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Excellent. Thank you for suggesting them. My last hope!

That's good to know. They are my next try if Aztec's wax is anything like Lonestars.

Well said. I have been testing with 3 inch tumblers for a month or so now, Peak's clearance. I bought them because they appear to be an easy enough container to wick; this could not be further from the truth! These tumblers are tough. I was desperate and I tried double-wicking with HTP 52s, the melt pool was achieved far too quickly on the first burn and the glass was way too hot further down the jar. I then tried the 41s but they had incredibly weak flames. I finally decided on a single wick, a 93 and although I get a little hang on the first 2-3 burns, it ends up being perfect further down the jar. I'm really quite happy with the single wick because the double-wicks in a smaller jar seem aesthetically off to me, they also burn far too fast even with the smallest wicks being used.

Ughh. This is all really disheartening. ? Old Glory, did Aztec at least reimburse you or give you store credit for the 6006 issue? I think you're right about the blended wax being the problem, I've ordered 4625 from 3 different suppliers and it's all basically the same.

It's the absolute worst time for this to happen. I've used all of my good batch of wax for testers and I have nothing to pour for my shoppe but crappy Lonestar wax. ? Peak said their 4786 shipment was delayed and it could be another 4 weeks! So, I ordered some from Aztec this morning, my fingers are crossed.

Just wanted to give an update; after contacting Lonestar about this bad batch of wax, the woman I spoke with was unapologetic about it. There was no compensation basically; she also responded in a way that made me feel like I didn't know what I was talking about. I know my 4786 and this is just a bad batch, period. Discolored, soft, water beaded and a strange smell once melted. Anyway, that was twice that I ordered from Lonestar out of desperation and the last. I feel as though any other company would have tried to rectify the situation. Now Peak, please get my 4786 back in stock!

Hello! I basically could not perform my craft without 4786; it's superb! It can be used straight for containers or tarts and it blends beautifully with pillar blends for freestanders. The reasons I use it is because of its creaminess, its opacity, its rigidity for a container blend, and it throws beautifully. I've been using it since I started and have not looked back. My supplier is Peak, theirs never disappoints.

Wow Moonstar, simply stunning! Those crepe paper candy melts are so great, what a lovely idea!

I know, it stresses me out seeing everyones Christmas displays! I'm still preparing for Halloween! Thanks for the recommendations, "Christmas Hearth" sounds amazing. I have a sample of "Apples and Maple Bourbon" I still need to try, you've inspired me to do so!

You're ansolutely right, the time has flown! Becoming a chandler has made time fly even faster for me. There's just not enough time in the year to test all of these amazing FOs! Oh my, I love Fillmore. I did notice that Cider Donut! One of my favorites is their Pumpkin Soufflé, so amazing!

Okay, here's what I've met on my Apple Pie journey: ? Peak's "Warm Apple Pie": Possibly the most accurate, crust too! But sadly, it's super weak; no cold or hot throw for me. ?Rustic Escentuals' "Homemade Apple Pie": Wow, this one is good. Not a lot of crust yet a superb sharp apple with just enough spice. Great throws, cold and hot. ?Rustic Escentuals' "Baked Apple HI": This one is stellar. It's not so much a pie as it is an incredible apple/cinnamon blend. It's more like Apple Pie made with Cinnamon Red Hots! It's awesome.

These are great jars; I use the little 4 ouncers from Fillmore. For little jars they throw really well! Because they're so small I just single wick them.

Great to know! I was going to call them on Monday and ask them if they have normal 4786, so thank you!

I decided to use some of the Lonestar wax for containers, because I need it. The package was filled with condensation and I wiped the wax down, however after melting it had some water beading going on. I can't get all the water out of the slab until I melt it. The color and rigidity is the least of my worries now! So bummed, could anything else go wrong today? ?

I wanted to mention as well that Peak's 4786 is firm enough to make tarts with whereas Lonestar's is not.

Hello everyone! Peak was once again out of 4786, it sells so fast, arghh! Anyway, I was desperate and ordered some from Lonestar; although marked as IGI 4786, it most definitely is not. It's yellowed in color and it's soft, like soft enough to put a deep thumbprint in it. Not at all like from Peak. Why does this happen?!! I ordered from Lonestar once last year and was disappointed but I really needed my 4786! Peak said they'll have it back in stock by September. Does anyone know who carries 4786 comparable to Peak's? Peak's is bright white and much firmer than at Lonestar.

Glad I missed this one, still recovering from Rustic Escentuals' sale!

I was having a really challenging time wicking a 3 inch tumbler; I purchased them because they look like a simple jar, easy enough to wick, on the contrary! I actually gave into double-wicking and I'm really happy with the results! With 2 HTP 41 or 52 (depending on fo) I get a beautiful even burn and super consistent flames. I was always daunted by double wicking but I'm so glad I tried it!

Yes, HTPs have treated me so well that I'm learning to deal with the initial hang, because it does always catch up! I have a question I would very much value your opinion on. I find that there is a large difference between the 93 and the 104 HTP. I am wicking a 3 inch diameter tumbler with 4786 and 5% fo. The 93 has a beautifully tame flame but even after 3 hours I still don't get a full melt. The 104 reaches a gorgeous full melt by 2.5 hours yet the flame gets too large for my comfort zone. I find that the 104 with all variables gets wispy and a bit too large for my comfort zone. I can't imagine double wicking a tumbler but I am getting desperate! I really want to use HTP but I'm not sure what's worse, a really slow melt pool or a tall wispy flame! Do you have any suggestions? Thank you in advance.

Cotton cores I like to use for cupcake candles and other freestanders mostly, but HTP I use for my containers. I love my HTPs, the throw, no mushrooming, etc. But I must admit I despise that uneven melt pool, albiet only in the introductory burn it still drives me crazy! I want to tell my customers, just give it another chance, consecutive burns will be even I promise! I twist mine as well; do you give it just a little twist or a crazy tight twist? Sometimes it seems to make a difference and sometimes it doesn't.

Wow! That crystal candle with the embeds is stunning! Thanks for sharing pictures! May I ask, how you placed the embeds? Did you lay them out prior to the repour?

I have the "Baked Apple HI" which is the Home Interiors' dupe. It's seriously so good (spicy, crisp and just enough sweet). It is easily my favorite apple next to CS "Apple Harvest". I've tried basic apple pies from numerous suppliers which have all disappointed except for this one. I ordered from the RE sale as well, my standouts are "Apple and Pumpkin Strudel" and "Spiced Autumn Wreath". Basically, I love all the oils I ordered but these 3 are stellar. RE is currently my favorite FO supplier, I'm kind of obsessed. I am actually ok with their shipping on the higher end; if it wasn't I would be ordering all the time!

Oh my, I finally got around to trying RE's Baked Apple HI; it's incredible! So strong, accurate and exactly what I was looking for in an apple pie fragrance for The Fall. The best! Thanks again for this suggestion, so good!

Hello Everyone! I haven't been very active here lately because I've been testing like a crazy person the last few months in prep for the Fall Season! I can't believe it's almost here! I value all of your opinions and I wanted to take the time to hear about the wicks we all use and our love/hate relationships with them. After months of testing with some new jars, I have found that HTP works best with my wax blend, 4786/4627. HTP has the best throw for me, a consistent flame size and no carbon build-up. Although these are amazing attributes, there are two things I genuinely dislike about them; one being the uneven melt pool due to the wick curling. I do twist the wick, but find there's still some uneven hang going on. The other thing I dislike is the afterglow; it seems to glow and smoke for a good 10-15 seconds after extinguishing. Which seems like a lifetime! Nonetheless, I will be using the HTPs because of those stellar throws! Any other HTP users have the same likes and dislikes? Do your customers seem to like the HTPs? With candles in general, do you think customers care more about the throw than the slight jar hang? Anyway, I know there is no perfect wick, but I love to hear about your wick selections and why you use them.

Yes, 4627 is super soft and even in the cold it only gets as firm as vaseline really. I love it though; I blend it with 4786 for rigidity.