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    I just got some new wax and molds so I'll be pouring and testing tarts all weekend. Also got some new cookie cutters to make air freshners, maybe I'll make some of them to. Mindy:grin2:
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    I use the same ones above, I love them. I used to use a clothes pin to but when I was testing the Kerr wide mouth jars, the clothes pin wasn't long enough. Mindy
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    Your going to get this from everyone, yes, I'm sure we have all done that. I'm a perfectionist when it comes to my candles, I'm never satisfied. And testing wicks is a pain in the butt, what I have done lately is buy sample packs of the wicks, that I wanted to try in my candles. And have been testing them like crazy, everywhere I go so does my candle and my notebook. You'll find the right wick eventually. Good Luck, Mindy
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    Wow, your post made me anxious. You need to slow down a little bit, and just test one product at a time. If your testing containers test them, don't go onto tealights yet. I know when I first started I couldn't wait to try everything, well I'm still testing containers but have dabbled in a few other areas to it just takes a little time. Mindy
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    With the square mason jars, I was having a heck of a time wicking them, the wicks I tested either mushroomed big time or drowned out. I was also having a major wax hang up problem. So that is when I decided to call the supplier of my wax and wicks. And since I have been double wicking, it solved both of my problems, not saying it will help yours but you could always try. But I do have to say it looks odd to me to have 2 wicks in such a small jar, but all my family and friends seem to like it, and that's who I'm trying to impress. Mindy
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    Thanks, I'll email her tonight. She is so excited to do this, this will be her first craft show. Mindy
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    I'm totally not ready for them yet, but just have a question. There is going to be a craft fair in April and they are charging $40 a table. Is that alot?? They didn't say anything about how much space you will have but just said that it cost $40 a table. My friend who makes and sells her own quilts and stuff wants to go there but I thought it was odd to charge per table instead of a space, but who am I to say what is to much because I have no clue. Does anybody know if other craft fairs have ever done this?? And if so what is your opinion about it?? Mindy
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    Those are some really good names, better than what I would of come up with. Thanks, Mindy
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    I'm getting ready to do another Candle Bingo, and the leader of the womans auxilery wants me to make up tarts for like a favor type of thing, everybody is going to get one. I really like Butt Naked but these are older mountain ladies, so I need a new name for it. I am so not creative and that is why I'm asking you guys, the creative ones. TIA, Mindy
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    I use 100% soy wax from Natures Garden NG Banana Kiwi Rasberry Sorbet Eucalyptus Cucumber Melon Honeydew Melon - 1.5 oz Bermuda Triangle Best Friends Bubble Gum Blueberry Muffin Apple Crisp Orange Clove Fresh Linen Lavender Plum Pudding Butt Naked Lick Me All Over Pink Lemonade Downy Clean Breeze Coca Cola Huckleberry Harvest And I'm sure there is more but I can't think of them right now Candles and Supplies Beer Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Cinnamon Bun Mint Chocolate- 1.5 oz Baby Magic Watermelon Early American Candle Supplie Cappuccino Brulee Mindy
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    Where can you buy the molds?? Mindy
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    I haven't used Joy wax in a square mason jar container, but I use my soy wax in that container. Anywho, I was told to double wick in that type of container by Michelle at Natures Garden Candles. Just a thought, Mindy
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    This is so cool, I need someone with experience to test my candles. I have had family and friends but they really don't know what to look for when testing them. I can't wait, I have been testing new wicks, this is going to be so cool. Mindy
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    Country Bumpkin- I bought it because the description sounded good. The smell to me kinda reminds me of a Christmas Scent. But I had a good cold and hot throw in my soy Melts. Mindy
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    Thanks for the tips, I'll try them out. I just made a batch today and they did the same darn thing. So I'll definitly try it out. Don't worry about spelling with me, one time I wrote Satan Sheets instead of Satin Sheets. lol For some odd reason, the spell check doesn't work for me. Thanks, Mindy
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    I use the double boiler method, I'm banned from useing the presto pot. Because of a mis hap with it involving the fire department, which my bf is a member of. lol. I didn't burn anything down, but there was just alot of smoke. I buy my wax from Natures Garden Candles. Mindy
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    I have followed the directions for months now and that has been the first time it ever done that. But this is what it says melt to 170, add FO at 130, and pour at 110. I do have to say, since I have been waiting till it is slushy to pour into my tart molds, I haven't had that result since. I now pour at 100. Mindy :tiptoe:
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    #2 On the first page caught my eye, right off the bat. Those are really nice, I like the keyhole thing, that is very creative. Mindy :smiley2:
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    I don't have anything to add because I'm still new to all of this to, but Welcome to the addiction of making candles. Mindy
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    I never thought about that, Do you think If I warm up the oven a little, and let them cool, that might help?? I am open to anything. Thanks, Mindy
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    I don't know what's going on but, with my recent batches of tarts there is a ring(circle) in the middle of my tarts. I am using the tart/floaters, I use 100% soy flakes and beeswax. They have never done this before. I'm wondering could it be from maybe me pouring them to hot?? TIA, Mindy
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    Thanks a bunch, I'll tell her to look up both, she did mention both at some point in our conversation but I had no clue what she was talking about. She just got divorced so I think she wants a hobby. Heck I'll make the candles she can make the soap. Thanks again, Mindy
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    My mom wants to start makeing soap, I think she is on crack but anyways she wants to make the kind that is hard to make, I don't know what she meant about that, but like I mentioned above, I think she is on crack. lol Could you all give me an idea on what is the hardest soap to make? Remind you I make candles and have no clue at all about soap. Mindy
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    I hope you really like the fragrance because in my wax,(100% soy wax flakes) it is strong, cold and hot. Mindy :smiley2:
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    Thanks Mindy
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