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[@MorallyGreyGirlie]

I'm so glad I found you the other day! Your videos are so honest and educational and it's so nice to see someone who genuinely just wants to use what they've learned to help others 💕

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Aw thank you so much Cierra! That means a lot to me ☺️

[@kenishalperkins]

Really helpful !! The best candle I’ve ever bought was a coconut wax candle. It burned really well and evenly.

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

I cannot wait to try coconut wax! ☺️

[@BlueEyedGurl]

Thank you for all these helpful videos!! I really appreciate the information you share 🤩

[@Elimorant1]

This has been the single most important thing I have learned with candles!! I could not agree more about the full melt pool misconception. Thanks for making this video! I hope more see it because you are correct when you are first starting out it is everywhere that your candle to be made properly should reach that half inch melt pool which is just totally wrong :)

[@Crystalchic531]

That’s so cool you’re apart of the “For the ❤️ Coconut Wax” group. The group and Terri are very helpful and knowledgeable. I use Coconut 83 from Cal Candle Supply and I LOVE IT!!! Easy to use, such a smooth consistency and the CT and HT is great as well. Highly recommended!

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

I actually ordered the coconut 83 starter kit and I want to do a review video of it! I’ve ALWAYS wanted to try it ❤️

[@sadeperry3524]

Your videos are such a great help! I’ve made so many errors so far but your suggestions have helped me realize some of my errors and given me ideas of different methods I will try. I’m also going to now try soy 10 and see if I like the results.

[@cbpapp]

You’d waste less wax by testing a wick halfway down. That’s a GREAT tip! I learned by my own mistakes not to overload wax. Overloading does not work. I also have just switched waxes and can’t WAIT to use up what is currently parked in my presto pot! I was in one group on FB that would NOT allow anyone to even bring up pouring at a lower temp! I got out of there because it seemed a bit restrictive. I’ve found other candle groups to be restrictive as well, so I gave up on groups. I honestly don’t feel anyone should sit in judgement of the choices others make regarding their candles. I make concept candles and I really enjoy it! I figure once I begin selling I’ll be able to describe the FO anyway. Thank you again for such a great video! I am learning SO much and can’t thank you enough, Ladybug! 🙏🏻🙏🏻💗

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Thank you for watching!! ☺️

[@shaestpatrick217]

Omg thank you for the melt pool advice I’ve discarded so many candles because of being told in groups that I need to have a full pool.. back to the drawing board

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Femme Fetaes it really just depends I feel like every situation is different. Always test halfway through the jar first to see how the wicks perform :)

[@marymantzourani8156]

I just found you channel! Thank you so much for this content. I made candles a few months ago and I was very disappointed with the results but I am now so excited to try again after your tips!

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Aw I’m so glad! Thank you for watching ☺️

[@clairepielmeier6028]

Awesome job! Your videos are always great!

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Thank you! ☺️

[@DIwithAfanwi]

Hi 👋 I really love your channel and I watch alot of your video. Am new to the candle making business and am taking all the tips you give to heart. So please can you please make or link a video in which you brake down the second point more please 🙏

[@thishika]

Oh god!! Thank you so much for this wonderful video Erica ❤️. Been Binge watching your videos every video. Even the already watched ones 😀. Been planning to start my candle making process & bath soap very soon. Thanks for your videos. Really helps. Making notes already ❤️

[@bethpierce4719]

On point! Thanks again for another great video, Erica.

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Thank you Beth! ❤️

[@katinacooper5196]

Great video! I actually didn't know about the name change. I didn't even think to change the names. Good to know. Thanks for sharing!

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

You’re welcome! Thank you for watching :)

[@Browngirllift]

truly love your videos just started my own candle business adventure. Truly your videos have helped!

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

I’m soo glad! Thank you for watching! 🤍

[@Browngirllift]

Memory Box Candle Co I don’t know if you ever made a video on this topic, I launched July 4th, gotten about 2 sales, an truly do the most to promote everyday! But at the same time feeling discouraged that I have not gotten anymore sales from that time. How do you stay motivated? how did you start out ? I noticed you live in Cali also an groups or things one can join to grow a business

[@chelseyeklund3790]

I have been having issues with my hot throw lately and this video has helped me so much! Thank you :)

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Oh I’m so glad ☺️

[@mostafanagy955]

Keep going dear🤩🤩🤩 i texted you on Facebook to thank you and appreciate that what you do and how you are helping us... amazing Erika😎

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Oh, I never got it I’m so sorry! I’m so glad you’re enjoying my videos, thank you for watching ☺️

[@lizabethswitzer9113]

Tons of great information! Thank you 😀

[@a.rielkate]

I add my FO at 160 and pour at 140 7% FL and the HT and CT are great:)

[@adriannaroldan8579]

Hi, I'm just getting into candle making, so excuse me if this is a dumb question, but how exactly do you test your wick halfway through a jar?

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

You make a candle and only fill it halfway, as soon as it’s cured you light it and you are now testing halfway through the jar :)

[@adriannaroldan8579]

@@MemoryBoxCandleCo I'm sorry I have so many questions about this, but wouldn't that ultimately ruin the wick since you would have to cut the wick to the middle of the jar? Wouldn't this also burn the fragrance from this layer of the candle? Thank you so much for your responses, in advance.

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Adrianna Roldan no no not at all! Essentially you would just be filling up the jar half way (it won’t affect the performance or anything) and cutting the wick at that point won’t affect anything either :)

[@Bella_0303]

Would you consider doing a video on converting your presto pot? :)

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

As of right now I’m going to be using a ladle instead of a spout, however if it ends up not working out I’ll definitely convert it! Either way I’ll make a video on how I use it :)

[@Bella_0303]

Memory Box Candle Co great!

[@beaniebooworld2023]

Love love your videos! Keep up the good work😊

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Thank you so much :)

[@karenmrkvicka4125]

Thank you so much for the information I have learned so much from you and really appreciate it! I thought with soy wax that it had a “memory” so if it didn’t reach full melt pool side wall to side wall that it would never reach the sides, is that a misconception?

[@carmensanchez5472]

same question over here...

[@aboveyourhead993]

This might be a super obvious answer but I’m curious your opinion - do you think each series of candles should be grouped together when u sell them or do u have multiple series going at one time?

[@choCooLollix]

Question: can i put more or beyond % of F.O in my required vessel/wax needed For a bigger space such as the living room/lounge? For example, the wax is only requiring only 8-10% of F.O in the net weight of the wax (vessel)… can i use 12-15% instead of 10%? ( for a bigger space) thank u very much…

[@bril5018]

I use soy 464 and my first burn gets a full melt by 3 hrs. That means my wick is too big? I use wooden wicks. Should I go down in wick width?

[@adryennealvarez]

How did you learn all this?? I spend so much money in candles and I want to start to make my own. You should offer a class.

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

I learned a lot from the Facebook group “diy candle making beginner to advanced”! ❤️❤️

[@creed3237]

What Facebook group are you a part of?

[@shaestpatrick217]

Do you test by cutting your wicks?

[@jessicasanchez6516]

I Love your videos! they are so informal. have you worked with 464 wax? I did a cold throw around 130F and it has a stronger scent than 180F. I'm still not satisfied with the scent :( any recommendations? Im also doing 1 pound of wax an 1 ounce of fragrance oil should I add more fragrance oil?

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Thank you! 🤍 I haven’t worked with 464 wax before, but if you’re doing 1lb-1oz you’re only doing 6.5% FO. Check out this video I made a little while ago, I hope it helps you :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJnNmqN6fJuUrNE

[@aell6965]

Can you clarify on the whole melt pool thing. A full melt pool is when the wax has melted all the way across the diameter of the jar correct? You’re saying you don’t like to achieve a full melt pool on the first burn which is ~4 hours? But I thought when you light a candle you want it to reach a full melt pool before you blow it out so that you don’t create tunneling and the wax along the sides of the jar continue to melt down as you burn. So realistically how would you not get a full melt pool in the first burn?

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

So the thought process behind not wanting to get a full melt pool right away is that, the candle will burn hotter toward the bottom of the jar, so if the wicks burn hot even in the beginning to create a full melt then it will be too hot as it burns down lower in the candle. Now this is where the tricky part comes in because you don’t want to have a wick that’s obviously waay too small to where it tunnels. But you want it to Almost reach full melt pool within 4 hours. The lower it burns the hotter it will get and it will eventually melt down all the sides into an even burn as it burns down.

[@jodymyjody]

I love your videos. I've been making and selling for two years. Im constantly learning. I have a few questions. I've always loved 464. But I purchased the wax melters from Candle Science. That does most of the work. It has 3 cycles. Do you have any advice for those. I've never made candles from my stove or really had to stir the mixture myself. Or have you ever used one of these automatic wax melters?? By the way I'm in Texas so when the hotter months get here like they are now I switch to 444.

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Could you link the melter you’re referring to? Not sure if I’ve ever heard of it before!

[@SookieStackh0use]

Okay but here’s what I don’t understand is that for example, a company like bath and body works, that makes 100% soy candles, does get a full melt pool on the first burn all the time and it is a practice that is even encouraged because it will deter the candle from potentially tunneling further down the burn of the candle. So I’m just confused about hot to reconcile this difference because i do think they have good quality candles so I’m just hesitant to do something different than that. Can you explain further please?

[@ritamoreira8166]

My candles are always cracking or frosting no mather how much i heat them with the hot gun or try them to get cold slowly... heeeeelp please

[@palomacancelo6891]

I have a question for question 7 in the video; if you use honeysuckle fragrance oil, and name the jar something else, do you still have to name what fragrance oil you use somewhere in the jar?

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Oh no not at all! (At least in the US, not sure if anywhere else)

[@ohbree9995]

I’m having a problem with not having a CT at all.. 😢

[@thekrystlebrown]

I think people try to buy smaller bulk because they don’t want to invest if it won’t work

[@teresaadler1731]

What type of wax do you use? Brand. Also where do you get your wick holders

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Soy 10 and cal candle supply!

[@krystalbermea2016]

I have a quick question. Looking at the FTC Guidelines, if we’re doing a from home business, what do we do about the address part?:1

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

You need to have your address either on your warning label, or available online to the public.

[@krystalbermea2016]

Memory Box Candle Co oh ok 😁👍🏼 a virtual mailbox is ok?:)

[@turasque]

Have you tried using beeswax? Beeswax burns much slower than so and is clean burning just like soy.

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

I’ve never personally tried it myself but I heard beeswax can be very tricky. I would love to work with it one day though!

[@jenicethomas948]

Do you still use Soy 10 wax .. I live super close to California candle supply. Since they only allow curbside any FO you could recommend me to try?

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Yes I do! I love their Jamaica me crazy! It’s a lovely scent and it throws really well :) their peach is always really good and I actually love their chocolate (I tested it in the coco83 starter kit and it threw really well!)

[@jenicethomas948]

Memory Box Candle Co thank you, I will try that FO

[@dhavalpanchasheel]

Not full melt pool meaning it should not cover the whole diameter or it should cover whole diameter but be only 1/4" in height

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Reaching full diameter :)

[@raymondamato2874]

What is the benefit of low temp method?

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

People say it helps with a better HT, CT and there’s no cracks or sink holes on the top

[@mariebk1]

Tell us your niche!!!

[@Jules-sn9nc]

Hello :) just wanted to ask if you wick down like you are saying and do not create a full melt pool the first couple of burns, wouldn't this create tunneling?

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

It very well could! But not always, It depends on the jar, the wax, the wick. That’s why it’s best to test it and see how it performs :)

[@carishields7834]

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