How to Pour the Perfect Vegetable Wax Candle - NatureWax®

[@joannatyminska5343]

I am using C3 wax and still learning about candle making and testing and testing. Thank you for your video.

[@poompella5290]

Very nice video. I made first tester with your wax and got some cracks around wooden wick so my guess was my room temperature cuz it’s most likely low (around 19C) and I poured it at 50C. But with the wick I struggled to find explanation. I’ve researched many information about wooden wicks and most of them recommend to put 2 wicks together instead of 1, so I did it to my tester and had crazy and insane pool and flame and obviously hot container which was hotter than a cup of coffee. With your video I understood that 1 wick is enough or maybe even smaller size one will do another testing. Thank you so much

[@lonelycreamy]

I love this video!! Last night I made Cargill C3 wax and it came out well but I noticed some small frosting. Now I have solutions!!

[@powerinaturebygod]

best tutorial out there BY FAR

[@Cargill]

We are glad to hear that you liked the video.

[@kellsgreenidge8885]

Very informative video. Gonna save it.

[@Cargill]

We are glad to hear that you liked the video.

[@孝尚今井]

Best explanation ever I heard❤🎉🎉

[@pathbabes]

Thank you so much for making this!!! I have been searching on a good video about C-3 wax.

[@Cargill]

We are glad to hear that you liked the video.

[@Megan66666]

Wow, so helpful, thank you both so much ! I bought c 6 and made over 20 candles for friends and family. My first time making them it was quite a steep learning curve ! I want to make more I'm addicted cant wait to try out all these fabulous tips, but really the wax is so well made it was easy to work with !

[@Cargill]

We are glad that you liked the video and that you are using our product.

[@yelena7147]

In instructions of C3 wax it says maximum fragrance load is 6%. On the candle supply site it says 8%. Here you say maximum 9%. So what is true? It's confusing.

[@CrazyCarriee]

it is very confusing. I just started candle making and ive been searching everywhere to see how much FO people are using. I tried 6% but i get little to no ht. Then i tried 9% which gives me a little more ht but only slightly. guessing it either because of wick( eco 10 in 2in diameter jar) or just the FO itself. also purchased vybar to try out

[@Cargill]

Thanks for the question. Typically, 6% is the level that you will not see any issues with the wax. Some fragrances will cause problems with the wax when used at higher percentages. Test the fragrance in the wax and if no problems are seen then you can use that amount. If problems come up you may need to add additives to help control the fragrance problem.

[@Mincrafted24]

Amazing video, about to pour my first candles!! Watched so many videos, and this is my fav

[@Cargill]

We are glad to hear that you liked the video.

[@Mincrafted24]

@@Cargill hiii, thank you for your reply. I actually emailed you to ask about bulk buying soy wax, but I'm sure you get so many enquiries. I am in Spain, and want to sell soy wax here as there is a need for it. Is there a way I could contact you ? ))

[@Cargill]

@@Mincrafted24 Hi, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and we'll be happy to assist you and reply to your questions.

[@thenakidjoi4582]

Great video!

[@Cargill]

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[@MichelleAWhite-gb5zk]

Nice video

[@Cargill]

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[@krazedvintagemodel]

The link provided for the Indiana, North American distributor of Cargill waxes indicates the account has been suspended? Instills little confidence here.

[@Cargill]

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[@paolas.m.1476]

Thank you for the video. Could you please let me know which is the best temperature to add the fragance oil? Thanks!!

[@Cargill]

Thank you for your question. Typically we are adding the fragrance oil at a temperature of 75 to 76 deg C.

[@paolas.m.1476]

@@Cargill thank you so much for your kind answer. It's so useful.

[@gigimajosa]

Excellent Thank you!

[@Cargill]

We are glad to hear that you liked the video.

[@kuldipraj2264]

Hi mam you wick holder very nice with its

[@tofuandeljefe8049]

Is c3 wax ok to be shipping during the summer?

[@Cargill]

Thanks for your question J M. Provided that no other softer waxes are being added to the C-3 it is fine for shipping in the summer months. If you have additional questions regarding NatureWax C-3, visit.naturewax.com for more tips and tricks to pouring vegetable wax candles.

[@iluvdramarock]

I love it that I can use 6% I used candle science magnolia and peony and it amazing. I haven’t burn test it yet. I don’t like to add additives because I found out for the review that it is not considered safe? I like to have clean burn since I have pet and I am prone to migraine headaches. That why I sought out for natural wax. Hopefully this will work out.

[@Cargill]

Thanks for your question. All additives are safe for candle use and being burned. The ones that we recommend are food additives and are totally safe for candles.

[@Sin4ux1]

Hello! I have a question. I poured wax in 60 degrees. I don’t have opened windows or anything and I put fragrance oil 4%. And after cooling down I saw on my candles “pimples”. I don’t know what to do. When I poured at 65-67 degrees I got cracks on my candle. I used a fan and even after that I got weird color distortion something like that. My room temperature is 22-25 C

[@Cargill]

Dear @Sin4ux1, we would suggest that you pour the wax between 72 to 77 deg C for that type of ambient temperature.

[@maricelachelamarin8632]

What kind of pot did you use ? And does the nozzles clog?

[@Cargill]

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[@justdoodlingfamilyhomestea5436]

It was helpful

[@mauromoreira3455]

Which wicks would you suggest for 20CL glasses? Eco10?

[@Cargill]

Thanks for the question Mauro. We encourage you to test with multiple wick sizes since fragrance and other things can have an effect on which wick will work the best. Testing is key to create a great candle!

[@RainbowEnderNya]

Help! I poured c3 and c6 waxes at 71-70°C temperature (room temperature was about 21-22°C) with 6% fragnance load and solid dye and got frosting in both candles. I can't really understand how can I avoid this problem. One article about working with soy waxes says that I need to decrease pouring temp, this vid says to increase it 🤯 And judging by the table in Handling Sheet, wax pouring temp for my room temp is between 71.1 to 76.7°C. Can I simply ignore this recomendation and pour at lower temp?

[@Cargill]

Dear RainbowEnderNya, Our experts shares that they have typically gotten the best results following the sheets but they do know that others have had great success pouring at much lower temperatures. The main thing is to make sure that the wax is heated to at least 165 deg F (73.9 deg C) and then let the wax cool down to the temperature that you would like to pour at. They have had customers that have poured at low as 120 deg F (48.9 deg C) and have great results.

[@RainbowEnderNya]

@@Cargill Got it! Thanks!

[@Ytwnls]

Any suggestions for sinkholes? Thanks!

[@Cargill]

Thanks for the question. Sink holes are controlled by how the candle is cooled so we suggest working with your pour temperatures and making sure that the ambient temperature is controlled well.

[@sjdbx]

I use your wax to make another product whom can I contact for tech help.

[@Cargill]

Hi, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and we'll be happy to assist you and reply to your questions.

[@anitamarskamp]

What do youthink is the best curling time before testing?

[@Cargill]

Dear @anitamarskamp, If just looking at burn the for wick sizing and flame height, 18 to 24 hours is enough. If looking for how a fragrance throws in the wax, let the candles sit for 2 to 5 days so that the fragrance will equalize in the candle.

[@nerdisaur246]

Hello! I very much liked this wax. Does NatureWax C-310 for Europe have any differences in pouring, wicking? And, does it have the same strong cold and hot throw? Thank you ^)

[@Cargill]

Thank you for your question. From testing we have done the two waxes act very much the same and has similar fragrance throw.

[@TyajaTamisha]

I’m working with c6 at what temperature should I add the fo? I heat the wax to 185 and I get the pouring temp but I’m not quite sure when to add the fo!?

[@Cargill]

Thanks Tyaja for the question. The FO can be added at anytime once the wax is above 165 deg F. Our preferred practice is typically to add it to the wax at 170 degrees F so to limit loses as much before the candle is poured.

[@natalyag8727]

Thank you so much for this video! I have been testing C3 for the last 3 months. The problem I am having is big butterfly mushroom after about 2 hours of burning. Using 9,% FO. Candles do pass safety test, an I get full melt pool in about 2.5-3 hours, using 2.75 diameter jars. Can you please suggest what should I change? I am using htp-105, lx-22 and premier-770. All with the same results. Thank you in advance!

[@Cargill]

We are glad to hear that you liked the video. You can try looking at Premier 700 series from Wick It. You really just need to test a number of different wicks to find one that burns correctly.

[@KristenLocke]

I know this comment is coming a few months later - but I’ve found that CD 10 and Eco 8 wicks work really great in my 2.75” diameter glass jars. I prefer the CD just a tad more. I had to wick down from a CD12 because I was getting the mushrooming with lots of flickering

[@fabiojean9215]

Can I use Wood Wick with Nature Wax C3 ?

[@Cargill]

Thanks Fabio for the question. Wick choice is an important part of a successful candle. Yes, Wood Wicks can be used with NatureWax C-3. Make sure to talk to your supplier of Wood Wicks to help you with sizing them properly.

[@iluvdramarock]

I have a candle tins about 3.25 inch in diameter but I want to use double wick. Which should I use?

[@Cargill]

We would suggest that you start with Stabilo 7 and work up to Stabilo 10. And, like most variables in candle making, you will need to test and test again it to find the right size.

[@iluvdramarock]

@@Cargill thanks you. Most would suggest cd or eco but I would definitely check that out. Never mind they the same as CD.

[@MissRealeKr]

Hi! In what temperature you should pour the fragance oil? I am pouring in 85°c and when I burn the candle, it doesn't smell.

[@Cargill]

Thank you for your question. Typically we are adding the fragrance oil at a temperature of 75 to 76 deg C.

[@chemmit2002]

If i use beeswax and coconut oil on a 50/50 base, the pour temp and other condition should be changed? Which ones and how much please?

[@Cargill]

I would suggest that they start pouring at 150 deg F to see how that does and flex the temperature up and down by 10 deg F to see which temperature works the best. As for fragrance levels I would suggest starting at 6% and work up slowly testing for bleed and appearance.

[@zulikkowalski3547]

What exactly is fat bloom?

[@Cargill]

Thanks for the question. It is the shifting of the soy from one crystal structure to another crystal type. Typically the nice looking structure is called Beta Prime and the bad is called Beta.

[@nelabota9739]

Hi, I am using C3 wax, and the same diameter of the jar, but I like to work with cd wicks, pls can u tell me wich cd wick i have to use? Wich CD wick its the same as Eco 14?🙏

[@iluvdramarock]

According to the chart I found from candle science, eco 14 and cd 22. Your best option to have one size up and down to test between. I am told that different fo will affect the performance.

[@Cargill]

Thanks for the question Nela. There is not a direct match but the Stabilo/CD 18 to 20 will be in the range. Keep in mind that fragrance can have an effect on which wick you choose as well.

[@nelabota9739]

@@iluvdramarock thank u, i was try the cd22 but it's big, but I was doing without FO, I will try with FO also just to see how is work! 🤗

[@nelabota9739]

@@Cargill thank u for your answer! I will do this! 🤗

[@melindaduncan3073]

When I first started making candles, I purchased C3. When I went through the 45lb box, I ordered another. I feel like it is by far the superior wax. I still test with all of my new fragrance oils. I do use the eco series of wicks and the CD wicks and now I’m trying my hand at wooden wicks but those have been inconsistent. I’m still trying to figure those out.

[@Cargill]

Glad you like the wax.

[@LibbyGregory-q9j]

When temp are you heating you wax to? And what temp are you adding you FO and pouring ? I’m having some trouble with this wax

[@Cargill]

@@LibbyGregory-q9j The pouring temperature depends on the melting point of the wax, the solubility of the fragrance in the wax, the ambient conditions ,etc.

[@siouxsiewild6296]

I'm using c6 (I'm a newbie at candles) I'm having trouble wicking for A 30cl glass containers and also a hell of a lot of frosting, any advice ?

[@Cargill]

Dear Siouxsie Wild, please send us an e-mail to [e-mail] and we'll be happy to assist you and reply to your questions.

[@RainbowEnderNya]

And also about fragnance load. Handling Sheet says that Maximum Recommended Fragrance is 6% without any additives, but Lady in video says that it's 6-9%. Where is the truth?

[@Cargill]

Dear RainbowEnderNya, There is always a reason for doing this. Not all fragrances are the same and some of them have a co-solvent in them that will cause the wax to fat bloom (Cauliflower). At 6% this co-solvent typically does not give the wax problems so that is where 6% comes from. In the case of the video, the person had done the testing to know that she could use 9% and not have problems with the wax. Make sure to test the wax at higher levels and if no problems with the wax is noted then with that fragrance you can use the higher levels. If on the other hand you see issues, like a rough surface after the burn, then go back and add in the additives they talk about.

[@RainbowEnderNya]

@@Cargill Thank you! Now it make sense 😊

[@rudib4353]

I don't have the option to cool my working place, so it can vary from 18 to 30 degrees Celcius. What I leared here is, that the wax temperature must be lower in higher room temperatures and vice versa.

[@Cargill]

We're glad to hear that you have learned how to adapt the temperature based on your work place. It can take many tests to create a great candle!

[@clarehatchard1559]

Such an informative video and brilliantly produced. I excitedly woke this morning and followed all your instructions hoping to pour the ultimate candle using C6 Coconut soy wax, however, I have come up with an issue I'm unsure how to solve. My room temperature was 23 c when melting the wax using a wax Melter, and stirred the wax with FO for your suggested time of around 5 mins. After 5 mins the temperate of the wax had plummeted to 60'C which I then had to pour, as heating up the wax again on a hot plate would possibly cause the FO to evaporate. Looking at the candles, they have set and are not so great: sink holes, and lumpy. I will have to pour a second layer but want to know if there is any way to pour a candle once without a second pour being needed ? Thanks so much :)

[@Cargill]

Thanks for the question. I would suggest making sure that the wax is hotter when you pour them. Heating the wax back up to 75 degree Celsius will not flash off that much of the fragrance.

[@TheCraiig92]

Very informative video, my issue is I make my candles in my kitchen and my kitchen can get very cold due to the cat flap being there (and it's winter), after some innovation I have made a a large box and have tin foil on all sides to which I heat the box up and jars before pouring and leave them to cure in there overnight in the box, still get some slight dips around the wick though, any idea why this could be? thank you

[@Cargill]

Thanks for the question. The candles tend to cool slightly to slow in the core. We suggest lowering your pour temperatures slightly to help with this.

[@MIZSDIAMON77]

I use c3 wax From this video, I realized that I had too much fragrance because I would get the cottage cheese top. So I adjusted the fragrance load. I was adding too much fragrance. Thank you for this video.

[@Cargill]

Jazmyn, we’re happy to hear you found this video useful. If there is still a desire to add more fragrance than the suggested amounts, an additive such as NatureWax Elite 300 or Stearic Acid at 2 to 5% can be added to the wax to help control the cottage cheese on your next batch of candles.

[@henriettamendes7307]

Loved your video thank you. I just ordered this wax excited to try it. What temperature do I add my fragrance at? Thanks Henrietta

[@ao4618]

You can add fragrance at 180 fareinheight.

[@henriettamendes7307]

@@ao4618 thank you Anu

[@Cargill]

Thanks for the question. We recommend adding the fragrance once you get the wax to 165 to 170 degrees Fahrenheit.

[@tawanalm]

Such an awesome video. I ordered a 5lb to test. I heard it’s better than 464. So do you suggest working more with Eco wick or Cd for this wax?

[@Cargill]

Thanks for the compliments on the video. We're glad to see you're doing your testing. That's the key. Either wick is good. We have used both but you need to do the testing to find the right wick for you. Test, test and test some more is the key when trying something new.

[@swatikadam1449]

Great video!! Soy wax candles need to cure for 14 days... So for how long do the vegetable wax candles need to cure for a good hot throw. Thank you.

[@Cargill]

Thanks for the question. Soy wax is a vegetable wax so the cure time will not change.

[@nicole8553]

Great video, thank you! Although I'm wondering why you're measuring the 24 ounces of melted wax via volume and not weight. Won't the results be best if you weigh the 24 ounces?

[@Cargill]

Thanks Nicole for the question. We would recommend being consistent in your method. If you are using fluid measurements, always use them. If you are using volume measurements, stick with that. Either can work, but it's important to stay consistent in how you measure inputs.

[@nicole8553]

@@Cargill that makes sense, thank you!

[@mariaschingeck4115]

Hi, I have few questions about Cargil 300. What kind of wick works with it? How can I reach out to you about this wax? Thank you

[@Cargill]

Thanks for the question. We typically use HTP, Stabilo, or ECO type wicks for all vegetable candles but you will need to find the right one for the diameter and fragrance being used. For more information please access www.naturewax.com.

[@glenlivet4me]

Nice video, but too bad that you got the formula wrong. The actual formula is 24-24/1.09=1.98oz=56g

[@chezsylvie007]

why is necessary to have that horrible music playing...I was attempting to listen to the presenter but that music just turn me off

[@Cargill]

Thanks for your feedback. We will keep this in mind for our upcoming videos.