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I agree with Crafty. I went with what I can get locally. Luckly I have that option, but I still am testing. Maybe you should decide who you want your market to be then, look around at the Farmers Markets if you have one, or local shops and see what is selling. HTH, Connie

I am still testing wax and I was wondering if anyone using the IGI 6006A was having a problem with it getting air bubbles in the finished candle? Sometimes when I burn my candle I see air bubles floating to the top. I have been testing the Greenleaf wax and the Millennium wax, and the IGI is the only one I am having this problem with. I am melting the wax to 160 and pouring at 160 to 165. I haven't found the perfect spot on my stove dial yet, and I am trying not to over heat the wax. Thank you for any help, Connie

What do you want to use the glue for? If all you want to do is stick the wick to the bottem of the jar you can use wick stick ums (sp?). You can get them at most candle sites, I got mine from Bitter Creek North. http://www.candlesupply.com/ HTH, Connie

Maybe this is a silly question but after the sent is all gone can you reuse the wax with a new sent or is the wax tainted? Connie

I got my sample on Thurs. I can't wait to try it but I twisted my back and have been waiting to test. I also ordered 1/2 lb Rasberry Fo, and samples of Hawaiin Breeze, Orange, Cherry Vanilla, and Fudge Brownie. I love the smell of all of them and now I don't have enough wax to test them all.:embarasse Thank you Brenda for your generosity. Connie

I know that you can use a pair of nylons to "shine" or remove scratches from your candles. Just "buff" the candle with the nylon. HTH, Connie

I got my sample on Thurs. I can't wait to try it but I twisted my back and have been waiting to test. I also ordered 1/2 lb Rasberry Fo, and samples of Hawaiin Breeze, Orange, Cherry Vanilla, and Fudge Brownie. I love the smell of all of them and now I don't have enough wax to test them all.:embarasse Thank you Brenda for your generosity. Connie

I have only used these in my house plants soil, so i am not sure how this works but I might just let them soak in water and drain them every night to "flush" out the sent. HTH, Connie

Hi, I just wanted to add my two cents. When I went to wick my candle today, I used the wick bar and it cut my wick at the top of the jar. Now I have no extra wick to hook anything to,to the keep it straight :undecided. Just keep in mind to be careful, it was also my first time using the wick bar. Connie

I made a real candle! I made it for my hubby for valentines day. He loves grape so I made 1/2 pint JJ with 1/2 lb IGI 6006, 1/2 oz grape 2000 from Taylor Concepts and a cd 12 wick. The mp is great, the hot throw is great, the cold throw is great, I am very happy all around. I filled 3 jars and stole one for myself to test. DH said he could use the candle warmer for his since there is no wick. Anyway just wanted to share my joy. Thank you all for your help. Connie

I am wondering would cigerette smoke effect stored candles. I don't smoke, but the family who lived in this family before me smoked so much the walls were yellow. We have cleaned and primed over most of the house, but the closet I planed on storing my candle stuff in has not been cleaned or repainted. Should I clean and repaint before I use it for storage. We don't use it right now but I want to be sure before I make a huge mistake. Thanks, Connie

I'm not sure how to answer your question, but I have tested the LX and the 16 worked ok with peppermint and some vanilla FO. I got a full mp and I burned for about 3 to 3 1/2 hrs. If the 16 doesn't work for you the 18 should work just fine. Sorry I'm not more help but I have not had the chance to test the CD wicks yet in this wax. HTH, Connie

Thank you, I am going to measure my jar capacity now and see what I come up with. I'm glad to know I am not doing this completly wrong. Connie

When I am measuring 1 lb of wax and I want to add FO about how much FO do I measure out. Like I made a candle and I used 1 lb of wax and I then added 1 oz of FO does that sound right? 1oz of wax is the same weight as 1 oz of FO, right? Like a cup of milk is the same as a cup of butter. This may sound crazy but I know sometimes solids are different than liquids. Thanks for you help, Connie

Boo to him! He should know what he sold you, and be honest with you. I feel frustrated for you. I hope you get the answers you need. I wish I could help you but I am very new to this myself, so I do not have any answers for you. I just want to give you some incouragement. Connie