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    Just checking in with how my C-1 testing is going. I'm using pint, wide-mouth Ball canning jars, 6% oil, curing two weeks, power burning about 6 hours each day. I started with Premier 775 wicks in all ten testers as that wick worked the best in my no-fragrance testers. I got a pretty good strong throw from five fragrances during the first burn. Four of these fragrances worked well for me in the past; one was a new fragrance. Four of the other new fragrances tested didn't give me the hot throw I want. I should have gone to a bigger wick right away when I noticed little hot throw as I don't want customers to have to burn a candle halfway before smelling it. I'm giving up on Rustic Escentuals Apple Strudel as I just can't seem to find the right wick. It has been one of my favorite fragrances in the past but just can't get the right wicking anymore. Last one, Cinnamon Broom, is a new one for me but I've had to wick up three times. Now I'm in the bottom 1/4 of the jar so I need to start over with that one. One more thing, with the five that had a good hot throw, I'm continuing to burn the testers to the bottom for heat and clean jar sides. One question, we are suppose to stay at 6% or under for C-1, right? GoldieMN
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    @Trappeur No, just wondered if there was a width that you had to stop trying one wick for. GoldieMN
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    @Trappeur At what width jar does a person start looking at double wicking? GoldieMN
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    Maybe this is all I need: Some really uniquely-worded labels. Then the customer won't care if they can't smell the candle. lol
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    @Trappeur C-3 wax is a blend of soy and palm, I believe. I'm in the testing stage of C-1 with fragrance right now. I do have C-3 and hope to get some fragrance in that soon. GoldieMN
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    @Trappeur Did that other couple who wanted you to share all your candle-making knowledge ever get their candle business going? The ones you met with at their house this past year. GoldieMN
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    LOL ❤️ GoldieMN
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    @franu61 Here is one option, not copper though. https://www.cheapcookiecutters.com/products/mudflap-girl-cookie-cutter GoldieMN
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    Those look fantastic! I'm still figuring out if I want to switch jars but will be keeping these in mind. I only need 25 at a time, I think. Unless I ever get a big order like @Trappeur . GoldieMN
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    Although I haven't put it in wax, I do have a sample of a tomato plant fragrance. I do like the smell on my hands when I handle a tomato plant but wondered if anyone would want to smell that all day. I need to get away from this thinking and try a few of these types of fragrances to see how customers respond. Thanks for sharing! GoldieMN
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    Months ago, Pellets4Fun ordered a shipment of beads that they were told were the same premium beads as what they had been buying. They were not and some of us had problems with the newer beads. The company worked with us including replacing beads with the previous premium beads that no one had problems with. Yes, I am inexperienced but problems I was having had to do with this odd shipment. I worried about selling the ornies as I didn't want customers to buy them and be disappointed. Neither me, others on this forum, or my customers have had problems with these beads melting even in the hottest car temperatures so not sure why were having problems. Cost? I'm paying $150 includes shipping for 50 lbs. If I bought them from Buy It Ship It, it would cost me $210 for 55 lbs. Like you say, it is great we all don't have to order from the same company. I never bought from Buy It Ship It so if someone commented on having problems with their beads from them, they will have to respond. Sounds like you have a GREAT business! I may just try baking at a lower temp just to see if there is any difference in the finish product. GoldieMN
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    If I had to pick one, it would be Nutmeg Ginger from Fillmore Container. RusticEscentual's Apple Strudel USE TO be strong, but I can't for the life of me, get it wicked anymore. It is still great in melts so I know it is the wick. GoldieMN
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    Love the candles and the cat photos. Sweet photo of you as well! GoldieMN
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    @kandlekrazy Where are your items listed for sale? GoldieMN
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    @ellajoan I haven't noticed a difference from the 464, yet , in cold throw. Fingers crossed! I'm attaching a photo of the cured tops. I cured them with lids on as I am hoping to be able to drill holes in lids and use them as wick holders in the future. So not sure if what you see is from that or from pour temp, from room temp, etc. but can fix in the future with a heat gun if I decide to go this way and everything else works out. GoldieMN
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    I started testing wicks in C-1 and C-3 three weeks ago. Decided, for now, to test C-1 with fragrances and Premier 775 wicks as that wick did the best as far as heat and hangup on jars. When I have more time, I will get back to the C-3. Yesterday, I poured nine fragranced wide-mouth pint jars. In two weeks, I will place the Premier 775s in them and light 'em up. The mixtures cooled so fast that I poured at 125 into oven-heated jars, then left to firm up on a heated seed-starter mat in front of a heater. I also placed the lids as soon as I put them on the mat. Lots of new things going on in this test from what I did with 464. I'm excited to see what kind of hot throw I will get. Trying three new fragrances as well as six that had been good with 464. I will post a photo of the tops soon. GoldieMN
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    Has anyone tried covering a pint canning jar of just-poured warm soy wax with a canning lid that has a hole in the middle of it for the wick? I was just thinking about those 3D "printed" wick centerers that someone posted and how I could use a canning lid as an alternative to hold my wicks in place while the wax is cooling. GoldieMN
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    Go @ellajoan Go!!! GoldieMN
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    I hold three occasional sales each year: Mother's Day weekend, third weekend in November, local college parents' weekend. Each year the dates change. I wanted something big enough to include all the information but not look like the typical flyer/bag stuffer. I print my own lined index cards to be placed at our visitor's center. They like the idea that people can write notes on the back; but I could also print a message on the back. The front design changes depending on the time of year. GoldieMN
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    If this is the case, why does cooling jars on a cold surface cause so many problems for people? I'm not arguing with you; just trying to get some things straight in my head. GoldieMN
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    @ellajoan Did you poke holes in the hardening wax to check for cavities after pouring? GoldieMN
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    I wonder if this would work for smaller containers without leaving a line in the wax. Say, fill jars half way, cool, then finish filling. GoldieMN
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    @TallTayl So you poured "hotter"? Any idea at all as to the temp? I poured my first C-1 and C-3 testers (no fragrances), yesterday at 110 degrees; wax was still clear, no clouding. Placed on my new seed warmer, jars warmed in the oven, small heater heating jars about two feet away. Found cavities in the bottom of half of them. For all I know, there could be more so poked holes in all and heat gunned them. Next time, I will do this in a warmer room to see if that helps. But wondering if 110 is too cool to pour. One other thing, I noticed absolutely no wet spots on the C-3 jars but huge ones on the C-1 jars. Not that that means anything. Just sayin'. . . GoldieMN
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    I got my DPG! How much is it suggested a person use with fragrance oils? I've been reading 25% DPG with 75% fragrance oil for some uses. GoldieMN
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    Your display already looks so attractive! Love the boxes and looking forward to seeing the new setup. GoldieMN
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