The Most Common GOOGLED CANDLE MAKING QUESTIONS (17 as of now)

[@oksanaklymiuk6268]

Yes, we want fun and interesting facts about candle making! That would be so great! :))) And P.S.: thank you so much for the video! I'm on the 12:06 now and it has already answered some of my questions!

[@BlackTieBarn]

You are so welcome!

[@calcul8tedhealing519]

Always appreciate you educating us Wade. Your expertise and knowledge are priceless. Thank you for selflessly sharing it with us 🙏🤣

[@BlackTieBarn]

Thank you!

[@newtoncavalcanti6414]

Getting ready to watch It, here from Fortaleza, Brazil. Thank you so much for all of your great work!

[@BlackTieBarn]

Thanks!

[@nancywear9791]

Another great video! Love it! I would like to order a sample pack of the wicks you sell but it shows sold out?

[@nancywear9791]

Also what’s your go to wax for your candles? ❤

[@BlackTieBarn]

Yah it's a manufacturer raw material shortage. All suppliers short on some specific wick types. Should have an update soon

[@WorldofRockhounds]

This is a fun idea. I've been wanting to try making candles alongside my lapidary hobby

[@BlackTieBarn]

😁

[@angiebee20]

Just curious do you recommend having ventilation/exhaust fans in small candle studios. And what other safety tips.

[@LaurenAldousLasVegasRealtor]

Ok question…and since I know that you mentioned “the older the video, the harder it is for me to respond”…I figured this is a close enough topic for me to ask the question. I’m getting ready for a holiday craft faire and I need to know where you purchased your branded table cloth and your signage. I have used Vista Print in the past but is that like for Boomers now? 😂 Who’s the latest vendor to use? Thank you, good sir!

[@CrystalJacobson-kj1ye]

Hi Wade love your videos! Question I buy my Premier Wicks from you and I always have leftover wick lengths after cutting. What size/kind of those little metal tabs do I get so I can use the leftover wick?

[@BlackTieBarn]

You can buy the tabs individually yes but I'm not sure where off hand. Some suppliers carry them. They are cheap. But you'd only have enough left over to make very shallow candles like tins or votive. It'd also time consuming to recrimp them all. So you certainly can, but with the cost of wicks being so cheap many often find it not worth it.

[@marenkendall7413]

Candle science has an article up about a way to use leftovers (including the trimmed off wicks) for making fire starters for camping and fireplaces.

[@digitalboy2245]

I recently bought a series of premiere wicks from you & having trouble. What is your recommendation on a 454 coconut soy blend wax with the diameter of the jar being 3.06?

[@jadeambler6455]

VESSELS! when do you stick them ?1 how many do you need to stock ? how do you plan for limited edition vessels. basically just vessel inventory and how you keep ahead and make any changes youd like to ? ps love your videos!

[@kevinwarner959]

Hi Wade. Can you tell me what makes some paraffin whiter than some? The first wax I bought is a creamy white wax which I like very much. I was told that it is paraffin but I have no way of knowing for sure because it had no label. I then bought paraffin from Direct Candle Supply and it is translucent. I make small birthday candles so I don’t use jars or any containers if that helps.

[@brianhiggins5258]

I have another question that seems to float around a lot. Do you prime or soak wooden wicks in oil or pre-wax them?

[@bluelot7546]

once again a great video!! I was glad but surprised that type of wax wasnt at near the top of what matters - I ask the most popular gift store in our area and she said 80% ask if it is soy wax - so I am really hoping that is just her store lol~ I still can't see how anyone can get a really strong throw off just soy and boy have I tried

[@BlackTieBarn]

Its increased for sure but most people don't even know why they asking. Soy blends cover most their questions.

[@bluelot7546]

thanks so much for your reply always really appreciate it!

[@DebraCigic]

Do you think someone could start off with just wax melts and then build from there? Or would you recommend being able to do both before launch?

[@BlackTieBarn]

Yes. Many do!

[@brianhiggins5258]

I have a great question that I can't seem to find an answer for. Do you warm your tins prior pouring wax? I know you do for glass but I can't seem to get a solid answer. If so how? With a heat gun? In the oven on warm setting? Please help!!!!

[@BlackTieBarn]

I don't unless they were super cold because in garage or something like that. Then you can use heat gun if doing a few, oven, heat lamps etc

[@brianhiggins5258]

@@BlackTieBarn thank you sir! A true rep for this art/business. Can't wait to try all your fragrance oils!

[@t.mccullough2240]

do oils or waxes expire? Just wondering my special wizard!!!😊

[@BlackTieBarn]

They can but no specific time frames. You will know wmif they do from a rancid smell of discoloration

[@samragimadan1708]

My candle flame burns bright for initial 2 hours , but the flame becomes very low for next 2 hrs, and again picks up to burn beautifully till the very last burn. How can i resolve this issue, plz advise. And my candle passed the power burn sequence beautifully, becoz its good for intial 2 hrs and gets a rest before next 3 hrs , so thats so problem at all

[@BlackTieBarn]

To me it sounds like its doing well. It won't necessarily burn the exact same way through the entire candle

[@samragimadan1708]

@@BlackTieBarn thank u so much for your time and advise 😊

[@kerrimcintyre6427]

Can we use Micas for candle making

[@LadyBthediva]

Hi wade thank you so much for your kind advice. I am about to start making candles to sell I thought I know how to make candles but since I started taking it more seriously I found out that’s it not so easy any advice for a new candle maker should I or souldint I thanks wade

[@kurlee2460]

Dude Candles has the Man Cave covered he’s really hit that out of the park, us women will continue to work on our Spa She Shed go to our corner’s and chill 😂😂

[@Grace-pv3bj]

I’ve made my first two batches of candles, the first time, I thought i measured out the exact amount I needed for 10% fragrance load. I ended up having 8 ounces more wax than I needed. The second time, I had 16 ounces more than I needed. I made calculations for 9 eight ounce candles both times. I have a newish Amazon scale, is it not accurate, or am I reading it wrong? The second batch was for a fragrance load of 9%, which would be 66 ounces of wax and 6 ounces of fragrance oil. I’m not using fluid ounces for weighing, the only one I can use is the lb;oz mode. To me, it came out as 4.125. I’m so confused, whatever insight/answer you could give would be gratefully appreciated. Am I reading the scale wrong?

[@arfreeman11]

Just judging by the repeat questions in Facebook groups and subreddits, I would just assume nobody uses Google for candlemaking information. Just kinda cracks me up. "Read the sticky"

[@BlackTieBarn]

Lol

[@deeslavendershop]

Thank you