Comments on: Testing Your Soy Candles-Wax, Wicks & Fragrance Oils

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 13:21:33 +0000

Oh my gosh! I really wish if I found this site earlier. The info you've given is so on point. What you said about the EO especially stuck with me. Again I wished I got the info sooner, I just spent a ton of money on EO cause I wanted my candles to be as natural as possible only to learn that it's not recommended to be used alone..... Bummer. But it's all a learning process and for that I'm grateful.

By: Stefan

Stefan — Mon, 26 Aug 2019 07:12:29 +0000

I recently started this as a hobby with my wife and this helped me to test my soy candles. I didn’t even know about this and that I can do testing this way. Thank you for this article and for helping us.

By: Irina

Irina — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 05:10:38 +0000

In reply to SoyCandleMakingTime. Hi, I need guidance on using wooden wicks and where to find the best ones out there. I want to start on the candle business on Wooden wick soy candles. Thanks for all the information and tips.

By: Desiré H

Desiré H — Fri, 14 Apr 2017 00:35:02 +0000

Hello there! Thank you for providing a place for asking questions-it’s truly appreciated.
So I’m new to the candle making game. I recently did my 2nd attempt and it was pretty successful! My only issue is that when the candles burn they’re emitting black smoke-too much for me to overlook. Before I continue I must advise that I painted the containers my candles are in. I used acrylic paint. Some jars were painted on the outside and others on the inside. If it’s not the paint, what do you suggest? The wicks I used were 6″ ECO-14 and jar sizes were 18.6oz filled approximately half way. Should I use a smaller wick? Any guidance you can provide is greatly appreciated!

By: Nicole

Nicole — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 23:07:16 +0000

In reply to Deborah. I am new to candle making as well and have only experimented with EO up to this point although I just placed an order for some FO today from Candle Cacoon. I've been using about 10 drops of EO per 1 oz of wax so for my 10 oz candles I've been using about 100 drops ? First 2 were decent. Then I went and changed wax and wicks and containers and added dye. Pfffft. I still have a lot of testing to do. Not sure if I am adding too much EO or not but I definitely do not want to add much more than that due to the costly nature of it.

By: Deborah

Deborah — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 03:07:44 +0000

In reply to Jeannie. Hi Jeannie, I am just starting out and a bit overwhelmed with all the info and trying to figure out which soy wax to use, which fragrances and mostly the wick size. However, I really wanted to use essential oils in my candles and you are the only one I've seen who has mentioned using them. How much EO do you need to use in a 4 or 8 ounce jar. I have no idea where to start. Debbie

By: foodiejustme

foodiejustme — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 19:46:59 +0000

We use a couple scents from Brambleberry at Molly Rue Candles. They have amazing scents! http://www.mollyrue.com/

By: Rosy Blanco

Rosy Blanco — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 14:05:20 +0000

In reply to SoyCandleMakingTime.

The millennium wax is the worstttt in the Market and let me tell you… I had tried them all except the coconut wax , not even their Fragrance oils are good , but well the only way to learn is making mistakes. I am going now for Coconut wax since to have a Great reviews but my favorite soy is 464 no issues what so ever. All the FO do not work well with Soy is a lot of trying and testing and a lot of money investing I used soy blend for good F O retention.
hope this help others
Rosy B

By: Sandy

Sandy — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 04:32:02 +0000

In reply to Simm. Hello :) I have never tried the Georgia Peach I may have to buy a sample and check it out. Yes the ECO's are great I use 2 ECO 10's in my 12 oz tureen jars. They work wonderfully.

By: Simm

Simm — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 15:18:52 +0000

In reply to Sandy. Hi Sandy I just started making candles and I am using The Flaming CC as well I love the Georgia Peach fragrance have you tried the eco wicks?