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  1. We use J223 and I never had one shrink so much it rattled. We pour at 155 into warmed jars and then let them cool in a cooler or oven overnight. I would put it in the oven just long enough to remelt the outside back to the glass, and let it sit for a day or so.
  2. The floater candles we made werethe tart molds. You might want touse a smaller wick on theese. Ours will burn 4-5 hours. And only float in water. HTH
  3. What kind of warning label do you use for the "top".
  4. I also use the silicone. It's GE Silicone II. It's sold in tubes, in the hardware dept. at wally world, and with the caulking at Ace Hardware. HTH
  5. Looking to pick up a couple of wholesale accounts. Any info would be helpful. Thanks
  6. I also use J2333. Switched to it 2 years ago. Before that used a cream wax that was discontinued. Easy to work with, and has good scent throws. IMO
  7. I also use the GE Silicone II. That stuff works great. And yes, Ace does carry it. It's with the tubes of caulking etc.
  8. Our most popular is the 16 oz. apothecary. I would like to start testing some smaller jars also.
  9. I use spooled unprimed. Take an hour of "free" time to prime and tab, and glue the wicks into all my jars. Then I don't have to do that nasty deed again for awhile.
  10. Do you have an e-mail addy for them. Thanks
  11. I am looking for metal pails for citronella candles. I have searched on google. The only ones I found where about the size of pop cans, or 2 quart size. Nothing in between. I would perfer an online supplier if possible. TIA.
  12. I agree with wvcandleguy. The amount of wax is so small, it would never build up in the chimney. I use the firestarter bricks all the time, but I cut each one into six pieces. You could use any kind of wood for the sawdust, it has been kiln dried. I am going to make firestarers with my scrap wax, and I do woodworking, so I have an endless supply of sawdust lol. And as always, get your chimney cleaned every year. A chimney fire is not a good thing. Just ask, I had one four years ago in my woodburner chimney. Luckily, I was in the basement at the time, and got all the air shut off to it and snuffed it out. (was caused wrong size flue liners). But cost $2500 to repair. Now all my chimneys get cleaned every year.
  13. I just got done making wicks and wicking 40 jar containers. (Got 4 dozen more coming Tues.). Going to shop around Sat. morning for business insurance. Then it's to the basement to clean and organize. Got some woodworking to do also. Build some shelves for plaques the LOML is painting, build drawers for a router table project from several months ago, and work on the dreaded taxes.
  14. I used a 1/2" drill bit, then a round file to make the hole big enough for the fitting. Did not buy a tap either. The presto pot is only aluminum, the fitting will cut it's own threads. I used silicone instead of teflon tape. This will seal the mistakes better. I got my fittings at an ACE hardware store. When I told the guy what I was doing with them, he shook his head and said, he heard it all now. Some people just do not understand!
  15. I would ask your insurance agent about this. If he can't write a policy, he may be able to recommend an independent co. who can. My dad was a State Farm agent for 30 years. He knew all the other agents, and what they could and could not insure. I am in the same process also, good luck.
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