Jenni Wix

It's really temperate where I live, but thankfully, usually dry.  I imagine that throws a lot off.  I will definitely store it in a cool, dry place.  ...In a new bucket.  😊

I recently mentioned a problem with curling wicks off centering the MP. Well, I looked up Wick curling here on CS the other day, and saw an older post where someone said that if you can see the ^ where it's braided, the wick curls in that direction, as opposed to the v shape on the other side. I tried and tired again to find it earlier, but I couldn't for the life of me.  So I decided to just give it a go without rereading it.  

 I did it with two bare wicks and it was accurate.  So I placed some wicks I'm testing out in jars a bit off center from the direction the ^ is facing, in hops to correct the centering if the melt pool.  Crossing my fingers.  

This might be common knowledge, but I was so frustrated with curling, and essentially finding that most wicks are made to curl.  Except for zinc (still wondering about cotton core) .  Please correct me if I'm wrong, or if anyone knows of others that aren't designed to curl.  But now that I know that it's part of the deal, and how to look for it in Ecos at least, it gives me a little hope for my jars.  Premieres, I can't tell the direction of the curl (see the v's) at all in advance, so probably won't use in these.  I'm hoping the ecos do ok.  If not, trying CDs/CDNs.  

I'm basing my wick choices on C3 because, although it's a different wax, C6 is not closer to a plain coconut, I thought I'd need to wick down during my last tests, and ended up pretty underwicked.  It's got soy, and palm additives (probably), and I'm suspicious that it burns somewhat similarly.  

So long as it's not full of critters 🐭 (it's not) 😄

No, I'm more worried about possible contamination depending on how long it was holy, and what it could've been be exposed to.  It's a really soft wax.  Luckily, it looks ok.  

@Quentin, even though it's slightly frustrating, it's relieving to know it's a common occurrence.  I guess it's just the thought of shelling out so much for something, I'd expect suppliers to take care with it. Heck, I'll pay for a thicker box.

Sigh.  I agree, you'd think they'd get a stronger box at some point.   😌

You can use mica, the smaller the particle size the better it will stay suspended and not all float to the bottom (which I love found some more glittery stuff does).  In terms of actual glitter, I'm not sure, but I tried, and it seems ok so far.   They also have biodegradable glitter out there,not sure how that would do with the heat.  

The mica is very pretty.  I tried dusting the tops , but it works better when wax is still wet.  Painting it on with an alcohol solution might work too and I might try that.  

With C6, a blend of coconut soy (and maybe a Palm additive?), I'm not getting any soot or smoke,tried eco and Premiere.  Any mushrooms have been small.  So, I guess my point is blending seems to be helpful.  I had good burns with CW coconut blended with 444, and and Ecos, but it set up and recongealed pretty ugly.  C6 is pretty smooth, but trouble melting down rather than out sometimes, with what I've tried.  

US Candle sells Coco 2 as well, I may try some, as I think I'll be going through them in the future for NatureWax.  

They're having a 15 % off sale on bulk items.  Just in case anyone is in the market for that.  

I wish I didn't read this.  😅  I want to order wicks from them anyway so...

Thanks for letting us know!

On 9/27/2018 at 10:43 AM, Jenni Wix said:

scienticic

Not very "scientitic"  at all.  Lol

@LanaH@LanaH.  Have only tried premiere and Eco so far. Interested in hearing if you have good results from others.  😊

@LanaH@LanaH.  Have only tried premiere and Eco so far. Interested in hearing if you have good results from others.  😊

I think you're off to a great start.  Risers might be nice.  

We got some stamps with a logo we made up and hand drawn icons.  And some small address labels I can customize.  It helped me realize my kind of vintage minimal look I'm going for, for starting out.  There was so much I wanted to to, but was trying to be practical with a budget. Lol.  Now I can stamp and emboss some icons on different labels and packaging.  Thanks for the heads up, @Trappeur. 

By the way, there's a one day sale today on business cards especially, not labels specifically (I think those are 20% off now, but other items.  CODE ZCYBRMONDAY2

I like them all.  Especially the bottom one.  

Oh wow,  @TallTayl, that puts things into perspective. Thanks.  I'm less worried than I was when I got it a few hours ago.  If the shipping co doesn't come through, I'll just have to do my best with it.

Thanks for the response @Candybee. It's big ol' slab.  The bag was broken in each of the rips, and in the biggest hole, a few inches deep of wax is exposed.  The box itself is pretty grimy looking.  The wax in the holes looks pretty clean.  But I'm wondering about why the big hole seems to be missing about a fingers length of wax.  🤔. 

I just got my first big case of wax and it has several small holes exposing the wax, and one large one that goes a few inches deep.  The wax was packaged in a thin  bag, it looks like, obviously the box wasn't too strong either.   The supplier states they won't deal with damaged packages.  So I'm filing a claim with the shipping co, including pictures of the unopened, holey box.

How often does this happen to those of you with more experience?  If I wanted to use it in cosmetic application, it would be unusable.  And I am afraid to use it for candles in case the wax is compromised at all.  I mean, the box is pretty beat up. 😓

Many here are trying coconut blends.  You can add a small amount of coconut wax, or a tiny amount of oil. Also C6 is a soy coconut blend with natural additives.  I'm pretty pleased with the C&HT with 6% FO, and 1 week cure.  

🙁 Oh, my.  That's not good service.  I hope you find a reasonable replacement, @Daisymay66.  Wax does indeed get expensive.  

That's disappointing about BA.  I wasn't even aware.  But yeah, if everything is always sold out, not very reliable source.  I'm always looking at thier EO's and I've noticed a bit of that.  

I think I actually remember seeing something and passed because it was 1$ off 1lb fragrances.  I just had other stuff further up on my list this time.  And other sales worked out better for that ATM.