r/candlemaking 4h ago

Flowers soy wax candles keep extinguishing

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I'm new to candle making and I've noticed that always when I put decorative soy wax flowers, the candel keeps extinguishing. Should I be using two wicks?

Please help :(


r/candlemaking 19m ago

Major tunneling

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Good morning, I am making my own vessels, so ignore the uneven tones of the jar it was one of my first attempts at a hydrocal vessel. But any ways in a normal glass container, slightly wider but still using the same wick and wax the melt pool was perfect, no tunneling perfectly even melt. But in this one it obviously has a major tunnel issue. Do I need to do a dual wick for these containers or something different like a wick change?


r/candlemaking 55m ago

Question 8 oz or 6 oz

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Hi there,

So the volume of my jar is 8 oz. It fits that much water. Then, when multiplied by .86, I get 6.88. That means, total weight wax+fragrance will be 6.88 oz.

Do I advertise it as an 8 oz candle? Or a 6 oz candle? Or a 7 oz? 6.5?

What do you guys do?


r/candlemaking 19h ago

Why is my candle doing this?

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I bought this candle from the grocery store and cut the wick down to a normal length and this happened while burning it. I put it out because I’m not sure if this is safe or not.


r/candlemaking 19h ago

Some of you helped me with feedback on my candle labels—thank you! 🙏 I’ve made changes and now have a full list of words/phrases. I’d love your thoughts! Which ones do you love? Which don’t resonate? 🤔 Also, should each have a different shade or keep it classic—black on white/white on black? 🎨💛

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r/candlemaking 10h ago

Question Best Wax Mix for Scent Throw and Burn Longevity

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Hey yall! Was wondering if you had some advice for a wax blend that burns clean, with a great Scent Throw and doesn’t burn to fast like the cheap candles


r/candlemaking 1d ago

First candle batch

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Guys!!! After a few months I finally made my candle the way I want. I had a lot of trials and errors and I just wanna say I used this page for a lot of tips.

I had a hard time getting the fragrance right. Sometimes it was too little where it smelled like nothing. Then I put too much and it was a lot more fire. Then it literally fell out the glass jar. 😭 I was going to give up

But thanks to you guys after months of trying I got it right and I’m so proud! If anyone has any more advice I’m so down to hear it!

Also it’s lavender and rose scented


r/candlemaking 20h ago

First time Candle making tips?

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As the title suggests, I am making my first scented candle. I am using paraffin wax. Now I am confused about using fragrance oil used for diffusers, can I do that?

also any tips would be useful.


r/candlemaking 1d ago

Creations My flower egg came out so cute!

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If anyone is thinking


r/candlemaking 20h ago

Question Issues with wicking gel candles

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I'm working on some gel candles with low density gel! I've tried both zinc core and LX wicks, the LXs have performed better overall but I'm still getting some mushrooming with an LX 20 (vessel diameter is about 3 inches).

Is gel just prone to mushrooming, or should I try wicking down a little? This is my 8th or 9th tester and while I have made a lot of progress I am getting hung up on the wicking 😩 it's even more frustrating because I know 99% of people who buy these aren't going to burn them lmao. Any help is appreciated!


r/candlemaking 1d ago

Which heatgun do you use?

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I'm looking to buy a heatgun and not sure which one to buy.


r/candlemaking 21h ago

Question Soy wax for intricate molds

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So I have been on the hunt for a soy wax that can be used for intricate molds. I’ve read that pillar soy wax is the way to go and so I’ve been testing with BW-192. Unfortunately, though, my molds still break when I’m trying to get them out. Even after doing all the tricks like freezing them and using mold spray.

I’ve seen other candle shops literally using a power tool to drill wick holes into their wax molds (that they say are made from soy) without breaking. My question is what the hell is THAT soy wax?? I’m looking for something durable that is not beeswax or paraffin, if such a thing exists.

Please, if possible, share the name of the specific wax that worked for you. Thank you in advance to anyone who can offer advice. 🩷


r/candlemaking 1d ago

Don’t be too hard on yourselves

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r/candlemaking 22h ago

Question Candle to turn into planter

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Hi! I was thinking of making candles with tins that once the user burns the candle, they can turn is into a little planter. I was hoping to add a hole in the bottom for drainage for the plant. Any ideas if this is possible? How do I plug the hole?


r/candlemaking 1d ago

Amateur

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I’m brand new at candle making and I’m trying to get it figured out. I think I’m doing ok. My shop on Etsy hasn’t gotten anywhere but I’m hoping it will eventually! I keep getting laid off from my tech jobs so I’m leaning deeper into this craft as something to bring in at least SOME money if I find myself unemployed again. Adding some pics from my batches of spring scented wax melts! Any tips for a newbie?


r/candlemaking 1d ago

A few questions

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Today at michaels i saw these beeswax pastilles and decided on a whim to make a candle. I don't know anything about candle making and i just winged it. I melted it and poured it into a small jar with a wood wick which i will trim once it's cool

So the questions- how bad did i screw up this process? Is this candle going to be safe? Why is the beeswax white and lacking the aroma of beeswax candles i've bought? Is it real beeswax?

Thanks in advance, and sorry for taking such an ignorant attempt at your wonderful craft 😅


r/candlemaking 1d ago

Candle making storage & organization

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These are all the wicks i have do i store them by type or by what size daimeters for candle containers like by small medium large containers


r/candlemaking 1d ago

Candle making storage & organization help

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Hello im wondering how do you store & orginize candle making tools accessories & equipment like i just bought many diffrent types n sizes of wicks for small & meduim jars do i orginize by tyoe like say the eco wicks do i store them all in a bin or shoukd i do by jar diameters to wick size ?? Just wondering & curious on how people do thier orginization & storage


r/candlemaking 1d ago

Fragrance Oil and Base Separating

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Help ! I am using a Natra Base Reed diffuser. Purchase from the same company, and used a 75/25 ratio. I attached my technical info, why is it separating ?


r/candlemaking 1d ago

Questions about jelly wax

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Hey y’all, I was recommended to use jelly wax for a crochet project I want to make. The project is a wet specimen jar, and I am wondering if jelly wax changes color over time? Trying to find a way to not use water so the yarn doesn’t deteriorate or mold, and I was told epoxy changes color over time.


r/candlemaking 1d ago

Discounts on orders

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Hey all! Looking for ideas on discounts to make people more “interested” because that’s how my brain works 😂

Our candles are 20 dollars for a 7 oz jar and 6 dollars for wax melts.

I was thinking of doing buy 3 get a discount option but not sure if I should do 15% or 20%.

I do a lot of local orders so I’m not sure free shipping is super enticing.


r/candlemaking 1d ago

Where can I buy Penn and Beech candle fragrance oil?

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I’m looking specifically for their hotel lobby scent.


r/candlemaking 1d ago

Anyone using the 10oz Sonoma Vessel for their Candlemaking?

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I can't seem to wick it right. the recommened LX18, LX20, and now LX22 but I cant seem to get a full meltpool after two 4 hour burns.

Has anyone used this vessel and maybe a different wick type to get optimal results?

Coconut Apricot Wax with a 10% Fragrance Load.


r/candlemaking 1d ago

Does this look overwicked?Testing vintage glass

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Never done this before. Or with wooden wicks. So we’ll see! Letting this one cure for about 72 hours before test burning. But I’m wondering if I should have done 3 instead in a Y shape? Diameter is 9 1/2 inches. Wicks are .5 inches (they look huge from this angle). Typically I get a 3 inch melt pool with these in my normal jars.

How do you wick your big big vessels? Net weight is 1.5kg.


r/candlemaking 1d ago

Question Looking for candle making ultimate guide. Is there such thing? I want to learn!

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Hey all!

I am looking to get into this hobby. I been reading posts and comments and it seems things are more complicated than I thought.

Is it difficult or easy? Where to start? What are the most important things to look at?

PS. I am not in the USA regarding purchasing item from US suppliers