VictoriaBee Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 (edited) I found a great blend for me - using 10 ozs of C-1 with 2 ozs of J50. Zinc wicks are burning beautifully and scent throw is amazing - and I'm using 14 oz tumblers and the Libbey 16 oz apothecary. I would like however, for the wax to burn a bit slower. The wick sizes I need seem to fall between the available sizes.You'd think I'd know since I've been making candles off and on for 11 years! Guess I've not had this issue! Thanks for any suggestions.VictoriaAdded: Also want to add that I have tried added micro wax 195 and it did harden a bit but didn't burn down cleanly on side of jars. Edited October 15, 2012 by VictoriaBee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Beeswax will help harden the wax. Anywhere from 1-5% per lb. You will have to test it out to be sure what amount works best for your candle combo. Too much bw and your candles can crack. Not sure if it will help with making your candles burn slower.The higher the amount of soy, or vegetable wax you use the longer the candles will burn. Vegetable waxes like soy burn the longest while waxes like paraffin and palm burn faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimb Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 I am playing with making votives (been doing candles for years and still don't like my votives) and Bittercreek recommends adding stearic acid to help firm up the wax and to get it out of the mold. The recommend 5 tablespoons per pound, so maybe you can adjust that for containers?Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Try tsp coconut oil and switch to a smaller cd wick. HTHSteve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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