Candle Making Help - Testing YOUR Candles // Virgin Coco & 6006 Wax + Wick Tips | Velad Mas (Ep. 26)

[@ashlieneevel9671]

I can't wait till I can send you candles. I want to wow you. You're my candle God

[@BlackTieBarn]

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[@joycooke4252]

You can tell this maker cares about his end product and a variety of candle lovers. Enjoyed the review Wade!

[@BlackTieBarn]

Thanks Joy!

[@MakeupMobster]

I’m so glad I watched this video again! I always learn something from these. Lord I was having so much trouble wicking one of my biggest jars. It was around the same size. I hate eco wicks so I didn’t even try. I tested htp, and premiers and I wanted to cry by the end. So thank you for saying it is hard to wick 6006 in the larger jars! I thought I was just going nuts! I make my own vessels and so it’s even harder to find info out there or a good starting point even because concrete doesn’t conduct heat like glass and so it changes up a lot

[@BlackTieBarn]

Haha definitely not going nuts!

[@kimsisneros]

I enjoyed what you are doing Wade to help other candle makers. I'm making the cement candles myself so you gave me an open eye. Thank you!

[@BlackTieBarn]

Wonderful!

[@s44577]

These are always so interesting to watch---thanks Wade, I'm learning a lot here!

[@BlackTieBarn]

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[@dearmeecha1310]

I really enjoy these videos. Very informative!

[@harmonywaycreations]

Wade, I just want to say I love all your videos. I have been making candles since 2015 (had to take 2 years off due to illness and just getting back in it). I recently discovered your channel and enjoy that your content is well presented with reliable information based on safe candlemaking practices (you really know your stuff). I also appreciate all the great business tips (like logos, inventory control, etc) for new and experienced makers. Thanks and I look forward to more content from you in the future! Enjoy your week.

[@BlackTieBarn]

Thanks so much Valerie. Glad you are enjoying them and I appreciate the kind words. Welcome back to the industry! :)

[@barbaraallott5880]

Love these videos! Learning a lot! Great job to the maker! I SO APPRECIATE you doing these videos and the makers for sending them in. I’m loving the feedback and I love when the makers say where they got their vessels and fragrances from. Helps me as a new maker. Thanks again!!

[@BlackTieBarn]

Thanks Barbara! :)

[@Emsie76]

Thanks Wade.

[@BlackTieBarn]

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[@BlackTieBarn]

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[@yvesdesigns]

Nice show

[@rebeccahatfield]

Great video! I love that Christmas candle look. Very pretty 🤩

[@BlackTieBarn]

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[@aquarels]

Oh I love the shirt 😆

[@BlackTieBarn]

🤣❤️. Coming soon. :)

[@highmaintenancegirly]

Love these videos. Super great insight. 😊

[@BlackTieBarn]

Thanks Ellen!

[@mustardthecat2042]

Hey wade, binge watching your videos. Talking about greasy feeling of the wax. My candles have a greasy feeling when they cure, is that normal?

[@BlackTieBarn]

With many waxes yes. Just depends. Not bad though

[@iluvgr8music2]

Great vid as usual Wade but I don't recall you explaining what the scrub was. By any chance, was it a scented melting scrub?

[@BlackTieBarn]

I'm not sure actually. I think like a salt scrub. Not entirely sure

[@SashaCandles]

What wick would you recommend for igi6006 3in Diameter

[@BlackTieBarn]

Try Premier 700 wicks. I sell them here if you want to try them. I would try sizes within this range and then adjust if needed Premier 745-760 : blacktiebarn.com/collections/wicks

[@brileysmith7482]

If the ceramic vessel is the Nordic vessel from CS, the only wick I got to work well was the zinc series wicks. They were very frustrating to wick and the reviews are low on that vessel because of it

[@BlackTieBarn]

Yah, that diameter is tough. Especially with viscous waxes like 6006

[@wendyblair8755]

You did not mention the gold in the Three Wise Men Candle. Was that salt with mica? How did it effect the burn?

[@BlackTieBarn]

I mentioned just that there appeared to be little mica wax flakes or tiny embeds. Didn't impact the burn at all though so didn't elaborate beyond that. And the letters didn't specify exactly what they were so could only speculate. :)

[@LaceyKeithbeauty]

I've been a subscriber for some time now and started my candle business last year! I hadn't seen one of these review videos yet and what a great idea! I love the feedback you gave and how helpful your suggestions were! How do you choose who to feature? I'd love for you to test a few of my products! Thanks so much!

[@BlackTieBarn]

Thanks. Yah there are around 20 of them now or so. :) there's a Playlist for them if you want to check the others out. As far as who.... its been first come first serve. But... I am VERY backed up still on ones that have been waiting since beginning of the year. I am doing my best to catch up though. :)

[@LaceyKeithbeauty]

@@BlackTieBarn Thanks so much for the reply! I'll let you get through those then. Once you're caught up, please let me know and I'll send a few things over! I'd be really interested in your thoughts since it's a wax I don't think I've ever heard you talk about!

[@BlackTieBarn]

@@LaceyKeithbeauty absolutely! Do me a favor and email me at [e-mail] so I have your email. Also, please check in periodically. :)

[@Dkpuresoap]

Wade , I love your videos , they help so much , thank you . I wonder if you can help I’m struggling to get a good hot throw . I’m using coconut wax 90 percent and 10 percent para wax . Can you be a wonderful person and help me out . What is best temp to melt to? And best temp to add fragrance and then pour temp ? I can’t find any videos with this recipe . I can not get a good hot throw at all . Donna xxx

[@BlackTieBarn]

There are a lot of factors to consider but here are some general things. Most coconut waxes lie high Temps. Around 200° F. Where are your fragrance oils from? Quality oils will help. With coconut based waxes, around 10% is common. And of course solid wicking and a descent size jar. Lastly... have others test them as well. We get nose blind to our own scents a lot.

[@Dkpuresoap]

@@BlackTieBarn thanks so much for your reply , I really appreciate it. I have fragrances from Craftovator , natures garden, supplies for candles, sensory perfection and scent perfic, and prob some other companies , I’m in Scotland . love the videos , thanks for all your help and advice Donna

[@Dkpuresoap]

What temp would you suggest adding fragrance and pouring ? I’m adding at 185 and pouring at 135 ( can’t get a good hot throw at all . I’ll defo melt wax to 200 and give that a try , thank you

[@lifewithamberb]

I absolutely love your shirt!! Are those for sale?

[@BlackTieBarn]

Not... yet. ;)

[@chaecoco2]

I am confused about the "Pennys from Heaven" candle which I really like. The maker states that it is 100% virgin coconut wax from the Wooden Wick Co (Makesy). Maksey doesn't carry pure 100% coconut wax. They have their proprietary coconut/soy blend. Is this what the maker is referring to as 100% virgin coconut wax?

[@BlackTieBarn]

I'm not sure. But suppliers also often change products they sell. This review was a while back so that not be it as well

[@emil2580]

Could you tell me where you get your parrafin blend? if you do it yourself what soy and parrafin do you use?

[@19134ANDY]

Hello, Vela means [Candle] mas means [More] they added a extra D Great video

[@BlackTieBarn]

Yep! Thanks so much!

[@taescandles5529]

Do you think that in the future you will review peoples websites as well as the candles? Or if they cant send you the candles you could just review their website?

[@BlackTieBarn]

Perhaps. Website design isn't necessarily my strength but that really is a good idea. I'm sure I could do something!

[@chocolatesugar4434]

Are you still accepting candles? I'd love to send you one of mine for your opinion! 🥰

[@BlackTieBarn]

At the moment, I am postponing new ones temporarily so I can catch up. Lol

[@candlewhisperer]

Great candle review Wade Thomas!!! Velde Mas has beautiful products. He placed a lot of hard work into them!!! The jars I have decided on are the 8oz. apothecary jars. I used a combo of 6006/454 wax and had to double wick this jar with 2 eco2. First of all, the wax settled lopsided. When I started my burn test I noticed that one wick burned itself out. While, the second wick burns well but there is no big meltpool even after a couple of hours of burning. The ht isnt great either. I want to wick up one and place the jar on a more sturdy foundation. The fo% was 9%. Can you please give me your thoughts about improvement? I wish I looked at this review last week. Still, you have given great info!!! Thank you!!!