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38 minutes ago, Quentin said:

At what temperature do you pour IGI 4627 Comfort Blend? That's the temperature I want to try. Do you use the 145-150 range? Thanks in advance.

I will not tell you my pour temp and shouldn't be asked, that's up to you to figure out on your own as I did. 

It's common sense if you are pouring I at a temp and u keep having issues you try a different temp. It's all a part of testing.

22 minutes ago, TallTayl said:

 

people can scoff all they want. Variables matter. You’re right to question @Quentin

The definition of scoff is 

speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way.

"department officials scoffed at the allegations"

I would like to point out to you that this is text.  Your mood dictates how text is read. Sorry if you are in a bad or grumpy mood and refer to my text as being scornful. I'm simply commenting. 

You as an admin taking a jab at someone for commenting on a post is priceless though. 

I really do not have to be here it makes no difference to me. I was told how great this board is and invited to join. 

But I will not blow smoke up someone's Ass either as some do. I've worked with this wax for my containers for years. It is the only wax that I use for my containers,so yes I do know what I'm talking about. If you want to make a candle great, if you want to keep complaining about issues instead of taking advice then that's fine as well.

This is my last post

Good day to all.

(Side note) I am talking in my normal tone for anyone that is thinking differently.

The ky133 not a parasoy blend i know but when I first tried it I got lumps and bumps. What actually solved the lumps and bumps was a longer cooling time. 

I placed my tray on top of the Presto pot and left. When I came back I had smooth tops. Idk if that would help with your dips.

6 minutes ago, ShelleyF said:

have melts from a long while back in plastic souffle cups that are stronger now than before. 

That's what happens. The longer the sit the stronger they get in most cases. 

The lids aren't a concern for me,I'm just wondering about rusting because there is no coating on them.  The blue is so pretty I want it to work lol. 

I told u about the cotton ball thing. So I go look and it's something called little squirts or something like that and they squirt it on a cotton ball and put in a cup. They charge. $0.25 each 😂😂😂  

Squirts are something u put in the trash can they say the fragrance last for hours. 

2 hours ago, Jenni Wix said:

 

I've also read positive reviews of RE's Butterscotch Marshmallow

I like REs butterscotch marshmallow. I think it would over power the chocolate though. To me it's super strong. 

53 minutes ago, Quentin said:

I now need to determine if Candlewic has the wrong information listed or whether the manufacturer and Candlescience have it wrong

Why do u need to determine that? Adjust your pour temp and try again. You are making things harder than they are. You are being given your answer and you now have to determine something else. 

Nobody helped me I tested and tested but in all my testing I never had holes. 

Candle making isn't for everyone that's for sure. I seen someone (not here)calculating her costs and had nearly 7$ for her wax on a 7 oz candle. Kinda makes u wonder about her Candle making if her math isn't right for costs😂

9 minutes ago, LLapothecary said:

Was hoping for advice before I waste fragrance playing around with it. Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated! 

Well unfortunately that comes with the territory. I think all will agree. Test test test. Trial and error 

46 minutes ago, ShelleyF said:

I think that would be cute. It is just the people I sell to just want it cheap enough and work. I love cute stuff lol if I had a store I would. I hope they don't rust. I test daily and they haven't. I am on day 6 of Apple Butter. These last forever with 4627. I run my burner all day for about 8 hours. Then turn off. 

Is the Apple butter spicy? 

I'm testing to see if I get rust. The lids aren't polypropylene they are pet. I just seen their ad on Amazon. Hopefully they don't cause issues for u after your hard work. 

32 minutes ago, aptommo said:

Okay thanks for looking! I was having issues with the photos and didn't love how they came out. I'll try your suggestions!! I'm looking on Amazon right now for a light kit.

 

I had only put the weight on the ones I planned to sell by that. Maybe I need to rethink that too then!  

It will always be 1 that will order the "large" not knowing how many ounces it is and they will think its small. Not having the weight gives no detail on the actual size without dimensions. 

On 8/30/2018 at 11:10 AM, bugtussle said:

BCN has the only cinnamon I use. Called Red Hot Cinnamon.

It reminds me of the little red hot candies.  People love this scent it's a good thrower too

On 10/28/2018 at 10:46 PM, Quentin said:

Candle Science, Candlewic, and IGI all said the pouring range was 175-185. I did that exactly and came back later only to find holes around the wicks again. 

Perhaps you are not comprehending what you read because this is what you said in your original post. If you go to candlewic site and read it does not say that's the pour temp SO your holes are in fact coming from pouring way to hot. 

On 10/28/2018 at 11:09 PM, Kerven said:

Wasn't sure if this was straight paraffin or a parasoy so I took a peek at Candlewic's page. The listed pouring temp is 145-150F, which is what I was going to suggest. If 170F+ is causing problems, try that range (if you haven't already).

@Kerven even pointed it out to you.

This is a true 1 pour. I have worked with this wax for numerous years. You do not have to do all this extra. If you pour at the correct temp you will get an amazing candle every single time. 

27 minutes ago, ShelleyF said:

I wanted the heart ones but they were kind of high on the price. I didn't want them too thick because I wanted the heat to get through quickly. I don't have any dented ones. I think I will harden them up a little for summer. I can't believe what some sellers say on eBay and Etsy. Lol they say your melts might come melted. Don't worry it might look ugly but just put in the refrigerator and it will be fine lol No way. I'm not selling stuff like that. 

The hearts would be really cute for scoops and the others would look super cute for bakery scoops especially since the way the lids are designed for them. You can really dress them up. I think a firmer wax would help.

Now I'm wondering about rust. 

They could be. Only way to find out is to test. Sure would be great since they are so close to u and they have a bunch of nice fragrances,even though some are the same with different names. 

Weight.  You have a weight on the paw prints,but I didn't see on the hearts etc. 

@ShelleyF I got my samples in today of the containers. The blue is gorgeous. 

I believe I might want to mix in a harder wax with 4627. The cups are flimsy. If shipping out I don't think they would survive especially in the summer. My lil cup was dented just from shipping to me. The 4 oz fits perfectly on the warmers that I tried today.  I also got the 8oz,4 inch and the heart. I thought the heart would be good for vday scoops. 

I was expecting them to be a bit thicker tho

4627 is a one pour wax and if u pour at the correct temp there is no issues. You do not have to warm containers put boxes or none of that mess with this wax. 

Sponge candy is a molasses-flavored honeycomb candy drenched in chocolate. When u look at recipes. Most are butter and sugar. 

Butterscotch pudding CW

Granules of pure white sugar crystals are folded into divine swirls of golden butter and sweet, thick cream to create this irresistible classic pudding treat!

Maple butter CW 

Sticky drops of Vermont maple and deep, powdery honey blended with buttery vanilla. Smooth and delicious.

Well I'm feeling somewhat accomplished.

I made trays of melts today

Pumpkin pancake w hot buttered rum

Pumpkin pancake w downtown bourbon

Pumpkin pancake w sugared vanilla sb

Pumpkin pancake w maple butter

Pour in a pan and break up for wax brittle.  

Pour into a pan a bit thicker and cut into chunks.  If U look at home depot or Lowes they have a super long sparkling knife that goes across the entire pan for around 9$

Just now, ShelleyF said:

I thinking of making chunks. So you just pour on pan and then break up? Sounds easy. What kind of pan?

Cookie sheets from dollar tree is what I'm using.  The regular baking ones.  Not the aluminum

3 minutes ago, ShelleyF said:

I don't need any but that is cheap. I had heard though that you aren't protected if they send junk. I do know if that's true but heard that.

I have not had any issues with any that i purchased from china. Shipping takes awhile but sometimes it only takes 2 weeks

3 minutes ago, ShelleyF said:

Lol have fun. I love fragrance mail.

Haven't ordered yet but they are waiting for a sale that I can't refuse Iol

Just now, ShelleyF said:

The molds I'm talking about they are just silicon and nothing special. Some go for $10-100 each. Then some other molds called nordicware I think lol they want $90-150 each for them. 

I have silicone ones the mooncake Celtic or love knot. I c r. 3x3 each and makes 6 per mold. Then I also have the waffle and mini waffle and I purchased 2 mini tart pans at am. Don't get the wilting ones in with the candy melts and things. They were 10 bucks. I got the ones from the bake section for u bucks. Same pan. And I got several cookie sheet pans from dollar tree to make my chunks. 

The wax plops right out once cooled. Haven't had issues with anything. 

Just now, katmeltswax said:

Lol at least you found a listing for oils . I never find oils local . I just stay with the suppliers kwim. Be ready for lots of Great Black Friday sales arriving soon. Many will have some bargains .

I laughed when I seen that post. I was like o m goodness I gotta tell y'all I found one 😂😂😂

Yes! I have carts pending with all my main ones just waiting. 

If u go to ebay and look you can order from China for a buck or 2 a mold. But if u need it now us stores cost more.