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I would like to print our warning labels on rolls. If anyone reading this is familiar with this type of printing system and where it can be purchased please let me know. I think it might require a thermal printer but not sure. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Very nice! Pleasing to the eye.

Do you want to design and print your own labels or have an outside company do it?

Ditto on info from Kristy - she covered it very thoroughly. My only advise is be sure to cover every expense and cost, self employment taxes, payroll taxes, marketing, etc. My husband takes care of all these annoying details but I do know they will eat your wax. lol! Good luck:wink2:

I wick a very similar jar with an ECO 14 wick and plain soy - it works great. Good luck.

So far I've only poured two candles but I'm very pleased with the results. Both candles 9 oz. Metro Jars, Heated to 180* Candle 1. Added 2 Peak's Bayberry dye chips & 10% Bayberry FO at 175*, ECO 10 wick, poured at 155*. Top set up beautifully with one pour, slight frosting in a couple of spots. Cold throw good but hot throw not so great. I haven't been able to get a good hot throw with Bayberry FO with any wax - Suggestions anyone or is this typical? :undecided MP was perfect, no mushroom, dye not affected during burn - no frosting, etc. Candle 2. Added 10% White Tea FO at 175*, poured at 150*, no dye, ECO 10 wick. Top set up nice and smooth, slight frosting on sides and about 1/2" up from the bottom. MP perfect at 3 hr. burn, cold and hot throws are awesome, no shroom. I LIKE THIS WAX ALOT!!!

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That would awesome! Please hurry! Thank you!

I plan to test on Monday. Will post results asap. Linda

The soonest I test is 12 hrs. Sometimes it's just too hard for me to wait but I always retest a few days later just to be safe.

Oops - Sorry about mistaking the creamy look for a granite look. I'm sure that wasn't very encouraging and I'll be sure to look closer at pictures before making comments again :embarasse I truly think your candles are beautiful !!! So far no luck locating a pic of the granite look but if I find one I'll post it. Thanks for your reply.

Thanks Jason! Linda

Beautiful! These belong in an upscale Spa/Salon. I love the simple lines of the jar and the labels are really attractive. I hope you won't mind my asking but here goes; 'how do you achieve the granite/mottled finish? Is it a specific type of Soy wax?' I posted a thread a few days ago about this type of finish but the consensus was that it coudn't be done with Soy. I'm not asking for a trade secret but if it's something you don't mind sharing I would appreciate it. If not, I totally understand that too:wink2: I had some paraffin candles a few years ago (before I even thought about making candles) with this finish and always loved the way they looked. Thanks! Linda

HI Michael, Any luck with insurance in Texas? We're looking for a company that's not too outrageously priced. Thanks! Linda

Do a search for a company called Oriental Trading - they have tons of stuff at really good prices and should have the garlands. Good luck. Linda

Jason, Just PM'd you. Thanks and I'll post my test results. Linda

Oops, you're right :embarasse Thanks for bringing that to my attention. So, I guess this can't be done with Soy? Is it an additive for paraffin or a specific wax or technique? Thanks again, Linda

Does anyone know how to achieve the granite look using Soy container or pillar wax? I saw Soy pillars on Barnloft's website and I've seen paraffin containers with this finish. Thanks, Linda

I had the same issues with the 444 wax and ended up switching to 449 because I felt it had better throws. I still have to do two pours with the 449 unless it'a shallow container like a tin. I tried all of the tricks that you did and nothing helped so two pours it is. Sorry I don't have any enlightening news but at least you know you're not alone;) Linda

Stacie - Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge of EO's. I've been hesitant to try EO's with Soy because I've read that it just couldn't be done-but then I see Soy candles which claim to be made with EO's all the time:confused: I can't wait to get started.

Thanks you guys. I've tried both of the methods mentioned but neither give the results I'm looking for. Oh well, guess I'll have to leave the secret to the big guys and come up with my own. Thanks again. Linda

I have a sneaky suspicion - I think the microwave might have something to do with the smoothness. When I first started pouring candles I couldn't get a smooth top or a candle without sink holes and didn't have many jars to experiment with so I'd melt them down in the microwave so I could re-use the jars. One time I decided to see how a fully nuked candle would set up. It was perfect. This was either 444 or 449 wax - can't remember --- dyed very, very red with 10% FO. Didn't keep notes about the burn if I even burned it as I knew it was too time consuming to incorporate into production. Anyway, I'm wondering if there is something to the microwave - guess I need to test it.

I use the 449 exclusively and am very happy with it. For me, it does require a 2nd pour for containers deeper than 2" but I'm happy with the cold and hot throws and it burns nicely ending in a smooth top. (I don't use dye's which I understand may cause rough tops after burning but I've yet to test that). Golden is also coming out with a new blend (464) that is suppose to be a true one pour but Jason said it will be a few more weeks before they're finished testing. I'll definately test it. Good luck.

I use the Golden Brands 449 exclusively and have never had problems with lumpy, bumpy, or cauliflower tops after burning them. I don't dye my candles though - so I need to test one with dye and see what happens. I'll post my findings. Could be that dye is the culprit. I just read the thread on Beanpod candles and their Tempacure process. Very Interesting. Seems their candles don't frost and are super smooth because of this process. It's worth a try anyway.