lightmyfire

Can anyone tell me what this wax ring is around the top of my candle?  This is IGI 6006 (which I love) and about 2/10 candles end up with this mysterious ring.  It's not a huge deal but it's a big pain to clean it off before I deliver to my customers.    This is an 11 oz tumbler, FYI.

I saw the suggestions from a previous question on this topic but only one suggestion that someone has actually tried.  I'm going to take this challenge on and see what I can come up with!  I have a ton of sample scents to play with so I'll keep you posted

I just checked it out--beautiful website design--sucks you right in!  Almost $20 for the 8 oz size of the fragrance I was looking at but they do offer $7.50 USPS shipping.  Not too bad.

I absolutely love the Pipe Tobacco Blend from Southwest Candle Supply and so do many of my customers.  It smells just like fresh pipe tobacco- I call it "Papa's Pipe".  

I just got my order of "Campfire" from Flaming Candle and am looking for some tried and true blends for my specialty market customer.  I know that this FO darkens the wax (IGI 6006)  but I don't think my customer will mind.  Since this store attracts men and women (specialty wine and food market) I'd like to offer something the guys might like.  I'm looking for something that's not too heavy because of the season....I'm thinking Whiskey (CS) and Egyptian Amber (CS) but would like some other suggestions.  Thanks! 

I've been making candles for the past 3 years (as a serious hobby and I have one retail customer) and I finally switched from 100% soy to IGI 6006 blend.  I haven't had anyone walk away from my candles because they aren't 100% soy; I also don't use any dye which people either like or they don't.    I found that the unpredictability of soy made candle making frustrating for me and I found myself crossing my fingers every time I poured a batch.  I use clear 11 oz tumblers for my candles so I do heat them prior to pouring to avoid wet spots as much as possible and yes, I still cross my fingers.  Occasionally a candle or two will provide some frustration but I just set those aside for my personal use.  You will find what works best for you and that journey is what it's all about.  Be patient.

thanks!  I feel the same way!  Retirement is right around the corner and it can't get here fast enough

Thanks for your reply!  This may have sounded like a silly question but I was just curious how others are fitting it all in.  

Hi everyone-I thought this was posted earlier today but I don't see it so I'll add it again.

I'm looking for some feedback on how to use my weekdays for furthering my candle making skills such as scent blending.  I usually use all day Saturday and 1/2 of Sunday when possible to make inventory for my specialty market customer and I really enjoy making those 6-8 scents they carry.  For those who work full time like myself, what do  you do during the week to further your candle making skills without literally "burning the candle at both ends"?  I'm thinking that maybe taking two nights a week to test a new scent with test wicks.  Thanks for your input!!