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Thanks for that advice. I also did notice that I think it's the wick that smells burned-very strange. It's hard to find those CD 3's and since mine smell I tried an Eco 2 and it's perfect! I don't normally use Ecos in my 6006 but in that little container it's great and it doesn't smell! Gotta get creative sometimes...

Thank you! It goes quickly until they run the electrical and HVAC but that won't take crazy long. It's almost 300 sf-lots of room for candle crafting! It'll have its own outlets and lots of them! French doors and windows for lots of light!

After a few more sniffs of this candle, I went and smelled another container that I'm testing but with a different FO. I actually think it's the wick that smells. I order my wicks from Flaming Candle but they don't carry these little wicks. I had to order these from Bittercreek. I'm also using a CD 12 that I had ordered from Lonestar quite a while ago; both of these wicks smell burned. I never experience that with wicks from Flaming. Calgon take me away..............

So I'm working on testing some potential new containers for the fall/holiday season. One of them is this cute 4 oz jelly jar that would make a nice little hostess gift etc. I absolutely loved the Blood Orange sample that CS sent with an order (I actually didn't even find the sample in my huge box of tins until a year after getting it--they threw it in with the lids. I only use tins for samples for my stores so I don't go into that box that often). I use 6006 and I've found that a CD 3 burns beautifully in this container and I'm almost down to the bottom of the jar. Small wick I know, but it works What I'm finding with this scent is that is smells, well, hot. Not burned. Not like chemical. Just plain hot. Has anyone experienced this and do you think that blending it with a hint of something else will help?

Update!!! They are moving right along on my studio and should have the framing and dry in completed on Monday. It's awesome!!

As long as they test for 3 hours each burn that should be good. Make sure they take notes and if possible, pictures after each 3 hour burn

Yes indeed! The same candles and melts I'm already making but I won't have to put away all my stuff when I'm finished!!

Here's the progress--the slab has been poured and they did a fantastic job! They were making GREAT progress until our neighborhood informed us that they chose Friday to repave the road that goes to our house. Ugh! That meant an entire day of no construction. Then they informed us yesterday afternoon that the road will be closed Monday also to finish paving so another day of no construction. I'm SO upset but not much I can do about it. They will start framing on Tuesday now so I'll just have to be patient.

They set the forms and are ready to pour the foundation tomorrow--Yahoo!! Moving right along.........I feel so sorry for these workers--it's hotter than "H" here in east Texas

I use this with my 6006 and it makes nice wide cuts and keeps my hands cleaner-it's great!

So I WAS the last to know!!!

I agree but our entire front yard is sloped which isn't good for a porta potty and it can't go in the back yard because then it would be visible from the golf course. I miss living on 5 acres!!

Quick update but an important one..........the construction crew is here for the first day of work on my candle studio!! Too bad I can't watch the progress as I'll be at work but probably a good thing. I'm sure the neighbors will enjoy the porta potty right on the edge of the street in front of the house. Eh, whatta ya gonna do??!! I'll keep you posted with the progress

If you want to know what this FO should smell like, go to Ulta and smell the Issey Miyake men's cologne; if they truly dupe this it's a wonderful fragrance!

I was going to recommend Norman's Printery also-you may have seen that already as that's where the photo is from from your post. Another cool thing about that site is that when you click on the box that says "templates" you can download a circle that shows where the center is; I print out the one that matches the size of my tumblers and I can see the center dot through the bottom so my wicks are centered every time. On another note, regarding the fingernails in the wax etc....when I went into check on my candle inventory in my customer's store, someone had put one of the candles up to her face to smell it and got her lipstick (lip gloss probably!) all over the side of it. Ugh. How many times have you seen people smell candles and they actually put the tip of their nose right on the wax??? Yikes. This is from Norman's Printery site--cool dust cover for double wicked.

I don't think it matters either--just be sure to use a chopstick or something similar to secure it snugly to your container. I don't know why you'd need anything bigger

I can't believe how long I lived without this handy dandy cutter-I was using a large knife before and it was a hassle to handle with my 6006 wax. Simple pleasures in life

Make your way to Hobby Lobby--Christmas is in full swing

Well this is a cheap Walmart brand--this candle is only $7. Can you even imagine what kind of junk is in this candle? BUT it does smell divine. I'm anxious to identify a FO that smells like this so I can get these made! You know Christmas will be upon us before you know it--I can't wait! That's my very favorite time of year.

Beautiful candles as always!!!!!!!!

On one of my many strolls through Walmart, I happened upon the candle/melt aisle. I always like to smell the interesting sounding scents so that I can make note of it and match it when I make my candles/melts. I came across a Better Homes and Gardens 18 oz jar candle called "A Wonderful Winter"; it was spectacular. Not in how it looked of course, but the scent is incredible. Here is the description: "Icy peppermint shimmers breeze through regal evergreen adorned with glimmering icicles, bright winter citrus and leafy mistletoe" If anyone happens to experience this candle will you let me know if you can match that scent or if just by reading this description this sounds like a FO you've used, please let me know. It is soooooo good!

Indeed

so after reading the info on the gov link, my question is regarding the opening line in that document: "This guide is intended to provide manufacturers, packers, distributors, and retailers of packaged products with information about the labeling requirements for commodities that are sold by weight in the consumer marketplace". Why does a candle or melt have to show the weight? They aren't technically sold by weight, are they? It seems that they price is for the finished product regardless of the weight. Just wondering...............I'm sure someone has this answer all ready to go!

Thanks for all of your input, as always!! This is why I ask for opinions on this forum. I already put a warning label on the inside of the melt, on the back side of the label. Currently I'm ordering my melt warning labels from CS because they come on a roll (very handy) and for $3.66/100 I think the price is pretty reasonable for a nice warning label. I like your idea of adding the net wt to that label so I'd need to print my own. Do you print your own to include this or are you having them printed?

I think I understand now that I reread your message. Just type the same message that's on the little tag and print on a little sticker on that back, correct? I'll search around for some little stickers. That's worth trying!! I actually just was doing the ribbon then I added the little tag so the ribbon was just there already looking cute.