I am very new in the soy candle business and have been experimenting with different scents and wicks. I poured a 9 oz candle into a jar that was widest at 3.25. The scent was very strong prior to burning the candle. I used a #14 wick in the jar and the melt pool was to the sides in about 4 hours. When it burns though, there is no scent. If it's not burning and I smell the candle it is strong. Would the wrong wick still affect the scent throw if it is burning correctly?

I was wondering if anyone knows what causes soy candles in jars to turn yellow. It seems to happen when exposed to sunlight. Is there anything that can be done or added to prevent this. I appreciate any help.

Thank You,

Frank

I am wondering where everyone is? I have thought about attending the chandler guild annual meeting, but after watching this website for several months now, I'm not sure theres much to the chandler guild.

Please somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but whats going on?

TIA

Amanda

According to Mike's website, Soyawax, the 2nd Annual Chandler Guild Meeting is August 21 and 22. I'm rather surprised and dismayed that it wasn't announced on or through this site.

Jerry Painter
Cedar Creek Crafts

Hello All,

Has anyone else experienced oils accumulating at the tops of their jar candles? I am fairly new at making candles and I noticed that my jar candles are starting to accumulate liquid (oil) at the tops of the candles. Some have little beads and others have alot of accumulation. I don't know what is causing this. I keep then in a 78 degree climate, so it is not because of the summer heat. I would appreciate any help on this matter.

Hello All,

I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on shipping candles in hot climates? I live in Arizona and our temperature are well over 100 degrees during the summer months. I am starting to get requests to ship and I don't know what to do.

Thanks
Frank

Hello friends,

A while ago someone posted a question about shipping candles. I think it was Candlelier Brian who commented on using 2 boxes when shipping. I just wanted to let everyone know that we shipped candles to Florida from Indiana and they arrived fine. We wrapped the candle with a small piece of bubble wrap and placed it in a box and placed that box in another box. The candles arrived safely and this will be my mode of shipping candles from now on.

Can anyone tell me why my soy candles burn extremely low and then will go out.
Thanks Regymom

On August 24th 2003 we met together, formed SIGS and elected a Table of 12.

It is now 3 months later and other than seeing Chandlers helping other Chandlers (and that's a good thing I might add), I have not seen many updates or other SIG/Table of 12 information being posted.

Are folks still interested in this, or are we just too busy right now?

Just curious...

Jerry Painter
Cedar Cree