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Just following up on this topic because I am in the market for a melter. Is it correct to say that there are basically a few melters on the market and they are around 1k, but if you want to have a pouring hose that adds fragrance, the price shoots up to over 10k? Does anyone have experience with the agitator that sits on top of a melter? Any advice on a water-jacketed vs non? Thanks!

I have bought them. I noticed that they burned pretty quickly - so they didn’t last long.

I have found zero problems w coconut wax. The only thing I don’t like is the look-it looks a little more “hollow” to me...not as substantial or heavy looking as other waxes. It seems more airy. And often divots on top (sinks). With that said, it is great to use especially w soy...and I like being able to say the candles use it.

Has anyone tried using an electric infuser machine? They are Apparantly used for cannibis, but I am wondering if you could infuse foliage into wax (or oil) and what would happen when the candle burns. I know it is totally random, and there are a whole bunch of reasons why it won’t be good, but wanted to try! here it is: Active Gear Guy Infuser Machine for Butters, Oils, Tinctures, Chocolate, and Gummies. Decarb Feature Included. Comes with Silicon Mold and Instruction/Recipe Manual. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q3SYQ45/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_n-WaGb3HFXAEJ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Has anyone tried a machine like this? It says that it can infuse herbs into oils, and mentions that candle makers use it. It seems like a cool idea, but not sure what is exactly going on! https://shop.levooil.com/collections/machines

Any recommendations for FO sellers who specialize in "novelty" scents? (fragrance oil that smells like paper or dirt or lollipop etc) I usually use save on scents, but looking for some additional sources.

I am just looking for any specific tips, from those who have layered candles before. I am planning to only layer fragrance, not colors. But I really want just the top 1/2 inch to have a completely different fragrance. So basically about 5/6 of the candle will have the main fragrance, and then the top will have a totally different scent. It is ok if it bleeds into the next fragrance as it burns, but does anyone have tips on keeping that top fragrance "separate"? For example, should I pour when extremely cool? Should I put a thin layer of non-fragranced candle between them or maybe a harder wax? Any tips appreciated! (and thank you to those that responded to my previous post about layered candles too!)

Have you been able to find them? I have purchased blue/yellow/red wicks I found online. They were not great though, they sort of crumbled when you handle them. I am also looking for colored wicks too.

Looking for some containers that are grey; Genwax has shiny grey, but I would love a matte finish. Thx in advance!!

That is not the issue because if they light properly, they are the perfect size for the candle. And the type is fine. I think the issue is the same one that many have with the wooden wicks...they suck. The previous company that made wooden wicks had some sort of flammable coating on them that made a big difference.

I took your advice and used pirateship and it was fantastic. So easy to use, free, cheaper postage price than usps web site, and live real customer service person jumped onto chat feature quickly to help out. Thanks!

You are always so helpful; thank you. And your post office cart is #candlegoals

This topic has been discussed before but since companies and products change, any suggestions on where to purchase great wooden wicks? I recall that the best company for them went out of business a few years ago, and has any other company filled that void? woodenwick.com has some issues Anyone find any others?

Just wanted to add that this issue is SO annoying! I have tried two things that seem to help: 1) Cut it very short. It has to be short enough that you don’t get the charring area too high, and it doesn’t hit wax. But not too short that it won’t catch. Yea, this is ridiculously difficult to do. 2) If/when it flickers out, I have taken a fork (or anything) and tapped the top of the charred extinguished wick a bit. This seems to release the wood layers and allow air in, so the flame will last when I relight it. Yea, this is a pain and not something I can realistically tell customers to do. in fact, if I were a customer and the wick acted like this...I would not buy the candle again. Talltayl, any chance you could please post a video or further explain in this thread exactly what you do to the wicks? Since I bought a pack of 300 (!!!) from wooden wicks, I feel stuck with them. They look beautiful but I will be so stressed if customers complain. (Thanks in advance!!)

I am reading through these posts and I have also read a separate discussion here about NOT adding essential oils bc it is adding a potential contaminant and might separate (and therefore make some sprays have less alcohol content) so I am left wondering about options. I have a couple gallons of hand san I bought at BA for personal family use only. Any thoughts on whether it’s ok to blend in fragrance oil at a 1% rate? And use a stick blender or what exactly should I use? edit to add: the BA gallons don’t smell too bad to me...but a friend ordered one and says it smells horrible and can’t use it without making it smell better!

Great help-thanks!

thanks!

I would like to do more "small" shipments of just one candle, but I am so confused by all the shipping rates. Does anyone have any advice of what to use for a small package (probably 6 x 6 x 6) that weighs under 2 pounds? And does everyone usually have to eat some of the shipping costs? I don't mind that...but the rates I am seeing are so high! In the past, I have usually used flat rate priority mail-but I would like to find shipping for under $10 for that size.

Do you mind sharing who you use for shipping? I have really focused on local orders and wholesale but finding it tricky to figure out the best rates for shipping an individual candle across the country.

THANK YOU. Honestly, I have been actually thinking of quitting my candle business, just because of this. It is really disconcerting to hear about problems...and not know the potential solution. One or two of the 50lb shipments did look “wet” but I attributed it to the Florida humidity. I was concerned at the time, though. I suspect there is no way to “dry” the wax because some of the complaints come from people who didn’t light the candles for many months after they were made. In fact, time might have made it even WORSE. Maybe the watery part comes to the top, as the fragrance oil and soy sinks lower in time. In any case, I need to switch wax. What was your best back-up, or did you stay with 444?

Hello all- For several years, I have had no problems with candles not burning. But in the last couple months, I have had several customers saying that their candles light...then burn out. The only “constant” that they all have in common is the wax. I have been getting GW 444 from Virginia Candle Supply. It could be the wax...it could be something else with the wicks. Is anyone else having recent lighting problems that only started in the last 6 months. I searched on here for recent similar issues. Any thoughts appreciated!

THANKS!!!!!

I am looking for red candle containers without any texture on them. Just a smooth tumbler or perhaps square. Under 15 ounces capacity. Please respond if you have any suggestions-thanks!

Maybe the fragrance is fantastic.

Lab andCo sells coco/apricot wax