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thank you!

thanks for sharing

I feel the same way with facebook. Like they would insist it should be 12%, adding botanicals, stones, mica and they are clearly fire hazards but nope, they chose to add it. I mean its their business but its just crazy what I see in there. @Marisa11 yup! Most of the questions on fb groups can be found on the search bar, specially because some questions are being asked a lot of times

thank you so much for the wonderful words of wisdom. Yes, you are right, I am still more on the research phase. Im glad to be a part of this group where I get answers from pro chandlers.

Thanks guys! I think I might have to get my pockets ready for this. Thanks @NightLight, the wealth of information here is the best. Like the chandlers here are on top of their game, professionals. Thanks @TallTayl and @bfroberts. I have a lot to learn to make sure my candles are safe but I’m ready for the challenge.

hello everybody! How are you? I just want to ask, how long is the testing phase? The reason I ask is because, a lot of people on facebook groups test their candles twice or only started learning the craft for a month and started selling. Also, is it really safe to add glitters, dried botanicals or like sprinkles to the candles? I see them a lot on fb groups.

@Jcandleattic and get addicted to making it.

wow!!!! Lucky you! Then you can have a scent specific for your brand.

I sometimes trick the system. I print the label using normal program (like word) (do not include the rectangle), then make a cut file with like 10 inch rectangle. Match the location and size of the rectangle with the printed image. Load the printed paper into the mat. So to make sure it cuts right where it should be: Remove your blade, so it wont cut through, but watch closely where it would cut. It'll take adjustments but once you get it right where it should be, you can mark your mat so everytime you do it, its easier. The reason why I suggested not placing the labels on the box when printed is so when the cricut cuts the rectangle (or any shape you would prefer), you won't need to worry about the blade not hitting the printed rectangle right.

Like cricut or silhouette? I agree there's a learning curve to them and you're right, it makes the project so much easier and the possibilities of cutting designs are endless than the old school one. I can speak for Cricut because that's what I have, the option for print and cut is only limited to 6x9 (If I remembered it right) but there are tricks for these too. You can make your design/label on the design space or inkscape (free design program) or avery, save it then upload it on the program. For the printer, I use Epson Ecotank (inkjet), where its refillable with ink and it lasts forever. The ink is way cheaper and lasts longer compare to the normal cartridge type.

hello everyone! I've been a member of this group for maybe 1 year one. I think its about time I get out of my shell. I'm Cynthia and I am originally from the Cebu, Philippines (born and raised). I ended up crossing the pacific to be with my bf (now hubby), and we've been married for 5 years. We have a little girl, she's 3. We live in Pennsylvania (where we have 4 seasons: snow, more snow, rain, more rain) I've lived in the US for 5 years but I'm still trying to adapt to the culture, seasons and food. Crafting has been my outlet when I get homesick, stressed out, or to stay out of trouble (too much extreme coupon shopping/hoarding). I have learnt how to sew since I moved here, and now venturing into soaps and candle making. I apologize in advance if sometimes my sentences or questions are hard to understand, its because English is not my primary language. thank you for reading

agree with you on this! And when you dont go towards the norm, you could get bullied. Plus, like you said above too, too much FO could cause problems too

@Candybee thank you for this. I know in a lot of FB groups they always say 12%.

Smells wonderful! Smells summer! I used 1oz to a 2.5lb cp soap, no ricing, didnt seize, no acceleration, and the best of all, it survived the saponification.

the tallow made me think of going vegetarian because of the smell. Lol I got the leaf lard cheap, 0.60/lb so I decided to give it a try. The hard part is chopping the lard in small pieces but maybe the next time I can ask my local butcher to have it ground for me so its easier.

this one is from the beef fat scraps, first render. Rendering the tallow makes me think of going vegetarian but I love meat so much. Lol.

hello friends! I called a local meatplant and I was able to get the leaf lard and suet at a cheap price. And I rendered the leaf lard yesterday the first time, and the crumbles tastes good. Lol. I let it harden outside and its really white but still has the mild smell to it. So here is a picture of my second render. I just got it done. Question: will the smell of the lard die during saponification process?

@Sarah S its a little stinky but bearable. I cracked the window so the stink comes out. It took me maybe 6 hours on high. I will still have to cook it again because it still looks dirty.

thank you @TallTayl! I placed it in crockpot and and put it on high, but I also added water per your suggestion. I'll be on the look out for kidney fats and give it a try. Thank you so much!

Thank you! So when its white and clean that means its good?

hello everyone! I got scrap beef fats from our local meatshop and would like to render it for making soap. How many times do I have to melt it and strain it? Should I add water when I render it? Thank you in advance

I have a suggestion for an inkjet printer. its epson ecotank, that's what we have at home. The printer is expensive upfront but the ink lasts a long time. I got it last year and have printed almost 4,000 pages both colored and black and I still use the same ink since I bought it last year. Ink is refillable and the bottle costs $17 which could last thousands of pages for black

😳 I think she is trying to save money by making the candles herself but if she gets in trouble, it'll be more money she has to dish out than getting a safe burning tested candles from you. I'm curious but, how did she price it? are the candles she made priced cheaper than the ones she got from you?

Congratulations on your success!

I have the same jar as yours and I used CD12.