I have seen all your videos and I love them I have learned a lot !! but I have a question if you do not mind ! how much fragrance should I put in a 4 0z bottle and soy wax 464
Great question. After I'm done making a batch I just reheat whatever residue is left on the sides with my heat gun and pour it out into a random jar of scraps I've been collecting residue in, and then I'd wipe up whatever is left (while it's still warm/melted) with a cloth. Virtually nothing noticeable is left behind when I did it this way and I never had an issue with scents bleeding over to the next batch.
have a question for you and I hope to hear from you if you have time! I’m currently making beef Tallow Candles but I’m having a difficult time finding a cost effective way to add scent. I have used essential oil‘s but I have to use over 60 drops to even get a smell. I don’t want to use fragrance oils because they’re not natural. Would you recommend that I mix the tallow with another fat like coconut oil? Do you think these two would mix well or is there another one you would recommend?
Hello there! I'm so sorry for the late response, I didn't see this comment until now. I wish I could be more helpful, but I honestly don't have any experience at all making beef tallow candles. This is the first time I've ever even heard of them! As far as cost effective ways to add fragrance, it can certainly be a challenge! I would stick to buying scent oils specifically for candles and buying in larger quantities (when possible) because the ounce for ounce cost of buying larger quantities is much cheaper. As for how much scent to add, I use a very precise method and calculate the fragrance load % like I mention in the video. I'm not sure how beef tallow works but if you find a recommended "fragrance load" for it anywhere you can use the same method of calculation. Sorry I couldn't have been of more help and thank you again for watching! :)
Hey i loved your video it was very helpful however the wick your using , I would love for you to tell me about it because I use natural soy 464 and I think my wick is to big I believe. Which creat a mushroom they will call it .I need help what would be the best wick to get dealing with soy wax 464?
Hello! Sorry for the late reply, I hope you found an answer for your question already but yes, you are correct, oversized wicks will cause that issue! It's hard to say which wick for you to use to be honest because it depends less on the wax you're using and more on the container you're using and it's diameter. Typically when you buy wicks they will write in fine print what size container and sometimes even what waxes it is most ideal for. In my experience 464 wax works well with many types of wicks, it just sounds like yours is too thick for whichever container you were trying to use. Let me know if you have any other questions and thank you for watching! (:
The 8oz jars you are using u use 1 wick do u recommend for the same jelly jars but for a 16oz to put a double wick?????? By the way your video was very very helpful thank you
Greetings. I'm honestly not sure whether or not a double wick would be appropriate. It depends more on the diameter of your jar rather than the oz size. If you have a larger jar, it might be more helpful to get a thicker wick instead of trying to double up. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching! -MK
Thank you for watching! Great question. They do come out pale, especially in comparison to other types of wax. One thing I have noticed is that liquid dyes sometimes come out with a much more vibrant color compared to their coloring chip counterparts, but it's still not the same type of color one might see on paraffin wax with the same dyes.
Hi I'm new to candle making and I'm currently using this wax. My problem is they set a perfect white but once I've burnt them they turn a off yellow type colour what could I be doing wrong? Thanks
Hello there! Sorry for the late reply, I just saw your comment. The wax does change a bit in color after you light it so I'm not so sure you're necessarily doing anything wrong. Sometimes it alters in color more than others depending on if you're using dyes and what kinds of dye. Coloring chips cause more discoloration after lighting the candle vs liquid dye in my own limited experience, but also sometimes the oil you're using might cause this. I've noticed jasmine scented and the more woody blends sometimes cause this issue more than like fruity or other scents. As long as you're still getting a good hot throw I wouldn't really worry about this though. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful. Thank you for watching! (:
Hi Moosa, Thank you so much for making this video! I was just curious to know if you continually stir your wax as it cools down to the pouring temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit? Or will that over mix? I started adding my FO oil to 175-180 degrees F to really ensure that the FO will bond to the wax molecules, and then I stir for 2 minutes, after stirring I let it sit until it reaches 135 degrees F. I will stir every once in a while to ensure that there is movement as it cools. Just curious to know how often you stir while it is cooling. or will it not make a difference? Thanks!
Hey Russell, good question. So I do stir while it is cooling down but not continuously. Sort of like you said, just everyone once in a while. Maybe every couple of minutes I'll just give it a couple swirls to make sure it's cooling evenly and that the reading on my thermometer isn't thrown off by the fact that the top layers of melted wax might be a different temperature than the bottom. On that note, I always stir real good before checking my temperature as well. If I'm in a bit of a hurry I will actually stir continuously as well but this really isn't necessary, it just cools it down much faster that way in my experience.
Great question! There's a lot of things that can cause bubbles. The biggest thing for me was always pouring too aggressively. Try adjusting your pouring method to be very slow and maybe try hitting off the edge of the jar instead of straight down the middle. While the max is cooling down, also be mindful of stirring gently and smoothly as to not introduce small air bubbles into the pitcher. Thank you for watching!
Hello there! Thank you for watching! Yes, I still utilize 464 wax, though admittedly I haven't been doing much candlecrafting at all these days. I'm sure there are plenty of awesome soy waxes out there, but 464 is what I've always stuck with!
I'm not sure if it's a 464 problem or if it's just a general trend with soy waxes not exhibiting as strong of a hot throw as their counterparts, but I've not had much issue with the hot throw besides maybe an occasional bad batch.
Hello! Thanks for the video! I'm wondering if you let your candles cure before you light it up? If so how long do you recommend will be good for curing time? 😊
So the jars do get moderately hot with the 105 wicks, but nothing more than I would expect from a lit candle jar. I can still hold the jar and move it around if needed. Maybe not holding it indefinitely or for long periods, but certainly to like move it from table to countertop, etc. I have not tried the 104.
Hi there! It really depends on the wax you're using since they all have different melting points and recommended pouring times, but in this case the wax can get into the low 200's when you first melt it and adding oil at that temperature would not be ideal.
I experiment with both adding at higher temps (160-170ish) and also lower (130-140ish) with each new fragrance oil I work with. Some work better at high, some work better at low. That said, I've noticed that 150-155 seems to work well with almost any oils I've used and that's my personal sweet spot!
@@tonys490 oh sorry I totally missed the second part of your first comment! I typically stick to exactly 10% because the math just works easier, but for a few fragrances I've gone as high as 12-13% and sometimes I go a little bit lower around 8-9% if the candles are sweating a lot.
Greetings, I do not have any plans at the moment to make more craft videos , and I haven't dabbled with making any soaps or scrubs but it's something I've been wanting to try out at some point!
Moosa Kamran you will be awesome at making soaps, scrubs and butters. It’s fun and you are so perfect in your wax melts. Read up on it. You will be glad I asked. Be safe and have an awesome day
Yes! For the most part I've noticed they do light fine, though I have had a few times where it would not stay lit. That said, you won't get a good hot throw most likely since the "sweating" is oil (ie scent) leaving the wax.
Hi there! There's a lot of things that could be causing wet spots. Check your FO % you're adding and what the wax you're working with can hold and make sure you're adding at the correct temperature and stirring adequately before pouring. Those are some of the most common reasons I've personally noted wet spots. Cheers! -MK
Thanks! I got all my jars from CandleMaking.com (Aztec Candle Supply is the company name). Not sponsored or affiliated by them at all but I would highly recommend. Always had a great experience and they also have a very nice selection of lids for this 8 oz jar in particular.
It kinda depends what temperature you pour at, but I typically let them sit overnight before evening out any craters with the heat gun and clipping the wick to length.
Hi, I am using the 464 Soy Wax, the candles look great, but we I lit one to test, the candle is tunning, not sure why this is happening, I tested another one and it is doing the same thing?
@@nadiahpendleton1773 How much fragrance oil are you adding? If you're comparing between paraffin and soy waxes, I will warn that soy wax generally has a much more mild scent throw.
@@RadioactiveMoose I’m using 1oz of fragrance oil per 1lb of oil. It seems like the pumpkin soufflé smells a little stronger than the other ones but the other fragrances such as lavender, vanilla and cotton and also Jamaica me crazy from candle science don’t smell at all idk what to do
@@nadiahpendleton1773 1 oz of fragrance oil per 1 lb is a 6.25% fragrance load (16 oz per lb, so 1 oz/ 16oz = 6.25%). It looks like the C3 Naturewax maxes out at 10% fragrance load, so you have room to go up considerably with the amount of fragrance oil you are adding to your candles. I would give 1.6 oz of oil per lb a try to max out the fragrance load and see how that goes.
Hi there! Your video was very informative! Where do you get your scent and wax from? I would like to make candles just for me but dont knOw where to buy. THANKS IN ADVANCE!
Greetings, So I bought the majority of my stuff from CandleMaking.com (Aztec Candle Supplies is the company name) and have always had a very pleasant experience ordering from them and find their variety of scents, waxes, and containers very nice. There are several other online retailers out there but I have not used anyone else. One thing I would highly warn against is buying your supplies from local craft stores like Hobby Lobby. I made that mistake for the longest time and was paying upwards of 10x or greater in price for the exact same things I could get from Aztec. Hope that answered your question. Have fun!
Does the temperature in the room affect the pouring temperature in the candle. Cause at times my candle take a long time to solidify even when I pour at 135 degrees.
To be honest I'm not sure. My room temperature has always been the same. I have noticed that there are certain fragrances that take significantly longer to solidify than others, and depending on where you store your jars and what temperature they are at, I'm sure that could affect it as well. I typically just let them cool down overnight so I haven't paid too much attention to solidifying time. Some people pre-heat their jars (supposedly reduces imperfections like air bubbles, frosting, etc.) and aids in wax adhesion to glass, but I've never had too much of an issue with it anyways so I don't bother doing that but I think that naturally extends the solidifying time as well.
Good morning, thanks for the video. I just bought my first 25lb box of soy wax. It came yesterday and I’m saw your video today. It’s name is freedom soy wax. From amazon. Now I’m afraid to use it. The box is closed and I have my molds on the kitchen table to start. The only thing is I don’t see any numbers that you read off. It melting point to add fragrance is 160 degrees. It reads cool down for maximum adhesion. That’s no temp. Nothing about adding color. I must have been tired of reading all about soy candles and picked this. So now what? Be safe and have an awesome day
Greetings, it sounds like they want you to add the fragrance at around 160 F from what I gather from your comment. You can add the color at any point to be honest. I haven't noticed any difference when I've added it before or after the fragrance oil. Just make sure the wax is hot enough that the chips will melt (if you're using color chips). Hope your candles are turning out well!
Thanks 😊 for sharing this wonderful video 📹 ❤️
First video that you made it look easy to follow the instructions..thank you so much...
Thank you so much for the kind words!
I have seen all your videos and I love them I have learned a lot !! but I have a question if you do not mind ! how much fragrance should I put in a 4 0z bottle and soy wax 464
What wick is equivalent to the HTP 105
Great video, its always nice to hear new ideas from a fellow candle maker. I am glad to be your 167th subscriber. :) Thanks!
Thank you!
@@RadioactiveMoose My pleasure, feel free to follow me on Instagram, rubynieves2019- let's keep in touch!
Great video! Very informative!
I just came across your video, I too love making candles and I use GW 464. Nice tutorial and Happy Holidays.
LOVE this video. It’s so relaxing from the start to finish. It makes you want to get into candle making as a hobby❤️
Great video. Thanks for sharing
Thank you! Appreciate it!
This has been such a useful video. Thank you
How do you remove the old fragrance from the pouring pitcher when you want to make a brand new scent?
Great question. After I'm done making a batch I just reheat whatever residue is left on the sides with my heat gun and pour it out into a random jar of scraps I've been collecting residue in, and then I'd wipe up whatever is left (while it's still warm/melted) with a cloth. Virtually nothing noticeable is left behind when I did it this way and I never had an issue with scents bleeding over to the next batch.
Hi thank you for the useful video
Thank you for watching!
Came across your channel today. I am current in the process to start testing I hsut got my DIY kit.
Awesome, have fun!! Give a shout if you've got any questions!
have a question for you and I hope to hear from you if you have time! I’m currently making beef Tallow Candles but I’m having a difficult time finding a cost effective way to add scent. I have used essential oil‘s but I have to use over 60 drops to even get a smell. I don’t want to use fragrance oils because they’re not natural. Would you recommend that I mix the tallow with another fat like coconut oil? Do you think these two would mix well or is there another one you would recommend?
Hello there! I'm so sorry for the late response, I didn't see this comment until now. I wish I could be more helpful, but I honestly don't have any experience at all making beef tallow candles. This is the first time I've ever even heard of them! As far as cost effective ways to add fragrance, it can certainly be a challenge! I would stick to buying scent oils specifically for candles and buying in larger quantities (when possible) because the ounce for ounce cost of buying larger quantities is much cheaper. As for how much scent to add, I use a very precise method and calculate the fragrance load % like I mention in the video. I'm not sure how beef tallow works but if you find a recommended "fragrance load" for it anywhere you can use the same method of calculation. Sorry I couldn't have been of more help and thank you again for watching! :)
Hey i loved your video it was very helpful however the wick your using , I would love for you to tell me about it because I use natural soy 464 and I think my wick is to big I believe. Which creat a mushroom they will call it .I need help what would be the best wick to get dealing with soy wax 464?
Hello! Sorry for the late reply, I hope you found an answer for your question already but yes, you are correct, oversized wicks will cause that issue! It's hard to say which wick for you to use to be honest because it depends less on the wax you're using and more on the container you're using and it's diameter. Typically when you buy wicks they will write in fine print what size container and sometimes even what waxes it is most ideal for. In my experience 464 wax works well with many types of wicks, it just sounds like yours is too thick for whichever container you were trying to use. Let me know if you have any other questions and thank you for watching! (:
The 8oz jars you are using u use 1 wick do u recommend for the same jelly jars but for a 16oz to put a double wick?????? By the way your video was very very helpful thank you
Greetings. I'm honestly not sure whether or not a double wick would be appropriate. It depends more on the diameter of your jar rather than the oz size. If you have a larger jar, it might be more helpful to get a thicker wick instead of trying to double up. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching!
-MK
Ty for posting this. I use 464 as well. Is there a way to get a stronger pigment with soy wax? My colors always look pale.
Thank you for watching! Great question. They do come out pale, especially in comparison to other types of wax. One thing I have noticed is that liquid dyes sometimes come out with a much more vibrant color compared to their coloring chip counterparts, but it's still not the same type of color one might see on paraffin wax with the same dyes.
Hi
I'm new to candle making and I'm currently using this wax. My problem is they set a perfect white but once I've burnt them they turn a off yellow type colour what could I be doing wrong? Thanks
Hello there! Sorry for the late reply, I just saw your comment. The wax does change a bit in color after you light it so I'm not so sure you're necessarily doing anything wrong. Sometimes it alters in color more than others depending on if you're using dyes and what kinds of dye. Coloring chips cause more discoloration after lighting the candle vs liquid dye in my own limited experience, but also sometimes the oil you're using might cause this. I've noticed jasmine scented and the more woody blends sometimes cause this issue more than like fruity or other scents. As long as you're still getting a good hot throw I wouldn't really worry about this though. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful. Thank you for watching! (:
Hi Moosa,
Thank you so much for making this video! I was just curious to know if you continually stir your wax as it cools down to the pouring temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit? Or will that over mix? I started adding my FO oil to 175-180 degrees F to really ensure that the FO will bond to the wax molecules, and then I stir for 2 minutes, after stirring I let it sit until it reaches 135 degrees F. I will stir every once in a while to ensure that there is movement as it cools. Just curious to know how often you stir while it is cooling. or will it not make a difference? Thanks!
Hey Russell, good question. So I do stir while it is cooling down but not continuously. Sort of like you said, just everyone once in a while. Maybe every couple of minutes I'll just give it a couple swirls to make sure it's cooling evenly and that the reading on my thermometer isn't thrown off by the fact that the top layers of melted wax might be a different temperature than the bottom. On that note, I always stir real good before checking my temperature as well. If I'm in a bit of a hurry I will actually stir continuously as well but this really isn't necessary, it just cools it down much faster that way in my experience.
Great video 💕
thank you so much this video was very informative and helped me a lot
Thank you - great video!
How do you avoid bubbles in your candles. I always get bubbles and I even tried heating the jars before pouring the wax.
Great question! There's a lot of things that can cause bubbles. The biggest thing for me was always pouring too aggressively. Try adjusting your pouring method to be very slow and maybe try hitting off the edge of the jar instead of straight down the middle. While the max is cooling down, also be mindful of stirring gently and smoothly as to not introduce small air bubbles into the pitcher. Thank you for watching!
Nice video.. just wondering are you still using 464 soy wax and if so do u still feel the same about it.
Hello there! Thank you for watching! Yes, I still utilize 464 wax, though admittedly I haven't been doing much candlecrafting at all these days. I'm sure there are plenty of awesome soy waxes out there, but 464 is what I've always stuck with!
Do you have any issues with HT? I've been told 464 wax doesn't give off much scent.. thanks!
I'm not sure if it's a 464 problem or if it's just a general trend with soy waxes not exhibiting as strong of a hot throw as their counterparts, but I've not had much issue with the hot throw besides maybe an occasional bad batch.
Hello! Thanks for the video! I'm wondering if you let your candles cure before you light it up? If so how long do you recommend will be good for curing time? 😊
Greetings! Thanks for watching! I think you could burn it within a few days but I like to wait at least a week or so.
@@RadioactiveMoose OK thanks!
Do your jars get hot with the HTP 105 wicks ? I used a 104 on mine ( 2.88” ) in diameter and they where to hot to touch almost...
So the jars do get moderately hot with the 105 wicks, but nothing more than I would expect from a lit candle jar. I can still hold the jar and move it around if needed. Maybe not holding it indefinitely or for long periods, but certainly to like move it from table to countertop, etc. I have not tried the 104.
Thank you !! I think I over think my wicks then 😂
This is what I needed.......STEP BY STEP! THANKS for "SPELLING IT OUT" for me!! Lol! 😁😉💯🤍🥰💜💜💜
Thank you for watching and thank you for the kind words!! (:
This helped me a lot.
Such a helpful vid! What do you think about mixing coconut 83 with gw464?
Thank you! I have never tried any coconut waxes actually, it has been on my to-do list for a while!
Where did you get those wick holders?
candlemaking.com and they are specifically designed to fit their 8 oz jelly jars!
what wicks are u using for those jelly jars?
I used the HTP 105 wick with these jars.
What’s an example of adding the FO too hot?
Hi there! It really depends on the wax you're using since they all have different melting points and recommended pouring times, but in this case the wax can get into the low 200's when you first melt it and adding oil at that temperature would not be ideal.
@@RadioactiveMoose Hi thank you! I’m currently using 464.
what temperature do yu add fragrance oil ? thanks and what percentage of fragrance ? thanks
I experiment with both adding at higher temps (160-170ish) and also lower (130-140ish) with each new fragrance oil I work with. Some work better at high, some work better at low. That said, I've noticed that 150-155 seems to work well with almost any oils I've used and that's my personal sweet spot!
@@RadioactiveMoose what percentage of perfume oils works best for yuo.. like a sweet spot.. that works most of the time ? thanks
@@tonys490 oh sorry I totally missed the second part of your first comment! I typically stick to exactly 10% because the math just works easier, but for a few fragrances I've gone as high as 12-13% and sometimes I go a little bit lower around 8-9% if the candles are sweating a lot.
@@RadioactiveMoose thank very much my friend .. really appreicated !
Oh I just subbed. Will you be doing more crafts? Also do you make soaps and scrubs stuff like that
Greetings, I do not have any plans at the moment to make more craft videos , and I haven't dabbled with making any soaps or scrubs but it's something I've been wanting to try out at some point!
Moosa Kamran you will be awesome at making soaps, scrubs and butters. It’s fun and you are so perfect in your wax melts. Read up on it. You will be glad I asked. Be safe and have an awesome day
Hi where did you get your wax from? Also how long do you let it cure for being that it is soy wax?
Greetings! I bought my wax from Aztec Wholesale (Candlemaking.com). I let them cool down overnight typically so maybe 8-12 hours on average.
Can you use or burn a candle that has sweating?
Yes! For the most part I've noticed they do light fine, though I have had a few times where it would not stay lit. That said, you won't get a good hot throw most likely since the "sweating" is oil (ie scent) leaving the wax.
hey how can i fix wet spots problem? in jar
Hi there! There's a lot of things that could be causing wet spots. Check your FO % you're adding and what the wax you're working with can hold and make sure you're adding at the correct temperature and stirring adequately before pouring. Those are some of the most common reasons I've personally noted wet spots. Cheers! -MK
@@RadioactiveMoose How much FO percent do i need to use? And how many degrees temperature it should be?
@@alicanbulut6174 it depends, which wax are you working with? The FO % varies a lot with different waxes.
@@RadioactiveMoose i use %10. My wax is naturewax c3
@@RadioactiveMoose and one more questions. How can i calculate pour wax for jar
Great tutorial! I am also using GW 464, where do you get your smooth-sided jars?
Thanks! I got all my jars from CandleMaking.com (Aztec Candle Supply is the company name). Not sponsored or affiliated by them at all but I would highly recommend. Always had a great experience and they also have a very nice selection of lids for this 8 oz jar in particular.
@@RadioactiveMoose TY
how long do u let it cure for?
It kinda depends what temperature you pour at, but I typically let them sit overnight before evening out any craters with the heat gun and clipping the wick to length.
Hi, I am using the 464 Soy Wax, the candles look great, but we I lit one to test, the candle is tunning, not sure why this is happening, I tested another one and it is doing the same thing?
Greetings! I'm sorry I'm not sure I understand the question. What do you mean by "tunning?"
If it’s tunneling you should change your Wic
thanks so much for sharing this vid/
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I have a few questions ? How can I get in contact with u
Feel free to comment here and I'll see how I can help out!
@@RadioactiveMoose I’m using the c3 nature wax hearing the wax 185 and adding the fragrance and pouring at 100 and the smell is not strong enough
@@nadiahpendleton1773 How much fragrance oil are you adding? If you're comparing between paraffin and soy waxes, I will warn that soy wax generally has a much more mild scent throw.
@@RadioactiveMoose I’m using 1oz of fragrance oil per 1lb of oil. It seems like the pumpkin soufflé smells a little stronger than the other ones but the other fragrances such as lavender, vanilla and cotton and also Jamaica me crazy from candle science don’t smell at all idk what to do
@@nadiahpendleton1773 1 oz of fragrance oil per 1 lb is a 6.25% fragrance load (16 oz per lb, so 1 oz/ 16oz = 6.25%). It looks like the C3 Naturewax maxes out at 10% fragrance load, so you have room to go up considerably with the amount of fragrance oil you are adding to your candles. I would give 1.6 oz of oil per lb a try to max out the fragrance load and see how that goes.
Hi there!
Your video was very informative!
Where do you get your scent and wax from? I would like to make candles just for me but dont knOw where to buy.
THANKS IN ADVANCE!
Greetings,
So I bought the majority of my stuff from CandleMaking.com (Aztec Candle Supplies is the company name) and have always had a very pleasant experience ordering from them and find their variety of scents, waxes, and containers very nice. There are several other online retailers out there but I have not used anyone else. One thing I would highly warn against is buying your supplies from local craft stores like Hobby Lobby. I made that mistake for the longest time and was paying upwards of 10x or greater in price for the exact same things I could get from Aztec. Hope that answered your question. Have fun!
Does the temperature in the room affect the pouring temperature in the candle. Cause at times my candle take a long time to solidify even when I pour at 135 degrees.
same!
To be honest I'm not sure. My room temperature has always been the same. I have noticed that there are certain fragrances that take significantly longer to solidify than others, and depending on where you store your jars and what temperature they are at, I'm sure that could affect it as well. I typically just let them cool down overnight so I haven't paid too much attention to solidifying time. Some people pre-heat their jars (supposedly reduces imperfections like air bubbles, frosting, etc.) and aids in wax adhesion to glass, but I've never had too much of an issue with it anyways so I don't bother doing that but I think that naturally extends the solidifying time as well.
Good morning, thanks for the video. I just bought my first 25lb box of soy wax. It came yesterday and I’m saw your video today. It’s name is freedom soy wax. From amazon. Now I’m afraid to use it. The box is closed and I have my molds on the kitchen table to start. The only thing is I don’t see any numbers that you read off. It melting point to add fragrance is 160 degrees. It reads cool down for maximum adhesion. That’s no temp. Nothing about adding color. I must have been tired of reading all about soy candles and picked this. So now what? Be safe and have an awesome day
Greetings, it sounds like they want you to add the fragrance at around 160 F from what I gather from your comment. You can add the color at any point to be honest. I haven't noticed any difference when I've added it before or after the fragrance oil. Just make sure the wax is hot enough that the chips will melt (if you're using color chips). Hope your candles are turning out well!