I have always used fragrance oils in my candles but want to put together a line of Chakra and Feng Shui candles using essential oils. I realize that essentials are more "watery" so do I mix them with some sort of oil base, do I use the same amount per pound as I would fo's?
I need to fill some 2.5"x 10" (approx) glasses with unscented soy wax. Just wondering what's the best wick for an even burn. I normally use HTP wicks in my shorter jars but they're only 6" long. Can I use a raw cotton wick and if so, square braid and what size? Here's a pic of the glasses. Thanks! [ATTACH]21396[/ATTACH]
The tortoise palm wax was hit and miss when I first started making them but then I finally found a blog about the proper pouring temp and re-pour method that FINALLY made them a success. I used paper towels to polish these just after unmolding them but rubbing them with my hands does the trick too. I just wish my pillars sold as well as my jars, but oh well! They're fun to make!
Yes, it's the dupe for BBW and it's very pretty! I poured the 6" candle last and it's a little more purple than the other two...don't know why, it's from the same batch, just different day (?) Howdy fellow Oregonian!
Anyone out there know how to make/get supplies for car fresheners? Kind of like the little cardboard christmas trees that hang from the rearview mirror type? mama
I really want to try the wooden wicks in my January fragrance of the month but have never used them. My jars are tumblers about 3-4" in diameter and I use a soy/bees wax blend @ about 90/10. Not sure what size to order as they just come in small, medium, large and XL. Any input would be great as well as a reputable Co. to get them from. Thanks!
Does it have to be a soy pillar? I've always had trouble with soy pillars as the wax is so soft (even with the specially formulated pillar blend) that it gets too hot after a while and just collapses! I have some great palm wax that makes beautiful pillars and burns just as cleanly. Problem is, my largest size is 3x8".
I'm using a #1 square braid from Peaks for a 3" diameter. The type of palm is tortoise shell and I'm pouring at 200 degrees. Perfect burn leaving about 1/2" (maybe a tiny bit less) around the edge, then before you know it---eruption!
It seems no matter how hard I try to get all the air bubbles out of my palm pillars, about 1/4 down and after 3-4 hours of burning I get a crack in the side and wax pours out. Is this a bubble or something else?
I've got a tortoise shell palm wax and it's absolutely beautiful! Exactly what I was looking for! check it out if you haven't found it already http://newcart.candlesandsupplies.com/Store/Products/Candles/PID-WAX-R2419.aspx