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  1. Well shoot...does anyone know where they get their FOs from? There are 3 that I use, I tried other suppliers for them and they aren't as good.:undecided
  2. I use the SoapMaker software for candles. It's worked well for me so far. You can download a free trial to play around with to see if it will work for you. If you have any problems with it you can pm me.
  3. DeeB

    Duckies

    They're really cute. You did a great job on them.
  4. If these are the ones you're referring to, it's in the description. http://www.nashvillewraps.com/ShowSku.ww?Class=052&Type=352
  5. I have one of those mason jar candles I picked up at the grocery store a couple of weeks ago to see how they burned. The wick is not attached to the bottom and after a few days of sitting in a different environment FO was leaking out. There are two small puddles on the top of the candle and some on the side. Needless to say I haven't burned it. I'm just going to save it to show people you get what you pay for.
  6. Love the Pink Pepperberry, haven't tried the Turtle Cheesecake. Her Lilac is outstanding if you like Lilac, smells just like the flowers on the bush, no fake perfume smell.
  7. There used to be instructions on the Astorlite site to bring the wax to 200 degrees and hold for I think 30 min. stirring without creating a vortex to release trapped air in the wax. I don't think the site or the instructions exist anymore. I think IGI did away with them when they took over the company, maybe someone else knows. Sorry, can't help you with the powdered dye, I use liquid. Some of them may be pigments that would explain them not dissolving.
  8. The new fragrance load according to IGI's new PIS is 8%-10%. The problem I was having with the batch I got was 6% was too low I had to add mineral oil to get it to burn properly. I found the new PIS when I was researching the problem I was having, I had always used 6% and never had a problem. When I get a response from them I'll let you know.
  9. I've never had any problems with scent throw at 6% with this wax. Try a wick that burns hotter. CD and LX work well with this wax.
  10. A 6% load is enough for a very good cold and hot throw in 4794. You won't have to worry about seepage if you go over that amount, IGI changed the formula at least according to the PIS on their website http://www.igiwax.com/resource/Pillar_Candle_Waxes I use 4974 for votives and the last batch I got I had to make some adjustments to be able to use 6%. At 6% it just won't burn properly and the honeycomb effect when it sets up in the pour pot is so bad I could house bees in it, I was able to make it work though. I get my wax from Candlescience too and I know the PIS on their site says 3%-6%, but they may be unaware of the change or they just haven't had time to update their site. I did send an email to IGI on Saturday to make sure the formula has been changed and the FO load in the PIS isn't a typo, just waiting to hear back from them. If you have any problems with it feel free to pm me.
  11. Is there a prize? J/K Only thing I can suggest is email Arnie at Candlechem or Bill at Candlewic and maybe they can identify it for you.
  12. This link has information about each type of wick. http://www.candlewic.com/candle-wicks/pop-spools.asp
  13. Those are beautiful, your friend will love them!
  14. Okay that's enough...stop rubbing it in that you have your roses..LOL! Those are very pretty, you did a great job.
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