Dawn Blakey

Thanks for the info but I just realised it's not the 4oz it's the 8oz. Any suggestions for this one please????? Dawn

Hello all, I have just finished a trial of tea lights with soy wax and have found what I think is the best wick... Now I am about to embark on a trial of a 4oz glass hex jar. I will be using soy container wax with essential oil as fragrance. As I have never used this wax before can anyone please suggest which wicks I should start my tests on please. I would be very grateful of your advice. Regards Dawn

Hi Rebecca, Yes that happens a lot with manufacturers with other things like soap as well. They market their bar as 'natural soap containing pure essentail oils' which leads the consumer to think it is fragranced with 100% natural EO's when in reality it is probably 99% FO and 1% EO. Nothing wrong with using FO's incidentally, as long as that is what you market your product as. Dawn

Hello, I managed to do a few small test batches, I am not supposed to really as I am still poorly, but, I couldn't wait. I used polycarbonate tea light containers, some pillar blend soy wax and pre-tabbed no. 1 eco-wicks. The wicks burned really well with a lovely bright flame but they tunnelled down and left a ring of wax in the container. My question is, should I have used container blend soy wax in the tea light containers? Should I have used a Smaller or Larger wick? I am new to to Soy wax. Thanks Dawn

I thought this was really interesting research, a little dated, it would be good to see further research, anybody know of any other tests? http://www.soton.ac.uk/mediacentre/news/2004/june/04_89.shtml Dawn

It sound like a lot of talk but this is why amomatherapist usually have to be certified. Because there is more room for error in this line. But I tell you if you get just the right blend and mix it with a vegetable wax candle or in a cold processed soap. It is intoxicating. Parafin doesn't throw EO's as well. You will notice alot of aromatherapy candles are vegetable or palm waxes in the big boy brands. And not because of the naturalist's hype going on. Remember to look up that sight or even get some books. Good Luck, Thank you Stacie for your very informative reply. I have taken notes lol... Best regards Dawn

Thanks Sheila, That's very helpful advice, I will email the company and ask their advice. I would normally do what you did, buy loads of different combinations and then PLAY!!!! That's what I did when I started making soap. At least this operation has kept my feet on the ground lol.. Dawn

Thank you, that's very helpful.. Dawn

-maggie ps. we're experimenting with different percentages, too - the scent "strength" of eo's seems to vary alot - for example, a redistilled peppermint is much stronger than a "regular" peppermint, which is much stronger than balsam peru, so....we're personally taking each oil and experimenting with it individually. We tend to start around 4 % and then work up from there. Hi Maggie That sounds like a fabulous job!! I am looking forward to testing as well when I am recovered and back in the workshop!! I am really looking forward to your results.... Thanks Dawn

Hey Anne, Don't burn it, as It's your very first candle, hang on to it as a keepsake! Then when you have your multi-million dollar candle business you can put on display in pride of place!!!!! Well done. I bet you feel real good (and your hubby too).. Dawn

Thanks Brandy, that's very helpful I will definitely look at those when I am better. I look forward to hearing how your results turn out. Dawn

They look good enough to eat!!

They look really fab... Well done on your first log. Dawn

Hello, I thought I'd share a pic of my wrapped Lemongrass soap. I really love looking at everyones pics. You are all so clever!!!! Dawn UK

Thank you so much for that link. I am learning a lot from you guys!!!! Dawn