Nikki

I'd be happy to send you a wax melt if you'd like to try it.

Last year I began this journey of making wax melts, using igi6006 wax, heated to 185 and added fragrance, cooled and poured at 145. Recently I began using a mix of 425/427 and am working with the same temperatures. I have purchased dozens of one ounce fragrance oils and have noticed several of the oils (maybe 8 in total) did not blend. I would stir and stir and the oil would be spinning around in tiny little bubbles. If I poured it, the oil eventually pooled to the bottom of the container. I soon realized these were all vanilla based oils or had vanilla in the mix. So, I have been researching and based on what I could find on CS's website, perhaps I slacked on my temperature and it wasn't quite hot enough at times. I want to note that I never had this issue with 6006. I prefer 425/427 and that is the blend I have had this issue with. I am not saying it is the blend itself, but perhaps 6006 is more forgiving. Anyway... From CS website Vanilla fragrance oil: Note: Wondering why there is so much variation in feedback? We believe this is a solubility issue. The wax needs to be at 185 F when the fragrance oil is added or it will not go into solution. The result is poor cold/hot throw and a candle with all the fragrance oil pooled at the bottom of the container. My question is, is it reasonable to think that I need to pay closer attention to my melt temperature and perhaps I went a little too low or is there something else I am overlooking? If anyone can shed any light on this for me I would we very appreciative. Thank you Nikki

Yes Daisymay66, Brambleberry is the only place I have found it. It is amazing, not sweet, a very true dry ginger ale complete with the bubbles. Puma, pictures or a video of your process would be so so so appreciated!!

I have tried Lavender from two vendors so far and am not sure either are "the one" for me. I am looking for as pure of a Lavender fragrance as possible. Can you please share your favorite Lavender fragrance oil and vendor? Thank you!

I'm wondering if any has any experience and preference when it comes to these waxes for melts. I started this journey using igi6006 and thought I was happy with it, except I wondered if there was another wax or blend that had better throw. After a recommendation, I tried a mix of 4625 and 4627. I am happy with it but am wondering if I should try 6006 again to compare or if anyone here has experience and/or a preference. I make melts for myself, so my record keeping early on was poor, sadly. Now I have become kind of obsessed Nikki

Hi Candybee, Yes, one of my Babies, her name is Phoebe ♥ Thank you!

Aww Puma, you are so sweet, thank you! The little bundt cakes are; Wild Cherry with Ginger Ale overpour, Key Lime with Ice Cream Scoop Bread overpour and Key Lime, Banana Pudding, W. Cherry with French Vanilla overpour

I am so struggling to make nicely cut chunks. I have found that often times the chunk pieces fall out at each cut. Thankfully I only play with wax for myself, haha. I think I will try again and share my fail pictures with you all and perhaps you can give me some pointers as to what I may need to be doing differently. Since I so wanted to try blends of my own, I cheated a bit and put chunks into a bundt mold. It's just not the same as though beautiful chunks

Thank you all for the replies...very helpful!

Best Birthday Cake fragrance oil? Thanks!

Thank you so much kandlekrazy

Forgive me for this newbie question, and I am not even sure how to ask it so bear with me...For instance, do you weight one pound of wax, melt and then add fragrance oil? or do you melt wax and pour 16 ounces of melted wax and then add fragrance oil? I guess what I am saying is, do you go buy solid or liquid weight of wax? Thanks (and please forgive me for this one). ~Nikki

Thank you very much, I appreciate your thoughts!

I began my wax journey almost a year ago and have recently discovered (and prefer) Peak for my wax blend. I am going to place an order this week for fragrance oils and wanted to gather some recommendations as to what are some of their best (and strongest) oils are. Thanks ~ NIkki

My general search for these bags is overwhelming. Would you mind sharing where you prefer to purchase yours? Thank you ~ Nikki