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

[@Freedom-xh2hc]

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]

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

[@amandakelley1331]

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

[@BlackTieBarn]

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[@amandakelley1331]

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

[@kimmieb4706]

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

[@BlackTieBarn]

@@kimmieb4706 😄

[@MissBudgetBeauty]

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]

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!

[@endlesschapters9185]

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]

Awesome. Glad you watched and enjoyed. :)

[@tanikatillery6043]

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

[@BlackTieBarn]

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[@cbpapp]

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]

What kind of wax do you use now?

[@rachaelg.4804]

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

[@BlackTieBarn]

Lol yes

[@lisaguzzardi]

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

[@sharistrazz3313]

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!! 😊

[@valkylva]

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.

[@pamelastengel3884]

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

[@BlackTieBarn]

I totally agree!

[@RoseKindred]

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]

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

[@lynnann5643]

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

[@BlackTieBarn]

❤️

[@katelillo1932]

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

[@BlackTieBarn]

Yes both are awesome!

[@godave7]

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]

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!

[@pattyheinemann4129]

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 KZbin 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]

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

[@marenkendall7413]

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

[@BlackTieBarn]

Awesome. Thanks for the feedback

[@marenkendall7413]

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

[@autumn.frost1286]

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!

[@greekozygirl599]

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

[@BlackTieBarn]

Thank you+

[@steveweis1052]

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..

[@landowhoney1033]

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

[@BlackTieBarn]

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[@coraldrift]

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

[@scentedlegacy]

I enjoyed this, pls keep doing them.

[@BlackTieBarn]

Will do!

[@lovinghomescents]

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

[@BlackTieBarn]

❤️👍

[@lillizclassix2480]

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

[@BlackTieBarn]

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[@the9candles]

you always have the super star advice! thanks so much

[@BlackTieBarn]

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[@HERBSNHARLEM]

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]

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]

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

[@godskidreyes]

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

[@BlackTieBarn]

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

[@sotfav3]

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]

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

[@Dairadeadful]

I was waiting for this oneeeee yay

[@BlackTieBarn]

Ha! Awesome. :)

[@mynaturalperfume828]

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

[@BlackTieBarn]

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

[@mynaturalperfume828]

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

[@wadethomas1043]

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

[@LadyWhiteOwl]

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

[@illumbiscotti]

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]

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

[@MexieMex]

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]

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]

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

[@thedoubleboiler6971]

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

[@BlackTieBarn]

Lol me too

[@sunflower260285]

I need tips on getting the wick in the middle

[@BlackTieBarn]

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

[@ricksmith3957]

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

[@BlackTieBarn]

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[@christinasanabria1734]

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]

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

[@christinasanabria1734]

@@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?

[@mynaturalperfume828]

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]

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

[@thegoldenstandardtexas]

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]

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

[@LoHa13]

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!

[@tabithablalock]

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

[@tiffany7023]

Here before this blows up

[@BlackTieBarn]

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[@the9candles]

what about cleaning the jars with dishwasher soap?

[@BlackTieBarn]

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

[@the9candles]

@@BlackTieBarn absolutely, thanks a lot!

[@icyminttmz]

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.

[@stephaniestieringer6858]

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

[@nicoleorue2717]

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

[@BlackTieBarn]

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

[@marisoldiaz6850]

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]

Well thank you Mariaol I really appreciate that. :)

[@cherrydaiquriii]

Which glitter is ok to use in candles?

[@BlackTieBarn]

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

[@marthaadams4109]

We like ❤❤

[@katherinenieves9658]

😊

[@BlackTieBarn]

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[@mynaturalperfume828]

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]

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

[@mosesvibes]

Hi great video, if you are looking for a Video Editor, I'm open to work

[@BlackTieBarn]

Thank you. Feel free to email me at [e-mail]

[@albelishicks7680]

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[@BlackTieBarn]

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[@yumaryquinonez6059]

😂😂😂

[@BlackTieBarn]

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[@ladymsoaps]

5 minute crafts have the worst candle and soap “hacks”

[@BlackTieBarn]

Yep lol