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    How strange! Maybe it's supposed to smell like calla lilies?
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    Death & decay is TOOOOO quirky! Oh my Lord! I was considering maple syrup this morning. Guess I better not get it from FB! I love the way we can learn from each other's experience on this forum (and save time & money)!
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    A great idea for garden! I already have a nice tomato leaf, tho it's called basil from CS (but smells like tomato leaf). The first scent that came to mind when I started out doing candles was tomato leaf because it is one of the most heavenly smells in the veggie garden! I always thought that if a man wore tomato leaf cologne he would be irresistible!
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    Oh, I had no idea that hunters use it! I'm interested because I like the scent of garden soil. I hate hunting (hope I don't offend anyone saying that), so I'll be sure to market in a different way. I appreciate the info! Thanks!
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    I'm interested if nobody else want's it. How much do you want for it?
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    Wow, I had no idea! I have to check out that zucchini and the decayed rainforest and moldy potting soil are right up my alley because I do love the scent of garden soil. I've got to get over to Save On Scents. I'm already making plans for gas & exhaust as I write this! Thanks so much for the info & reviews! (I'll stay away from the diaper... yech!)
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    Are these the best ways to remove soy wax too?
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    I'd love to know what the quirkiest FO s you've come across are. I'm really attracted to wacky scents (wish I could find hot tortillas). I'd love to know what you've come across that's fun and funky.
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    Hi, I'm really into mixing candle fragrance oils, but HATE washing measuring spoons (just one of my quirks) so I assign one teaspoon per FO and re-use with no washing. Now I really need to find a good source for cheap teaspoons. Any ideas? Thank you!?
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    Sounds dreamy! ?
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    Thank you for pointing out this thread! ?
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    Trying to make do with limited space, I find myself dreaming of the perfect candle making work area, but unsure what that might really be like. Do any of you have that dream workspace? What's it like? Wire shelving on the walls, a work bench & storage bins? A shelf of Presto pots? If you don't have your dream work space yet, how would you design it if money and lack of space were no object?
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    Love that you second this as the way to do! Thank you!
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    Wow, this is good to know! Working with limited room like I have, it's been getting cramped having them sit around to air. Well, life should be easier now! Thanks!
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    Hi, I'm unsure about when I should put the lids on my jelly jar soy wax candles. I'm working on getting my stock up before I start selling online and it would be convenient to be able to lid them to I can stack or put them in storage bins but I know they need to cure. I presume this means uncovered and exposed to air. Am I right? Do they cure while lidded? I'd be grateful for any advice! Thanks
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    Thanks for answering. If EBB patch is strong & earthy then I think it's worth a try. I'm afraid to try anything from Lebermuth because I know I wouldn't be able to afford to keep buying and I might get hooked!
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    I have both the CS whisky & leather. Haven't tried the leather yet, but poured the whisky (C3, jelly jars). I know it was a bit early to light after 24 hours, but I'm impatient so I did. Gotta say, I don't like it. Slightly like tobacco, slightly like leather, but dull somehow. Maybe I want it to smell a little woody like a whisky barrel. I'm not a drinker, but I've made fruitcakes soaked in whisky and I remember it having a more appealing scent. However my grown son likes it. I gave him the candles and I'm THINKING about using it. He said the scent wasn't very strong when lit, but there was little cure time. I'm thinking maybe it smells different to men (if that's possible).
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    Hi Candybee, Does EBB Patchouli smell like head shop patchouli circa 1960s/70s? I've been searching for a patchouli fo that smells authentic, but so far they have all been light and kind of floral. Not at all like that earthy, overwhelming scent I remember.
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    WOW, I never expected so many great responses! Thanks everyone! It's a relief that uncolored is OK for most of you. I'm thinking I'll offer all uncolored except maybe banana (since yellow seems a bit more forgiving) and see what happens. I love graphic design so I'll work on making the labels "the grab" rather than dye. I'm so glad I found this forum because all the info I've found has saved me weeks of experimentation ! ?
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    Hi, Do customers prefer colored candles enough that it increases sales significantly to go ahead and dye? Dying would likely mean dealing with more visible frosting on my glass container soy candles (C3), but if dying is important to sales I can work on solving this. However, if uncolored is OK for sales, that would be terrific. I'd appreciate any advice! Thanks
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    Hi, I'm looking for a good strong black walnut FO to use with soy wax candles (C3 wax). I want it to have that Shilling food flavoring nut meat sort of scent instead of a green hull smell. Has anyone here come across a good black walnut like this? I thought it would be easy to find, but it sure isn't. Thanks!
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    I just switched to C3 after using 464 & 444. I loved 464, but had to change since it's not good to ship it in hot weather (CA desert). So far I'm very happy with C3. Almost as easy to work with as 464. What size container are you using the Premier 767s in? I've been considering making a wick change (I'm using the eco series now). Thanks for info sharing
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    Hi, I should have introduced myself when I signed up in December. My name is Dee and I'm in southern California. I've only been making soy candles (made & sold a few paraffin many years ago) for a couple of months but I'm extremely motivated and have been absorbing all information and tips eagerly because we plan to start selling them online soon. I enjoy every aspect of candle making, even designing the labels. This forum is fantastic the greatest thing I could have discovered!! ?
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    Thank you so much for pointing me toward that thread. I ran a search for the topic before I posted & this didn't show up,but I'm guessing I may have misspelled patchouli without realizing
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    Hi, I've had a devil of a time trying to find patchouli fragrance oil (for use with soy wax) that smells like I remember from the 60s & 70s. All the ones I've tried lack that extremely earthy scent. They smell simply like nag champa with a floral scent added. So frustrating! Has anyone else found a patchouli that they like? Thank you so much for any info
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