I do get candle nose quite often. I usually bring my candles to work to check for cold throw. One of my coworkers across our dept is kind enough to put it in area. 99% of the time I can smell that baby all the way over at my desk. I have definitely found dud FO's over the course of the past few years of testing. Just need to test.
I use EL container and I add my FO at 175-180 and stir slowly and well. Then I let it sit until slushy and pour. I do have to let my candles have some cure time as well. I do wick test at 24-48 hours but I definitely get the best throw after 3-5 days or longer. HTH Deb
I am with Grumpy Girl....get one type of jar and test it out and then add more sizes etc. I made the mistake of trying to many sizes and scents all at once. Definitely recommined only purchasing sample size scents to test with and if they are a hit order more. I started off wrong an ordered # bottles to save money and now they are sitting on my shelf. HTH!
I have used EL oils and Candlesoylution...I may be wrong but I think their oils come from EL. I have had some that throw very well and others so-so just like any other company.
I have been dying my votives for some time but I am sick of the frosting from my wax. Just wondering how many of you go undyed on votives. I do color my containers and would still continue to color them.
I just got my new oils today from NG. What % do most of you start at with 100% soy? I usually use 6% and tone down if need be. What are some of your experiences? I got the following samples: Tayberry & Teakwood Harvest Balsam Black Cherry Bomb Downy Morning Glory & Honeysuckle Dowiny Water Lily & Jasmine Fresh Cut Grass Jack Frost Misbehavin' Satin Sheets Mojito Raspberry Zinger Snow Angels TIA!
Thanks everyone for your input! I am a soy chandler so I know I will have to test some of your wonderful suggestions! How can they expect any woman to narrow down a list of 424 scents!!!! (Especially when I cannot decide what to eat or where to work)!
I am trying to place an order for some sample sizes at Nature's Garden and I am so overwhelmed. Everytime I think I have it narrow down to 10-20 I change my mind! What would your choices be if you could only choose 10 from NG? I am open to any type of FO suggestions!
What wax are u using? I had a terrible time with the Ecosoya PB releasing from my wick pins. That's why it is being used for tarts! I even put mine in the freezer as well and they just would not release.
How are the votives coming with the wicks? I am making clams and was hoping to use all of the PB for them since I cannot get a good throw with a votive with this wax.
Does anyone use this PB for their clamshells? I have 30 lbs left and hate it for votives and pillars. I have a votive I am melting in my tart melter made from this was and the throw seems good. Just wanted to here from anyone that uses this wax for clams. Thanks!