I suspect the myth about FOs burning off comes from the use of essential oils. A lot of essential oils are pretty volatile and have flash temps in the 170-190°F range, so adding those to wax at 185° would be a problem. Also, I thought the reason to preheat containers was to help slow down the cooling and mitigate the formation of air pockets and sinkholes.
I used to be a school teacher... so I love TEST! I missed ONE question or one fact or fiction you posed! I am so excited about this awesome video Wade, I have to share it with my group. Thank you again for another EXCELLENT and EDUCATIONAL video... as always you rock! Oh... the one I didn't get was the "Candelera" one! Thanks so much!!!🤩💜
I bought the water-soluble myth about Soy wax and then couldn't figure out why it wasn't washing off of cabinet and tools (duh!) Thanks for straightening that out.
Starting a candle business in 2023 to help supplement my husband's income since he got diagnosed with Crohns disease. Please keep uploading videos for us beginners! 🩶
I'm starting to make my own to sell, but only on small scale. Also I have no idea how to make my own labels. I have a Cricut past few years that I've I barely used, to me it's so hard. Any suggestions how to make labels easier?
Thank you for explaining on how fragrance oil will not burn off at 180 to 185°. I've had dispute about this with friends and have the perfect video to show them now LOL.
Yah. I'm not saying that everyone has to add FO at high or low temp. It depends. But the reason shouldn't be burn off. This was one of the highly talked about topics at recent candle congress and the experts spend forever debunking that myth. My advice is always, add FO at lowest temp possible where it still blends well. And pour at lowest temp possible where you can. BuT no one should be afraid of burn off like they are.
Hey Wade, cooling or freezing your natural wax candle will slow down the oxidation of your wax.....oxidation occurs in natural wax and is speeded up by higher temperatures and light/UV...Of course your wax will not oxidise over a few weeks/months. So practically speaking it won't bring much as I know nobody who wants to store their candles for a few years
Flashpoint is the temp that if added directly to flame can ignite. It's meant for shipping regulations not so much for candle manufacturing necessarily. The exact moment FO is added to wax it's a new mixture and not just FO anymore.
What is the reason behind oils seeping to the top of the candle? Too much fragrance oil? I started with 8% and went down to 6%, but the 6% is still getting a small amount of seeping of oil on the top.
I did at one point before switching to mostly online, wholesale, and private label. But I'll be bringing store back too. Recently relocated so will be bringing it back once settled.
Hi I really need ur help I am ordering a eco wick from China since it's not available in India and I am just not understanding the Chinese agent who is telling me 40 ply wick is ok for 250 ml container with diameter 2.7 plz help since I don't understand this ply, I only knew eco pretabbed 8,10 and 12 was ok for me
Really almost every candle making supplier or jar supplier will have them. There are so many so just Google candle making supplies. But a few are candle science, Flaming candle, lonestar, natures garden, makesy, Amazon, etc
@@BlackTieBarn ah ok. So if i have my brand name and then 'inspired by Chanel'. Actually no, i think thats a NO NO too. Thanks for replying. Love your vids.
@@complexcitiesskylines Thank you. Some people try "compare to" or "inspired by", but not sure if that actually protects you or not. I've heard mixed answers and I do know many have still received cease and desists letters when doing that. I would just avoid it personally, but that's me. Lol
3:53 Rip your paper in the other direction. Paperfibres in paper have an orientation because of the calandering during the productionproces (sorry, another businessunit we are involved in ;-) )
Never heard of a triple scented candle 🤣 what is that lol. Never heard that people say soy wax is water soluble 🤣. Lmao at the speed up about heating jars.
Where are you getting the information that essential oils can be more toxic and arent safer than fragrance oils? Arent essential oils naturally made and fragrance oils chemically manufactured?
There are a ton of natural materials that are not safe in the world. And it isn't that essential oils are naturally unsafe compared to FOs. I am talking about in terms of candle making. Most essentials oils shouldn't be anywhere near an open flame. And most EOs are toxic, there are exceptions. Just like with fragrance oils, many are skin safe... some are not but out of these two... one is designed to be burned and okay near a flame and meant to be blended with a wax. The other isn't. So EOs should be used only in very small amounts. The purpose of this wasn't that FOs are better than EOs or Visa versa. Just that it's different when not candles. It's pretty common knowledge in the candle industry, its just on this list as many new makers ask this question
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Can I mix paraffin wax and soy wax when making candles? I'm new in the business. Thank you
@@cherylgrant4668 Absoutely. Very common!
Wade you are the mentor of the year. I really look to you for reliable information. Thank you for taking the time to make your videos.
Thank you so much. Appreciate that! :) Feel free to share the video and channel!
Black Tie Barn is the best channel on TH-cam for candle making advice... FACT!
Oh shucks. 🤗
Totally agreed and I’m from Sydney Australia.
So kind of you to share all these 411's 😊
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I suspect the myth about FOs burning off comes from the use of essential oils. A lot of essential oils are pretty volatile and have flash temps in the 170-190°F range, so adding those to wax at 185° would be a problem.
Also, I thought the reason to preheat containers was to help slow down the cooling and mitigate the formation of air pockets and sinkholes.
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Epic and a must see for a lot of people out there! Also would love to add to the color dye one that crayons also should not be used. Love this one!
Ah yes. Very true
Another banger! Is that what the kids say? LMAO! 🤣 So much great information every time along with great laughs. Thanks so much!
Lol. Thanks Rebecca. Please feel free to share. :)
@@BlackTieBarn Done ✔️ ☺️
You are a breath of fresh air. A great mentor with a sense of humour. Thank you for great info and entertainment.
Thanks Allison!
haven’t even fully watched the video but the shirt made me laugh 😂
🤣 thanks!
This is a Fav
So many questions answered in one setting.
Awesome!
You crack me up!! Thanks for the great videos!! 😅
I liked your "All About Wicks" video. And the one on Wooden Wicks also. Love the format...keep the content coming.👍
Thanks Sandra!
Great video. Definitely dispelled one or two myths I believed!!😆
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I remember watching that Wick video!!!
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One of my first ever videos. Lol
I used to be a school teacher... so I love TEST! I missed ONE question or one fact or fiction you posed! I am so excited about this awesome video Wade, I have to share it with my group. Thank you again for another EXCELLENT and EDUCATIONAL video... as always you rock! Oh... the one I didn't get was the "Candelera" one! Thanks so much!!!🤩💜
Thanks Cathy. Share away. Glad you enjoyed it. 🤣😁
Miss your kiddos . Thank you , I got many wrong and I thought I was an expert . Your the bomb Wade .
Haha thanks. My youngest, Leo, wants to do another one with me! Lol.
Since I watch alot of ur vids, I have received alot of knowledge from ur vids (thanx) so this was like a pop quiz for me lol.
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Thanks Wade! Awesome as always
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Your channel is amazing, so much of valuable information! Million thanks for sharing it with us!
Love this! This video needs to be a series with all the myths out there. Thanks Wade!
Definitely will be doing more. Thanks AJ!
The shirt though….LMBO!!!
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I bought the water-soluble myth about Soy wax and then couldn't figure out why it wasn't washing off of cabinet and tools (duh!) Thanks for straightening that out.
I heard you mention “UV Inhabitor”. What is that?
This helped a a lot ty
No problem!
Love your shirt! This was a fun way to share great information..
Thanks Betty!
Great content, very informative 👏 👏
Thanks Gracie!
Starting a candle business in 2023 to help supplement my husband's income since he got diagnosed with Crohns disease. Please keep uploading videos for us beginners! 🩶
Definitely plan to!
i love it! thanks so much Wade
Thanks Maria! 😁❤️
As always Wade you always have good information I am digging all of your shirts that you are wearing lately LOL
Haha thanks Patty!
Hi Wade, can you please do a video about stearic acid in candle making and what it does? Thanks so much!!!
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Haha I want that shirt!!
🤣 I'll make them available soon I hope
What is the name of the commercial tank you have for your wax and how long do you keep wax inside it?
I'm starting to make my own to sell, but only on small scale. Also I have no idea how to make my own labels. I have a Cricut past few years that I've I barely used, to me it's so hard. Any suggestions how to make labels easier?
Thank you for explaining on how fragrance oil will not burn off at 180 to 185°. I've had dispute about this with friends and have the perfect video to show them now LOL.
Yah. I'm not saying that everyone has to add FO at high or low temp. It depends. But the reason shouldn't be burn off. This was one of the highly talked about topics at recent candle congress and the experts spend forever debunking that myth. My advice is always, add FO at lowest temp possible where it still blends well. And pour at lowest temp possible where you can. BuT no one should be afraid of burn off like they are.
@@BlackTieBarn Rite ok:)
I was laughing that you cannot rip the piece of paper in a straight line!! 😂
I definitely could not. 🤣🤣
@@BlackTieBarn 🤣🤣
Hey Wade, cooling or freezing your natural wax candle will slow down the oxidation of your wax.....oxidation occurs in natural wax and is speeded up by higher temperatures and light/UV...Of course your wax will not oxidise over a few weeks/months. So practically speaking it won't bring much as I know nobody who wants to store their candles for a few years
Exactly!
The shirt 🤣
Hi Laurie. Lol. We have the same hobbies.
@@karendenbok3206 😁
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Nice video !!! 🙂
Thanks!
you are ace wade!
Been a chandler for over a year now and i have finally stopped listening to all these myths! 🤣
Haha I hear ya ! Thanks for the feedback. 😀
I thought triple scented meant 3 note layers of fragrance eg, top, middle and bottom notes, like perfume?
Nope. Pretty much all candle fragrances have several notes. Triple Scented in candles was a marketing trend to mean 3 times as much scent
@@BlackTieBarn Thankyou for that clarification ☺️
If you say that adding the fragrance oil at a high temperature doesn't burn off fragrance oils, then why do they list a Flashpoint on fragrance oils?
Flashpoint is the temp that if added directly to flame can ignite. It's meant for shipping regulations not so much for candle manufacturing necessarily. The exact moment FO is added to wax it's a new mixture and not just FO anymore.
that was fun
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What is the reason behind oils seeping to the top of the candle? Too much fragrance oil? I started with 8% and went down to 6%, but the 6% is still getting a small amount of seeping of oil on the top.
Hello! So I have a question - What happens when you melt the wax & FO together? Does that kill the throw at all?
You wouldn't want to put the fo in to the solid wax while it melting. Wait until melted, stir in your oil at that point. :)
@@BlackTieBarn I figured, thank you.
It was an honest mistake I made - I have yet to test burn the candle. 😂
Hey I was just wondering do you have a physical store or are you mostly online?
I did at one point before switching to mostly online, wholesale, and private label. But I'll be bringing store back too. Recently relocated so will be bringing it back once settled.
Hi I really need ur help I am ordering a eco wick from China since it's not available in India and I am just not understanding the Chinese agent who is telling me 40 ply wick is ok for 250 ml container with diameter 2.7 plz help since I don't understand this ply, I only knew eco pretabbed 8,10 and 12 was ok for me
I'm not sure either. Perhaps their 40 ply is an eco 4. I would tell them the siEs you are aware of and ask for a conversion. I'm not sure either.
You never mentioned figure candles!
Sorry not sure what you mean
Hi , where do you buy your containers with lids?
Really almost every candle making supplier or jar supplier will have them. There are so many so just Google candle making supplies. But a few are candle science, Flaming candle, lonestar, natures garden, makesy, Amazon, etc
@@BlackTieBarn Thanks for answering
Soooooooooo we're just gonna act like Wade's shirt isn't cool af 😂
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If i use a Fragrance called Chanel which smells just like Chanel, am i ok to label my candle as CHANEL?
No because Chanel is a brand. That would be the easiest to get a strike from. You'd want to rename that. Any brand name would be a no unfortunately.
@@BlackTieBarn ah ok. So if i have my brand name and then 'inspired by Chanel'. Actually no, i think thats a NO NO too.
Thanks for replying. Love your vids.
@@complexcitiesskylines Thank you. Some people try "compare to" or "inspired by", but not sure if that actually protects you or not. I've heard mixed answers and I do know many have still received cease and desists letters when doing that. I would just avoid it personally, but that's me. Lol
3:53 Rip your paper in the other direction. Paperfibres in paper have an orientation because of the calandering during the productionproces (sorry, another businessunit we are involved in ;-) )
Haha. Makes sense. Thanks!
@@BlackTieBarn That's what I was going to suggest. Ha!
I laughed out loud at "Soy wax is water soluble". I thought that "waxes repel water" was common knowledge. I guess not. XDD
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Never heard of a triple scented candle 🤣 what is that lol. Never heard that people say soy wax is water soluble 🤣. Lmao at the speed up about heating jars.
Lol.
Does burning candles help to clear cigarette smoke from a room? Fact or myth?
Clear it or remove it, no. Mask it... sure. :)
12:42 😂😂😂😂😂
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I notice you don't mention beeswax much in your video.
I don't use a ton of it. Great for pillars, Better blended with other waxes for container candles usually
You didnt get one good straight rip XD Poor guy.
Where are you getting the information that essential oils can be more toxic and arent safer than fragrance oils? Arent essential oils naturally made and fragrance oils chemically manufactured?
There are a ton of natural materials that are not safe in the world. And it isn't that essential oils are naturally unsafe compared to FOs. I am talking about in terms of candle making. Most essentials oils shouldn't be anywhere near an open flame. And most EOs are toxic, there are exceptions. Just like with fragrance oils, many are skin safe... some are not but out of these two... one is designed to be burned and okay near a flame and meant to be blended with a wax. The other isn't. So EOs should be used only in very small amounts. The purpose of this wasn't that FOs are better than EOs or Visa versa. Just that it's different when not candles. It's pretty common knowledge in the candle industry, its just on this list as many new makers ask this question