Candle Making Tips and Tricks -Candle Making Ideas -How To Make Soy Candles

[@melindat5711]

Who else misses Tim's candle videos!!??

[@IMDEDE2]

Hello. Please do not ever say that you are JUST a...I am just about to begin my candle making journey and this was one of THE best videos I have seen. Got me motivated to jump. Thank you for sharing!!...

[@superrrrliz]

I used to say that about everything. I'm just this, I'm just that. The best supervisor I ever had told me I'm not JUST anything, that I should take more pride in what I do and it will reflect in all areas. Best advice I ever got, bless her soul for ever.

[@mslarlo]

James are you affiliated with this company? Or have you just used their methods? I went to the site they're currently running a good special for all of those books

[@Qkudzu]

On my business card, under my name, I have the words "Master Candle Maker." No one certified me. In fact, I don't know if such a certification is available. I do it because it makes me feel better about myself. I agree with your statement to not ever say that you are "Just a..." I don't do it out of arrogance or conceit. I do it because I've been through 3 years of goofs and mistakes and I've conquered them. That's what makes someone a master.

[@stefanmitrovic973]

Cheers for this, I've been looking for "cierra candle" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Cenadoelyn Candle Contemplation - (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my work buddy got amazing success with it.

[@maiguelmoreno9027]

Winner of a video, I been tryin to find out about "candle making kits cheap" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Cenadoelyn Candle Contemplation - (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some decent things about it and my neighbour got amazing results with it.

[@natalienichole6273]

I am absolutely loving your tutorials. I love that you give the equations and formulas for us to play with instead of just replicating what you have used for your own company. And thank you for sharing the website for supplies.

[@FreeSpirit1111]

You are the first person to break down the fragrance load percentages in a way that doesn't make my head hurt.

[@ScottishGing3r]

Yep... It's basicly moving the . To the left one time. So it you got 34oz wax and you want 10% you need 3.4oz of fregrance. But if it's above or below 10% I break out my calculator. Lmao

[@gwendolynwebster7722]

Oh, and I wanted to share another way to see what colour your candle will be once it cools. Just put a few spoons in the freezer and then once they are really cold, dip one into your colored candle wax. It may be surprisingly lighter in shade than you'd like. You can then add more colour to the melted wax and do the spoon test again. Voila! Love your videos.

[@khione8044]

You did a great job of explaining things in your video! I like how you showed the volume difference in the bottles. I've seen a lot of videos that explain to always weigh your Ingredients, but never show the reason why, like you did. Also, you did a good job at explaining the Wax/Fragrance/Total Formula! I had this exact same debate with another Candle Maker in a Candle Making Group I was in, on a Facebook Group. She kept posting to New Candle Makers saying to Subtract the Fragrance Oil Total, from the amount of Wax used (Example: Candle Jar can hold 16 oz and you wanted 10% Fragrance (1.6 oz), to subtract 16 (Total) - 1.6 (Fragrance Oil) =14.4 (amount of Wax used)). I kept trying to explain to her, that her Method was fine, if your Wax is able to hold more than 10%. But if 10% is your Max Limit for your Wax, that you would be going over the Max Fragrance Load for the Wax (it would turn into 11.1% from the above Example). She kept insisting that the Fragrance Percentage isn't added the the Total of the Wax, that it was Subtracted. She would try and say that if she took a Pizza, and cut it up into 10 Slices, and 1 Slice represented the Fragrance Oil (10%), while the others Represented the Wax, that she would still have 10 Slices, and that you don't add another Slice to it. I told her that her Example was the exact definition of Measuring by Volume, not by Weight. I could never get through to her. And me and several others, constantly had to explain to other New Candle Makers why her Formula was incorrect.

[@sharlacassatt4619]

Fabulous tips! Love how you implemented cooking utensils and didn’t re-invent the wheel.

[@myrarodriguez2875]

Honestly, one of my favorite videos. I love how you only talk about what needs to be said. I never watched a long video like this and I wish it was linger. Thank you!

[@reneecarlson4365]

I love the way you are so down to earth and realistic about candle making! Using terms like "eyeballing it," "this is a waste of money," (which I've found to be 100% true as well! You don't need to buy some equipment just because they say it's for candle making.). Although I am new to candle making , I've been cooking for many years and I eyeball almost everything I make! Plus I understand how to substitute in a pinch. Thank you for making my new hobby easier and less expensive!

[@robinsonrecipes9294]

This is by far the most informative youtube video I’ve ever seen on candle making. Thank you so much!!!

[@meghester1293]

NEAT to watch the bubbles! great info! Thanks

[@TheCountryRoadDiva]

This is a FANTASTIC tutorial! I have never watched a tutorial, or any DIY for candles, just been winging it and stumbled over all these mistakes over the years, and love how easy and without pomp you describe what you are doing. So many people are condescending and take so many of the basics for granted. You guys are great.

[@maritessp.o.8878]

Thank you for clear explanation. You are so helpful to us novice ones. Bless you! :)

[@jayfigg7981]

WHAT!?! Now there is even a "candle cop"? When will it ever end? Thanks for all the tips, LOVE your vids. I have chronic problems with my hands, and I think candle making is something I can handle as a hobby. Thank you for your public service, and thank you for teaching me so much! Stay safe.

[@yvonneray4909]

Great instructions for all makers. You did not make me feel foolish for questions and you answered many before I could think of them . Keep teaching

[@ellux87]

I'm a beginner candle maker / seller yet but I do use a blow-dryer to fix the top of my candles :)

[@TimberRidgeGifts]

a blow dryer will work, but will take a lot longer. I would invest in a cheap heat gun. usually $10-$15

[@penguinpryncess]

Thank you for this video! And thank you for protecting the public too!

[@barryrodriguez6149]

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[@tanyajenkins4090]

Very helpful

[@antarctica1555]

Thank you, I am watching quite a few of your videos, while I am doing research. Hoping to make my first candle soon

[@007NMPenfold]

Tim, I know this is an older video post but the info is so appreciated! I was able to follow all of your instructions and make total reference to the different sections of the process! thank you so much!

[@aby7200]

You are such passinate genuine am planning to make it God bless you

[@dyafnradio]

GM Tim! This is a great video! Love the "masculine" flavor! You should think about Patreon for giving for tips and instructions so you can get paid for it, if you haven't done it already! I know that I'd be glad to pay for your lessons!

[@busybeenature9092]

If there are problems, there will be solutions. Loved watching your video. Thanks 🙏

[@christianwilliams9072]

We need this man back

[@michellefike8056]

Thank you so much for clearing up how to deal with frosting on candles. I have never figured out a way to cure it, so I have thrown them, or saved them for personal use. Cosmetics are very important and you helped to solve a major problem here! Thank you!

[@janicewhitlock3766]

Wow, watched 3 of your videos so far. I will be binge watching them tonight. Thanks for all of these vids. Hope my try at making candles as a business takes off like yours did.

[@nicholemoody6166]

This is very helpful Tim, my first batch had a small hole in almost every one. I wish I watched this one first. Thank you!

[@TimberRidgeGifts]

Thanks for watching!

[@taketherisk4310]

I finally understand the math of the FO...Thanks !

[@evelynmendoza5328]

Thanks that was very helpful. I wish you continued success in your business and in your you-tubing!

[@pearlssoapery702]

This was very informative thank you.

[@toriquinn5975]

Thank you so much for these tips. I've had a problem with frosting and didn't know what it was at the time. I ended up using my heat gun to try and fix it and was afraid I was ruining my candle. I appreciate your knowledge and taking the time to suss out the answers to help us noobs. :D

[@WynnT58]

I truly enjoyed your tips and tricks! It was very helpful. Thank you!!

[@TimberRidgeGifts]

Thanks for watching!

[@superrrrliz]

I know it's 2018 but I think my dad is retiring soon and I want to get him a "gunpowder" candle because that's morbidly hilarious to me and I think he would enjoy it. You've got a really easy to understand system I appreciate you sharing your tips with us. Best wishes.

[@TimberRidgeGifts]

Plenty of Gunpowder Candles available in my Etsy shop ;) Thanks for watching!

[@selayhalil9868]

Love your videos ! Always great info !

[@BrendaBodwin]

My cousin doesn't sell candles, but, she makes them as gifts for many many people. She just warms water, in her electric roasting pan, and sets the candles in it for a bit to get rid of frost. Works on the same principle, I think, but, she can do several at a time, and doesn't have to work so hard at it. Obviously that wouldn't work if you have labels on the jar like you do for retail. But, for gifters or people making them for home use it would work.

[@Motivation_U2]

Thank you! Great & Humbling info - really nice - thank you again GREAT VIDEOS and really nicely presented!

[@Truthteller000]

Thanks for the video. I have decided I want to make my own candles. I'm a subscriber. Thanks again.

[@TimberRidgeGifts]

Thanks for watching!

[@TERI-B]

Another great video that helps. Thanks Mr. Tim

[@georgewashington3555]

i don't even plan to make candles.. but your tutorials are very detailed, to the point, and you are very humble. thank you. you teach allot. let me tell you who you remind me of a bit, its a gardening channel and that channel is called "rusted garden" by garry pilarchik. he is a great teacher and i think you are also. cheers :)

[@speeeee35]

Thanks so much this was very helpful. I usually like quick videos with little lists and quick tips, but you have a very calm & easy way of explaining things.... so I stuck around and I’m so happy I did bc I really learned so much. Thanks Officer Candlemaker (no disrespect intended- I think that’s SOO cool!). I’ve been making candles for fun over a year and have been toying around with deciding if I want to add them to my Etsy store (hence trying to find out how to make them as professional as possible).... and I have a weirdly specific question for you or anyone who knows (who *actually* knows, please- not trying to be rude, but I mean, I can make an educated guess myself lol)... When you package/list a candle and you refer to ounces- say it’s an 8oz jar. Obviously you’re not filling it up all the way, so it’s less than 8oz wax (or even if not by much, it’s still not exactly 8oz of “candle” lol). SO what I’m getting at is- when you put the oz on the label and listing- do you refer to the size of the jar in oz? The amount of wax/ingredients in oz? or the weight of the entire jar at the end when it is a complete candle? I know this is a pretty dumb question but I am so worried I’m going to print up $100 dollars worth of labels & then someone will say, “Oh no, you actually do it this way with candles...” & then I look like a rookie! 😂

[@ThePecantan6]

AMAZING 😉 I was having a problem with the frosting can’t wait to try !

[@missme9496]

" Thanks Y'all " LOVE it!

[@whitneymaybelle3922]

Great video! I love making candles! I just bought a high-quality candle filling equipment and wax melters from CoogarProducts , and I agree with others this was so motivating! I am really looking forward to beginning my journey with candles. Thanks for sharing this video

[@marisolhuot4586]

Hi Whitney, were you happy wityo your filling equipment from Coogar Products? Thank you

[@whatsupjono]

awesome video!

[@TimberRidgeGifts]

Thanks for watching!

[@biaantunes1]

Great video! Thanks for contributing!!!

[@schamb90]

Thank you so much for your informative videos!!!!

[@portiafatherree1173]

Thank you for making these!!! So helpful!

[@TimberRidgeGifts]

Thanks for watching!

[@Kimprejean]

Awesome info, thanks!

[@TimberRidgeGifts]

Thanks for watching!

[@leslienambo9818]

Thanks for the video! Really useful information. :)

[@Qkudzu]

I use the heat gun for this type of problem, and for wet spots. Hitting the top first with the heat is something I haven't tried, but I will next time. The problem always seems to return later. Have you experienced that?

[@ProudEve1]

Amazing. Thank u!

[@jeffme52]

I had a thought about the frosting. Since you use jars, have you ever tried to pour an outer layer before you add the fragrance, then add the rest of the mixture with the fragrance? Even without the jar, you could just dip your candles to get the outer layer. Not sure if it would work or not, just throwin ideas out.

[@ericcasey3195]

great job Tim! Your videos are the only ones I watch anymore to start my business on etsy in candles. I'm just confused about shipping. How do you do yours? You're the best by the way, a true renaissance man!

[@TimberRidgeGifts]

+Eric Casey thanks for watching! Shipping on Etsy is pretty painless. You can set up shipping profiles that you attach to each item. From there you just click and ship

[@bellarelax4580]

Wow! Thanks for sharing!!

[@WorldOfWonder66]

I just came across your channel. I'm so glad I did. Awesome video thank you

[@Truecrimequeen68]

Great information.

[@Jane-West]

Excellent video! Intelligence AND common sense! Thanks so much!

[@rain5195]

You are amazing ❣️

[@TimberRidgeGifts]

Thank you :)

[@chocolatebutterfly9295]

Awesome video! How long can you have these stored from the time you sell to the customer? For example, can I make these a week in advance before I even sell to the customer?

[@lydiasaunders7994]

Great tips, thank you!

[@angielilliank.1109]

Tim, is there a way to safely upcycle|convert coffee cans into pouring pitchers if you want to have one for each color you use? If so, I would really appreciate a how to video guide.

[@melissarodd7127]

Great Tips! Can you please share what kind of wicks you use? I have the wax, color and scent down I think, but my wicks don't burn or stay lit. So, frustrating especially after I poured many.

[@sharmfields3254]

Hello thanks for the great tips!You didn’t put the link to your oils in the notes

[@gwendolynwebster7722]

Thank you! These are great tips! This is exactly why I never used clear glass to make my candles. Wow! My concern is when buying the jars/glasses at the dollar store, do we know that they are heat resistant?

[@Ky2urHeart]

I know this is an old video, but when I came to the frosting part I was wondering if you were on a budget if you could use a hairdryer. I'm sure it would take a lot longer but would it get the job done? If anyone answers thanks :)

[@TimberRidgeGifts]

It can work, but will take 10 times as long. If and when you can swing it, I would definitely upgrade to a good heat gun. You don't need a big expensive one. Here's and embossing heat gun for $12 amzn.to/2DbUR2K

[@Ky2urHeart]

@@TimberRidgeGifts Thanks, I expected them to be pretty expensive. $12 isn't bad at all. Love your videos!

[@nolajazz504]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing ;)

[@dannymendez]

OMG you are very good, Good bless you for share your experience with us. Thanks.

[@TimberRidgeGifts]

Thanks for watching!

[@nich2488]

Thank you for your videos, very informative. Have you had problems with the bottom of a container candle shrinking away from the glass? It's very strange I don't know why it's happening. Maybe storing it in an area that's too cold?

[@vanessadavila8108]

Hey Tim thanks for this video. I've tried to the something with my candle and the next day it goes write back to the frost, does that ever happen to you?

[@butterflyzcanfly]

The best scented candles are those who made it carefuly with their bare hands and with love ❤️You can tell the quality will always be there, making sure the customers will keep coming back for more 😊

[@lizaamado6232]

Tim!! I'm a candle admirer & love what you do!! I've been saving jars now for a while- ready to learn all about the art of it 👏💖🌟👍 I'm a rookie, any pointers on what the main starter essentials are- please fwd!? Thanks for sharing!!!

[@TimberRidgeGifts]

Liza Amado I would start with a good melting pot, scale, pouring pitcher, and thermometer.

[@garlandofflowers940]

excellent tips

[@karrieblum8996]

Hello, thank you for showing us your tips, they are helpful, I have watched videos of how to prevent sinkholes which I get half the time, and what kind of wax do you use? also do you buy the wicks at the same place you buy the wax, because I see people selling them in bulk online and wonder if they are not as good.

[@StylHarmony]

Thank you great tips !

[@nickjordan5607]

Great video

[@naishlarox23]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!

[@wtglb]

Sorry if this is a dumb question, I haven't yet made my first candles, but could you put the candle in very hot water (not boiling of course) to get rid of the frosting and then just hit the top with the heat gun? Great videos, by the way!

[@oneofabind1472]

Well, I feel dumb for asking that question... But if I use 16 oz solid it melts to 8 oz. Do I use 16 or 8 oz to calculate the amount of FO needed? I measure my wax. Maybe I should weigh it? Thank you.

[@TheProcrastinatorFiles]

That's a good question. My guess would be, 16oz ends up being 8 in the container. Therefore to actually make 16oz, you need to make 32oz (including f/o) for it to melt to the exact amount of 16oz... If that makes sense. Give it a shot, let me know how that works out.

[@oneofabind1472]

I figured that since then. Thanks! 😃

[@bkpickell]

I also do reloading for ammo and have one of those vibrating pots full of walnut shells. Would placing a candle on that while you are pouring the hot wax prevent frosting? If frosting is trapped air I would think the vibration would work all the air out.

[@syzygyxv9112]

do u have a video on how you take out wax melts from a plastic container not silicone

[@mariasosa3976]

do you prefer wick or wooden wick?

[@transitvandoors]

Thanks again

[@plurmingo1]

Lol, every canner watching your video is probably asking “why would you do that to a perfectly good food jar ?”, I know I did when I first watch your video. Those are called jar lifts. It for removing hot jars from boiling water or a pressure canner. Thanks for sharing.

[@noraledford487]

what wick would you recommend for 8 oz jelly jar? I always have trouble with that part.

[@TimberRidgeGifts]

Testing will be needed of course, but I would start with an ECO-10

[@noraledford487]

thank you!!!!

[@lisad5791]

Thanks so much for making these videos! I do have a question that didn't come up during your video. I am just starting out and have noticed that a few times after the candle has cooled that a section seems to recede from the glass.. Do you know why it does this? Thank you :)

[@Jaderator1]

For the tool you're using to heat up the candle, can you use a hair drier? Or would the heat not be enough? Should you invest in that tool?

[@dannymendez]

I forget to tell you, but it may work if you sprays silicon into the jar before pouring, don't pouring to hot. Depending if the king wax, but to me work very well with dou wax gw444. 115F. Try it and let me know.

[@julis321]

Hi!!! I love your work- thank you for sharing with us! I was so excited to try your tip for frosting, and when I finished the frosting was even worse! Any suggestions on what I did wrong?

[@TimberRidgeGifts]

when I heat to remove frosting I try to remelt about a 1/8 inch layer all the way around the candle. doing this will make the entire outside of the candle roughly the same temperature, allowing it to recool at roughly the same temperature. If you are only heating the spots with frosting, then the areas around where you heated are going to be different temperatures and cool differently, which is what caused frosting to begin with.

[@julis321]

Timber Ridge Gifts Thanks Tim! Will be trying tonight

[@ronaldcoxen4555]

Were can I order the molds like the one you have in this vid? GREAT INFO!

[@TimberRidgeGifts]

+Ronald Coxen thanks! The white mold with the little stars came from Hobby Lobby.

[@simonewilliams8619]

Hi Tim! I am new to the candle community. For some reason I am still confused when it comes to "% desired" when calculating fragrance oil. I see people say 10%, 12%. I am just confused as to where this number comes from. How do you determine actual percentage?

[@susieramirez7131]

First of all I am new at candle making and trying to watch as much videos as I can about it and I got to say I love your videos. Thank you for sharing will definitely keep watching you. Ok now to my question which might sound dumb but I gotta ask the presto pot you use. What is it exactly is it boiler? Or rice steamer?

[@TimberRidgeGifts]

+Susie Ramirez yes it’s kind of a deep fryer. Officially it is a “Presto Kitchen Kettle”

[@susieramirez7131]

Timber Ridge Gifts thank you

[@Magnolia-qo8wr]

Do you recommend mixing FO that are from different companies?

[@karengolan8131]

Hi Tim. I love your videos! Could you please tell me which heat gun you use? Thank you!

[@TimberRidgeGifts]

Karen Golan the one I have I got from Ace Hardware, it’s just their cheap-o store brand. No frills about it, just has a high and a low setting. I would imagine just about any kind would work though.

[@karengolan8131]

Timber Ridge Gifts Thank you for getting back to me! One more question, please: What kind of hot glue/glue gun do you use? I see there are different types of high heat guns and glue.

[@TimberRidgeGifts]

Karen Golan any kind will work, no need to spend extra on high heat specialty stuff. Right now I’m just using Adtech brand from Walmart. I would suggest buying one with an auto shut off. May not be an issue for some, but I have a horrible habit of leaving it plugged in and forgetting about it. When I upgrade, I’m going to go for this cordless one Ryobi P305 18V ONE+ HOT GLUE GUN www.amazon.com/dp/B01N9IJYIZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_r1TKAb8134KAR e

[@amberlymelton151]

What brand/type of color dye do you recommend for soy wax melts?

[@Ruru4294]

Thank you for making this video. I just started learning how to make candles and I'm running into some problems myself. One question i have is some people say to heat up your jars in the oven at a low heat before you add in the wax. This method is suppose to prevent cracks and sink holes. What are your thoughts on this? Is this true? Or can a person just skip this step?

[@TimberRidgeGifts]

I never heat my jars. Glass is such a good conductor of heat that the jars are going to very quickly warm to the temperature of the wax poured in them. Unless they are ice cold from sitting over an AC vent, they are not going to cool the wax to the point that it is going to cause problems. Adversely, heating them can cause the wicks to loosen from the jar, especially if you have used a glue gun. So in my opinion, no benefit and can cause more problems than it would hope to fix.

[@Ruru4294]

thanks. I will skip that step. I made my first candle and have turned it on for the past 2 days. One thing that i noticed is that the wax is burning perfectly but all around the jar i see wax left behind even though the wax is melting down. How can i prevent the wax from staying all around the jar. I would love to show you a photo if its easier. Are you on facebook?

[@antonetteburnett6138]

I have a question about temp. I live in NC and now that the weather has cooled down I am having trouble with the wax sinking. I use all soy wax for my candles and melts. What do you do to slow down the cooling temp. I have warmed my jars and that helped a little and I have put my wax melt tray on a pad in between the counter. I heat my wax to 180 and pour at 165. Any suggestions?

[@TimberRidgeGifts]

I have been using The Alex Method lately, It seems to help resolve most issues. Heat to 150, add f/o, pour at 100.

[@mslarlo]

Hey Tim what kind of wax are you using.?I was talking with Alex on Facebook a little while ago and he suggested I try the ecosoya q210 or 220

[@TimberRidgeGifts]

those are both great. For most of my projects I use 464.

[@karrieblum8996]

@@TimberRidgeGifts I really enjoyed your video and easy instructions, are you saying you use the Golden 464?

[@gregpalmer572]

I am in the middle of watching your video, I appreciate your work. I just wanted to pause a bit and either ask for clarification or maybe provide a correction (depending if I am correct or not).. the part you explain about fragrance load.... did you actually mean you ad the % amount to the amount of wax (16oz Wax + 1.6oz f/o? or should you have meant if you want a 16z candle that 1.6z would be fragrance and then would need 14.4z of WAX totaling 16z?

[@angielilliank.1109]

Very helpful. Thank you! I agree, please don't speed up the footage of getting rid of frosting. Its important to see that process.

[@denisenewton1822]

As for getting the linen scent?

[@jasonmorton9576]

How do you get bubbles out of the side of jar candles using paraffin wax