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  1. That would be great Belinda. Thank you! I did email her again yesterday. I didn't want to file a PayPal claim against her if she has a legitimate reason for not sending the oil. It is for one pound of Lemon Biscotti.
  2. I'm concerned about DS. I put in an order May 1. I've tried to contact her by email, facebook, and text. No reply at all.
  3. I would like the following if you accept PayPay.  zip 85258.

     

    NG - Elf Sweat - 8.7 oz (8 oz bottle) 7.00

    NG - Apple Dumpling - 5.4 oz (8 oz bottle) 4.00

    ICS - Orange Vanilla Coffee - 8.0 oz (8 oz bottle) 7.00

    ICS - Pumpkin Cheesecake - 4.0 oz ( 4 oz bottle) 3.00

    ICS - Apil Fresh Downy - 3.8 oz (4 oz bottle) 3.00

     

    Thks,

     

    Karen

  4. I just got in Creme Brulee from Starville. Tested it today, and to my nose, it isn't the same. I don't even like it enough to use. Sadly, I bought a pound if it.
  5. I agree. I mixed it with another supplier and like the combo a lot.
  6. I also pop in from time to time and learned everything I know thanks to this group and all of us helping each other over the years. It was a lot of fun testing with others on here for many years. Regarding Peak oils, I'm like many others sitting here wondering where I am going to find replacements for so many scents. In a bit of a panic actually.
  7. I'm Sorry Trappeur, I meant Flaming Candle Corp, not Fillmore. As far as ICS PPW, I'm not quite sure yet. It seems to be missing a bit of depth compared to the others. However, my husband and grandson both say it seems to be the smoothest/pleasant one yet. I've got some coming in from CandleSoylutions, VA Candle, and NorthStar. I'll be ordering from JS and FB later this week or next. So far, WSP has lasted the longest with the best HT, then ICS, with Flaming and Maple Street being about the same. I'm using a blend of paraffin pillar and 4627.
  8. I'm glad MSCC worked out for you. In my wax combo the melts didn't last the amount of time I want out of them. FCC came closer to lasting and was a bit stronger, with WSP being the best so far. I did pour ICS yesterday so will know how it does probably Monday. One thing about ICS tho' is it isn't skin safe. I didn't realize that until the oil arrived here. Will be ordering FB and JS yet to compare those to the rest.
  9. I have ICS PPW on the way. I can chime in on my results if anyone is interested. I have not tried FB or JS yet. I have tried WSP, Maple Street and FCC. I was very happy with WSP but am trying to find one a little less pricey with the same quality as TN. What I am looking for is strong HT in candles and long lasting/strong in melts.
  10. I use 4625 for my melts as 50% of the blend, and by itself for pillars. IMO it has awesome HT. As lmc mentioned, it does need to be mixed with a softer wax (container) for proper melting in warmers. 464, 4630 or 4627 are all good waxes to blend in.
  11. If it helps, I've done 4625/4786 @ 50/50 ratio. They melted fine in Scentsy 25 watt large warmers and HT was great. Longevity was not quite what I get from a couple other blends but it is close. HTH GL
  12. The nature of the majority of this forum would be to produce a good quality candle. Period. Whether one chooses paraffin, soy, palm or a combo does not make us right or wrong. Until/if they produce solid info that burning a paraffin candle is a true health hazard, many of us have no desire to abandon it. We have many on the forum who only produce soy candles as well. Basically, my point is IMO, we should respect the choice of each person and their wax decision.
  13. Me too! Love that stuff. Have tried several now and AH is my favorite. As megandgarr mentioned, to my nose also, it does lack the smokiness many others have. Just got ICS in and OOB it seems close to AH in sweetness with just a little bit less strength. That may change in wax.
  14. One of the reviews said "her mother bought it at T.J. Maxx.....". Possibly they wholesale them out to several retailers? Reviews also mention the nice burn, straight wick, and rarely a bad review on HT. Just wonder how they sell them so inexpensive.
  15. I do the 1" per hour rule. Once they pass that, then I do a power burn to make sure they pass that. If not, it is back to square one. My DIL proved that only going by the 1" per hour rule, and power burns not exceptionally long can result in a cracked, overheated candle. She lit it up (as she always does) and let the candle burn. The wick eventually fell over from the deep MP, causing the side of the jar to have etched black in it as well as a crack. She has cracked Slatkin glass, so while they seem to be wicked to achieve a full MP early for good HT, it could not withstand her power burning. We have zero control how our candles are burned once they leave our hands and IMO, it is my responsibility to do everything I can to make sure the power burners out there aren't going to have a fire caused by one of my candles. Now I power burn just like a customer might, by lighting the candle and just letting it burn away....all day long. Also changed the prime on my wicks to very high MP from CW so they can withstand the heat (and not fall over) from a possible deep MP even though I wick to keep that from happening, I realized it is still possible.
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