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    My new way to stir wax - AMAZING

    in Business Side of Things

    Posted · Edited by Laura C

    Wow, I didn't know that such a thing even existed. The stirring device is so small but you're saying it really does stir up everything well and through out the entire pot? Just looking at it doesn't look like it would work that well. I watched your video, very interesting device. Thanks for sharing this info and video.

     

    And I love eBay for the odd, unusual or discontinued items you can't find anywhere else. If I can't find something, somebody on eBay will usually have it. LOL

    Can you actually paint wax melts?

    in General Candle Making Discussions

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    Hello @JannaBanana. I have played around with painting or coloring wax melts externally but I don't really care for the results that I got plus it's labor intensive. It's been awhile since I have done it but I think I like the mix of alcohol and mica the best but I couldn't get the colors very dark or concentrated. But, with that said, it certainly doesn't hurt to play around and experiment with new things. Now that you mention it, there are "chocolate transfer sheets" that may work on wax as well. I don't think I ever ordered any and tried it. Here's some links to additional info that may help you. Have fun experimenting! 👩‍🔬🔬🎨

     

    You can do an internet search on "chocolate transfer sheets" for more info and here's a discussion about it here on Craft Server https://www.craftserver.com/topic/113814-chocolate-transfer-sheets/#comment-1078314

     

    https://www.craftserver.com/topic/6305-what-kind-of-paint-to-use-on-candles/#comment-65960

     

    https://www.craftserver.com/topic/113765-paint-for-wax-melts/#comment-1077794

     

    https://www.craftserver.com/topic/113035-eyeballs-and-wachs-wax-paint/?tab=comments#comment-1068866

     

    Am I being a perfectionist? (when is good enough, good enough?)

    in General Candle Making Discussions

    Posted · Edited by Laura C

    Hi @Ashes Foxes, I would say at some point we were all in your shoes, I know I was. For me, eventually you come to a point, with enough experience under your belt and way too many test products on your shelf, that you decide what's good enough is good enough. If you don't then you will never get out of the testing phase. Selecting your best doesn't have to mean that it's Perfect. 🕯️ And certainly make sure that it is a safe product.

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    Sweet powdery perfumes for woman

    in Fragrance Discussion

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    9 hours ago, Emeli Rose said:

    I love these but look for something more powdery like baby powder lactonic make powdery ya know? Lol it’s hard to explain what I’m thinking . Any suggestions ?

     

    This is an old perfume from long ago but looks like they still sell it, Love's Baby Soft. I used it back when I was a teenage and loved it. Don't know if it still smells the same but it was a soft, fresh baby powder scent with a little bit of floral scent.

    https://www.fragrancenet.com/perfume/dana/loves-baby-soft/cologne#288496

     

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    A BIG BIG BIG thank you!

    in General Soap Making

    Posted

    15 hours ago, Kris10Tackles said:

    Trying to beat the soda ash has been a pain. I have been spraying 99% and I’m still getting it!

    Hi. I just happened to see this post but I'm not a soap maker but I love to buy handmade soaps. Without an untrained eye, your soaps look beautiful to me. I don't know what soda ash is (until I just looked it up) and didn't know to look for it. LOL. My point is, buyers that are non soap makers probably won't know the difference. 🧼*bubblebath* It's pretty much the same situation that soy wax candle makers run into with frosted tops and sides. 🥃 I don't mind, I like the more rustic or textured look the ash and frost gives to products.😊 

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    IGI 6006 Wax Melts

    in Wax and Wick Tests

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    Hello @Noob82. Yes, you can make wax melts with candle wax and especially any left over wax when making candles. A few minor downsides that I can remember may be that the wax might stick to your molds or they may be hard and not so easy to break into pieces by hand. Maybe some one else will have some good input to share.

    Who manufactures Coconut 83 and what is really in it?

    in Coconut Wax Candles

    Posted

    On 9/14/2021 at 10:15 AM, TallTayl said:

    I DO get annoyed when deliberately told it is all in my head. Several partners contacted calcandle about the very different accublend coconut 83 lot in February 2020 and were told it was fine, and the same as always.  
     

    We supplied photos and videos and were told we didn’t know what we were talking about (despite having used tons of it over the years).

     

    Yep, been there and experienced that. I get more than annoyed, LOL.

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    Coconut 83 & 84X Temps and loads

    in Coconut Wax Candles

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    7 hours ago, Milk Machine said:

    I see on most vendors who sell Accu-blend's Coco 83 & Coco 84x they recommend heating to above 200°F & pouring at 190-200. They also list the fragrance load as 8-12%.  One or 2 vendors say 84X has a maximum 8%.  I went to Accu-blend's website where they don't actually list 84x at all. But after an email I got a sheet on 84x that says maximum fragrance load of 8%  for both 83 & 84 but it says the heat & pour Temps for both are 150-170.  So what do you do?  And generally speaking do any of you like either of these. I'm kind of trying to decide between these or Ceda Serica. Any advice or opinions will be much appreciated! 

     

    Hi. Yes, don't you love conflicting information, LOL. I too used Coconut 83 several years ago when it was a good, reliable wax and heated to around 200 and added FO between 180-190 and poured. I generally used 10-12% fragrance load. I still have some of those candles and they continue to have strong cold & hot throw, I don't remember which wicks I used. But as @TallTayl said, waxes have been changing the last few years so they may have changed the directions to those other temps now. Try doing it both ways and see what works best for you. 🕯️:read:

    Votive how to’s needed

    in Wax and Wick Tests

    Posted

    7 hours ago, Lizzy said:

    These were made using a rustic cold pour with 1343 back in the days in 2008 or 2009....sigh....how I miss the old time candlemaking. LOL

    Seems like it was less complicated back then.

    Oh I second that, I miss the waxes from a few years ago too, they were better and more predictable. Your candles are beautiful and perfect. 👍

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    Votive how to’s needed

    in Wax and Wick Tests

    Posted

    19 hours ago, NightLight said:

    I was thinking about doing votives but to be honest I have no idea how they should melt. Should I wick so they melt across or burn like a pillar down with a shell.

    You just happened to ask what I've been thinking. LOL

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    2022 Candle Fragrance Poll - Who’s Your Dealer?

    in Fragrance Discussion

    Posted

    23 hours ago, Belinda said:

    I know this thread is a few months old but what do you recommend from them? I don't usually order from them.

     

    Hi Belinda. It's been a while since I have ordered from them but here's some that I marked as favorites.

    Barn Wood

    Beach Towel

    Moonlight Path BBW Type

    Draakar Type

    Midsummer's Night Yankee type

    Mountain Lodge

    Pinecones and Amber

    Very Sexy Men's VS Type

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