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  1. As some of you might know, Coconut 83 wax is sold out EVERYWHERE. It's my own fault, but I waited too long and now I'm in a bit of a situation because I'm almost completely out and I blend a small amount of it with soy wax. I'm debating what to do. My options are put my shop on vacation until it is back in stock or just make my candles without it. I don't think I use enough to significantly affect burn but it would definitely affect the finished look and I'd have to retest my products. What would you do?
  2. I need a black (or as close to black as possible) candle and I'm using 444. I've tried black dye drops and got grey. I also tried 1/2 of a black dye block in 20oz of wax and got grey. I don't want to use TOO much dye because I don't want to create burn problems, but I do want more of a black. Does anyone know the max amount of dye I can use? Anyone have any tips for getting a black soy candle?
  3. I'm wondering what temps everyone pours at with 444. I've seen suggestions anywhere from 150-90 degrees! Where do you pour? Do you adjust based on outside temp or humidity?
  4. I've been looking for new fragrance oils and I have been amazed at the cost of shipping with companies who ship exclusively with UPS! I was going to place an order at Rustic Escentuals, but an order that was just over 1lb was going to cost $17 to ship. Then I tried to buy glitter through another store but the cost for shipping 1oz of glitter was over $20! I feel extremely limited by who ships USPS because there's no way I can pay upwards of $20 for a $3 item! Which suppliers do you use that has reasonable shipping prices?
  5. Thanks! I actually attempted to order from them earlier tonight but their shipping was $18 for an order that was a little over a pound so I'm still searching!
  6. That's what I thought! I'm assuming it's safe to use in candles since I've seen so many of them around and even have one that I purchased! I guess I'll just have to play around with the amounts. Do you have any idea how much might be used based off your experience with mica? Thank you so much! That would be amazing! I'll definitely look up that company!
  7. I have been making soy candles for awhile now and often use glitter on top, but I have recently come across some candles that shimmer as you burn them. Does anyone know how this is done? Here is a video showing the effect I'm talking about, and here's another video. Does anyone know how this is achieved? I don't believe it's normal glitter and I'm leaning towards shimmery mica, although I've seen people say not to use it. If we were to use mica, how much might be used to make this happen? Thanks in advance!
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