TESTING YOUR CANDLES (Coco-Soy Wax / Wood Wicks) | Subscriber Candle Review - Ep. 32

[@BlackTieBarn]

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[@MushroomAngel]

I prefer wooden wicks because of their aesthetic but their inconsistency is what had me pulling my hair out 🤣

[@BlackTieBarn]

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[@Queenb983]

That's why I'm afraid to try them! 😬😕

[@danissaforever]

Oooh my goodness just saw this!!! Thank you for the review!!!!! We are so grateful. Yes we scraped the Amazon wood wick. We also blend two different brands of wax now!!! We hope to send you our newer version of candles which are in tins ❤❤❤😅

[@BlackTieBarn]

My pleasure! :)

[@iluvgr8music2]

I love the luxurious touch of class a wooden wick gives a candle however, just like you said, they are inconsistent.

[@BlackTieBarn]

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[@sherit8594]

Yeah, I thought wow! Someone's pretty bold when I saw that wooden wick in votive. Great job once again reviewing and helping your fellow makers 💙

[@BlackTieBarn]

Thanks Sherri!

[@HopeSoaps]

i like wood wicks, the crackling like a mini campfire adds to the ambiance. Also I just ordered some 454 coconut soy wax, so I'm hoping my fragrances do well

[@mquilez01]

Cotton wicks here. I'm not a fan of proprietary one supplier goods. Thanks for the excellent content Wade!

[@BlackTieBarn]

Thank you!

[@twilageorge3043]

What a beautiful candle! Excellent job. Thank you for another informative review, Wade

[@BlackTieBarn]

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[@wtsharpe]

Cotton wicks overall for the consistent performance! Though when the stars align, wooden wicks. Great looking candles here and really enjoying these reviews.

[@BlackTieBarn]

Haha. Yes 100%

[@Straingelove]

Yaayyy can’t wait to watch this later! Just came in to show support!! Would love a lot more of these videos with wooden wicks 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@BlackTieBarn]

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[@NaturalMackie]

Another great and informative review. I just ordered some C-6 to try. Hopefully I’ll be able to make some nice gifts for the holidays and upcoming birthdays with this new craft. 😊

[@BlackTieBarn]

It can have some major frosting issues and tricky to wick. So just a heads up. Lol. Like i said I don't use it so not much help

[@NaturalMackie]

@@BlackTieBarn this is great help and I love figuring things out. Your channel is now one of my favourites! Thank you again!🙏🏾

[@candlewhisperer]

Hello Wade Thomas Great review!!! I totally agree that there are candle makers in various stages of their business!!! I am at the stage where I am trying to decide my branding. I feel confident in my candles but having trouble deciding on colors and labels!!! I want to work with wood wicks to compare them to the cotton wicks, however, the wood wicks are pretty pricey to me compare to the cotton wicks. But, I do plan to buy some so I can determine which would be better. Keep the reviews and any other tutorial coming. I am really enjoying your channel!!! I can't wait until I can send my products in for a review!!!

[@BlackTieBarn]

Thank you Tamara :)

[@rachaelg.4804]

Cotton wicks!! I keep trying wood but they're too inconsistent for me. I love the look but cotton burns better IMO

[@BlackTieBarn]

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[@Vrie.]

The key to wood wicks is TEST TEST TEST and TEST! Once you get that nailed your golden, I use different wood wicks for the same vessel I have because each fragrance oil reacts differently

[@rachaelg.4804]

@@Vrie. I think it depends on the wax. My wax doesn't like them... I've tried numerous FOs and no luck.

[@PeterJDYoung]

​@tarot2271 I agree to this. I have to F.O., two different wooden wick sizes, but the same tin size. Both size wicks work. When it came to another F.O. the consistency was horrible. F.O. definitely plays a factor

[@4CCoilyme]

Cotton wicks for sure , wooden wicks are that devil BUT I really do love the way they crackle.

[@BlackTieBarn]

Same. :)

[@0neTruePassion]

Great job Denise! Thank you for another amazing review Wade! Love love love these helpful videos and seeing your face from Canada😂 I prefer cotton for ease of use but wooden wicks I use for a couple scents just because I love the aesthetic. So hard to chose!

[@BlackTieBarn]

🤣 thanks. Where at in Canada?

[@danissaforever]

Thank you!!! 😊

[@kodeethompson6699]

I have watched over 3 hours of your videos in the last week and a half or so, I am very eager and ready to dedicate a lot of time and work into crafting candles, I have not made a candle yet, but I am thinking I will be starting with cotton wicks, they seem like the better wick to learn with.

[@BlackTieBarn]

Definitely more reliable

[@kodeethompson6699]

I just started with a kit last Thursday, I was not impressed with the kit, the scents were basically non existent, anyways, I purchased some more fragrances and am having a lot of fun, but I do have questions, when I pour the wax into the vessel the wick's keep coming up from the bottom, also, how do I measure out the correct amount of wax to use?? I keep melting to little. Thanks Wade, best wishes.

[@BlackTieBarn]

@@kodeethompson6699 Hi Kodee. Quite a bit to unpack here but here are the short answers. 1) Are you securing your wick to the bottom with good quality wick stickers? Certain jars have issues with this as well if they aren't flat on the bottom. If wick stickers are not working, try Red RTV from a home improvement store. 2) Measuring correct amount of wax for your candles is too long of an answer or too difficult to explainin a comment. But check out this video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpObgKZ9l7Joj6c 3) Yah, Ive never liked most kits to be honest. I plan to make one for candle makers here soon. :)

[@kodeethompson6699]

@@BlackTieBarn thank you very much for the response, the stickers it came with were more of a gel/glue consistency, I will keep trying and give different stickers a shot I think. Making a kit would be great of you to do. Thanks Wade.

[@scentedlegacy]

Being new I have very little experience to have a valid opinion just yet, but I will say, I have loved wooden wicks since I first found out about them. I love the aesthetic and the ones that crackle. I originally thought I'd want to have wood wicks in my candles one day, and I still might....but I have to be honest and say the inconsistency I hear that comes with them, makes me draw away. Wicking can already be tough and adding more stress to it by using wood wicks is very daunting.

[@BlackTieBarn]

Thanks Teanna!

[@sandywest4299]

tyvm

[@BlackTieBarn]

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[@illumbiscotti]

The more testing I do, the more I prefer cotton wicks. Personally, I find their HT to be stronger and their performance to be a little more consistent. I love the look and feel of wooden wicks, but I haven't had a lot of success with HT. Hey, any luck with getting subscriber suggestions for reaction to TikToks? Where do you want me to send mine? :p

[@BlackTieBarn]

You can send to [e-mail]

[@dons6570]

Another great video Wade! Does the wick type play a role with hot throw?

[@BlackTieBarn]

Yes... and no. It does in the sense that you want to find the beat type for your wax and jar to generate good melt pool and overall good performance. But to say, independent of everything else, that one wick type generates better HT over the other is probably a stretch. Or at the very least, hard to measure and evaluate. I match wick type to wax and jar and go for the best burn possible. If it throws good too... it's a winner. If, not...I move on. I won't degrade my performance with a non optimal wick I'm hopes that it may boost the scent throw. But that's just me. :)

[@Soulful_Spirit_Candle_Co]

Cotton wicks , if I do use wood wicks it’s one size only the same jar wax & fragrance , due to the inconsistency and the amazing ability I can have to over wick 🤦🏻‍♀️🤣 thanks so much for bringing us another awesome video , always love the feedback & learning new possibilities!

[@BlackTieBarn]

Thanks Leah!

[@genesisa2464]

Thank you for this video!! I switched over to wooden booster wicks for my soy 10 wax and I like them but started noticing inconsistency. Not sure if it’s just the FO?

[@BlackTieBarn]

It may be. But wood wicks can be super inconsistent on their own

[@shiningstarsoup]

I've read a lot of people say that you "can't" really use wood wicks in coconut wax, I made the dumb choice of getting a 100-pack of Ultimate wicks (.625), fell in love with Coconut Apricot Wax, made some test candles where I experienced tunnelling pretty bad. I am trying a test with C-6 wax today but ordered only enough for 2 candles. Do you have any recommendations or should I just shift to something more completely soy-based to work better with the abundance of wooden wicks I foolishly ordered (lol) ? Thank you, Wade!

[@ladeof204]

It's just so satisfying watching your videos, i've learn a lot, i just have a question a, is it posible to layer different kind of wax in one vessel, Let say 1st layer=gel wax, 2nd layer=soy wax, 3rd layer=beeswax? If so, how would i know the wick i need to use? TIA and more power

[@BlackTieBarn]

It technically is yes.... but man.... wicking it would suck. Never tried it. Lol

[@christinasanabria1734]

I definitely prefer cotton wicks over wood. But that could be my skill set. I’m new and it seems wood wicks are so hard and not consistent.

[@BlackTieBarn]

Yah cotton wicks are much easier in terms of consistency

[@bmwwwe]

Where can I send mine to, for you to review. Just starting out and got some, I would like your opinion on.

[@BlackTieBarn]

Hi. I have them on hold for the moment. Very backed up and swamped at the moment.

[@bmwwwe]

Thank you Wade for replying

[@ozema87]

If you're making an embed for a candle do you use tart wax? Is it ok if they mix?

[@BlackTieBarn]

Some do, some don't. Yes... they can mix, just be sure to test the wick the whole way through to ensure the wick will work out

[@BmoreGaming]

I've watched a ton of your videos and I'm pretty sure you've said in the past that you use paraffin wax, is that still the case and if it is what wax do you use specifically? I just lit my first candle today using 444 soy wax (I only let it cure for about 4 days), and the hot throw was okay, but I'm worried that this is the best it gets with soy wax and now I'm considering the leap into paraffins or a parasoy blend. I have about 10 more candles lined up to be tested with different fragrances and wicks, so all hope isn't lost with the 444 wax, but figured it might be worth exploring other options.

[@BlackTieBarn]

I use all sorts of waxes. Mostly parasoy blend but I use many kinds for different reasons. I'd suggest sampling a few to see what you like best

[@BmoreGaming]

@@BlackTieBarn Thanks again for the response! Glad to hear that you like using parasoy blends. I really wanted to start with the BW-910 parasoy blend, but candlescience is out of stock, so I just ended up with 444. Which parasoy blends have you had the most success with?

[@BlackTieBarn]

@@BmoreGaming Probably ProBlend 600 and IGI 6006 the most

[@BmoreGaming]

@@BlackTieBarn Awesome, thanks again for the help! Really appreciate it!

[@soulessiren]

Cotton wicks are my favorite but will be testing wooden wicks shortly! Btw how do we get in with sending something to you? I love your videos and I would love some professional feedback ❤

[@BlackTieBarn]

Thanks Diane. Send me an email to [e-mail]

[@mizzstarr510]

Hi I have a question, is it normal for a candle to begin sooting after nearly 3 hours of being lit? My Premiere wicks soot a bit at the 3 hour mark :/.

[@BlackTieBarn]

Yah. Anytime after 3 or 4 hours wicks can start... misbehaving. Trim and keep going. If it's bad enough you might need to wick down or try another wick type for your wax/jar

[@tabithawindsor7501]

Wade, are you still accepting candles to test?

[@BlackTieBarn]

Not at the moment unfortunately. Too backed up and busy at this time

[@baldielocs3]

How do we go about sending things in for you to test?

[@BlackTieBarn]

You can shoot me an email to [e-mail] to get the ball rolling but haven't started new ones quite yet

[@baldielocs3]

@@BlackTieBarn thank you for responding! Email sent 🕯️

[@creationsmarketandworkshop2432]

Hi Wade, LOVE your reviews. I have a new line that I would like to get your feedback on.

[@veechristine3552]

How can I send my candles for you to test for me?

[@BlackTieBarn]

Hi vee, I'm still trying to make time for more testing but you can email Mr at [e-mail]

[@veechristine3552]

Thank you!! Love you your videos!

[@denisewhitehead7480]

I don’t like wood wicks because I have not had any success with them. They look amazing but don’t perform that well in my opinion.

[@BlackTieBarn]

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[@katherinenieves9658]

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