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I do think that part of a jar often gets really hot. If you are really sure that jute can withstand temps up to 700 degrees (?) then I guess it is ok. But if that jute is spray covered w anything or isn’t real jute or if the 700 degrees thing is wrong, then it is not so great! i think there is a reason that we don’t see fabric wrapped up high on candle jars.

Just a general question...why do most high-end candle manufacturers use paraffin? Is it because it holds more fragrance or is it more stable for delivery/shelf life? And do paraffin candles generally have better scent throw?

Not a good sign. I think it means the wax didn't cool properly, and I don't think it will burn properly all the way through. It might not matter for the first hour...but eventually it will.

I would NOT tie something like that at the top of the jar, so close to the flame. Imagine what would happen if that hemp touched (and quickly became saturated with) oily wax? Plus, that part of a jar can become very hot to the touch. It is just not a good place for a flammable material. I get the "look" you are going for, but maybe use it in a different way. You could even use a longer piece hemp to wrap up the whole thing, with a knotted bow on top. That way, the customer would be forced to untie and discard the ribbon before lighting.

Thanks!

Really?? Could kerax actually just be Ecosoya wax?

Does anyone know where to purchase Kerax in the US? I ordered some from the UK and love it-but can’t seem to find a distributor here in the US Any leads would be much appreciated! Thanks!

So sorry it took FOUR months to get bavk to this! I just received my sweet cakes order thos evening (late UPS delivery!) and i think you are right about the quality being high! The Jo Malone dupe of orange blossom is amazing! No fuel smells or cheap headachey scents! Thank you so much for suggesting!!!

It does make the scent blossom, right? The mixer is expensive, but I already had it and never used it for cooking! It can still be used for cooking with a different bowl/attachment. It takes over some of the labor, with continuous slow stirring, and doesn't bring in air.

Thank you! I actually have ordered from London and Australia before, and it was no problem. I can't remember if I tried sweet cakes, but I will check and I will also check out Lebermuth. Do you think those two have more highly concentrated oils, or higher quality ingredients?

Made perfect sense. Thank you for taking the time to post this.

That is very helpful! Do you take the photos yourself? Do you have anyone helping you?

But the shipping costs aren’t always that big a deal, it depends on the supplier. Some US sellers have ridiculous shipping costs too.

Makes sense.

I am usually using Northwood soy wax or GB 464. I hear the wax to about 190, but then I put it in the heated mixer and let it cool to 155 before adding FO. I set the mixer to 140. yea, it could be wasted energy, for sure!

Thank you everyone, for the replies!

Yes! I use it! It’s my favorite wax. I think it’s a lot like GB 464 and I have found that it’s easy to use and has great scent throw. I’ve tried a ton of waxes and this one just seems the one without any weirdness or issues!

I have been ordering from them for a couple years; love their soy wax blend and their coconut wax. I have found them to be very professional and responsive and the packaging is always nice and clean.

It looked like they had a 10-sample order? I also see that they are having a sale -but I agree, one pound is a (small) commitment.

Has anyone tried leaving the wax on a low heat source while mixing in the fragrance oil? I am wondering if it helps the FO to fully blend with the wax, and I have been experimenting with using a kitchenmaid mixer and a heated electric bowl at about 140 degrees. It seems like candles made this way have a better cold throw, but I am curious to see if others have tried this? I have also seen a video made by candle cocoon and they use a HEAT GUN while swirling the wax/FO in mixing containers. They hold the heat gun beneath the container, as they swirl the container around and make a little whirlpool of the mixture inside. Apparently, it helps the FO blend with the wax and creates stronger fragrance throw.

This is exactly what I was wondering about. I have bought from one company (I forget the name!) that appeared to be a seller to smaller companies, and they would only sell HUGE quantities. I bought a gas can full of one fragrance-lol! But it seems that it is well-worth the research to find out who are the actual manufacturers, and try to purchase direct from them. Do you think that the product gets diluted along the way, from manufacturer to smaller seller?

I had never heard of Lebermuth, until I saw it mentioned in this thread. If BA sells Lebermuth FO, wouldn't it be less expensive to buy direct from Lebermuth? Or did I misunderstand?

I have ordered FO from about 15 different companies, there are slight differences of course but some smell especially “one-note” or very artificial and cloying. I am wondering if there are suppliers I’m missing, perhaps more “perfume oriented” or high end Fragrance companies that aren’t the usual ones we discuss. For example, has anyone tried ordering FO from European companies? Perhaps from the Grasse area of France, where they make perfumes? (In Grasse, I’ve read that they use both essential oils AND fragrance oils...so I’m wondering if it’s worth finding a FO company housed there?) It’s kind of like a food recipe; you can get the ingredients like milk and vegetables from the local convienece store, or from a gourmet market. Presumably, the gourmet market will have the highest quality ingredients. I know this can be argued either way! I just want to know thoughts about trying

Yea, I am ISO someone who has used it; it sure would be Super if that happens!

In this case, ISO apparently stands for Isocyclemone and the fragrance product is called "ISO E Super".