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Thanks for all your replies! I'll be sure to check into it TOP! Thank you. I poured the 1343 last night. I think it came out really pretty. I looks kinda like Marble. I def over wicked it tho.

I wanted to use the 1343A Mottling Pillar Wax in a barmoral jar. I thought it would be really pretty if it turned out right. I don't mind much if it does't adhere to the glass, that just illiminates wet spots, right? hehe Oh... I use: Pillar Wax: 1343A Container Wax: CB-30 Cajun Liquid Colors

use a Pillar Wax in a container? I really like the more brilliant colors of the pillar candle wax than the duller container wax. Can't we use Pillar Wax in a glass container providing we still poke relief holes and take proper precautions? Are there any dangers in doing this? Have any of you tried it? What was your experience? TIA!

Thanks for the info. As it turns out... I made it white! Yes, I do love the scent. Did you get yours from Greenleaf too, Ry?

Thank you ladysj!

Hi all! I purchased some Osmanthus & Vetiver (sp?) FO from Greenleaf awhile back. I plan on using some to make a 12 oz Barmoral Jar Candle today and wonder if any of you had any color suggestions? Any help is greatly appreciated. TIA!

Hi all! I used to use a medicated glycerine soap called, Purpose. I LOVED the scent of it. Does anyone know of this soap? If so, would you happen to know the name of the scent or one similar? And where would I go to get it? TIA! ~RF~

Actually... there are 3 teaspoons to 1 Tablespoon. Not 2.

How do you make your air fresheners? I saw a post a while back where you make sort of a scented cookie dough stuff. But I can't find the post. I did a search, but it didn't come up. Do you care to share your recipe? Thanks so much!

I've purchased from them before. I haven't got their M&P but just a fair warning.... Their prices might be good, but they really make up for it on the shipping! I paid over $18 for a box of stuff that weighed less than 4 lbs! They get you BIG TIME! Then they charge you a handling fee on top of that! What a rip! I go elsewhere now. Being ripped off on shipping really gets me mad! There are tons of other places you can get M&P soap for a good price, so check the shipping cost! Just thought I'd warn you.

Oh ok.... I guess I should mention that I use the Hot Process Crock Pot method. I was following directions which says to blend until thick trace. I'll have to try it differently next time.

Is there such a thing? I've only made 4 batches of soap and have gone thru 2 stick blenders already! After about 10 to 15 mins of use, they get soooo hot, they blow... along with the fuse that operates all the outlets in my kitchen. Can someone recommend a good brand that will last? I can't remember the 2 brands I had, as they are both at the dump now. I "think" one was a Hamilton Beach??? Any suggestions? What brand do you use and how long has it lasted you? TIA!

I don't know? Unless I forgot to take some pics along the way? I'm sorry to MargaritaMama if all of this didn't help you any.

Not really. I do trim the wick each time before lighting, but that's normal isn't it? The flame never exceeds 1 inch at the very most. Perhaps I should have used the 24 ply?

Yes, these are pics after a 3 to 4 hr burn. I didn't include pic #1. It was really bad quality and was also taken from the side, so it didn't show the melt pool. So I didn't include it. I do think that pic #5 was after a 6 or more hr burn. I do remember forgetting to take one of the pics after 4 hrs so I took it later that evening. Candle Man: you can get 120 hrs off a 6 inch pillar? What's your formula? Please share with us! Oh well... can't say I didn't try.

I guess it depends on what you want it to do. I always add stearic to mine. This will help it to self consume, but even then it will flatten out about 3/4 of the way down. If you WANT it to tunnel down, I'm guessing you'd want a smaller wick, and don't allow it to burn for very long at any given time. I friend of mine bought some (not from me) and hers tunneled. I personally haven't made that many yet. Hope this helps.

What wick are you using? I use the 44-24-18 zinc's when wicking my 3 inch balls.

Just for the heck of it.... here's what was on my coffee table. The Red/Orange/Yellow Combo looks really nice with the art piece above my couch. Just thought I'd share.

Here are the remainder of the pictures.

Hi All! I've been doing a candle test over the past couple weeks, on behalf of MargaritaMama! This test was to show that by adding stearic acid to the wax, you can burn a pillar all the way without it bulging around the melt pool. It also consumes itself with no cupping needed. I did no cupping at all. I just wish I would have seen that tiny piece of burned wick stuck to the bottom of the candle before taking all these pictures. Oh well... The recipe for this 6" x 3" pillar candle is exactly as follows: 23 oz. 1343A Wax 3 Tablespoons Stearic Acid 1.40 oz. Peaks Spring Rain FO 1 Drop Blue Liquid Color 30 ply wick Poured into a warm mold at 185 degrees. I used no UV in this test, but have many times before with no difference in the outcome. These pictures were taken every 3 to 4 hours.

Beautiful... Where do you get your clear labels? Can they be used on an Ink Jet Printer, or Laser only?

My 1343A wax mottles nicely and won't bulge at all if I use about 2 TB of Stearic per pound. It self consumes perfectly. I use a 24 ply on my 3 inch diameter pillars, cept for vanilla and cinnnamon, then I wick up a bit.

I bought this quite some time ago. I've been using it for tarts and smooth candles and a few rustics. I don't have much left now. Thanks for the offer tho.

Thanks for the nice comments everyone! I gave this one to my mom. Then my sis in law saw it and ordered 2 of them. My friend order 2 of them also. If I ever get to keep one for myself, I'll be sure to light it and take a pic! Too bad I only have 1 ball mold.

Well.... thanks for Jojo for bringing this technique to my attention and due to Donitas fantastic tutorial, I was able to turn a terrible looking ball candle into a very nice crackled candle in a matter of minutes. Thank you both so much! I made the pic rather large to show off the detail. It's scented with Peak's Amish Harvest. What do you think? Personally, I'm amazed! I wish I had taken a before picture. You'd never believe it's the same candle. ~RF~