TikTok Candle Making Hacks & Tips (Professional Candle Maker REACTS)

TikTok Candle Making Hacks & Tips (Professional Candle Maker REACTS) | Black Tie Barn

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Жыл бұрын

Good candle making hack and tips? Or.... a waste of time? If nothing else, should be fun to find out!
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@Freedom-xh2hc Жыл бұрын

I love your videos!! You are my only go too. I’m learning so much from you and I TRULY APPRECIATE everything you do. I’m learning so much from you and it’s such a joy watching you. Your facial expression with the Mica. PRICELESS!! 😂. Again huge thank you for sharing your knowledge and wonderful videos. I go back and watch many over and over. I admit I forget to hit like but I have a note by my chair to remind me 😅. Much love and many blessings Wade. ❤️

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Haha. That's awesome. Thanks so much for the support snd happy you are getting bsome value of the channel. :)

@amandakelley1331 Жыл бұрын

Best quote of the video "Holy cow! That's a lot of mica!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

🤣

@amandakelley1331 Жыл бұрын

Before you even said it I was thinkin' it!! 🤣🤣

@kimmieb4706 Жыл бұрын

She put so much his eye started twitching. 🤣 that was hilarious

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

@@kimmieb4706 😄

@MissBudgetBeauty 8 ай бұрын

I think sometimes these videos are intentionally a bit mad to boost views.. the glitter was SURELY for that reason cause that was crazy 😂 I love the way you assess these videos though. Facebook groups are so aggressively critical to the point it feels like they take pleasure in it sometimes. Your critique is so fair

@kathleenvonthaden1289 10 ай бұрын

Love this Tik Tok review! It helps to see them and your comments on what is good and "not so good". Keep them coming. ALL your videos are great and so very helpful. I've just started watching them about a month ago and can't get enough of them. Thank you for caring enough to help fellow candle makers (especially us beginners). SO much to learn!

@greekozygirl599 Жыл бұрын

That was so much fun to watch & very informative, thanks Wade🙏🏽

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Thank you+

@pamelastengel3884 Жыл бұрын

yes. Love these kinds of videos because they can be really interesting and fun, but also stress relieving 🙃

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

I totally agree!

@andrearobinson8887 Жыл бұрын

I love these vids! They are very helpful ❤. Please keep 'em coming.

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Will doA

@endlesschapters9185 Жыл бұрын

It’s funny bc I clicked and watched this same thread of candle hacks last night. I took notes on some of them. Especially the wickless candle testing. Glad you went more in depth in its ability to actually work

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Glad you watched and enjoyed. :)

@911DAE Жыл бұрын

you always have the super star advice! thanks so much

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

❤️

@pottymouthedplanter 11 ай бұрын

you are great Wade, thank you for another great one

@BlackTieBarn 11 ай бұрын

❤️😁

@marenkendall7413 Жыл бұрын

I loved this! So fun to see your take. Would love more videos like this

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thanks for the feedback

@marenkendall7413 Жыл бұрын

@@BlackTieBarn thanks for the feedback on my feedback 😵‍💫

@scentedlegacy Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this, pls keep doing them.

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Will do!

@Dairadeadful Жыл бұрын

I was waiting for this oneeeee yay

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Ha! Awesome. :)

@queenofhearts691 Жыл бұрын

Yes please do more of these videos.

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Great thank you. Another coming Sunday!

@godave7 Жыл бұрын

Great video, please do more videos ,your obviously very knowledgeable in this subject unlike myself, who is just starting to make candles and these tip sessions cover a lot of dos and don'ts , will look forward to your next one.

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave. And yep... I have 180 videos here mow. Feel free to binge whenever you want. :) If you have subscribe to the channel and hit the bell to turn on notifications you will start seeing a lot more show up! Thanks for being here!

@katelillo1932 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this! I’m a soap maker and have never dabbled in candles but it looks like so much fun!

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Yes both are awesome!

@lillizclassix2480 Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness I learn so much from you . Thank you.

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

❤️

@pattyheinemann4129 Жыл бұрын

Always love your videos especially the TikTok ones you should go back and see your face expressions of some of the hacks 😂 Thank you for always sharing so much value. I’m glad you went over the direction of the wicks I didn’t even realize that I do wickless testing but it’s only to figure out which wick I should use for my final testing. those dollar tree DIY‘s 😂 I follow quite a few home decor ladies on KZfaq and every time they do a DIY with those candles from dollar tree I just cringed because I know they’re not doing it correctly

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Haha thanks Patty. Glad you like them. I really enjoy doing these ones too. Lol

@landowhoney1033 Жыл бұрын

In the last video. Your eyes(👀) when Mica is being poured into 464 wax.🤣🤣🤣😅😅😅

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

@tanikatillery6043 Жыл бұрын

I’ve learned my lesson with mica . . I only put it in my melts now!

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

👍

@sharistrazz3313 10 ай бұрын

I LOVE Tunneling candles!! I find ZEN in carefully removing the RIMMED WAX from the sides and leveling the candle out, and when I get enough 'SCRAPPED WAX' I melt, pour, repeat!! Plus it is FUN to mix colors, fragrance, and mica's to see what it creates!! 😊

@lynnann5643 Жыл бұрын

So glad I watched this I've been doing my wickless testers the same way the lady did.

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

❤️

@cbpapp Жыл бұрын

I’ve found if I just bought better wax I have zero “issues” to deal with! I will never hassle with soy 464 or any other “problematic wax” like I used as a new chandler, ever again! Thank you so much for such great explanations! There are so many videos without noting temperatures. Also, “FO burning off” is a myth. I have such easy wax I know exactly what temp to heat my wax up to, when to add my FO and I only have to stir about 30 seconds or so. The FO is thoroughly stirred into the wax and I get great CT and HT as long as the FO itself is good. This was an excellent video! 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 Bravo!!

@teocola2652 9 ай бұрын

What kind of wax do you use now?

@RoseKindred Жыл бұрын

I don't know if it is a supposition or just "connecting the dots" but I remember stumbling across the 2+ minute stir as a suggestion to make sure everything, including dye chips, was fully dissolved and blended together while waiting on the wax to reach pour temp. Then again I stumbled on it when reading about the Alex method and how others were posting directions to pour at 115F because that is what the supply centers said. You would need more stirring if the materials are colder to blend them.

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Yah it really all depends on your materials and your processes for sure. Different waxes are more forgiving as well

@autumn.frost1286 Жыл бұрын

If I’m testing out a completely new vessel I’ll do a wickless pour and add the wick just to narrow it down and then always do full pours and tests after. The wick I thought was correct with a wickless pour test was almost always one size off when I did a full test!

@tabithablalock Жыл бұрын

Love the video. When is your website going to be back up so I can order?

@rachaelg.4804 Жыл бұрын

I use mica in one of my candles and I use a pinch per batch. That was insane!!!!!

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Lol yes

@lisaguzzardi Жыл бұрын

Yeah that was crazy. All I could think of is the wax turning to sludge.

@tiffany7023 Жыл бұрын

Here before this blows up

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

🤣

@illumbiscotti Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this, definitely do more, especially if you like doing it. Also, maybe subscribers could send you some videos they want you to react to? 😉

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Ooh great idea. Feel free to share that idea out there. ;)

@marthaadams4109 5 ай бұрын

We like ❤❤

@ricksmith3957 Жыл бұрын

This is an awesome video I try to stay away from Tik ToK hacks. Unless I see Black Tie Barn

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

🤣

@LoHa13 Жыл бұрын

Out of curiosity what is a wick that is more "open" and can handle more viscosity. I know Eco wicks burn hot and I think they are the hottest? Certainly the hottest I've ever used! Thanks for all the tips! Sorry to be so late watching these. Catching up today!

@sotfav3 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your videos! What type of wick is best if you want to use a small amount of mica in coco apricot crème wax?

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Most will probably work fine buy ypu may need someone like a CD of square braid of you have any issues

@thedoubleboiler6971 Жыл бұрын

Huh. I never thought of the cheese one. I'll try it for fun.

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Lol me too

@coraldrift Күн бұрын

am just gonna ask sir, what kind of wick is the best when using pure soy wax?thank you

@godskidreyes Жыл бұрын

What u think of the wood wicks ? I haven’t done test on those .

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Love them. But hard to use because they can be inconsistent but love them when they cooperate. Lol

@steveweis1052 Жыл бұрын

I'm struggling to find a video on when to double or triple a jar. Meaning what size jar to start to double or triple wick a candle? Maybe I missed it if you made one on that subject..

@nicoleorue2717 Жыл бұрын

Not me hyperventilating that you might review one of my hacks and hate it! 😳😰😂

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Awww. I'm nice. It's all for fun. :)

@valkylva Жыл бұрын

14:20 She used the same wicks from the candles she melted down. Therefore the wicks DO work with the wax they originally came with. Also the length of the wicks works for the same reason.

@user-hf7tj9dx4u 6 ай бұрын

Wade. Quick question ref glitter and/or mica. That vid, she was using a traditional cotton wick. What if it were a wood wick? Thoughts on that. Thanks Wade! :-)

@BlackTieBarn 6 ай бұрын

They clog less but are pretty unpredictable anyway

@user-hf7tj9dx4u 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Wade. appreciate the insight. BTW..I did email you a couple emails with Lime and Keylime FO links :-) @@BlackTieBarn

@LWO579 4 ай бұрын

you say you can't use essential oils for the fragrance oil?

@user-ji3mf4cj4u 11 ай бұрын

Would Woodwicks be a better option for mica? Also would you suggest less than 0.5oz of mica for candles? Would love a video more on this!

@BlackTieBarn 11 ай бұрын

I'm not super experienced with Mica so I can't say with much confidence. But less is more would probably be a good philosophy. :)

@laverneeisenhart599 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely NOT I tried it and didn't stay lit! But I do use mica, but very little seems to work well and it still looks gorgeous

@lovinghomescents Жыл бұрын

I use a lot of mica. In wax melts though. Nothing with a flame.

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

❤️👍

@mynaturalperfume828 Жыл бұрын

The publicities that show up in your videos are really interesting and helpful. Do you have an influence on those?

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

I'm not entire sure what you mean if you want to clarify

@mynaturalperfume828 Жыл бұрын

@@BlackTieBarn well, the products and services that interrupt your video

@wadethomas1043 Жыл бұрын

@@mynaturalperfume828 ooooh, no. Google/KZfaq can put whatever little ads they want on videos. Not up to me what ads are displayed. Usually advertisers bid for the spots.

@katherinenieves9658 Жыл бұрын

😊

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

❤️🤗

@sunflower260285 Жыл бұрын

I need tips on getting the wick in the middle

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

I'd recommend a wick setter like from here: nordencandlesupply.com?sca_ref=1972485.DlZFh8FQu5

@thegoldenstandardtexas Жыл бұрын

WAIT WHAT! What wicks specifically are 1 directional? This is the first I have ever heard of this in 3 years... But I've wondered, since I do cut my 6" wicks in half.

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

The only one I can recall of to of my head is RRD wicks. I'd have to dig in again about others. As far as I recall. The majority are not directional. So you probably little too worry about

@MexieMex Жыл бұрын

Regarding the extending the life of a candle. Other than freezing them, I keep hearing about soaking them in saltwater. Does this actually do anything?

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Personally I wouldn't do either. But that's just me. I hear these hacks and others I've talked to only mention more cons than pros.

@MexieMex Жыл бұрын

@@BlackTieBarn I keep meaning to do a test on this myself, but keep forgetting to do it when I have the time.

@christinasanabria1734 Жыл бұрын

Wade I have one fragrance oil that no matter how much I stir the fragrance can settle and seep through the candle while curing or sitting on my self. I have tried 8% FO and still happens. The frail is bourbon butterscotch. Do you have any tips for me on how I can stop this issue from happening for me?

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

If it happens that consistently.... honestly, if it was me I wouldn't waste my time. I'd find an alternative. Lol

@christinasanabria1734 Жыл бұрын

@@BlackTieBarn ya I was thinking of getting rid of it. But it’s a favorite fragrance. Do you know of any other Butterscotch FOs? Maybe I should try a different supplier and just do the butterscotch not the bourbon. It’s the butterscotch in it that’s loved anyway?

@marisoldiaz6850 Жыл бұрын

Hello. I dont follow all that craziness. I did something like that and my daughter call me screaming 😱 it was a big terrible 🔥 flame that could catch on fire the all house 🏠 🚒. I follow you and only you. You know, each teacher have their own book, to me is not good to follow differents information. To follow just one professional candles maker is enough and safe money. Trust me, i just follow you and only you. You are the best!

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Well thank you Mariaol I really appreciate that. :)

@albelishicks7680 Жыл бұрын

🥰🥰🥰🥰

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

🤗

@mynaturalperfume828 Жыл бұрын

How much percentage of candles made can not be sold because of little failures? 10%, 20%? And what do you do with those? Using them yourself? Melting?

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

Surprisingly... my fail rate is very tiny, miniscule. And I just use myself. :)

@stephaniestieringer6858 Жыл бұрын

I use qtips to keep my wicks centered then after 24 hours i clip them.

@yumaryquinonez6059 Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

😁

@911DAE Жыл бұрын

what about cleaning the jars with dishwasher soap?

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

You can.... just make sure whatever you use is completely rinsed out and dried. :)

@911DAE Жыл бұрын

@@BlackTieBarn absolutely, thanks a lot!

@icyminttmz Жыл бұрын

I don't use rubbing alcohol. I just use dishwasher soap and air dry them for an hour or two, just make sure they're totally dried before using them.

@cherrydaiquriii Жыл бұрын

Which glitter is ok to use in candles?

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

I dont use any but I would get it from a candle supply place... thats the safest bet.

@mynaturalperfume828 Жыл бұрын

I wonder why putting so much colouring into a candle in a BLACK jar? Okay, it looks great if you look on top of the candle, but who does this? People are sitting one or two meters away or even more and see a BLACK jar. I don't get this...

@BlackTieBarn Жыл бұрын

It does help when shopping on a shelf. People find it interesting. But yes... once you have it home and it's burning, no one really sees it. Lol