WICK Testing GOALS 🙏 (What I Look For When Burn Testing My Candles)

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How do I test my candles and determine which are PASS or FAILS? There is no one-size-fits-all rule when it comes to a perfect candle burn test. Instead, I find it more helpful to evaluate based on a set of guidelines. What am I looking for at each stage in the candle burning process. I divide my candle testing into 3 stages and have different expectations in each; Hot throw, wick profile, jar temperature, mushrooms, soot, etc. All these play a part when performing a candle burn test. In this video, I discuss my evaluation framework. Hope you enjoy. Below are other videos and resources mentioned in the video:
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@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

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@RonnicaSmith 10 ай бұрын

Hi Wade! I'm a 61 retired grandma who wants to start a small candle business. I've wanted to do this all my life, so now I'm going to do it because, well, I'm on the downhill side age-wise! LOL I, too, love your videos. You are a natural at this! 😊 I think you should create a video - for people to pay for, no freebie - or a book, on EVERYTHING to do with candle making and being a business owner. A Candle Making 101 type thing - following up with a CM102. Explaining the scientific side, too. Just a thought! Continue to enjoy your life, because it's apparent in your videos that you do. Thanks again for giving us a chance to learn and fulfill our dreams as you have. Continue to have a fun and blessed life. Thank you, Ronnica

@fleurdlis 6 ай бұрын

This video is exactly what I am looking for. Thank you.

@madhavicamotimdaconcar2086 Жыл бұрын

So thankful you chose to share your hard learned knowledge ! Such a saviour !

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

👍🙏

@cathyscandlecreations7406 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video yet again Wade. Thanks for your time and info!

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Np Cathy!

@LittleGreyDove Жыл бұрын

Wade is our candle guru. All this advise is so affirming and helpful when it comes to testing. I know for myself I’m super harsh on myself when it comes to testing especially in the first 2 burns. I’m using wood wicks and it’s been a lot of trial and error with finding the right size wick to “perfectly” burn with the specific wax I’m using. I get really in my head when it comes to the first 2 burns and I’m seeing some wax hang up on the sides but the hot throw and the wick burn itself is amazing. Gotta do the full burn test to really determine if the test is a success or not. Wood wicks are tough to deal with I’m finding lol

@74Rockme 10 ай бұрын

I can't thank you enough! When I made candles years ago I never heard of doing power burns which is crazy because I myself can be a power burner! I also never heard anyone talk about checking the temp of the jar. Because of your channel, I am now doing both of these now that I've gotten back into candle making. Absolutely grateful for the time you put in to making these videos and I hope you keep them coming.😊

@SxyL3xii973 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much wade, the video I didn’t know I needed. Greatly appreciated!

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Np Alexis!

@a_adexter6786 Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing. I was trying to analyze the findings of my wick tests. Thank you.

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

👍😁

@kerrimahoney7068 Жыл бұрын

I just want to say thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experiences as a candle maker. I recommend you as a resource in beginner candle groups I follow because I find your delivery to be fun as well as informative making it easy to watch and understand. You post relitive content and actually give feedback and answer questions. I know you must put a ton of time into these videos on top of running your own business so I just really want to say thank you!!!

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Kerri. I really appreciate that and the support. :)

@marylees8983 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Wade! I needed this information.

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

You're Welcome!

@BlackDogDesigns Жыл бұрын

Your videos are always very helpful and informative, thank you for sharing.

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

@greekozygirl599 Жыл бұрын

Great video Wade, so much important information, in this vid, much needed, thank you!!

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Of course!

@scottkrise1867 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all of the great info. Just started making candles as a hobby. Love your videos.

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Thanks scott!

@Nicolette.H Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Can’t wait for the update videos too!

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

❤️👍

@carolinechampion4375 Жыл бұрын

Another great video,and I hope everything is going well with your new premises,I did Watch the update you gave cant wait to see what it looks like all finished 😀

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Me too. Lol

@pattyheinemann4129 Жыл бұрын

Wade as always great video This cannot come at a more perfect time I’m in the process of finally launching my candle line and I’m working with two waxes. One is the problend 600 which I have down and the new one that I’m working with is number seven formally known as soy bliss and I was stressing because I was getting mushrooms and I thought the jar was too hot but after watching your video, the mushrooms that I have been getting have been very tiny and I didn’t even think about using my infrared for the outside of the glass. I’ve been hitting it on the top of the wax as it’s burning. You always give so much good advice that I love how you did the beginning the middle and the end because now I have a better idea how a candle should burn since I’m a new candle maker. Thank you for always giving such great advice for new candlemakers as well as season candlemakers

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Thanks patty

@prophetessoftroy Жыл бұрын

I got a (minor) burn off an artisan candle once as a kid and I’ve hesitated to even test certain vessels ever since because that memory was so strong. So THANK YOU so much for quantifying the surface temperature of the vessel! That’s one of those metrics that usually gets left out; and since I know that I tend to have a higher tolerance for heat (asbestos hands from cooking lol), I’m absolutely not a good barometer here. Having actual numbers as a general range to work off of is super, super helpful. As usual, Wade, your videos are by far the most helpful and transparent information in this niche, on this platform. I appreciate you so much and I hope I get the chance to express that in person someday. Thanks for everything you do-dad jokes included 😉

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Haha. Thanks so much. Lol. And sure anytime. I'm in KC but travel a lot. Lol

@heatherbeesley8752 Жыл бұрын

Thank you again for another great and informative video!

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Np heather!

@lisaguzzardi Жыл бұрын

Thanks Wade. That was very informative.

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Great!

@gina254 Жыл бұрын

EXACTLY what I needed!!!!

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

😁

@wendyedmond6846 Жыл бұрын

Great advice as always Wade :) thanks for sharing 😀

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

No problem. Thanks Wendy!

@ceciliacarrington7230 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, Wade. I used to think that if there is any mushrooming then I can't use that wick at all, even if there's no sooting or overheating. I eventally changed that mindset and your video was confirmation!! Appreciate you!!

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

No problem!

@pattyburns Жыл бұрын

Oh boy I really needed this video! Thanks Wade. I think I'm just way too hard on myself when it comes to testing

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

👊😆

@Emsie76 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Wade. Much appreciated.

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

❤️ np

@harmonyj_nova 11 ай бұрын

I LOVE your T-shirt 😅🤣. Tysm for the info! I am struggling to find the right wooden wick for my 8 oz straight side jar soy wax candles. I gave up a year ago, but am back at it! Your info is so helpful and I am hopeful! But yeah that T is awesome 🙌🏻😂

@bossfan8 Жыл бұрын

Hey Wade, I'm so pleased you did this video because I'm testing and I've got mushrooms on the first two burns and thought it was a fail. But after watching this, I've just started the 3rd burn and keeping my fingers crossed as I'm loving the FO and want it in my collection eventually. You've given me hope..!! 🙂

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

❤️ sometimes it is... sometimes it's not. :)

@bossfan8 Жыл бұрын

I'm trying to stay positive as I'm watching the 3rd burn lol there is less of a mushroom but I think maybe less HT too. 😏 I'll see how it goes.

@GreenWitch1 Жыл бұрын

Excellent information!

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jweagsphotos9522 Жыл бұрын

Wade, thank you so much for this video. Specifically the part about vessel temp. I have looked all over and gotten all sorts of answers. Most people said keep it under 140, which was hard enough then I was told 125 and I was damn near about to give up. Now that I know that under 170 is perfectly fine, I am relieved and can't wait to not fail every candle I make. Thank you again for all your videos man!

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Np. Like I said I like to stay between 150 and 160 but 170 is astm guidance. At least last time I checked

@jweagsphotos9522 Жыл бұрын

@@BlackTieBarn im just glad to hear it doesn't have to be under 140, or even more so 125. 150-160 is very doable and I've had a few that I've "failed" that were in that range. Your videos have been extremely helpful along this journey, but this tip will be the one that really helps me get to a finished product. Many thanks!

@lalainecodina8933 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, Wade. I learn a lot from this video. I'm currently doing wick testing and i'm kind of frustrated anymore because I cannot seem to make it 'perfect'. It turns out that they are performing well already based on your explanation.

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Chasing perfection will lead to having nothing. It's an art.... no such thing as perfection. ;)

@MK-di6sb Жыл бұрын

Such great advice

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

@sylvaingouletmeditation1687 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Wade that helps me a lot, i got a nuclear mushroom and all i had to do is wick down cause i change my supplier for french vanilla. Keep up the good work i just love your tips and tricks

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

I'll try. Thanks so much!

@bobbihensley1387 Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you for posting this! I've been stuck in a wick testing loop for a couple months, basically went back and started over in my processes. Also went back and rewatched videos...I was pleasantly surprised to see that I am monitoring the same things you are!! I needed to finally feel like I was doing something right here, so thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for the feedback Bobbi!

@jasonwilliams6475 6 ай бұрын

Hey Wade Great videos! I wonder have you posted a Check list of things an at home candle tester should look for when they test your candles. Please let me know as we are getting closer to that day this would be a great help. Again, Great videos keep up the good work!

@wesleywalker7748 10 ай бұрын

Just got into candles and you are a wealth of knowledge sir. Thank you so much for sharing. I couldn't help but notice the song at the end of the class.... lol what was it?

@yazminramirez3437 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this info.. I've been stuck testing for over a year because my jar get hotter than 175 after during power burns and specially mid jar. I've purchased at least 5 candles from popular brands and they do the same and are visible over wick.

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Jars are going to frequently get over 175 during power burns. Some of mine have as well. How are they doing during normal burns

@TheTalkingTreeEmporium Жыл бұрын

Im from Missouri. Imma Roo! Anyway thank you so much for your support in our journey I will be sure to send you a candle to test!

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

❤️

@user-im5hj1qh6r Жыл бұрын

my attention span to listening is so short but this keeps me until the end even watch it twice. very helpful

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@les05 Жыл бұрын

Hello Wade, hope all is well. Great video as always!.. that being said, fingers crossed for a similar video on Wooden Wicks, but if not it was worth a shot! 😂

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Well really it's the same ideology. But I know what you mean as they burn differently for sure

@les05 Жыл бұрын

@@BlackTieBarn Indeed good sir!

@matattas 11 ай бұрын

Mushrooms always exist in bath and body works candles. Most of the time they have an uneven burn. I noticed also sometimes there wick turned off the flame when the candle is still considered full. I guess candel making is a real science 😂 thanks for your amazing videos.

@BlackTieBarn 11 ай бұрын

😁

@kimberlypratt4004 Ай бұрын

Hi Wade, in your opinion, would the wax type be taken into consideration when evaluating the surface temperature of the container? I am in the process of burn testing palm candles, which is an extremely hard wax with a higher melt point than most. In testing two of my fragrances so far, the container temp. of my straight-sided 12 oz clear glass containers having burned down to about the halfway point or beyond has reached 172, and once higher at 175 in a hot spot, during a couple of consecutive 4-hr. burn cycles, but container temp registers lower in all burn cycles before and after. Would you say that this is a concern? They are not reaching full melt pool until at least the start of the 3rd burn cycle, although for the mid- to lower candle burn cycles the depth of the melt pool increases from 1/4 - 1/2" to 5/8". For this container I am double wicking with the smallest wick size available, however, I could go to a wider diameter container. What would your opinion be? Thank you so much!

@sunsetviewandrose8970 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for providing consistently valuable content. I rewatched this video because I had some questions about wick testing and rate of consumption. When choosing between 2 wick sizes, if both perform reasonably well, low/no sooting and HT is where you want it to be, do you choose the lower ROC? And another question about ROC, I have a few candles that had a lower ROC with the bigger wick. Why does this happen? Last question - is there an ROC range that you target when testing? Thank you Wade!

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Unless you have a very controlled tasting lab, I would take your ROC test results with a grain of salt. Or... perform multiple tests to confirm. Also, increaes in wick size do not necessarily mean high ROC. Wick sizes take multiple things in consideration. Some flame height, some width, roc, yield, etc. For example look at a wick guide for premier 700s. You will see what I mean. Yield is more reliable (generally) than melt pool estimates for example. To answer your question, two wicks that are similar and both work. I'll tend to go with slightly smaller one. If it's a viscous wax, probably the higher one

@rorosam7840 23 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing🙂 I use C3 soy wax, what is the best temperature for applying fragrence oil. 70 c or 85 c? Please reply🙂

@greekozygirl599 Жыл бұрын

Well, this is awesome!! I couldn't sleep & I find a notification from Black Tie Barn

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

🤣

@angelaallen3973 Жыл бұрын

Hi Wade! Thank you for your videos and the invaluable information that you're willing to share!! Hoping you can help me with a question. I found some jars that I love (ceramic tumblers from Candle Science) we are using IGI 6006 wax and ECO 10 wicks. The candles looked great for a couple of weeks. If you look really hard, like you are actually looking for it, the wax is not adhering to the wall of the jar perfectly. Last night it got really cold and this morning the wax pulled away even further from the jar wall, highly noticeable. Any idea why this would be happening? I really don't want to let go of these jars, I think they are so pretty but we can't sell candles like this. Thanks in advance for any suggestions!!

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Completely normal. Wax contracts as it cools (like most things). Some more than others. Most waxes pull away a bit. Totally normal. Cold weather will make it contract even more. I wouldn't worry about it. Even if you could control it for a while, it will still happen later

@ashleywhistler4355 5 ай бұрын

I see a lot of different info on jar temp, some say 140 and some say 175. Where can I find the information? I just got done with my 10th burn, I have 2 or 3 left. It’s stayed under 140 degrees for most of the burns until the 8th burn it reached 150 degrees I thought it was a fail. There isn’t a lot of information on jar temp. I was wondering how towards the end of a candle could you possibly stay under 140 degrees and it still smell good. This made me feel so much better because when I tested one size down the candle tunneled. I quit once because I got discouraged and I didn’t want to quit again. Thank you for the info.

@creativegemarts Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video 🙌🏽💖 has anyone used HTP wicks 126 & 116 for soy 464 wax ??

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

I personally haven't but I've definitely seen it. I think I've seen them in lobby tumblers with 464

@BrittanyTishar Жыл бұрын

hi wade! thanks for another great video. do you offer classes for beginner candle makers?

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Thank Brittany. Not yet but working on it. :)

@nicholassmith6904 Жыл бұрын

Ty for videos it’s a big help… how far down should I trim my wick? or do wick trimmer automatically cut to right size?

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

About 1/4"

@VeloxAurora 8 ай бұрын

Well done. I'd like to send you some candles, if you are still reviewing viewer candles that is. How can I go about doing that? I'm sure the wait list is long!

@ariellemonet9515 Жыл бұрын

You're Phenomenal 🙏🏾 sorry 🤣I am just so excited 😆 I am leaving a reply on almost every video 🤗 so really dumb question.. I am going to watch the full video of course.😎 I'm really confused on testing.. When you test, do you just test one candle from each batch or do you need to test multiple candles from each batch? Surely I'm hoping you don't have to test every candle.. That would not make any sense.. or does it? 🤣 Please don't laugh! Okay, you have my permission to laugh 🤣😎😃

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 you're fine. New recipes test until you find right wick. Then do another test to verify. Then I like to pull a single candle from an occasional batch in the future snd retest for consistency. Check out my video about the rule of 2

@ariellemonet9515 Жыл бұрын

@@BlackTieBarn 🤣 See you laughed right along with me on that 🤣 Thank you for those tips, that's great advice 🤗 I seriously cannot wait to start!!! Signs have been everywhere for me to take this candle business seriously and stop talking and start walking ☺️ It's all in the making. Just have to get my finances together more for ordering supplies 🤗

@ashleywhistler4355 5 ай бұрын

Also I had no clue you were supposed to measure the temp on the outside. I saw someone else measure the inside of the jar up to the top of the rim which is where I noticed seems to be the hottest spot on my salsa jars.

@MakeupMobster Жыл бұрын

This video just kind of saved my sanity.

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

❤️great!

@yeseniacollier6476 9 ай бұрын

Around the 10.45 mark in the video, my candles flames look like that, in the middle part of the jar 😢 is that a fail?

@tammieburr6541 Жыл бұрын

I make dough bowl candles, what is your advise on wicking those type vessels.

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Honestly no idea. Never used them.

@cindybonfini-hotlosz7831 2 ай бұрын

This is totally not candle related (which - great video!) but could you tell me the brand of your shelves?

@Melanie_Herget 3 ай бұрын

I'm struggling with flickering. I'm testing and I don't even have a completely melt pool-so the wick is definetely not too big, but my candle starts flickering after approximately 1 hours burning...I'm pouring only half of the test jar with wax. Maybe this is the problem?

@apoehls 11 ай бұрын

Anyone have a starting point with premier 700 wicks with 464 in a 8 oz straight sided jar? Theres so many sizes!

@wtsharpe Жыл бұрын

Hey Wade. Thank you for your knowledge about this! Still pretty new to candle making and I noticed I get quite a bit of smoke after blowing out my candles using 444 wax and CD wicks, even if there's little to no carbon build up on the wick after. My room then goes from smelling like the fragrance to something like a burnt steak, lol. Is this normal or something you worry about when testing? The candles I've made with wooden booster wicks barely smoke at all after blowing them out which is so nice, but the wooden wicks themselves seem very inconsistent with how they burn like I've heard you mention.

@aprilherald4602 Жыл бұрын

I am having the same issue. Help please

@wtsharpe Жыл бұрын

@@aprilherald4602 What wax and wicks are you using? I've recently been experimenting with the ECO 12 and ECO 14 with 464 in 8 ounce tins from candle science and they have been much better about not smoking too much after blowing them out compared to the CDs. They also seem to mushroom less so far in my testing. I've read the CDs have more paper woven in compared to the ECOs which could be the reason they mushroom and smoke more? Not sure.

@dziretwinspodcast Жыл бұрын

Thanks as always!! Can you do a video just focused on burning and testing wooden wicks? My wooden wick candles are burning great but some have high flames in the early stage and a lot of flickering yet the mp isn’t full on that first burn…

@lovelisali Жыл бұрын

Wooden wicks are so tricky!! 😵‍💫

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Yup! Lol

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Hey! I talk about them a lot in many videos including the review videos. And the general concepts apply. But I know what you mean since they do burn differently. But what you described is normal as well. Woodwinds can be SO inconsistent and finicky.

@dziretwinspodcast Жыл бұрын

@@lovelisali true

@dziretwinspodcast Жыл бұрын

@@BlackTieBarn ok, I'm going to go back and check out the other videos. Thanks again!

@lehcar19991 Жыл бұрын

With my 4oz and 8oz jars that I’m testing I get a hot throw on the first burn, the next few burns the hot throw is faint. So with those size should I smell the hot throw in 30 or the hour like you said

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

you will get a full melt pool faster because they are smaller... but the overall hot throw will be less because they are small. Candles that size are usually meant for bathroom and small rooms, spaces.

@susansantucci3358 Жыл бұрын

Hi Wade, Question: if your single wick flame is consistently bending (at the candle half way mark), with no drafts, glass jar temp of 150 - would you fail this candle?:I tend to fail the candles. Maybe I shouldn't? Thank you for any advice.

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Hi Susan I am not too sure what you mean by the flame bending. But if it never gets worse than you described I don't think it's an auto fail

@lovinglife1010 Жыл бұрын

Hi from England. If I get a full meltpool in the first 2-3 hours. And a large mushroom on the wick after 3-4 hours on the first burn? Does that mean my wick is too large? Thanks in advance

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

If it was me, is probably try a wick size or two smaller

@ctatro518 Жыл бұрын

This was so informative! I primarily use tin vessels and was wondering if that's why I have a deeper melt pool? When I get to about halfway down it's almost all liquid after a few hours. However the temperature of the tin is nowhere near 160°is this okay as I use a coconut soy wax

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

I'd still probably try smaller size just to see if you can prevent completely liquid. But yes very common with tins. And the fact that your temp is still low is fantastic. :)

@ctatro518 Жыл бұрын

@@BlackTieBarn thank you! This makes me feel so much better ❤️

@jitkavalkova3884 Жыл бұрын

Hi Wade, Great video as always. This question is maybe stupid. Do you cure candles before testing or you test them after you make them?

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

I usually test 2 days after and then again 2 weeks after to confirm my previous results. :)

@jitkavalkova3884 Жыл бұрын

@@BlackTieBarn Thank you for a quick response!!

@ladybug7957 Жыл бұрын

So if the wick is doing well at the start and middle burn, but towards the end the wick is toppling over or only one side of the jar is getting soot, would you then need to wick down? What are possible solutions for this?

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Hard to say. Wicks get soft and start leaning often. How much depends on wick type, wax type, jar size, etc. You could try wicking down one but not have it causes the other burns not to perform well

@Gellie209 Жыл бұрын

I want to say thank you for this valuable information. I have a quick question, what does it mean when you light the wick, the candle begins to turn black on top of the wax? Kind of like the wax is burning. Do you know what is causing this?

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Sorry and ash and gear can discolor the wax as well. Happens more with wooden wicks

@Gellie209 Жыл бұрын

@@BlackTieBarn Okay, thank you. Is there a way I can fix this?

@elliothungate9678 Жыл бұрын

Can you in fact take out a wood wick I have tested that failed the 2-3 hour mark? For instance, pulling the wood wick out and inserting a thicker size and heat gun the tunnel until full melt pool and let it cool down. Then, light it the next day?

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Yes you can. 👍

@marcyhoward2076 Жыл бұрын

I got some wicks from Amazon I hate to waste but I’m not really sure how to identify them…should I just toss them and start with a more reliable source?

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Hard to say. Without knowing specifically what they are though will be problematic at some point

@maricris2561 Жыл бұрын

Ok so I have a question? The 140-170 would that be at what time frame? Like at the 4th hour burn? Thank you

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

At any point is the goal. The idea behind astm is try to keep the temp under that point

@maricris2561 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for replying

@krismoleski6996 Жыл бұрын

Do you have a video on Candle Insurance? 🕯I have candle insurance through Indie Business ... but I just really want the best options.

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Not specifically. It's what I currently use as well

@krismoleski6996 Жыл бұрын

Great thanks!!!! 👍 I feel better now knowing you have Indie as well. Cheers 🍻

@lovinglife1010 Жыл бұрын

If I get a full meltpool in the first 2-3 hours. Does that mean my wick is too large? Thanks in advance

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

If it was me, is probably try a wick size or two smaller

@evelinexleddy6161 Жыл бұрын

Hello, I have a question about the wick size. What does it mean to change wick sizes. Because in a lot of videos i see wicks that are super long when they stick it in the jar and pour it and they cut it anyways. So in which situation do you change a wick size? Thankyou for all your helpful videos! :)

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Hi. What you are referring to is the length. That doesn't matter as you will trim it anyway. The size referred to the output of the wick. Thickness, number of threads, heat, etc. An eco 4 is larger than an 2 for example. Both can be 6" long thst doesn't matter.

@evelinexleddy6161 Жыл бұрын

@@BlackTieBarn Ahh alright haha 😳😅 So when a flame is fed too much wax you have to size down and when it is not really melting the wax you have to size up for example?

@mariaromatica 9 ай бұрын

❤

@BlackTieBarn 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Maria!

@amandag5072 Жыл бұрын

Pretty much all wicking videos on youtube talk about container candles. Pillar candles are different kettle of fish, and the information about wicking those is very thin on the ground.

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@amandag5072 Жыл бұрын

I should add. For pillar candle wicking advice, the older books by David Constable, Norma Coney and Betty Oppenheimer give great advice as to what to look for in the flame and burning properties, but their info is outdated in regard to wick types and current availability. Modern wicking and wick guides are focused on their use in containers and it can take some effort (and much testing) to try to find a good match between the wicks in these books and the wicks available now. The advice given online is mostly contridictory and confusing, and too many candle supply places don't have the knowledge to advise for pillar candle wicking. I almost gave up in frustration.

@ASihr-kp8pp Жыл бұрын

Does anybody else smell a little bit of a smoke odor when burning their candles. This is with candles that are well trimmed without a flickering flame. Or is this all supposed to be normal since there is a flame lighting the candle. Thx

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Every once in a while if there is a draft. Other than that... not really unless extinguishing.

@jamiejamison2306 Жыл бұрын

It looks like you might be using an Aura vessel? What double wicks have worked best for that jar for you?

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Hey Jamie. These are actually not Aurus. They ate from ambrosia but similar. Slightly larger I believe. I am mostly using 2 premier 720s but that is with my wax. Not sure what wax you're using

@D3232I 4 ай бұрын

@@BlackTieBarn I use the Aura jar as well double wicked and was wondering if hitting diameter at 2 - 2.5 hrs in the middle to late stage was considered a pass or fail? It seems on top I am hitting diameter by 3 - 4 hrs. Also, once you reach diameter in your test burning stage, do you blow it out or continue burning it? Thanks in advance 😊

@cathycooper922 Жыл бұрын

Still waiting for video on best wax for wax melts.

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Hey Cathy. Sorry, so much on my plate and like a hundred videos planned. Lol I tend to prefer problend 650 and c55 right now though.

@nicholassmith6904 Жыл бұрын

What is a hot throw?

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

The strength of the scent while the candle is burning. :)

@morganazoric Жыл бұрын

Is that shirt a twist on blm?

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

? Nope. Been making thse shirts FOREVER. Honestly hsdnt even crossed my mind until you mentioned it. It's a common candle shirt/phrase as well. It actually started based on a more..... well pseudo inappropriate reference. Lol. It's just a shirt with a candle making quote. Shirt just happens to be black and white

@morganazoric Жыл бұрын

@@BlackTieBarn oh good. My heart stopped for a sec! Didn't think about the colours, just the text.

@pancho1078 Жыл бұрын

Hey are you still looking for an editor?

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

My recording schedule and timeline make it difficult for outside editor. Plus the cost usually makes it not worth it to me on a video by video basis. Because they cut into earnings SO much and the the videos still take me a ton of time

@bodhiutah4501 Жыл бұрын

Hi, hope someone might have the same issues I'm having currently. I have a ceramic farmhouse vessel from candle science, with the lids they suggest. Had no problem with the lids fitting, until I switched to coco apricot wax. Now, some lids fit and some don't. They simply won't go on, and once they go on, almost impossible to remove. I contacted candle science, but they have no thoughts on it. Anyone here, have any thoughts, tips or tricks if you had a similar issue? thanks.

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

That's SUPER odd. I can't make sense of that either. Unless maybe you should wait longer to put them on. Perhaps that was forms a tighter vacuum seal once it's cooling? No idea. Really doesn't make sense