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  1. tamsoycandles
    Another vote for creme brule cafe. It does lean toward "cafe", so keep that in mine. Otherwise, the only other one I've tried was.... oh crap. Can't remember. I bet it was Candle Science. Almost positive....
  2. tamsoycandles
    That's a lot of FO. You might want to find out what the max fragrance load is for your wax. You're running at 12.5%. I typically run at 7.5% or so (about 1.2 oz. per pound). Tony
  3. tamsoycandles
    Sometimes I get soot when I light the candle for a second burn. The lighter is what puts the soot on the jar in my case. That's the only soot I get on mine, unless I've got the wick wrong.
  4. tamsoycandles
    Kickin' up some old thread dust... I've done the same. I work about 40-ish miles north of The Candlemaker's Store. Depending on the weight/quantity of stuff I'm buying, I'll make the trip down to grab it up. Great guys! Tony
  5. tamsoycandles
    I have one of these big heart molds. I'm wondering how you get the void in the center, effectively making it a "shell"? Is there an insert that I can get somewhere to accomplish this, or do I need to fab my own? Inqiring minds....
  6. tamsoycandles
    I get this too. Seems a feature of soy.
  7. tamsoycandles
    What/whose FOs are you using, and at what concentrations? Some FOs and colors require different wicks in the same jar...
  8. tamsoycandles
    Those heart jars look like they could be double-wicked... ya think? Tony
  9. tamsoycandles
    http://scentforum.com/ Do a little search....
  10. tamsoycandles
    Primate Poofers? Monkey Bombs?
  11. tamsoycandles
    I forgot about Snow Cream. I'll add in Jack Frost. I'm pretty sure that Snow Cream is a mix of Jack Frost and Buttercreme.
  12. tamsoycandles
    I ordered Bayberry for some special requesters around Christmas time. Smells great, supposedly a true bayberry scent. I have NOT yet burned one to know how well it throws yet. Cold throw at 7.5% is great. Maybe I'll fire up that candle tonight....
  13. tamsoycandles
    Haven't smelled theirs, but I got a FO sample from The Candlemaker's Store that I've not yet put in wax. I like the scent, though...
  14. tamsoycandles
    I get regular requests for Buttercreme and Grandma's Kitchen. I personally liked their Gingerbread and Eggnog that I tried out around Christmas time. Twigs-n-berries, I like. Someone reported a throw problem with it, though. btw, I use soy.
  15. tamsoycandles
    The only time I've had them come lose is when I've not washed the jar. I always wash and thoroughly dry the jars before I wick them. I get my wick stickers from www.thecandlemakersstore.com Tony
  16. tamsoycandles
    I use the wick stickers from www.thecandlemakersstore.com Then I get all high-tech and use a popsicle stick with a hole drilled in it to help center the wick. Oh, and I also have a "target" that helps center the wick on the bottom. Target with concentric circles and a bulls-eye to aim the wick sticker at.
  17. tamsoycandles
    Interesting. My ECO 14 did not blow out... I'm suspecting the quality of these ECOs. I might get some from another source to test with. Tony
  18. tamsoycandles
    Cool. That's what I've been doing. I'll post some pics when I get all my tests done. Tony
  19. tamsoycandles
    How long should I be doing the test burn? I thought I read 1 hour per inch of diameter. Is that correct? Tony
  20. tamsoycandles
    I've got a pillar with an HTP 1212, one with an ECO 14 and an LX 24. Think the 24 is too big? I guess we'll find out, eh? Tomorrow will be a good day to test, since I'll have enough spare time. Tony
  21. tamsoycandles
    How long should I wait to test unscented, uncolored pillars? I'm testiing 3 wicks in 3" pillars. EcoSoya PB. Pillars with the concave tops. So far I'm happy with the wax. They came out of the mold wonderfully. I'm anxious to put a flame to them and start the testing. Thanks! Tony
  22. tamsoycandles
    I just got some Ecosoya PB to do some pillar tests. I'll keep you posted on my results. I am going to make a few 3x3 pillars and test wicks. I want to wait a couple days before my burn... I am starting tests with the HTP 1212. Still deciding on what size ECO and LX to try. Tony
  23. tamsoycandles
    Quite impressive...
  24. tamsoycandles
    What is needed is a legitimate, independent/impartial study to put this "issue" to rest. Tony
  25. tamsoycandles
    I've used their blend in a heart shaped pillar mold that I bought there as well. I've not yet figured how to wick that thing though... Tony
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