marty

I have been using 444 for  quite sometime now.  I use 11 oz. tureen jars and I use two RRD 40's in this jar and the scent throw is really good.  Have been having problems lately though, when the candle is first list the throw is awesome and then about half way, when lit there is no scent.  Can't figure out what's going on.

Marty

I have been making soy candles for a long time and I use golden Brand 444 and use RRD wicks, size depending on container.  I have been noticing lately that the candle burns and smells wonderful on the first burn.  After that the candle burns really well but there is no scent.  Can you help?  thank you.  Martha Landry 

I am using French Pear from Fillmore Container.  It's one of the best oils ever.  I use Golden Brand 444 Soy way and it throws like crazy. this is the first oil that I get that after the candle is unlit, the smell stays in the room for quite a while.  Love it. 

Their Ginger Fig is awesome.

Marty

I use Baby Powder from Cajun Candle Supply.  It is awesome.  I dipped a few bears this weekend for a great niece's baby and a couple of my grand kids.  I had to hurry and wrap them because using so much at one time was getting into my nose really bad.  But is does do wonderful in candles also. 

I vote for No. 2

Love the candles in those type of containers.  I think they are so elegant. 

My neighbor gave me a pint size jar and it was painted with a light blue glass paint.  So I decided to pour wax in it for a candle.  I have to say it's beautiful burning as you can see the flame through the light blue paint.  So of course, I went out and bought some glass paint and will do a few of these for Christmas. 

Thanks for your replies.  No I do not do pillars.  I was using this wick for a 12 oz. status jar which worked perfectly.  I have ordered some and they sound just great, but when I get them, they are just not large enough, not strong enough, etc.  I will just keep on looking.  Again Thanks.  Marty

I was using a medium size wick on a spool from a company that has gone out of business.  I think it was Wix and Wax or something like that.  This type of wick was awesome and I have been unable to find anything comparable.  TopofMurrayhill you stated in one of your posts that you use spooled cotton wicking.  Can you help me find a supplier?  I have tried ordering quite and few and have wasted a lot of money, because all seem to be too small.  Thanks your your help.  Marty

I get mine from Southwest Candle Supply.  It is awesome.

Marty

Your candles are beautiful.  I do the same thing for Christmas Gifts.  I look all year for some really old crystal containers and I fill with soy wax and give to my sisters and friends at Christmas.  They love them.

Thanks for the information.

Marty

I have a questions about warmers.  I have noticed that when I first put my wax on the warmer, the smell is strong and powerful.  Then when I turn it back on again there is hardly any scent.  I read somewhere about the bulb being too big and burning too hot.  So I tried some smaller bulbs, but these do not even melt the wax.  Any suggestions?  Thanks.  Marty

Thank you both so much for your advice.  Does make sense about the castor oil.  I will try olive oil for the next ones and see if there is a difference.  Again, thanks.  Marty

I need some advice on my soaps. I made a soap on a rope and  I gave one to my sister and she said it made a whole bunch of scum in the bathtub.  I use Brambleberry's goat's milk melt and pour soap, i tsp of cator oil per lb. for bubbles, 1 tsp per lb steric acid and 1 tsp per pound vanilla stablizer.  I use this for my oatmeal, milk and honey fragrance so the soap doesn't turn yeloow.   Any suggestions?  Thanks, Mary.

Mulberry Madness from Cajun Candle is very good. I had a hard time finding one that would not destroy my nose. This one is really strong and doesn't give me a headache.

Marty

I use Bitter Creek North's one and it is super strong and smell wonderful.

Marty

Thank you for your reply. I will keep looking.

Marty

I live in Louisiana and they have been the best. They have the best smelling and strongest Baby Powder and their Oatmeal, Milk and Honey is fantastic. They have super fast service and are just great. Their Mulberry Madness is great also.

Marty

I love your antique candles and your website is lovey. I am looking for small crocks to use for Christmas. Can you tell me where I might be able to purchase some. I have looked all over the Internet and can't seem to find what I need. Thanks. Marty

Thanks Beth, I will try that. Marty

Can anyone tell me the secret to pouring in these tiny little openings in a clamshell, without the wax pouring all over the tops??? I tried using a glass measuring cup and this did work better than the pouring pitcher that I use, but I still was not able to get one without pouring over. Thank you. Marty

I just love your set up. So nice and simple and clean. I use to do craft shows and I never was one to put all kind of decorations in my booth. Just thought they took up too much space and made the booth look to cluttered. What kind of warmers did you sell? I think that is the in thing now. thanks for showing your video. I really enjoyed it and I loved the bumble bee at the end.

I looked for Aqua Di Gio dupe on Nature's Garden's website and can't find it. Can you tell me which category it is in? Thanks a bunch.

Marty

Hi everyone:

I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer at the end of last year so I have not been making candles for the past 7 months or so. I'm just about through with my Chemo and am hoping to get back in the fall with my candlemaking. Just wondering if there are any new terrific scents that I have missed out on. I smelled one yesterday at a shop called "Grapefruit/Blackberry." It was awesome. Looked at a few companies this morning but didn't see anything with that fragrance. If you have time, I would appreciate a reply about new ones that are selling well for you. Thanks a bunch.

Marty.