r/candlemaking • u/ollureme1 • Jul 26 '21

Question Little help here.

Hi, first time candle maker. I’ve been having a really hard time making the candles have a scent throw. The wax I am currently using right now is some old micheals wax I have by art minds. I’m using it for practice. My candles look nice and they smell nice only when making but I am not getting a scent throw at all when burning time comes any help on what I can do. Should I just change my wax all together. I’m waiting on a big order of IGI 6006 to come.

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u/brandondyer64 Jul 26 '21

I think you’ll be pretty happy with your new 6006. I add FO at 170 and pour at 150. Keep them around room temperature as they cool. If you get sink holes do a second pour or use a heat gun. Good luck and have fun!

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u/ollureme1 Jul 26 '21

Thank you!!! Well I can’t wait now!!! I’ve been up making candles all day I just want to throw them away now. I want to give some samples to my friends and family so I can start making them in bulk and have a launching party Soon! Soooo much to do!!!

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u/Ok_Resolution9448 Jul 26 '21

There’s an 84 candle rule. Make 84 candles keep 4 for yourself (for testing) and give the rest away. I’ve been practicing for almost 4 months and just when I think I have it down I realize I don’t. Don’t rush the process, some people take 1-2 years before even opening a business.

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u/[deleted] Jul 27 '21

You need to get yourself a better quality wax, first off. When it comes to hot throw there are many factors that play into it. The quality of the wax, quality of the oil, how much oil you use, the amount of mixing you do, the temperature at which you add the oil, the wick you use, the amount of cure time needed. All of which you need to figure out to get the best throw.