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Hello, Please can you advice me how to straighten a candle. Thanks Anne
What causes container candles to crack?
Is there a formula to help measure the amount of wax to melt for the size candle? How do you go from solid weight to liquid volume?
Do you have complete instructions on how to make the flameless electric candles?
Why do I always get poke holes all over the tapered candles when after taking out the candle in mold from the fridge? At times, it looks ok but at times, there are full of poke holes. hope you could help me on this. Tks! Lynn
What is the secret to making black container candles?
Can crayon shavings be used to color wax or just stirred into melted wax?
Will a colored candle will burn faster than a plain white candle?
Can I use acrylic paint or water colors for the carved candles?
What is the difference between Vybar 103 and Vybar 260?

Hello, Please can you advice me how to straighten a candle. Thanks Anne

I'm sorry, but there is no way that I know of to straighten a candle.

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What causes container candles to crack?

This can be caused by several things: Most common is a scratch on the glass or a defect in the glass - glass is cut by scratching it then stressing the crack. The heating of a glass with a scratch can cause this stress. Next, burning a candle to the very bottom may also cause this although it is not too common in glass with no visible flaws.

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Is there a formula to help measure the amount of wax to melt for the size candle? How do you go from solid weight to liquid volume?

There is no direct correlation since the volume of the melted wax will vary with the temperature. Wax is slightly lighter than water so generally if you determine the volume of the mold / jar then melt that many ounces of wax, you should have just a little leftover wax.

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Do you have complete instructions on how to make the flameless electric candles?

No, I'm sorry we do not get involved with electrical candles.

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Why do I always get poke holes all over the tapered candles when after taking out the candle in mold from the fridge? At times, it looks ok but at times, there are full of poke holes. hope you could help me on this. Tks! Lynn

Fast cooling candles in a refrigerator can cause this due to uneven cooling. The problem is aggravated on candles with less mass such as tapers. I suggest cooling at normal room temperature.

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What is the secret to making black container candles?

Actually there is no secret really, just use a good black dye such as our dye flakes. Lower quality dyes will never dye to a true black. Note that a jet black can be obtained with our black flakes, however using them in high concentrations may cause some wick clogging problems so a bit of experimentation may be needed.

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Can crayon shavings be used to color wax or just stirred into melted wax?

Only if you don't want the candle to burn well. Crayons contain pigments which will usually clog the wick. I do not recommend using crayons to color candles.

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Will a colored candle will burn faster than a plain white candle?

There is no single correct answer for this. Generally it depends on how the candles were made and what ingredients were used (there are an almost infinite number of possibilities here). Some companies use dyes that contain pigment and others don't and pigment will affect burning as it clogs the wick. Theoretically, properly made candles identical in all but color should burn a about the same. In reality many candle dyes (especially white and dark colors) have a minor component of pigment which will affect burning. Note that not all white candles are dyed though so not all white candles will have pigment in them and not all forms of candle dye contain pigments.

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Can I use acrylic paint or water colors for the carved candles?

No. No form of acrylic paint, food coloring, or water based paints are compatible as a wax ingredient and will just create a big mess.

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What is the difference between Vybar 103 and Vybar 260?

Essentially the only difference is the melting point. Vybar 260 has a melt point of 130 degrees F. - Generally used with lower melting point waxes for applications such as container candles and some votives. Vybar 103 has a melt point of 160 degrees F. - Used for most candle making.

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