TESTING YOUR CANDLES (Wax Blend & Unique Wicks) | Subscriber Candle Review Ep. 31 - Kindled Harmony

[@kindledharmony7789]

Hi Wade! Thanks so much for the thoughtful and constructive feedback. I can't express enough how grateful I am for you taking the time to do this series. I know it's been a while, but I have since made adjustments to the candle with the cork top. The large tin, I'm so sorry to see how it performed. I thought I'd worked out the wax/wick combo, but that one is no longer available while I work out the combination of materials. The wave wicks are available in a 20mm size as well, but it's a testing for another day. Maybe one day in the future, if you're open to it, I can try again so you can see the adjustments that have been made. Either way, thanks again for your time!

[@BlackTieBarn]

Absolutely. They were gorgeous and had a ton of fun with the questions and guesses as well. Glad to help and thanks for patience. :)

[@NaturalMackie]

The Candle Whisperer does it again. Love these videos. I learn so much. It’s quite fascinating all that goes into candle making.

[@BlackTieBarn]

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[@griseldaguerrero7199]

That wavy wick looks so cool and unique that I never seen before. I'm a beginner candle maker, I havent launched yet and I've been testing my container and dessert candles rigorously to avoid complications. These videos give me hope and a piece of mind that many candle businesses arent perfect and I'm glad that my testing will make safe and great candles. I would love to send you a dessert candle once I have perfected my craft.

[@BlackTieBarn]

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[@shiningstarsoup]

You made a very good point about how some people might not realize that the candle sitting for longer is a good thing. I can attest, before actually learning more about candle making if I would have seen a candle dated from 2021 I wouldn't have bought it. I think it is because we, as most consumers, are programmed to see it as a "this is way past its best before date".

[@DarkusZarvix]

Wow, this batch was definitely interesting! Wood wicks are intimidating (to me as a fellow candlemaker anyway) so props to the maker for putting in the effort to makes these! Even more so for making some creative combos in container size and wick type. That wavy one was so interesting and I've never seen that type before. It burns like a waveform of sound and is so pretty to watch in the clips!

[@BlackTieBarn]

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[@nancykelly9712]

That's too bad about the large candle with the wave wick. The initial burn was so cool but I'd be pissed if that burned my table and I think it definitely would. Loved those candles though! This batch of candles really proves how important testing really is and hopefully she hasn't sold any yet with those issues in them! Your assessment was great, and I really enjoyed watching! Your expertise is really valuable and very much appreciated, thank you!

[@BlackTieBarn]

Thans Nancy!

[@tatak743]

So awesome to listen to those feedbacks! Pretty happy to have find you channel here! Thanks for the amazing tips and info about candle making and running a business!

[@BlackTieBarn]

Thanks so much!

[@Nicolette.H]

Love these videos! Looking forward to the resources, thank you so much for all you do! I have learned so much.

[@BlackTieBarn]

Thanks Nicolette!

[@candlewhisperer]

Thank you so much Wade Thomas!!! I enjoy these videos because I receive so many pointers that will help me to launch my product without having many mistakes!!! I hope to be able to send my products to you for review when you open submissions back up. Thanks again!!!

[@BlackTieBarn]

Thanks Tamara!

[@greekozygirl599]

Wade, 😅😂🤣🤣I want your t-shirt, I am going to have to watch this again because my eyes were glued to your t-shirt, before I saw the bottom word I was thinking, what does it say "counts or matters"😂😂Good1!!

[@BlackTieBarn]

🤣🤣

[@greekozygirl599]

i love that round wooden wick🖤

[@BlackTieBarn]

👍

[@kevinpitts3548]

Good stuff. This is what I have been waiting for. Not everyone wants to use "standard" wicks.

[@BlackTieBarn]

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[@Straingelove]

Loooooove those videos 🎉

[@BlackTieBarn]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@taughtbychi5552]

I love these vids!! You should get a shirt that says “big wick energy” 😂

[@BlackTieBarn]

Lol... kid you not, already planned. 🤣

[@mynaturalperfume828]

As a former architect and fire protection measurements in construction planner the very beautiful wave wick candle makes me really very nervous...

[@BlackTieBarn]

Yep, but that's the point of these reviews and testing for new makers. Learn to fix these things early on. :)

[@PlumCrazyHomesteader]

I would love to see you do wax reviews from specific manufacturers/suppliers, i.e. Makesy, Nature's Garden Candles, etc.

[@BlackTieBarn]

Hi Katrina. Ive done some of these already. But more coming for sure

[@noh7854]

Been watching you for so long and your videos have always been so helpful. How can I send you my candles for testing?

[@BlackTieBarn]

Thanks. Shoot me an email to [e-mail]

[@ohsnapitsjj]

Wow this was very nice. I’m recently starting my candle business and while doing research I ran into your channel. Love it! I would definitely be interested in sending you candles in the future for a review.

[@BlackTieBarn]

❤

[@atashe15]

Oh jeesh! Time to work on shipping. I said I would send candles to review once you caught up 😬

[@BlackTieBarn]

Lol

[@Julia_aromacandle]

Мне нравятся ваши обзоры свечей)).

[@SirATLIEN007]

Hello again Wade…I loss the replied comment and recommendations you gave me on my problem with soot coming from my candle. If you remember…I’m using 6006 with a 3.25 Dia vessel (using an ECO 8, as recommended by Candle Science 😵‍💫) You said something about a 700 wick and Linx 😳😬🤔 what distributor have these wicks??

[@BlackTieBarn]

Premier 700 can be found at flaming candle, Aztec, hive and honey, and others. Lx wicks . Most suppliers sell them. It's best to Google search for them and go with best shipping prices for you usually. That will vary by location

[@SaeBeulCassels]

Hello, Wade! Since expanding and opening your new storefront, are you still receiving/accepting these types of (relaunching/home-based small business) review requests?

[@diamondsapphire5245]

Hey wade! Speaking of ribbon wicks like the ones you showed in that clip, I have tons of those but i don't know what wax they're best for. Also because of the burn of those wicks you really have to keep your eyes on the candle. I don't get a hot throw from them either and I bought tons of them. Any suggestions

[@BlackTieBarn]

Not really. I didn't like them at all. Lol

[@diamondsapphire5245]

@@BlackTieBarn Thank you sooooo much! I'm now feeling the same. Can you tell me a great wax brand to use that gives the best HT? Something that'll possibly help me retire soon😅

[@SierraPeel]

how do I send my candles in for testing? I would love your insight wade!

[@greekozygirl599]

ooh i don't know if I like the date poured on the vessel, I've been collecting candles for several decades & I have never seen that, beautiful candle though.

[@BlackTieBarn]

Yep, pros and cons. :)

[@tradergirl7067]

wow that tin scared me. another awesome review! I think tins get too hot anyway.. I tried the spiral wicks with 464 in a 3 inch .. glass and ceramic. its got a huge flame with soy..and each time I blew it out it just reminded me of a cigarette. it looks like an upside down cigarette and I guess not appealing to me. I also made 40 of these candles that I sell in public at a market.. NONE of the spiral wick candles sold . I sold soo many others, mainly the regular cotton wicks. people don't tent to reach for the wood wicks as much from what I can tell and im still stuck with these spiral wicked candles. btw.. what do you do with inventory that doesn't sell? how long do you keep? do you do discounts, donate? etc. thks

[@BlackTieBarn]

I eventually will discount them or run some type of promo

[@mynaturalperfume828]

Love your T-shirt 👕 DO you sell them?

[@BlackTieBarn]

Thanks! Not yet... but coming!

[@greekozygirl599]

@@BlackTieBarn omg buying 1 or 2!!

[@babyg2cc2]

The large black tin was scary to see burning.

[@BlackTieBarn]

This is definitely a good way for new makers to get feedback though as they learn.

[@greekozygirl599]

9:00 ooh be interesting to see if that wick works, please light it😅 I've never seen a wick like that. edit; okay i see why i haven't seen these types of wicks, i love to burn candles 24/7 that wouldn't be good for me, I would burn the house down😂 but it's so pretty, ide love to see this candle with a thinner wavey wick.

[@BlackTieBarn]

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[@life_of_hope914]

I am Hope, I M a candle maker in Uganda. I would like to send you some candles for review next year when I have a friend coming back to the US.

[@BlackTieBarn]

❤👍

[@theawakening2]

New subscriber. Love your content so far. Do you sell course?

[@BlackTieBarn]

Not yet. :)

[@theawakening2]

Looking forward to it. Of all the content out there and on skillshare. I found your very helpful and easy to follow for a a beginner that want to start candle business!

[@nomkamo]

You sound very tired. Thank you for all your work!

[@BlackTieBarn]

Sometimes. :) thank you

[@katherinenieves9658]

Im back. 🙂

[@BlackTieBarn]

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