Love this video on making perfect candles! I have purchased these beautifully scented candles and am very happy with them. The packaging is attractive as well. A big thumbs up😊👍
Your tutorial is THE best on the net! Thank you so much for sharing! I have been using Ecosoya advanced for a few months and have felt that my candles are missing something... Your video has inspired me to try your method... you heat the wax to 80c whereas the product says heat to max of 75 (which obvs I have been doing without great results) this is where I think I am going wrong plus adding the fragrance at 60 (as the product says) instead of your 65 plus adding the stearic acid... I have just ordered 1kg of this... I cannot wait to make my new batch again using your method. Thank you so much! I will report back! ps love the start of your video... just get straight to the point!! PERFECT!!
Awe thanks so much for the comment Lindsey, I really appreciate it. If you follow the exact instructions on the video, you will have beautiful candles. The vegetable steric acid was a game changer for me cause it gives such nice tops, and the wax sticks perfectly to the glass, also the candles don’t sweat so much. Once you have a method it’s good to stick with it. I think I tried around 25 candles before I had one that was worth burning. Tried 6 different waxes and countless wicks and wood wicks. Also, in my opinion wood wicks are a waste of time. Good luck 😉 and thanks again.
@@PurchaseReviews I haven't tried wood wicks as I don't really like them anyway, but they are really big in the UK! I forgot to say I love your wick centering card!! I made myself one quite similar so that made me giggle when I saw yours! I really love this wax so I will continue with your method and keep on going! Do you sell your candles in the UK? Thanks so much again
@@whisperinglily No matter how many different wood wicks I’ve tried, they all seem to burn erratically. All wood has knots in it, so when you hit a knot in a wood wick, it will go out, or not burn properly. The problem is that you can’t tell which wick has knots in it cause they are so well hidden. Ahh yes, the template, I’d be lost without my cardboard template with the stringy thing on the end. Nothing more disappointing than having an off-centered wick. No, I don’t sell overseas, only through word of mouth, cause posting costs way too much, also when you do an Etsy search on candles there are around 10,000 search results that come up, so it’s a tough industry to crack. I enjoy doing the occasional candle, as I don’t want the stress or pressure of having to fill huge orders. Between Nursing, marketing, You tube, candles and music, I’m getting my creative fix. Thanks Lindsey, call me Hayo.
@@PurchaseReviews Please do more videos to share your experience. I'm interested in different types of wax and how to mix them, types of fragrances you can get in AU and how to mix them. If you can do videos on those topics, that'd be really helpful. Cheers!
Thanks so much. I did some measurements and looked online for cylinder packaging which I got a good price from Ali Express. Now I just get the glasses and packaging in Australia cause shipping is too expensive from China now. I print my own labels from home and label everything myself, it’s a bit of a process, but that’s why I try to do everything in big lots.
@@PurchaseReviews thanks for the prompt reply. Just another question I’m just purchased Golden 464 wax and yet to try it, what are your thoughts on this wax? Cheers
@@pip585 I’ve used it, and hated it. It was a lot cheaper, but very hard to work with. My tops were always messed up, and its adhesive properties onto the glass was terrible. I even tried using it in tins, and had issues with frosting, cracking and scent throw. Also, the candles would never burn properly. I was very patient and tried many different things, but at the end of the day the only two waxes that I will ever use are CB advanced for glasses and only coco-soy for the tins. I did a lot of research, and made many candles before I came to that conclusion. Wasted a lot of money on different wicks and waxes before I finally figured it out. Also, wood wicks are terrible. Even the more expensive ones aren’t that good. All wood has knots in it, so they will stop burning, or burn erratically once the flame hits them. There is no way of seeing or telling whether or not the wood wicks you use have them, cause they are very hard to see with the naked eye. Hope this info helps.
Thank you, very helpful information. I’ve just started candle make 3 weeks in and yes I’ve spent a lot of time and wasted money trying to perfect them. I will certainly be giving your recommendations a go. Do you have favourite websites that you order from, I live in WA. Thanks again for your time 😊
Hello, thanks for the tutorial. I am facing a lot of of sweating in my candles and cane across your video. I have a question, do you calculate the stearic acid as part of the total wax needed, or do you add the required quantity on top of the wax? For example if I am using 185 g of wax and adding 15g of oil, do I had the stearic acid in top of the 185? Thanks!
Thankyou, yes, you add the stearic acid on-top of the 185g. Also, during summer months there is always going to be some candle sweating, can never fully eliminate, unless you use paraffin wax. I never post my candles in the mail during the summer.
I’ve recently started my candle making journey and I tried the CB Advanced wax.. it was love at first pouring 🤍 thank you for sharing so much information, I know that behind of it stays a lot of work 😊 you’re amazing
That’s fantastic. Yes, CB is a great wax to work with. A lot of work 😭 but it’s very satisfying once you master the art of candle making. These candles are a great little side income for me, I take them to work all the time, and the ladies at my work love them. Thank you for watching and for your kind comments 😊
Thanks so much. It’s 30 grams of vegetable stearic acid per 770grams of wax. When melted, remember that the 770grams of wax will be equivalent to 1litre.
Gday, 5 grams of stearic acid and 0.5 grams of UV stabilizer. A lot of the times the UV stabilizer isn’t needed. I only use it with candles that contain “vanillin” that’s the ingredient that makes them turn yellow. Hope that helps.
A lot of the time the tops can vary depending on the temperature inside the house. Nowadays I like to go over the tops with a heat gun, and this always solves the issue. So once you’ve made the candles, let them sit for a week, and don’t trim the wick until you have gone over the tops with a heat gun. Just a burst for around 5 seconds should solve the problem. You can also add more stearic acid the next time if you want smoother tops. Hope this helps.
Hi and thanks for the very helpfull video. I'm currently using CB Advanced and struggling with wet spots. After using the neoprene can cooler, do you still get wet spots after a few days or does you wax stay adhered to the glass? Just ordered a neoprene can cooler to test for myself
I don’t get wet spots anymore. Also I leave it in the neoprene sleeve for 2 weeks before i even check them. The only time where there can be an issue, is if the weather is colder than usual. Follow the same steps and you should be getting the same results. Thanks for your comment, I appreciate it.
@@IrisGrossman Yeah, tell me about it. It took me three months of trial/error and research to finally get things functioning perfectly. Good luck with it all.
@@kellythomas5722 Thank you Kelly, I’m glad you enjoyed it. So 770 grams of wax once melted is equal to 1 litre. So you can add between 3-6 tablespoons to that. As a percentage, or weight, I’m not sure as I have never weighed it before.
Thank you for replying! I found sticking to the companies temperature that I was getting absolutely no hot throw so I’m going to try your temperatures and I’ll let you know how I go!
@@roxyl4701 No worries, thanks. Sometimes it can also depend on the fragrance itself. If I use say something like pine needle fragrance, I only make them at 8% cause they are so strong, whereas a fragrance like Japanese Cherry blossom needs to be made at 10% cause it’s a weaker fragrance. You probably already know that though. I just think that this wax, or coco-soy are the best ones to work with, and I’ve tried almost all of them. Let me know how you go 😃
@@PurchaseReviews yes of course I agree in regards to the scent load. Can I ask your opinion of coco-soy ? Yes I will definitely let you know your video is by far the most informative and straight to the point video I have come across. 😊
@@roxyl4701 coco-soy is great for 8oz tins, or ceramic pots, but I find that it has terrible adhesion to clear glass, so you have these big wet spots, also the tops can be bumpy. By adding vegetable stearic acid, the tops do smooth out beautifully though. The scent throw is relatively the same as CB advanced wax. Ask me anything, I’m happy to answer. Thanks
Love this video on making perfect candles!
I have purchased these beautifully scented candles and am very happy with them.
The packaging is attractive as well.
A big thumbs up😊👍
that was amazing to watch! i didnt know about the steric acid or the other stuff, deff will try them next time
Thanks for your comment, and watching. I’ve also done one with tins ua-cam.com/video/EBZGgxpf3Ho/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
@@PurchaseReviews yes indeed iv just watched that one, about to watch how u make labels
HYO candles are just beautiful! Each candle has a lovely scent that lingers in the air. These are quality candles, love them 😃
HYO essence candles are the BEST candles I’ve purchased! Thanks for sharing your secret to the PERFECT candle!
Your tutorial is THE best on the net! Thank you so much for sharing! I have been using Ecosoya advanced for a few months and have felt that my candles are missing something... Your video has inspired me to try your method... you heat the wax to 80c whereas the product says heat to max of 75 (which obvs I have been doing without great results) this is where I think I am going wrong plus adding the fragrance at 60 (as the product says) instead of your 65 plus adding the stearic acid... I have just ordered 1kg of this... I cannot wait to make my new batch again using your method. Thank you so much! I will report back! ps love the start of your video... just get straight to the point!! PERFECT!!
Awe thanks so much for the comment Lindsey, I really appreciate it. If you follow the exact instructions on the video, you will have beautiful candles. The vegetable steric acid was a game changer for me cause it gives such nice tops, and the wax sticks perfectly to the glass, also the candles don’t sweat so much. Once you have a method it’s good to stick with it. I think I tried around 25 candles before I had one that was worth burning. Tried 6 different waxes and countless wicks and wood wicks. Also, in my opinion wood wicks are a waste of time. Good luck 😉 and thanks again.
@@PurchaseReviews I haven't tried wood wicks as I don't really like them anyway, but they are really big in the UK! I forgot to say I love your wick centering card!! I made myself one quite similar so that made me giggle when I saw yours! I really love this wax so I will continue with your method and keep on going! Do you sell your candles in the UK? Thanks so much again
@@whisperinglily No matter how many different wood wicks I’ve tried, they all seem to burn erratically. All wood has knots in it, so when you hit a knot in a wood wick, it will go out, or not burn properly. The problem is that you can’t tell which wick has knots in it cause they are so well hidden. Ahh yes, the template, I’d be lost without my cardboard template with the stringy thing on the end. Nothing more disappointing than having an off-centered wick. No, I don’t sell overseas, only through word of mouth, cause posting costs way too much, also when you do an Etsy search on candles there are around 10,000 search results that come up, so it’s a tough industry to crack. I enjoy doing the occasional candle, as I don’t want the stress or pressure of having to fill huge orders. Between Nursing, marketing, You tube, candles and music, I’m getting my creative fix. Thanks Lindsey, call me Hayo.
This is by far the best candle making video
Thanks so much Teddy. A lot of research and disappointments along the way, but it finally worked out. Thanks for the kind words.
@@PurchaseReviews Please do more videos to share your experience. I'm interested in different types of wax and how to mix them, types of fragrances you can get in AU and how to mix them. If you can do videos on those topics, that'd be really helpful.
Cheers!
A great video, thanks. Your packaging is great. How did you choose the packaging for those jars?
Thanks so much. I did some measurements and looked online for cylinder packaging which I got a good price from Ali Express. Now I just get the glasses and packaging in Australia cause shipping is too expensive from China now. I print my own labels from home and label everything myself, it’s a bit of a process, but that’s why I try to do everything in big lots.
This is brilliant! Can you do this using essential oils as that’s what I use for my candle making, thank you!
Thanks, you are welcome. Yes, you can, but I wouldn’t know the specifics on how much to add to the wax. Thanks
@@PurchaseReviews thanks for the prompt reply. Just another question I’m just purchased Golden 464 wax and yet to try it, what are your thoughts on this wax? Cheers
@@pip585 I’ve used it, and hated it. It was a lot cheaper, but very hard to work with. My tops were always messed up, and its adhesive properties onto the glass was terrible. I even tried using it in tins, and had issues with frosting, cracking and scent throw. Also, the candles would never burn properly. I was very patient and tried many different things, but at the end of the day the only two waxes that I will ever use are CB advanced for glasses and only coco-soy for the tins. I did a lot of research, and made many candles before I came to that conclusion. Wasted a lot of money on different wicks and waxes before I finally figured it out. Also, wood wicks are terrible. Even the more expensive ones aren’t that good. All wood has knots in it, so they will stop burning, or burn erratically once the flame hits them. There is no way of seeing or telling whether or not the wood wicks you use have them, cause they are very hard to see with the naked eye. Hope this info helps.
Thank you, very helpful information. I’ve just started candle make 3 weeks in and yes I’ve spent a lot of time and wasted money trying to perfect them. I will certainly be giving your recommendations a go. Do you have favourite websites that you order from, I live in WA. Thanks again for your time 😊
@pip585 I order everything from “eroma”. The glasses are from NSW, I’ll have to find out the company name for those for you.
My CB advanced wax are so easy to get sweating, when it's getting too hot, Hope your Secret can help, Many thanks 👍
Thanks Ada, it has definitely helped me with my candles. Hope it does the same for you.
Hello, thanks for the tutorial. I am facing a lot of of sweating in my candles and cane across your video. I have a question, do you calculate the stearic acid as part of the total wax needed, or do you add the required quantity on top of the wax? For example if I am using 185 g of wax and adding 15g of oil, do I had the stearic acid in top of the 185? Thanks!
Thankyou, yes, you add the stearic acid on-top of the 185g. Also, during summer months there is always going to be some candle sweating, can never fully eliminate, unless you use paraffin wax. I never post my candles in the mail during the summer.
I’ve recently started my candle making journey and I tried the CB Advanced wax.. it was love at first pouring 🤍 thank you for sharing so much information, I know that behind of it stays a lot of work 😊 you’re amazing
That’s fantastic. Yes, CB is a great wax to work with. A lot of work 😭 but it’s very satisfying once you master the art of candle making. These candles are a great little side income for me, I take them to work all the time, and the ladies at my work love them. Thank you for watching and for your kind comments 😊
Great video, what percentage for the steric acid please?
Thanks so much. It’s 30 grams of vegetable stearic acid per 770grams of wax. When melted, remember that the 770grams of wax will be equivalent to 1litre.
How much acid and UV should I need for 1 8.5 oz jar, I’m using 10% FO. I love this video.
Gday, 5 grams of stearic acid and 0.5 grams of UV stabilizer. A lot of the times the UV stabilizer isn’t needed. I only use it with candles that contain “vanillin” that’s the ingredient that makes them turn yellow. Hope that helps.
@@PurchaseReviews so 5 grams, or 0.5 grams of Stearic acid for (1) jar at 8.5 oz. I understand now more about how to use the UV stabilizer.
5 grams of stearic acid 👍🏻
Hi,
I follow your steps and I found that my candles have rough tops. Idk if it’s normal or I’m doing something wrong?
A lot of the time the tops can vary depending on the temperature inside the house. Nowadays I like to go over the tops with a heat gun, and this always solves the issue. So once you’ve made the candles, let them sit for a week, and don’t trim the wick until you have gone over the tops with a heat gun. Just a burst for around 5 seconds should solve the problem. You can also add more stearic acid the next time if you want smoother tops. Hope this helps.
Hi and thanks for the very helpfull video. I'm currently using CB Advanced and struggling with wet spots. After using the neoprene can cooler, do you still get wet spots after a few days or does you wax stay adhered to the glass? Just ordered a neoprene can cooler to test for myself
I don’t get wet spots anymore. Also I leave it in the neoprene sleeve for 2 weeks before i even check them. The only time where there can be an issue, is if the weather is colder than usual. Follow the same steps and you should be getting the same results. Thanks for your comment, I appreciate it.
@@PurchaseReviews Brilliant and thanks again for the tip. Will give it a try.
Hi how many g of steric acid per jar do you use, I don't know how many g 6 tbl spoons is 😢
I’ll have to get back to you on that one, out playing golf at the moment.
So, 30grams, or 7.5grams per candle.
@@PurchaseReviews thanks
Very helpful, thank you for the video! What temperature do you pour your wax in the glasses? 😊
G’day Iris, thanks so much. I pour between 60-65 degrees celsius.
Thank you, can't wait to try it since yours looks so good! Making candles is a crazy adventure.. 😅
@@IrisGrossman Yeah, tell me about it. It took me three months of trial/error and research to finally get things functioning perfectly. Good luck with it all.
Brilliant video! (Thank you!). How much stearic do you use by weight is it 10%?
@@kellythomas5722 Thank you Kelly, I’m glad you enjoyed it. So 770 grams of wax once melted is equal to 1 litre. So you can add between 3-6 tablespoons to that. As a percentage, or weight, I’m not sure as I have never weighed it before.
Hi what temperature do you pour the wax in the jars?
Hi Roxy, I pour between 60-65 degrees celsius. Thanks
Thank you for replying! I found sticking to the companies temperature that I was getting absolutely no hot throw so I’m going to try your temperatures and I’ll let you know how I go!
@@roxyl4701 No worries, thanks. Sometimes it can also depend on the fragrance itself. If I use say something like pine needle fragrance, I only make them at 8% cause they are so strong, whereas a fragrance like Japanese Cherry blossom needs to be made at 10% cause it’s a weaker fragrance. You probably already know that though. I just think that this wax, or coco-soy are the best ones to work with, and I’ve tried almost all of them. Let me know how you go 😃
@@PurchaseReviews yes of course I agree in regards to the scent load. Can I ask your opinion of coco-soy ?
Yes I will definitely let you know your video is by far the most informative and straight to the point video I have come across. 😊
@@roxyl4701 coco-soy is great for 8oz tins, or ceramic pots, but I find that it has terrible adhesion to clear glass, so you have these big wet spots, also the tops can be bumpy. By adding vegetable stearic acid, the tops do smooth out beautifully though. The scent throw is relatively the same as CB advanced wax. Ask me anything, I’m happy to answer. Thanks