Formula For Better Candle Testing & Candle Making | Candle Making is HARD... But Doesn't Have To Be!

[@BlackTieBarn]

First! Kidding. Lol. Thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoyed a different kind of video here. A little math/science can really make things easier for us. ITs simple.. but often overlooked. Check out the resources below, sign up for the free newsletter coming soon. Thank you all for being here. :)

[@lourdesarellano1177]

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[@firdowskruger9896]

I had a good laugh at your first commet, Wade.

[@BlackTieBarn]

@@firdowskruger9896 :)

[@blackdiamond6121]

😂😂

[@charnitacole1664]

so I have looked at this video several times and I just noticed something you said. Since you only use certain jars and wicks what do you do with the things you bought extra and didn't use?

[@andalyn3732]

“Candle-man, Candle-man, Candle-man” 😂🤣

[@BlackTieBarn]

Lol. 🤣

[@WarzolJR]

When you rearrange your constants to the other side of the equation to solve for your variable, what's a negative jar? 👀

[@BlackTieBarn]

😁😆🤣 touche. But more just to prove a point that messing with one thing at a time is so much easier. Lol. But, yes... Tha ms for the laugh. Love math humor. 🤣

[@minido417]

It's when I feel like this 🥴 that something clicks in my head telling me, "go watch Black Tie Barn"! I'm one of those who likes to complicate their lives, lol.

[@BlackTieBarn]

Lol. Same for sure!

[@honeygirl522]

Thanks for this video! I tried candle making last year and struggled so much, I just stopped. The process of trying to find the right combo was frustrating. This makes it a lot more understandable, but I’m still not sure I want to test over and over. That was frustrating as well. Waiting 2 weeks to be able to test, only to find something was wrong. And then start over. It was time consuming and financially exhausting. I may try again only because I still have a ton of supplies. And I have your tips from this video! Thanks again for sharing! 😊

[@BlackTieBarn]

Hey there. Sorry to hear thst. I will say though about the testing/cure time. I think you were misled about that. You do NOT need to wait two weeks for testing purposes. In fact you don't have to wait two weeks at all for most waxes. Only some waxes need that. Not sure if thst helps but just wanted to provide a little insight

[@honeygirl522]

@@BlackTieBarn Thank you for the info. At this point it isn’t fun to me anymore, so I put it down for a while. I may try again, based on your video, but not at this moment.

[@BlackTieBarn]

@@honeygirl522 Completely understand.

[@joycooke4252]

I cannot stop laughing! Candle-man, Candle-man, Candle-man! I want a T-shirt! 😁

[@BlackTieBarn]

Haha. Read my mind. They are coming. Lol

[@joycooke4252]

@@BlackTieBarn you gotta tag me when you roll them out! I will rewatch just yo laugh!

[@BlackTieBarn]

@@joycooke4252 🤣😅

[@carolacarola6137]

You got me jump off the chair twice when you said: Candleman, candleman, candleman 😂

[@BlackTieBarn]

😆🤣😅 haha. That's awesome. Lol

[@WarzolJR]

Dang it, Wade, I got all excited when you mentioned math, and using a b and c I thought you'd come up with a way to use the pythagorean theorem or one of it's variants in candle making. I finally thought I was going to be able to use something from being forced to go up through calculus in college! Grrr!!

[@BlackTieBarn]

Oh don't temp me..... I will go there. 🤣 Just have a feeling 99% won't wanna watch that video. Lol

[@WarzolJR]

@@BlackTieBarn Hahaha!

[@feliciam1991]

I have a feeling of we evoked “CANDLE MAN” …Wade would be the one to show up!

[@BlackTieBarn]

Ha ha!

[@salafiumm]

Look who learnt something help their highshooler with online classes this COVID lockdown ...lmbo. a+b+c....lol

[@BlackTieBarn]

☺️🤣😁

[@LadyCatrinaJ]

Hey Wade, I literally just started back on track. Picked my 2 jars and running with it. Thank you as always!!!

[@BlackTieBarn]

🥰 of course! Glad to see ya again!

[@brandylucas1783]

You are hilarious but good info. Thanks for bringing it back to the basics. From a new candle maker 😅

[@BlackTieBarn]

Lol. Thank you

[@terroizerxo]

I watch you all the day and couldn’t figure out who you resemble. You look like Matt from The Vampire Diaries lol

[@BlackTieBarn]

Never seen it. Is that a good or bad thing? 😆

[@nancywear9791]

As always I love your video and your introduction into this one is hilarious! Especially candle man!!! I hate math so maybe that’s my issue! Hahaha 🤣 🥰♥️🥰

[@BlackTieBarn]

Haha. Thanks Nancy.

[@christinaparadise]

I started my candle making journey because of these absolutely gorgeous vessels (after swearing I would NEVER get into candles 😅)..and now that I’m months upon months in, all those vessels have become Christmas presents, and I ended up completely changing jars, wax, and wicks 😅 The dreaded T word quickly led me in a new direction because testing becomes so so much easier and fun when you’re working with variables that are much more reliable (straight sided jars are now my go to, but I’m still deciding if I’m sticking with my wax..) This video is vital information for anyone starting out..where were you and this video months ago, Wade?!! 😆 Just kidding, the day I decided to start making candles I found your channel and have been hooked ever since! ☺️

[@BlackTieBarn]

Haha! Well thanks Christina! Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for the kind feedback. Makes me happy knowing it's helpful to people. Feel free to share. Thanks so much for being here!

[@jacquelyncurrie7644]

I am in the middle of changing wax right now lol its the "its a beast" line for me

[@BlackTieBarn]

Ha ha. It really is. Lol

[@carah823]

Thank you, It was a nice reminder I'm not the only one that gets overwhelmed with whole process. I'm not a math's person but it certainly made sense. Enjoying your videos from NZ.

[@BlackTieBarn]

Thanks so much Cara! 🥰

[@warriorsgreatness6182]

Incredibly helpful. Applicable to life as well as candle making. You are the best black tie barn. Keep up the awesome great work. Your videos are always packed with extraordinary helpful information. Challenging, inspiring. Appreciate all your work very much. Mucho Gracias. Thanks for your great guitar playing. Special bonus of sharing your gifts, talents abilities.

[@BlackTieBarn]

Thanks so much! I love making videos and helping!

[@mayaelle1298]

Some people watching this is probably thinking you're talking absolute nonsense...There's no ways candle making can be hard! Well, I've got news for them...It's NOT easy. It's easy to make a candle but very much NOT easy to make a good one! Great video Wade!

[@BlackTieBarn]

💯 couldn't agree more. And thanks Maya!

[@scentyful]

WOW!!! Sure wish I had made this one of my "first" videos I watched in my candle making journey. Love your humor, too. I might have paid more attention in math class as a youngster if the teacher had had a sense of humor. LOL - I love your videos!!!! I have been stumbling around for a while with my candle making -- too long actually -- in trying to get the process right. I've made myself go back to the starting point. For me, that is choosing ONE wax, 2 vessels - 1 is a wide tin, and the other is a Libbey style 12 oz (?) jar, and simplifying the process. I was all over the place before with too many jars, tring too many waxes as a newbie. I won't even tell you how many wicks I have. I was in a state of constant confusion, and as embarrassing as it is to admit, I made a mess!!! Thank you for keeping this video available. When I finally get it together, I'll tag you in a post. I'm nearly there, btw. What a journey it has been.

[@noemibrun9527]

Thank you for this video! I love it👍👍👍

[@BlackTieBarn]

You're welcome!

[@januaryremingtonn4557]

Brilliant! I have thought it, but you put it soooooo well. It feels like a wake up in the middle of the night "aha" moment!!!👏👏👏👏👏 Another just watch for ALL candle makers. BRAVO!😄

[@BlackTieBarn]

Thanks so much!

[@kimbuzzell7835]

For anyone wanting to make candles, whether personal use/gifts or possible business, this video is perfect. You broke it down so that no matter where your at in your candle venture, it's understandable. (even if you failed algebra) Great back to basics, or reset. Thank for feeding the community quality information!

[@BlackTieBarn]

Thanks Kim! ;)

[@mikel_karam]

The intro looks like an add for Better Help😂💀

[@BlackTieBarn]

🤣🤣🤣

[@cscott505]

Great video! I’m so glad you’re letting more of your personality show!

[@BlackTieBarn]

❤

[@CarnivoreNate]

I have only made about 20 candles so far. Mostly just giving them away and testing myself. With your advice and watching countless KZbin videos I was able to make a fairly decent candle! Of course it's all about perfecting based on your making environment! Thanks for your content!!!!

[@BlackTieBarn]

That's great! Good luck and ty for the feedback!

[@Mimi_Vibin]

Good tips thank You 🙏🏽

[@BlackTieBarn]

Ty!

[@heatherjones1307]

Omg.. my head is spinning

[@BlackTieBarn]

Lol it was fun. :)

[@prophetessoftroy]

And all of a sudden I’m in an algebra lesson 😂

[@BlackTieBarn]

😆🤣 suckered you in. 😆

[@prophetessoftroy]

@@BlackTieBarn I don’t actually mind! I already do a variation of this, as you say in the video: focusing on fixed variables versus changeable ones. I think it definitely helps people who aren’t as inclined to automatically be working through the scientific method to codify those things, and you presented it in a really approachable way. (I also appreciate all the little dad jokes. I giggled, I won’t lie)

[@BlackTieBarn]

@@prophetessoftroy haha. Thanks. I can't help myself

[@dorothyswindle3131]

How do I determine how much fill in one jar?

[@PasCommeToi]

😂😂😂 candle man 😂😂

[@BlackTieBarn]

🤣

[@michellep6686]

Love this. Just what I needed at this time. Thank you!

[@BlackTieBarn]

Np! Thanks Michelle!

[@ladyhoneyrosemckay7753]

Thank you 😊 your so funny 😆

[@BlackTieBarn]

Lol. Ty!

[@lindalucas-rice7455]

Your videos are not only the best info on KZbin for candle makers but you are also entertaining! I have my jars and wax figured out but those wicks are killing me! And FO with what wicks, also killing me. Tired of testing but will continue until I find that combo that works best.

[@BlackTieBarn]

Thank you. Yeah... testing at first is daunting. It gets easier though

[@crisantechris]

Wade, if every one of my teachers in school were like you, I might have actually paid attention!

[@BlackTieBarn]

🤣🤣👊 thanks man

[@sincerelyiman2706]

So so helpful. You just simplified all of my very difficult problems. I’m a newbie at candle making and I spent money on one kind of wax and one kind of jar. I would like to keep those (for now) because that’s what I have. Those are my constants. I have found the wicks then to be the thing that need to be experimented with (for the most part). Because I have a large supply of wax and jars already, it’s easier to work with them and just find the right wick, wicks are cheaper. I do want to experiment with other waxes and vessels eventually but I will make sure to purchase in smaller quantities next time. Like I said, I’m a newbie and I thought all a candle was, was wax, vessels, and wicks. Nope!!!! Now I have 45 lbs of one kind of wax and 50 of the same vessels and I’m all about using what I have first so I need to find the best wick for this combo. Thank you for putting it all into perspective.

[@BlackTieBarn]

Yep. Sounds like you are on right track and I'd be going the same direction. :)

[@FalaqKhan03]

Amazing.......explained beautifully..... thanks for this video ❤️

[@BlackTieBarn]

❤ no problem!

[@kenca2975]

I think a lot about making candles, and still thinking now 😅 . When I see your video, I see myself on it, everything like a mess and I don't know where to start but I still want to do 😭😑

[@BlackTieBarn]

Haha. Completely understand. The key I think.... patience and keep things simple. :)

[@deborahharris6888]

Thank you for all your videos all them i have enjoyed them but I gave up making candles just could not get it right

[@BlackTieBarn]

Ah bummer sorry to hear that deDeborah. Glad you are still here here and ty for the kind feedback

[@dk-hn9ul]

Hi Wade.. New Subbie here... I'm so glad that I found your channel and I've been binge watching ever since. Your description of what you did when your first started off resonated sooo much with me.. That's where I am. My house is bursting at the seams with candle making supplies and I was beginning to get frustrated...This video really helped to settle me... Again, thanks so much for this advice and the math.... It was very helpful in getting me back on track and slowing down.

[@BlackTieBarn]

Thanks and welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video. It's easy to get overwhelmed... happens to me frequently as well. Lol

[@dk-hn9ul]

@@BlackTieBarn lol...

[@MushroomAngel]

Great video Wade! Happy Holidays to you & Alan! 🙃

[@BlackTieBarn]

Thanks Angel. ;) You too

[@dons6570]

Patience is a virtue! Thanks Wade!

[@BlackTieBarn]

1000% yes. Not my strong point. But couldn't agree more. 🤣

[@terrabellasoap6714]

Not ‘Candleman’🐝😱 Great video!😄

[@BlackTieBarn]

🤣😆 Thanks!

[@rusticrose5196]

Nice video , so important too ! Thanks candle man !

[@BlackTieBarn]

No problem! Thanks Rose!

[@mavila1227]

I Love fragrances! I just hate testing them lol 🥴

[@BlackTieBarn]

Lol. Yup!

[@nenamarin560]

I love it! Thank you for sharing!😆😍

[@BlackTieBarn]

Thanks Nena! 🥰

[@lavendertamagotchi]

Candleman candleman candleman lmaooooooo

[@BlackTieBarn]

🤣😆 I was hoping some would get a kick out of that. Lol

[@lavendertamagotchi]

@@BlackTieBarn might have to make a meme

[@alisonbaker1963]

Makes perfect sense to me. Thank you 😊

[@BlackTieBarn]

Np. Thanks Alison!

[@gorillacandles]

Hi Wade. Jason from Gorilla Candles. I just wanted to thank you for these videos. Even an experienced candle maker can run into road blocks. A Google search for solutions led me to this channel. I'm looking forward to some down time in the next few weeks to watch everything. Cheers!

[@BlackTieBarn]

Thanks so much Jason. I appreciate that. And yes... you are right. I often find myself going back to basics sometimes or even my own past advice. Lol

[@babyg2cc2]

You are funny 😄. Love your content.

[@BlackTieBarn]

😁 Thanks Gracie!

[@tamarrasavage2620]

This helped alot

[@BlackTieBarn]

Great! Thank you for the feedback!

[@marylouramos6353]

Wade thank you so much for this math lesson such a big help. haven’t started making candles yet because I’m doing my research first and believe me I’m itching to get started but… first things first !

[@BlackTieBarn]

Absolutely!

[@Kiki-jk3uz]

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[@tammispicer9015]

You had me at Candleman 🤣🤣

[@BlackTieBarn]

Haha! Just don't say it 3 times.

[@tammispicer9015]

🤣🤣🤣

[@mayaelle1298]

👏👏👏

[@BlackTieBarn]

❤

[@yolandabuick8476]

Thanks for this video. Me, I like math, but it doesn’t like me.😊 I’m going to try this now to simplify my life in candle making. Thanks again.

[@BlackTieBarn]

Ha. No problem! Thanks for watching