MAKE CANDLES WITH ME PODCAST EP#9 | Step By Step Explanation Of My Candle Making Process

[@Falaqkhan03]

Omg, I can't believe how some people can be so mean! Your videos are amazing. All the information you share whether it's personal or related to business, those make us connect to you. Please don't listen to such people and keep making videos. P.s. I found most of your videos informative and related to business.

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Oh no one was being mean! At least I don’t think so? Lol 😅 Thank you so much! ❤️

[@Falaqkhan03]

@@MemoryBoxCandleCo coz you have a heart of gold 💛

[@jenyhomestuff]

Don't worry, those r the type of people that doesn't do nothing, haters 🤦‍♀️. Her videos r very helpful 😉

[@rujainem]

I’ve been candlemaking for over a year now and this video was SUCH a great refresher and it gave me so many ideas to improve my candlemaking techniques! Thank you for sharing

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Aw I love that!! Thank you for watching, glad it was helpful :)

[@nikkijohnson5724]

@@MemoryBoxCandleCo How do you determine how much fragrance?

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

@@nikkijohnson5724 like the percentage? It’s based on the wax you use. All waxes will be able to hold a different amount so you have to check to see what the max FO load is :)

[@shyamalkumarmitra9715]

Thank you so much Ma'am, sharing the knowhow of making candle for the beginners. Really helpful.

[@mayrabutler8704]

I have never made a candle but have thought about making my own. Don’t know where to start. This is actually the first video I ever watch regarding candle making. This is awesome! Great information!

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

There’s a lot to learn but it’s fun ☺️

[@maybso3083]

@@MemoryBoxCandleCoyour process is very easy for beginners. Do you ever use UV Inhibitor? What does this do for the candle? Where do you order most of your oils?

[@thedoubleboiler6971]

I use a small PVC tube for wicking. Before that, it was a paper straw, but they both work like a charm for single wick.

[@lemon32192]

Wow the aluminium foil tip is 🤯🤯 thank you!!👍

[@lynnbetournay8229]

Thanks!

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Oh my gosh, thank you so much!! ❤️❤️

[@naomithompson5023]

Love this video! It was so helpful!😊 I will be starting a candle and soap making business on Etsy soon, and this has helped as to how to make candles, and even what equipment I should look for. I do have the laser temperature checker as I had already started making soaps before.

[@chasitytaylor8858]

Christmas Hearth is a beautiful scent. I’m using it in some of my products for the holidays. I haven’t settled on a name yet, though. I don’t make candles, but I enjoy your videos. I make fragrance ornaments and sachets. 😊♥️

[@s.b.9474]

And the oscar goes tooooo... What a lovely, bona fide person you are. I congratulate you for the excellent work you have done. Thanks :)

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Thank you so much!

[@marjolapaloka8605]

Please do a video explaining candle safety testing

[@venitajelks8856]

Thank you this is very well done for beginners. Erica such detailed information when leaves no guess work.

[@Veronica-zp8yy]

Hi, I ❤ your videos you always have great content. I would love to see a video on how your candles burn, how hot they get after two or three hours and how much wax melts. I'm looking for information on what's considered to hot. I double wick my jars but I feel they get very hot. Thank you 😊

[@KingParzival]

Definitely recommend an RTV sealer for keeping the wicks down. Works WAY better than the stickers.

[@photina78]

Absolutely! It's so much safer! There's no way the wicks can ever come loose with that stuff.

[@sharondamckenzie2389]

Great video! I love your vessels!

[@njaukstep]

Thanks so much I just discovered you and been watching your videos am learning a lot, you are a good teacher

[@bahbush]

Thanks for sharing! Been watching your videos and enjoy them all! Love you detailed techniques. As a father to teenage twin daughters we’re going to start making candles together for the whole family! Just waiting on a couple things left to come in. Thanks Erica!

[@asthemoneytalksallthetime]

You are a Godsend, thank you Baby girl

[@Knotty1111]

Thank you so much for sharing all of your knowledge and experience!! I wish you much success!

[@marycantsilieris2512]

Hi Erica! I’ve watched so many videos and I definitely trust your thoughts on this. Currently I am using Advanced CB soy wax. They say to heat wax to 70-75 degrees Celsius. Cool to 60 degrees and add FO then pour immediately after the 2 minute stir of course. So many people say to add FO at a higher temp (in your case around 85 degrees Celsius) my hot an cold throw isn’t too bad. I use 10% FO. Some scents are more noticeable than others but I would love a much stronger scent throw. Any ideas on what you recommend? I hate to make candles knowing that they could be better!

[@vikingvibes75]

Hi Erica :) I just came across your channel as, I too, am interested in beginning candle making. I am definitely nervous if I can actually do this. I am so excited and passionate about the ideas in my head but definitely nervous how it will go. Your videos are SO full of great info so thank you!! My one question on this video is, what is the ratio of soy wax and beeswax that you use? And does the beeswax really help the burn/melt of the candle vs soy alone? Also, since soy wax and beeswax have different melting and pouring temp points, how do you find that right balance? I started my candle making ideas thinking of just making beeswax candles, however, I have discovered that it could be a little limited and maybe more difficult to work with. But I really want to produce something that is enjoyable, has a quality burn and is also eco-friendly and can give some benefit. Anyway, it's a joy to watch your videos and your processes. Any advice you can give on my questions is greatly appreciated! Happy candle-making :)

[@julietdixon1820]

Hi Erica I love watching your videos you teach me a lot may I ask with the 13.5 jar how much wax and FO do you use for 5 jars ?

[@reginawallace2687]

You are magical. I did used the Christmas hearth and it beautiful. 🤩

[@LazizaBySafaa]

You videos are so helpful for me

[@Roblox-k4p7z]

How much wax of each did you use as well as fragrance oils

[@erinontheguit]

Hi Erika. Why did you decide to eliminate Tart Wax from your candles? Were you finding a drawback?

[@angel_arabella]

Thoroughly enjoyed! Thank you for insight

[@delanychai706]

The beeswax where do you get from I really like your smooth tops on the candles

[@akashamagick]

Thanks for your video , what is the ratio of soy 10 and beewax ? if you don`t mind to say it thank you.

[@Falaqkhan03]

Please make a video on how to get perfect smooth candle tops and how do you clean the pouring jug or fragrance cups after making the candles ☺️

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

So most of the time the rough tops are due to the kind of wax you’re using. Sometimes the temp can affect this though (and people do all sorts of things that work for them ie pouring hotter or cooler) however if you’re working with 100% soy wax this can be more finicky and cause more rough tops that can be fixed with a heat gun :) In fact I use a heat gun a lot! Especially for cleaning. Check out this video I made on my heat gun: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4uxhIRva9OLeck And then I just use soap and warm water to clean out my silicone measuring cups :)

[@Falaqkhan03]

@@MemoryBoxCandleCo thanks for the video link, it cleared almost all my doubts😅

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

@@Falaqkhan03 oh good! 😊

[@virginiasverkiou6437]

Hello Erica! Thank you again for this informative video, your process seems so well thought and effortless (god knows how many trials and errors have you experienced to come to this level!). I wanted to ask you how do you manage with these temperature variations of the digital thermometer. I have the same one, and in comparison with a classic one, I can see there are variations. I understand it comes with experience, as I am in the testing process right now figuring out my “recipes”, I just want to avoid any variations as much as possible. Also, do you test the candles in every new batch you make?

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Honestly I know this isn’t really an answer but it definitely just comes with experience. I’m pretty laid back when it comes to candle making and I’m not very strict on exact temperatures and work within a range. And no I don’t test every new batch, but I do test when I get new shipments of wax in 🤍

[@virginiasverkiou6437]

Thank you for the answer 😁🤩

[@MitchelJerome]

I have a ? What temperature you like to pour at.? To try and prevent sink holes ?

[@Nona-ri3vo]

Hi 👋🏻 I have a question about the curing time do because I saw some videos saying that I need to wite two weeks before I use the candle and som said it OK to use it after like 3 or 4 days, what is better ? 😅

[@irinashmalko2391]

So helpful!! Thank you very much!

[@obbrooklyn]

You are a lifesaver! I am devouring all of your tips and information thank you! Are you able to share the fill line indicator tool that you received off of Etsy? I can't seem to find any online, maybe I'm not typing in the right words. Thank you!

[@lenastar2202]

Hi! Do you get sinkholes? Also do you just poke holes in case there are hidden ones? Thank u!

[@idontknowlm]

i have an issue with the scent,i made the small size candle (4oz. glass) it doesn’t wide spread, it has super strong scent in cold throw but hot throw i can’t smell at all. i use 10% FO fomula

[@carmenaviles779]

Do you let the candles cure before selling them? If yes, how many days? Newbie here on candles. Thanks

[@haileylindberg4365]

Hi! Thank you for the video! What other kind or brand of pot do you recommend for bees wax? The one you have is unavailable. 💕

[@staceybowles7539]

I absolutely love your videos! I'm testing my candles and I was wondering how do you deal with all the smells from the FO's in your home? I'm not trying to knockout my family or dog lol

[@virashreegandhi6899]

Can you help me to understand proportion of fragrance oil? It will be really great

[@mihaiaugustinpredescu9662]

Hey! From where do you get your candles recipient with that wood lip?

[@melissaseidl8043]

Do you normally heat gun the tops of all your candles to ensure any sink holes are filled in?

[@sophrosyne5900]

May i ask where you get your jars from? I just started my small batch candle company and love those jars, but i have been buying retail and need a good whole saler for jars , wicks and fragrance.... cheapest I have found for those black matte jars is $3/jar for an 8 oz . ahh

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Calcandlesupply, however they’re always sold out 😩

[@sophrosyne5900]

@@MemoryBoxCandleCo You are right, I checked them out and they also only ship within the US . Thanks anyways 🙌

[@theoliviaarchives4794]

So cool!

[@jenniferperry7588]

Hello Erica, I would to purchase one of those weights filter wax thing (foil ) once it's designed can you please let me know when they are available?🥰

[@merturberisha9059]

Do you recommend this Digiboil? What’s so good with it?

[@CarmenRhodes1967]

What size wick did you use for the 6oz tins and for the 10oz

[@JustiinVT]

I love watching ur vids

[@tiawhana1]

I love your aesthetic

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Thank you! :)

[@GenyJulissa]

hey! I wanted to know where you get your wick stickers from? I bought some that were too small and can't seem to find with good reviews.. thanks

[@tammyhorrigan6459]

Hi Erica, love your videos. I would love to know whether your candles have problems with sweating in the humid, hot days. I've made a big batch of candles the other day and here in Australia it's been quite warm and humid and I have noticed all of them sweating!! I know it doesn't effect the performance of them but I'd love to know how you cool them down as it doesn't look that nice when packaging them up for people and they arrive with blister like droplets on the top. TIA

[@brianatyson2155]

Hi! What oz are your vessels? 10z or 13.5oz? I'm buying the 13.5 in white since they are out of the black (sad face) but wondering which wick size you'd recommend for the 13.5, single wick and double?

[@Venessa-ob3si]

What wax did you use?

[@shaniquec1406]

Hey there, just wondering why is the Digiboil temperature so far off?

[@ashrenea93]

How many oz do you put per pound of wax Iv gone off candle science 1oz for every pound but I think I might want it stronger idk

[@Marie_AngeB]

You are amazing! 😍

[@victoriareyes3429]

Hi! Can we have an updated step by step on your wax melts and tealight samples please?

[@virashreegandhi6899]

How to know should I use single Wick or two?

[@Magicmaggie4660]

Hi how much fragrance oil do you use for different sized candles? (I.e. 4oz vs 8oz)

[@jemharr1951]

how do you measure the wax after it is melted to put in the fo..thanks for all your amazing videos

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

I use the scale to weigh the liquid wax before putting in the FO :)

[@jemharr1951]

@@MemoryBoxCandleCo Thanks for all your help and tutorials.

[@maybso3083]

@@MemoryBoxCandleCowhat are your usual ratio of wax for say the 5oz vessels?

[@natashaaikens9465]

Love your videos where do you get your 6oz tins from.

[@RaisedInCotton]

What size CDN wicks do you use for the black tins? Wonderful videos Thanks so much😊

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Same size! Two CDN 2s :)

[@vanessaboykin3887]

Hi Erica! What is the diameter of your tins?

[@angelamarie4656]

Where did you get your spray bottle for your alcohol!?🙂

[@ANANAS212121]

Hello, i just did my first candles today with wooden wicks and when it dried it dis a whole in the middle. What is ur suggestion with that? Glass jar btw. How can i fix it? It was due to air. Thank u!

[@maybso3083]

You can melt some wax and fragrance to fill the hole and use you heat gun to smooth it.

[@veeandherstories]

Hi Erica I ve been watching so many of your videos, and I saw some of my candles that I purchased got discoloring after the first burning, do you know the reason? Thank Erica! And also, these are non-dying candles, they are clean white color but after burning for the first time, they got yellow or brown.

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Hi! It’s because of the vanillin content in the FO- totally normal!

[@SimgeEr]

I also make candles at home and I have a question I would like to ask you about. I use soy wax as wax. Even though I pour it into glass containers at 160 degrees, gaps appear between the glass and the candle the next day. How do I solve this problem?

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

What is the temp of the room you’re pouring in? That can make a difference on how slowly the candles can cool down to prevent major shrinkage from the sides of the jar

[@Kay-co2ig]

Hi hun, may you share the link to the wick setter you’ve shown in the beginning of the video?

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Custom Wick Holders, Wicking Device: www.etsy.com/shop/carpelink ❤️

[@jodijackson9645]

First let me say I love your videos!! I have a quick question. How much bees wax do you put in the Soy10 wax?

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

I’m so glad! And honestly I never like to specify it anymore because I ALWAYS change it! But around 4-8%

[@jodijackson9645]

@@MemoryBoxCandleCo thank you so much ❤️

[@cdaleh]

How do you clean your silicone cups? Do you just throw them into your dishwasher?

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

I put soap in them first and then rinse them out by hand with warm water :)

[@cinthialedezma3714]

Is there a certain temp. that you use when pouring into jars ? Or is it ok to pour right away into jars once FO is mixed w wax ?

[@maybso3083]

I’ve seen videos that advise you to go by the manufacturer of the wax recommendations.

[@jemharr1951]

Did you not like the presto pot

[@whereisbenny69]

Do you sell more jars or tins?

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Gosh that’s a hard one, I would have to say jars but I think it’s really close!

[@VALEROSEMUSIC]

Can you link the etsy shop where you buy the centering tools for your wicks please! I didn't see it in the description box. Thanks! Love your videos =)

[@VALEROSEMUSIC]

oh nvm i found it! It just wasn't a hyperlink. Thank you :)

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

@@VALEROSEMUSIC oh whoops! I just changed it to a hyperlink :)

[@yeseniacollier6476]

What is the silicone pad called ?

[@delanychai706]

Which wax and wicks do u use? And where do get them from? Also do you blend your own wax

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

CDN wicks, soy 10 and beeswax! I get them from a variety of places. Sixteen seventeen, west coast candle supply, calcandlesupply. Luckily there are now so many more suppliers for soy 10!

[@mermaidrocksoapcompany6540]

@@MemoryBoxCandleCo Thank you for your great videos! 😊❤ Did you stop using the eco series wicks and why if I may ask. Thanks again!😊

[@raregaming2659]

What size are the jars?

[@brittanyhoward9676]

Hi Erica love you btw! But question. Why don’t you just pour your fragrance oil directly into the pot on a scale

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Because I don’t want to make a mistake and overpour when there’s wax in there. I’ve done that before and it’s a pain 😅

[@mermaidrocksoapcompany6540]

@@MemoryBoxCandleCo I make soap and know this pain...😐

[@TyajaTamisha]

Do you also heat the vessels?

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

I don’t actually!

[@My-zt8tk]

Hey Erica, hope your doing well. I'm interested in ordering some wax to make candles as gifts (would love to sell in the future, God willing🙏🏻) I wanted to ask if you've tried the coconut beeswax creme blend from wooden wick? I would like something that burns slow and doesn't have any harsh chemicals. If you can please, thank you 🙏🏻🤍

[@erikasalgadovelazquez5831]

What's the thing that she's using to stir the wax with the fragrances?

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Wooden skewer :)

[@spyscy]

Do you always have the exact amount of wax and FO? I often find I’ll have some leftover wax/FO mixture because I’m scared of not making enough 😅 I have a “garbage” candle that I just pour any and all leftover wax in so I don’t waste it 😹😹😹

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Girllllll 😆 I know a lot of people do this but I make sure I have the exact amount I need without any leftovers using my formula! Have you seen my formula video? ❤️❤️❤️

[@spyscy]

@@MemoryBoxCandleCo i just checked it out!! I suppose my problem is I’m always changing containers 😅 but once I am settled on a container more, I’ll definitely look back at that video again to make sure I’m being consistent!

[@maggiespudzify]

Hi from Ireland 💚 I love you videos and all the information you provide 😁 Can you sent a link for the wick inserter please? Also, what CL does you 13.5 ounce jar convert to? Thank you!

[@maybso3083]

It’s in the bio.

[@luvk421]

Can someone help me with dyes and fragrances

[@jannettelogan7355]

Hi. What is the ratio of fragrance oil to wax?

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

I typically use about 8% fragrance oil

[@olimpialuna4483]

I'm sorry, where can I buy the tools, do you sell them?

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Which tools? The wick holders and wicking device? I have the Etsy shop linked in my description 🤍

[@Venessa-ob3si]

You can share your Measurements as well -:)

[@marinaazarkina3064]

How long do you cure the candles?

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Around 5-7 days! 🤍

[@TRAVELPRENUER0830]

How many oz jars are these

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

They are 13.5 oz jars

[@maybso3083]

@@MemoryBoxCandleCowhat are the small jar sizes

[@maemaebby]

How do I know what temperature my wax needs to be at before pouring? Love all your videos!!

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

It just depends on the wax you’re working with! And trial and error :) I typically like to pour a little hotter (around 170ish)

[@olimpialuna4483]

Where can I buy the material, you sell it

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

What material?

[@olimpialuna4483]

I'm sorry, where can I buy the tools, do you sell them?

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

@@olimpialuna4483 these tools? Etsy.com/shop/carpelink

[@reginawallace2687]

Mis Erica, please I want to buy costume candle candle from you please

[@ItsJessie915]

Are you supposed to weigh your fragrance oil in grams

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

I personally do. A lot of people do ounces

[@ItsJessie915]

@@MemoryBoxCandleCo because I have 10oz candle jars and I weigh the wax ion pounds and the fragrance of in ounces

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

@@ItsJessie915 that works :) I just prefer to weigh both in grams because it’s personally easier for me

[@ItsJessie915]

@@MemoryBoxCandleCo ok so if I have a 10oz candle jar how many grams should I weigh my wax in. Because I’m having issues with trying to fill all 12 of my vessels

[@ImpossibleLink]

How was the popup ?

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Great! Video on it will be up next week :)

[@lauriewilson4741]

😁

[@shaniquekidd-mcdonald3958]

Do you use color? If so have you found a liquid color supplier?

[@loidegenao701]

She never linked the wick holder from the Etsy shop she said on her video

[@BQV1935]

Do u need a license to sell soaps and candles?

[@orange_Vids]

no

[@sophiageorge1332]

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