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Couldn't this post be considered spam?? I checked out their website because I believe I have seen posts by them before. I'm not very knowledgeble when it comes to the rules, but they never respond to any questions that anyone posts them. Just wondering. Paula

Another vote for a hot glue gun. I tried the wick stick-ums and they never worked for me. In order to remove the wick tab once the candle is gone, I place the jar in a candle warmer (or my oven) to warm it up and (most of the time) it comes right off. Every once in a while I will get a stubborn one, but for the most part, it works well for me. Paula:grin2:

Shot glass from Bed Bath & Beyond

I found some great square glass jars (approximately 18 oz) at the Dollar Tree. I poured 100% soy with Pumpkin Pie Spice. Added some dye chips and used 2 CD-10 wicks. I get a perfect burn until the last inch of wax. At that point, I am starting to get some slight sooting. Nothing too major, just wondered if others run into that and if I should wick down. Am I being too picky? Paula

Just Scent's My Mama's Blueberry Cobbler! YUMMY!! Paula

You said you were also having a problem with the color of your candles. When I am adding color to my candles, I mix the dye in and then place a drop of the hot wax on a piece of wax paper. This gives me a pretty good idea of what the color will be. That way, I know if I need to add more. Just a suggestion. Paula;)

Chestnuts & Brown Sugar Peppermint/Candycane Paula:D

I'm a huge fan of Just Scent. What's even better, they are only 30 miles from me. Just a few of my favorites: Pumpkin Pie Spice Chai Tea Mama's Blueberry Cobbler Paula:D

I have only tried two places. Candles & Supplies and Just Scent. I tried Candles & Supplies when I first started. I was just learning and that could have been why, but I didn't fall in love with theirs. Their shipping about killed me, too. I have been using Just Scent for about a year. They are only about 30 miles from me, so shipping is reasonable or I can go pick it up. I LOVE their FO's. As with any other place, they have had some that aren't as strong as others or that I just didn't care for. Some of their stronger ones that I have found so far are Vanilla Buttercream Crunch, Pumpkin Pie Spice, My Mama's Blueberry Cobbler, and Chai Tea (just to name a few). I would certainly recommend that you give them a try. Their customer services is excellent! Paula:yay:

Totally agree! You can't beat their shipping and customer service! I'm loving their wax for my votives! Paula:yay:

I am still trying my hand at votives. I am using JS 50/50 pillar/votive blend. I am pouring at around 150 degrees. After my second pour cools, I am still getting some slight sinking around the wick pin. Am I pouring too hot, or not hot enough? Paula :undecided

I have read on the board about others using 100% soy for votives. I was hoping it would work. I am using votive holders that I have used for years with other votives. I do have some votive/piller wax to try. I was just hoping!! Thanks for your replies. Paula

I have been making 100% Soy jar candles for about a year and am now trying my hand at votives. I would like to make them 100% soy as well. So far, they are turning out nicely in appearance and I am having no problem removing them from the molds. My problem is that when I test burn them, within a matter of minutes, they burn down one side. The wick seems to hang. I used 6 oz of 100% soy, 2tsp of FO (Pumpkin Vanilla Cream & Chai Tea), and have tested CD-4, 5, 6, and 8 wicks. I had hang-up with CD-4 & 5 and they burned down the side within minutes of using CD-6 & 8. Is this a wick problem or wax problem? I heated the wax to 180 degrees, added dye and FO and poured at about 105 degrees. I tried both poking relief holes and not poking relief holes. I don't know what else to do. Any suggestions?? Paula

This thread would be enough to scare any newbie from posting a question. I didn't take the original thread as negative. She just simply wanted to know what to expect when she tried to resolve the issue. That's the bad thing about these posts. Just like emails. When you type words rather than actually speaking them, they can be misunderstood. I say if you want to complain about someone posting a thread like this, maybe you need to take a break and find something else to do other than reading the threads. Just a suggestion. Paula

I picked up one of those shot glass measuring cups at Bed Bath & Beyond. It's all I use! Paula

I've been looking through threads to get information about wicking votives. I have been making container candles for about a year, but I am wanting to try my hand at votives. I just order some 50/50 pillar/votive wax from Just Scent, some CD-3 & 4 wicks, and votive molds. However, I have been trying to figure out the best way to get them wicked. I do not have any wick pins, and thought I would first try just letting the wax cool slightly and then inserting the wick. However, I'm afraid I will not be able to get the wick to stand once it is inserted into the hot wax. Am I going to have a problem? Am I crazy for not using a wick pin? Thanks for any help! Paula

I use 100% Soy from Just Scent. They are only about 30 miles from where I live, and I have had a lot of luck with it. Paula

Hey Snow! I see you are from Ohio, too. I'm relatively new as well. I have been making 8oz JJ with 100% soy since last winter. I have sold some, mostly to family and some of my husband's co-workers. I sell mine for $6.00. Family gets a discount. I have had a few people think that is high, but if they knew the time that it takes for me to do it, I don't think they would say anything. Paula:cool2:

Just for the record, right now I use nothing but 100% soy and Just Scent's oils and am very pleased. Just goes to show you that everyone gets different results. Paula

I love Just Scents! It's close to where I live and they have EXCELLENT customer service! Paula:D

I prefer the clear ones because most of my candle holders are glass and they look better. However, I use the metal ones in some of my Christmas candle holders like a ceramic gingerbread house by Partylite that I have. With the house being ceramic, the heat does not escape as well and it gets very hot inside, which could melt the plastic cups. Paula;)

This may be a stupid comment, but I didn't figure that candles like that were good for burning. I will be interested to know how the test burn goes. Those of you out there who make and sell these kind of candles, do your customers buy them to burn or to just set out for decoration?? Paula

I've only been make candles for 8 months. I have only been making container candles in 8oz Jelly Jars. I started with paraffin and could litterally watch the black smoke roll off the wicks. I tried many different combinations of wax, wick, and FO but just couldn't get it. So, I tried Soy. I have had a much easier time getting them wicked right. HOWEVER, I have had Soy container candles that have put out small amounts of soot if the wick is too big. Mind you, it's nothing like I got with the paraffin, and usually seems to occur the closer to the bottom it gets. It's interesting how everyone can have such different experiences.

I use 100% Soy and pour at around 100 degrees. I have never had a problem with air bubbles. Do you do 2 pours, poking relief holes in the first pour? Paula

I use a hot glue gun, too. I don't usually have trouble getting the wick out, but if I do, I put a little water (if there is no wax left) in the jar and place it in my candle warmer. Comes right out. Paula:p