you used for this type jar/ i have these same jars from dollar tree/ and also how many oz per jar you used looks like about 10 oz maybe please help and thanks sooo much for sharing
Would you say this improved the hot and cold throw? Also I have read that in order for the scent to bond properly to the wax it needs to be 185 degrees Fahrenheit. Have you had any trouble with it bonding at a lower temperature? Thanks
This method is used mainly to correct appearance issues like frosting and smooth tops. Also, I would disagree with someone that says the wax needs to be that hot for the wax and the F/O to "bind". They are both oils, in my opinion, as long as they are in liquid form, they will properly mix together.
The device he used is called a Presto Multi Cooker, they can be found on Amazon or retail stores like Walmart. You can also use a double boiler with this method, but just make sure you have your water on a light simmer (Medium Low Heat) and continuously stir the wax while it is melting.
Honey Girl Thank you so much for another great, helpful video! Would you use the Alex method with Millennium Wax? Does this method improve scent throw?
I have use it with Millennium wax. It doesn't do anything to increase or decrease the scent throws, It's more about solving issues such as frosting and sink holes.
It DOES work with Millennium Wax. Millennium is built to pull away from the sidewall of your glass, but it holds color REALLY WELL. Fragrance at 10% and pour in the 112 F range and you'll have perfect candles every time!
Hi Tim. Thank you for this video. I tried it!!It works beautifully and I get perfect smooth candles. I’m surprised this isn’t more widespread as - yes it takes more patience - but I have overall satisfaction EVERY TIME. I’ve used a variety of my Soy waxed including C3 and All seasons S16. I live in the U.K. I’ve also been trying Kerawax 4105 at lowered pouring temperatures. This is a rapeseed and paraffin blend. The finish is usually a very smooth one. , I find this method very effective when using wooden wicks too, which are prone to sink holes. Again. Lower pouring temperatures have worked amazingly. Thank you and please keep helping us learners. I love your tutorials
Tim, I followed this method using a wax and fo from lab and co the coconut-apricot creme wax, and it seems not to be working for me. The wax started setting already on the sides of the pitcher and it was 115 F. I also use 2 oz fo + 1 lb wax, and I ended up with air bubbles on top of my candles :( What seems to be not working for me? Thank you!
Coconut apricot creme needs high temps. I heat to 200 and add color and fragrance immediately. I pour at between 190-200. Works like a charm every time!
Hmm, the first thing I would look at would be the type of wick bar that you are using. If the wick is held too tight, it can cause sinkholes around the wick. Try leaving your wicks just a tiny bit more loose. As the wax cools it contracts and expands slightly. The wick will need ot have a tiny bit of give to it to be able to move with the wax.
Tim, I’ve been using this method and the tops to my candles are smooth 2/3 times, but sometimes they have small impressions like tiny craters. Any suggestions?
I don't like waiting for the wax to cool down to 100 and it sticks too much to the side of the pouring container. I just pour it hot and then touch it up later with a heat gun.
The same basic concept of pouring cooler will work to help the candle cool more evenly, you won't be able to pour that cool with 6006 though. IO would try around 115-120ish
Some people will say up to two weeks. I generally only cure mine for one week. There's no way to measure the chemical difference between one week and two. But for my own personal opinion, one week is plenty of time.
Danielle Tompkins u like that wax? I’m having the worst experience with the gb444 I tried the gb464 it’s better but honestly very disappointed with both, hows ur experience?
Im new to making soy candles I have been trying but I cant get the strong HT im looking for is heating the wax to 200 like instructed to high?? please help😳
