DeeB

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

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.

They're really cute. You did a great job on them.

If these are the ones you're referring to, it's in the description.

http://www.nashvillewraps.com/ShowSku.ww?Class=052&Type=352

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.

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.

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.

Hi DeeB! Ok if I'm reading the PIS correctly, the new FO load is 4%?? Will you post the response you get? Thanks!

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.

I just purchased some of this wax and was not pleased with the scent throw at all. I used a 6% load (30 ml per lb of wax). Upon testing the candle (Votive) I noticed there was almost no scent throw. The candle burned well and I used a zinc core wick. I added the FO at the end and the temp was 180 degrees. The second pour was poured at about 185 degrees. I stirred the mixture for about two minutes prior to pouring. I can't figure out why this wax does not work. I usually use my own recipe with vybar, stearic acid and lustre crystals but decided to use this to save some money. My recipe works great and has good scent throw with the same FO.

I took the votive and cut it in half, then melted it in a ceramic wax melter with a tealight candle to heat it. The scent throw was great.

Can anyone explain this?

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.

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.

Very pretty colors, I like those!

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.

This link has information about each type of wick.

http://www.candlewic.com/candle-wicks/pop-spools.asp

Those are beautiful, your friend will love them!

Okay that's enough...stop rubbing it in that you have your roses..LOL!

Those are very pretty, you did a great job.

I love the boot purse!

I really like the bracelet. You make your own beads..you very talented!

Those are very pretty!

OOOH! I haven't smelled that in ages!! Oops... I think I just gave my age away,lol!

LOL! My daughter came home from the mall with her friends and was so excited about this new body spray she got insisting I smell it. It was Love's Baby Soft...it's back baby!

Jaye: I just did assorted baby theme shape tarts for my niece's shower favors, I used NG's Children's Room everyone loved it. Warning though, it's gag me strong.

:tiptoe:

LOL!

Maybe there should be a seperate gallery for importers.:rolleyes2

It's a polymer of Castor oil, Succinic acid and Isostearic acid.

It's insoluble in water, glycerine, propylene glycol, mineral oil, cyclomethicone, and ethanol. Soluble in isopropyl myristate, octyl palmitate, and safflower oil (probably other veg. oils as well). It's compatible with castor oil, carnauba and beeswax.

CIS is used in gloss lipsticks, makeup removers, nightcreams, sun screen lotions, tanning gels and oils, hair pomades, gels, and hair sheen products. There are probably more uses but that's all I have in my notes.

Henry K

The 40 watt that I have is a punched tin like you mentioned, I have used it for about 5 years and never had a tart smoke. The only way you will know whether it works for your wax formula is to test it.

If you plan to sell tarts you may want to invest in a variety of tartwamers for testing purposes. I purchased a variety of tartwarmers, different wattages, some ceramic, some metal and I test my tarts to make sure they work in all of them. I wholesale my tarts to a gift shop and she sells all different types of warmers. I can't control what type of warmer the customer will use and if my tarts won't work in their warmer, they'll just buy a brand of tarts that will. KWIM

Good luck, I'm sure your tarts will be great.

Mine have a 40 watt bulb. They work well for my paraffin, I can't help you with soy though, I don't use it. The meltpoint of my wax is 128 if that helps.

I doubt that the Hollywood chapter of the Air Head Club knows what environmentally correct means.

Not to mention the insurance company will just try to argue that your candle was not at fault but that the person burning it was. Insurance companies don't want to pay out if they don't have to, they wiggle and squirm and try EVERYTHING to get out of it.

That's exactly what you want them to do. Would you rather they just pay out and allow a judgement against you that you make a dangerous, unsafe product? I don't, I want my insurance company to fight tooth and nail for a judgement in my favor.

IMO only a fool would sell candles without insurance.

$500.00 a year is pretty cheap compared to losing all you assets.