xavalyss

I did try a couple of searches and didn't come up with what I was looking for.

I'm going to be trying beeswax dipped tapers and am wondering if there are any really good recommendations for scents, and also any that I should steer clear of.  

Thanks in advance for your help!

I too am a newbie to candles.  Haven't made any yet; in the research stage.  I've been drawn to hemp wicks... I guess for the rustic look of it.  I will be making dipped beeswax with maybe a combo of other waxes as yet undecided.  I very much would like some input on hemp wicks.

Thank you!

Glad to meetcha! I'm xavalyss.  I used to make soap by the ton and a member of the Dish, but not really active now.  My fondness for making soap has faded away and I currently only make it for myself or by special request.  

For a long while, I've been interested in making beeswax dipped candles.  A link on the Dish pointed me here.

I'm 64, widowed, live alone with my wild cat Delmer.  I have 3 grown kids, 4 grands, and 1 great-grand.  In 2 weeks I'm going to see Def Leppard and Journey.  Only the number makes me much older than I feel.  I work at a nursing home 2 days a week.  Don't have many (any, really) friends.

I have ventured here to see what I could learn about candlemaking.  I hope to learn a lot here, as well as make some new friends.  Thanks in advance for any and all help I could want.