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  1. Additives (UV, Vybar, Steric)
  2. Votives
  3. If the specs for my wax say that it has a...
  4. How do I figure out how much 6% is?
  5. Should I measure the fragrance oil in a measuring cup?
  6. My wax is a "preblend". Should I add anything to it?
  7. How do I know how much wax my mold/container will hold?
  8. Wick Pins (votive and pillar)
  9. How do I get a white candle?
  10. FO (Fragrance Oil) Questions
  11. Where is the best place to buy wax?
  12. Do I have to test every...
  13. What is a presto pot?
  14. How can I get leftover wax out of my container/pour pot?
  15. Container Candles
  16. Can I use continer wax for votives/pillars?
  17. My candle is stuck in the mold. What do I do?
  18. Do I really need to measure the temperature of my wax?
  19. What kind of thermometor do I need to use?
  20. When I melt the wax, how hot should I let it get?
  21. Mushrooming
  22. I poured a bunch of different colors and...
  23. Pillars
  24. How do I clean my molds? Soap and water?
  25. Can I melt wax in my microwave? I don't have a Presto Pot?
  26. What can I use as a pouring pot?
  27. Why do my candles have a rippled surface?
  28. Breaking/Cutting Slabs of Wax
  29. What do I put in my presto pot?
  30. Dyes
  31. How do I clean out my pouring pot?
  32. How do I find local suppliers?
  33. Do you have any ideas for me on blending new scents?
  34. I cant smell the candle I just made, why is that?
  35. Can you use EO’s (Essential Oil’s) to scent candles?
  36. Do I need to spray my molds and what can I use?
  37. What is wicking up and wicking down?
  38. What is a full melt pool?
  39. "Hugging" A Candle (pillars)
  40. What does "curing" candles mean, and is it necessary?
  41. Tarts/Melts/Clamshells
  42. Water Baths
  43. Do I need to buy a hold a mold?
  44. Choosing A Wick
  45. What information must legally be on my candle labels before I can sell them?
  46. How do I get contaminates out of wax?
  47. Heat Guns
  48. Links to Topics in the FAQ Database
  49. Priming Wicks
  50. Gel Wax
  51. Wax and Wicks Suggestions
  52. Questionnaire for testers
  53. Wax Batch Calculation Spreadsheet