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Do you know how Lone Star Candle Supply has those wick sampler packs that contain a little of everything? Is there something similar for waxes? I'd love to try several different waxes without having to buy 10 lbs of the stuff at a time, while also keeping my shipping from becoming astronomical. If I order from multiple stores I'd have that pesky minimum shipping charge of $6 (or whatever it is), and that would add up. Since I don't live near a supply store I'll have to order online. Thanks for the help!
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I once joked about using a burning tires fo, but I can't imagine you'll actually find one. Methanol? Yeah, this is odd, to say the least. I think I can say with much confidence that you'll never find either of these. If they don't make a dijon mustard scent they sure won't make a methanol or burning rubber scent.
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Forgive me if this is the billionth time such a topic has been posted. Anyway, I recently got the "Home For the Holidays" scent and absolutely love it. Currently, it would have to be my favorite since it really brings back lots of Christmas memories. I know that sounds a bit "mushy", but I'm sure the same is true for others as well. Besides, your nose has a direct neural connection to your brain, so scents can be powerful memory invokers (can you tell I have studied neuroanatomy in the past?) As far as non-seasonal scents go, I picked up "Irish Creme" from Lone Star Candle Supply several years ago. I haven't had it since, but from what I remember it was a very good scent.
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Double boiler on a gas stove?
Asher replied to itsmejeffd's topic in General Candle Making Discussions
I used a gas stove with a double boiler and never had problems with it. Sometimes, little bits of wax that had mixed in with the water would shoot out and contact the flame....but they'd burn up almost instantly. I might see a miniscule flash and hear a 'crackle' sound, but it was so small and happened so quickly that it never appeared threatening. Honestly, the worst part about using a gas stove was the clean-up (since there were nooks and crannies to get around). My current flat-top stove is so much easier to clean. However, if some wax gets on the burner it will just sit there and slowly burn up. One time I filled my kitchen with a haze of smoke...and that never happened with the gas stove. -
I don't know about you, but I've had it with zinc wicks
Asher replied to Asher's topic in General Candle Making Discussions
So, what is the best way for me to test these out without buying a pack of 100 of each kind (for fear I'd be stuck with a few hundred I couldn't use)? It looks like CD-4, CD-5 and CD-6 would be the most appropriate sizes for votives. I could order a CD Sampler set from Lone Star, but they include 5 of EVERY kind of CD wick (most of which I wouldn't need). If I do have to get 100 each of the 4, 5 and 6, then I may be giving away the ones I can't use. Stay tuned You know...it would be cheaper just to get a sample pack (which has around 100 wicks total) and test them out, instead of getting 300. Duh! Sorry, my mind is on the holiday already -
I've never used anything but zinc wicks for votives, but last night I finally realized how much I hate them. Someone once told me that zinc was the best way to go for votives, but after seeing the long, spindly flames and ugly clumps of black goo for months now I'm ready to try something new. A highly-esteemed member of this board has recommended CD wicks, so I will try some of those. I'm just looking for a nice, controlled flame without the need to trim every hour! I have a few dozen 34-40 SP zinc wicks if anyone wants them
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They say these waxes are one-pour "if used properly", whatever that means. Nice way to cover themselves if it doesn't work right. They can always tell us that we didn't use the wax correctly and that we must be doing something wrong
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I used the 4761 several years ago, since it was advertised as "one-pour". I got enough shrinkage to require a second pour, but because I had poured the first above the lip of the mold there was no easy way to fill the dip without causing a big mess. Needless to say I only got one slab of it.
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A few weeks ago I got the 11-lb slab for $10.48 with the 40% off coupon. Normally it is $15.99 here. If it has jumped to $25 (which would be like a 75% increase here) then I will certainly be looking into something new.
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Thanks, Kerry. There is also something called Tennessee Candle Supplies, which is about 3+ hours from here. I wish I could sample something from everyone, but there's generally a minimum shipping charge. I don't want to pay $6 shipping for a 3-lb bag of soy wax that only costs $3. Unless I increase my order, though, is there really any other alternative?
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This is why I will only buy from Michael's with their 40% off coupon Those seamless molds are outrageous!
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Hi there....this is actually the first time I've posted in this particular section of the board. I have never used soy wax, but was a bit intrigued when reading about this Cargill NatureWax V-1. I'd love to try using soy wax for votives just to test it out. Has anyone here used the V-1 for votives, and do any companies sell "sampler" sizes? Also, it claimes to be a one-pour wax, though I tried the IGI 4761 one-pour votive wax and didn't like how it 'behaved'. It still shrunk enough to require a second pour. Thank you for any input. By the way, soy wax is water-soluble, right? I have heard it is a breeze to clean up because of this. That alone might be worth paying a bit more for the soy wax. And because it comes in flakes I wouldn't have to smash a huge slab of parrafin with a hammer
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You just had to go and do that, didn't ya? Honestly, I can't say much during the football season since MSU tends to stink up the field, but now it's basketball season....it's the only time during the year when we can take our revenge on the big blue (assuming your basketball team isn't very good that particular year). Boy, we've gone way off topic here
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Speaking of waxes with additives already in them, is there a place I can find the ingredients of the Yaley premium wax? I assume it has something in it, since they call it "premium".
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It is the logo of my favorite college team (mainly basketball), the Michigan State University Spartans. I grew up in Michigan and we lived just 15 minutes down the highway from Michigan State. I guess we don't have many college sports fans on the board here. I figured SOMEONE would recognize the Spartan logo, especially the lady on here from Michigan....uh, Lisa I believe.