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As requested.. when first lit. An hour and a half into the burn, it's bulging a bit, but hasn't overflowed yet.
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Not sure how this is going to burn... heard it won't burn so well, but still looks pretty! I used Raspberry Creme (type)... too much of it, as you can see from the paper towel. It's a 2 inch pillar.
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Got it out of the mold. I had to use a bit of elbow grease, but the extra seeping FO helped it slide out LOL I got a mottle! Gonna post this in the gallery also....
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Here's an update... well I think I had too much FO, cause it looks like it's bleeding! I'm warming up the wax for the 2nd pour. It was still too hot last nite before I went to bed. Hey Jane, that would be awesome! I'd surely give it a shot!
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Hey, I've got some UA!! I've been wanting to try some layered pillars, and don't have any pillar wax, other than this. I'll give that a shot! Thanks so much, you've buoyed my spirits back up!
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Well, I do have a 3 inch mold to use. I think I'll try that next. If I won't be able to wick a 2" pillar, I guess I'll just use it as a vase, since I'm already way over my limit on different types of wax! Unless I can use some votive wax. Hmm, something to think about...
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Oh crap... I got some of the stuff they recommended on the site, what was it... ummmm oh, now that I look at the site, the wicking I ordered was for that mold. It's 18 ply flat braid. I also got some #1/0 square braid. I didn't use any stearic... don't have any. I guess I'll see how it burns and post a pic of what not to use, huh? LOL Thanks for the replies!
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Just got my slab in tonite! Hadn't had it more than 5 minutes before the wax was melting... Got a small 2x6.5" mold too. I'm so excited, I can't wait until it cools! I used Raspberry Creme (type) and threw some purple in the pot. It says to let it cool slow, so I stuck the mold in my 4" hurricane mold to cool. I can already tell it's going to be too long of a wait... I was so excited about it that I forgot to spray the mold with Pam. I hope it releases! I just know that after the wait, it's not going to want to come out. Anyway, my question is does this wax shrink up pretty well?? Thanks!
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Phase I--The Cold Throw Test
Brat replied to The_Dallas_Texas_Dean's topic in General Candle Making Discussions
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Is an 8oz jelly jar the same thing as a half-pint Ball jar? Just about 4 inches tall, inside top is about 2.5 inches? Thanks!
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Thanks, Fern, I'll see if I have any.
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I know, this is probably a silly question. I've been making votives with Peak's 130MP votive blend (which I can't find anymore) and I've been using the 44-24-18s. The throw is great, but it mushrooms a lot and I need to trim the wick a LOT. I tried the 36-24-24, and although I do get a full melt pool, the throw seems not so good. Am I imagining this? I've noticed the difference using German Chocolate Cake, 2 votives from the same batch. Any ideas or thoughts would be appreciated!
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Well, coffee and beignets are big, right? So... maybe coffee scents, sweet sugary scents, (sweet also goes with sugar cane) maybe some spicy scents (crawfish, Tabasco, and such), maybe some margarita/hurricane/daiquiri type scents (not sure if anyone makes them), how about some ocean type scents (the whole Gulf coast thing), jasmine, gardenia, any type of flower that grows here....ummm I think I'm out of ideas. Hope this helps...
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You get TOOTSIE ROLLS!!! Lucky!!!
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I just got a sample from kycandlewaxsupply.com. It doesn't smell like cotton candy at all. Not sure what it smells like... maybe one of those scented household cleaners? Haven't put it in a candle yet, but so far it's not very promising!
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I've been experimenting with C3 and so far only one JS oil will throw. Creme de la Creme. Good thing it's my favorite one! I've tried German Chocolate Cake and Chestnuts & Brown Sugar, but they won't throw for me in C3. They have a run-you-out-of-the-room throw in paraffin!
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How quickly are they cooling? I noticed in the few batches I made that if I had a cardboard box on the top of them, they didn't crack. Try cooling slower, maybe? I was using NatureWax V-1.
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Gee, I sure am Happy to see "US" back!!!
Brat replied to Sharon in PA's topic in General Candle Making Discussions
Me too! I thought for sure the site went down the drain right after I posted my pic in the member gallery thing... Was positive it was my fault! I broke a camera in 9th grade right after my pic had been taken. They had to cancel the rest of the pictures that day and get a new camera! -
What software do you use for editing pictures?...
Brat replied to tonyalkay's topic in General Candle Making Discussions
I use PhotoSuite III. There are a bunch of later newer versions, but I like this one. -
I just got tins just like that from Peaks. They're so cute!! Got mine wicked pretty well on my first try! I just love those tins..
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Looks like a reflection off shiny wax?
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Oh, man! I hope they fix this problem for you! Quick! Good luck with it....
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You can use a Presto for soy. I do! Just make sure to never ever set the temp above 200 degrees. It gets warm quick! I usually set mine to just past the Warm setting and watch the temp, if I need more, I bump it a little until the orange light comes back on. Just make sure you keep a thermometer in there.
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Wow, that little? Thanks for the info... I'm going to toss it and pretend I never bought it!
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Hi there. I bought a small "make your own lotion and lip balm" kit today, and decided to use a couple of my candle FOs instead of the ones in the kit. Um, I put a LOT in one of them...maybe 1/2 an ounce. I was bumped while pouring it in the bottle with the lotion. I was wondering how bad this is. Should I toss it in the trash? Will the extra FO peel the skin off of me? Cause a painful-impossible -to-heal rash? These are small little two ounce bottles.... thanks in advance! (before I used it, I checked the site where I bought it, and it said it was B&B safe)
