Pt 1: How to find the best wick

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10 ай бұрын

Are you having trouble finding the right wick for your jar, wax and oil combo when testing candles? This video goes over my process of how I select a wick for each oil I use. Always test and make detailed notes. In this video I'm using Freedom Soy Wax from American Soy Organics with CD wicks.
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Rollo Labels:
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@kathykat7592 10 ай бұрын

Girl, I so understand depression and anxiety. I just found your video. Thanks for the information.

@CandleMakingCoach 10 ай бұрын

It can get rough!! Thank God I’m past it, it was brutal that go round. ❤❤

@staciebamsch2810 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! This is this was the video I've been looking for!! Answered all my questions 🙌🏼

@rhondadelaney9390 10 ай бұрын

You are amazing and you don’t know how much we appreciate you for sharing this. I have been making candles since 2009 and I had no guidance just winging it on my own. I have not seen experienced candle makers EVER want to share from beginning to end what products and tips they have done, thank you!

@CandleMakingCoach 10 ай бұрын

Omg same!! I started in 06 & had no clue what I was doing and other makers wouldn’t help me 😢 Thank you for the support and appreciation ❤❤

@ellefarrelly-xg3xd 9 ай бұрын

You’ve got this! Hang in there. Totally understand where you’re at. Sending you all the ♥️

@CandleMakingCoach 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I appreciate that!! ♥️

@Barberman710 7 ай бұрын

Great video with a lot of helpful information.

@melonysmith490 8 ай бұрын

U are doing a great job no need to apologize. Keep pushing through.

@CandleMakingCoach 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much ❤❤

@nancysusanisaacs4015 8 ай бұрын

Nice to meet you. You did a great video with a lot of information. I always have problems with wicking. Can't wait to see part two. I will follow. The video was A+ SUSAN

@CandleMakingCoach 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Susan!!❤❤

@dunya_guest23 9 ай бұрын

I am so glad that I ran into your video after watching a bunch of videos. I have been feeling so frustrated with soy 464 not giving me good HT. I am new to candle making, and I am still on testing. Today, I tested about 8 candles with different fragrances, but all had a horrible HT. At some point, I felt some regrets why I chose to do a candle business instead of a t-shirt business😢. But after watching you video it has motivated me a lot, and I am looking forward to trying out freedom soy. I have always added it to my cart😂

@CandleMakingCoach 9 ай бұрын

464 is tricky with ht. I think you’ll love the freedom soy!! Let me know how it got.

@juanitawilliams2134 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video first time watching your Channel really appreciate this video ❤

@CandleMakingCoach 4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Glad I could help. Also, Juanita is my Moms name too. 😁♥️

@MBDesignsTexas 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for all this information and taking time to share!

@CandleMakingCoach 10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@newtoncavalcanti6414 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I just came across with your channel. Could you Tell how the burn test went? And what is the diameter of the container you used? I am beginner from Brazil. You seem to be a very good person and I wish you the best.

@melonysmith490 8 ай бұрын

Take your time. I understand depression. Happy to see that you are feeling better.

@WilliamHearnTOEFL_Tutor 7 ай бұрын

Love your comment about abusing your candles. I've let mine burn from start to finish 36 hours to see how long they would burn. Never knew that was "candle abuse." I learned something new. Thanks!!

@CandleMakingCoach 7 ай бұрын

I thought I responded to this! 😮 Yes, “abusing” your candles is an essential part of testing, IMO. A lot of customers don’t think to time a burn for 4 hrs. They light the candle and don’t think about it again 🤷🏼‍♀️

@WilliamHearnTOEFL_Tutor 7 ай бұрын

@@CandleMakingCoach Thank you for responding. Great information. Have a Happy and Successful New Year!!

@CandleMakingCoach 7 ай бұрын

@@WilliamHearnTOEFL_Tutor you as well!! ♥️♥️♥️

@rc7042 7 ай бұрын

You did good! And i can relate!! Flight attendant on sick leave with depression, and i also started candles as therapy! New follower here!❤

@CandleMakingCoach 7 ай бұрын

So glad I could help! I wish you much success on your candle journey. It really does help with depression. If you haven’t already definitely join my fb group Soy & Coconut Wax Society. 😊

@lkwittmayer 8 ай бұрын

ok, i love it the video so at my pace. and step by step

@CandleMakingCoach 8 ай бұрын

So glad I could help!! ❤

@AuntieAliciasKitchen 9 ай бұрын

So glad you were able to post this. This has very helpful.. you got this sis.

@CandleMakingCoach 9 ай бұрын

Awe!! Thank you so much!! I appreciate that.

@AuntieAliciasKitchen 9 ай бұрын

@@CandleMakingCoach tried making candles a few years ago but was discouraged when for the life of me I couldn't get the hot throw right. With the info in the video I feel inspired to give it a try again. Quick question about the digiboil... first that looks awesome I'll have to look into getting one of those.. but for the question I assume the number on the side says how hot it is set to (172), but you mentioned it was hotter (190ish). Or does that number mean something else?

@CandleMakingCoach 9 ай бұрын

Oh that’s awesome!! That’s why I do this!! For my digiboil when I set it to about 172-174 it brings the wax to about 192. So it’s about a 20 degree difference.

@AuntieAliciasKitchen 9 ай бұрын

@@CandleMakingCoach That makes sense... thanks again! I just ordered the wax suggested.. maybe I'll try to make some candles this weekend. Off topic kind of.. if you have Amazon affiliate links, please post those that way you get credit for the referral... you mentioned a lot of products \ suggestions that you can at least earn a few pennies on 🙂

@CandleMakingCoach 9 ай бұрын

Oh gosh. Can you not see my Amazon links??? That’s not good. 😮 I’ll get it fixed, thanks for letting me know. ❤

@biggylow8663 10 ай бұрын

Great vid!

@CandleMakingCoach 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! ❤

@diamondsapphire5245 4 ай бұрын

HELLO!! I JUST FOUND YOUR VIDEO. I'M SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DEPRESSION. I TRULY BELIEVE THAT IT'S GOING TO FADE AWAY AS SOON AS YOU START SELLING THOSE CANDLES. YOU'LL BE SUPER BUSY ALL THE TIME MAKING LOTS OF MONEY TO SHOP WITH. BUYING A NICE PURSE MAKES THE SOUL FEEL AMAZING.

@CandleMakingCoach 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! It’s since passed thankfully. I’m hoping to get more content posted soon!!

@Luber1NY 8 ай бұрын

You are SO lovable .... Voice, appearance, knowledge....Beautiful woman with a brain is an absolutely lethal combination. Thank you, really enjoy your video...

@CandleMakingCoach 8 ай бұрын

Well, thank you so much! I’m blushing!! 😊

@daniellecarder3092 4 ай бұрын

I am happy I found someone else who is using freedom soy wax! I just started making candles and this is the first wax I have tried. I am blending beeswax in to help the tops and when shipping. Have you done that before? Thanks for your help!

@CandleMakingCoach 4 ай бұрын

I love freedom soy. I blend a bit of coconut wax just customize it but I get smooth tops almost every time (unless my room is cold). So far I haven’t had a problem shipping them but I plan on getting some ice packs or thermal packing materials.

@daniellecarder3092 4 ай бұрын

@@CandleMakingCoach I’m so glad that I found you. I don’t see very many videos with people using this brand. I also saw that you’re in OK! I am too! Have you had any issues with air bubbles or sink holes? What about after the candle burns? Are you still getting a smooth top or is it bumpy or stretched? Thanks so much for your help!!!

@daniellecarder3092 4 ай бұрын

@@CandleMakingCoach My house is usually very cold or warm. We don’t regulate the temperature that much. I was trying to insulate the candles with aluminum casserole pans by putting one underneath and one on top. It’s not very practical on a larger scale though. Do you ever insulate or help the cool down process at all?

@CandleMakingCoach 4 ай бұрын

@@daniellecarder3092 oh great!! What part of OK? I also have a fragrance oil company. Industry88fragranceco.com. Yes my tops are smooth most of the time after burning but if you’re not regulating your house temp your candles could be cooling to quickly thus creating the soy tops that are just a characteristic of soy. If your jars came in their own box I’d pour while they’re in the box which will help insulate. I also pour on a wood table, not metal. Hope I’ve answered all your questions. I’d be happy to help with any others as well.

@daniellecarder3092 4 ай бұрын

@@CandleMakingCoach I am in western OK about an hour from OKC! What about you? I am going to check out your fragrance oils now! Would be great to buy locally. That is a great idea on keeping them insulated. I’m going to try that today. I have also been using the double boiler method and I have had such a hard time with air bubbles. I don’t know what’s normal since I’ve only used the freedom soy and coconut soy wax from ASO. I’ve reached out to them but their response time is so slow. I am melting my wax low and slow and also very gently stirring, but I still get the craters, air bubbles, or the circle crack around the wick. Do you have issues with air bubbles? I can see bubbles coming up even when the wax is melting or the candle is burning. Is that normal? I don’t think I have ever paid attention this closely to a candle burning until now. I am also getting my digiboil in the mail today, so any tips appreciated! I purchased the Gen 1 since I saw people complaining about Gen 2 and that freaked me out. Hope I made a good choice. Thanks for your time!