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  1. Dawn Blakey
    Beautiful soap how about 'Grandma's Garden'???
  2. Dawn Blakey
    I agree with everyone elses comments. They look fandabulicous!!!!!!!
  3. Dawn Blakey
    Thank you , I will take your advice and not do container beeswax candles. I would like to do the polycarbonate tealight cups though rather than the tin ones. Do you really strongly advise against this? I thought that the Poly tealight cups were specially designed to take a high heat scource.
  4. Dawn Blakey
    Hello, Could anyone please give me advice on using Essential Oils in container and pillar natural waxes? What amounts do I need to start my tests with and which of the EO's are best avoided. When I get round to doing my testing I will obtain the relevent MSDS's for info on flash points etc. but in the meantime I would really appreciate some start-up advice. Youv'e probably guessed that I am looking to create a range of natural style candles. Also has anyone had any success with using natural dyes such as Alkanet and Annatto seeds??? Thank you Dawn
  5. Dawn Blakey
    Thank you Carrie, I cut all my bars by hand with a simple wooden device that has a cheese wire across. My DH them and they work a treat. I only use natural colours and fragrances in my soaps, the ones curing on the shelves were Lavender and coloured with Alkanet root. Dawn
  6. Dawn Blakey
    Thank you for your kind comments.. I purchased the baskets in Blackpool, UK. I was with my DH who was attending a Magician's conference and we went shopping during the lunch break. The shop was having a massive sale and I purchased all three for less than £10. They were also full of bath goodies so that was a real bargain...... Dawn
  7. Dawn Blakey
    Thank you Brenda, you are all so friendly and welcoming on this group. I am in the UK and really enjoy meeting you all in the USA. Dawn
  8. Dawn Blakey
    Thank you Kerry, that is very helpful. Dawn
  9. Dawn Blakey
    Thank you all for such a warm welcome and nice comments. Dawn
  10. Dawn Blakey
    Thank you, I design and print all my own labelling and don't usually sell my Soaps naked (I usually wear clothes!! ) I am a big fan of the Country Style. I bet the metal wash tubs look really authentic... Have you got any pics? Dawn
  11. Dawn Blakey
    Hello, I have attached a few pics for you to see. I hope you like them. Dawn [ATTACH]5179[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]5180[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]5181[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]5183[/ATTACH]
  12. Dawn Blakey
    I love the corrogated look of the candle. I didn't know that Palm Wax burnt down that way, I thought it consumed the whole candle as it burned down. I'm learning about natural waxes at the moment. Thank you for sharing that. Dawn
  13. Dawn Blakey
    Hello, I am entering into a new area of candlemaking and would really appreciate some advice on beeswax. Do I need to add anything to it to be able to use it as a tea light or container candle? Also what type of wick would I need for these please. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Dawn
  14. Dawn Blakey
    Hello, I make and sell Soap and Candles for a living and I call myself a Chandler. The dictionary explanation is:- A maker or seller of Tallow or Wax candles and Soap. Also one that trades in other provisions eg. Corn Chandler, Yacht Chandler ect.. Having said that, there are many different Dictionary variations. Dawn UK
  15. Dawn Blakey
    He He He!!! That's really funny, you sound just like my husband, he has a computer room like that. Dawn
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