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  1. siberia
    A couple of natural coloring options that I have read about: Paprika Turmeric Curry Powder Cinnamon Powder Cayenne Pepper
  2. siberia
    Good idea! I always keep a large stack of shop towels on hand to use as pot holders/cleaners. Namaste' Margaritamama
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    Hey there! Take an old cookie sheet and line it with a layer of newspapers then a layer of paper towels. Place your pot(s) upside down on the cookie sheet. Place on the lowest rack in your oven set to 150-175 degrees F. Once things heat up most of the wax will drip off on to your cookie sheet. Wipe out the residue with old rags or paper towels.
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    Ha! Good catch. I kept looking at that candle and couldn't quite figure out what was off. Great candles, BTW! Especially great as it was your first attempt.
  5. siberia
    hmmm...very interesting. Thanks for the links scottopuss!
  6. siberia
    Thanks David. That's what I figured.
  7. siberia
    Thanks for the replies. I am very familiar with the palm wax brands that you mention. In fact I only use the Strahl and Pitsch palm because I find it to be the best/most consistent on the market. My OP was referring to something called crystal soy wax. I have never seen it but have recently heard about it. I would like to know if anyone has experience with this wax. Is it available from a supplier or is it a home-blend.
  8. siberia
    This wax has popped up on my radar screen. Has anyone heard of it before? I tried googling and did not come up with much. Perhaps it is a combo of soy and palm?
  9. siberia
    This bears repeating. Excellent advice!
  10. siberia
    Henryk, I had the same issue with the new CB Advanced. It is really strange because it doesn't happen to every container. Typically I'll have one out of ten cool off with a surface crack. I solved the problem with a quick zap of my heat gun on the blemish/crack.
  11. siberia
    I solved the problem in the exact same manner as ascentscandle. It works perfectly every time.
  12. siberia
    It's been done here too!
  13. siberia
    Just a thought...depending on how hot you pour, your mold filled with hot wax might melt the peanuts.
  14. siberia
    You are not imagining things. Astor Q definitely has that crayon wax smell and I have found that it will overpower some FO's. Candlewic, not so much. I use a different supplier for my palm wax (Strahl & Pitsch) and find that there is none of that crayon smell.
  15. siberia
    Simply breathtaking Donita! I always enjoy seeing your work.
  16. siberia
    Hi! What wax are you using? At what temp are you pouring? What type of dye are you using? Any additives used? questions questions
  17. siberia
    EcoSoya CB-Advanced
  18. siberia
    I use liquid dye in my paraffin and palm candles but switch to powder dyes when it comes to soy. On Nature's Gift site there is a page that talks about the various dyes and their affects on soy. Using CB Tips. It's about half-way down the page.
  19. siberia
    Neat candles! The yellow heart is especially cool!
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