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On 11/17/2018 at 8:24 PM, Scented said:

Well then I would search for the herbal that you want to use. I think it is candle science, for instance, that would have a combination scent of eucalyptus and peppermint. You can both scents separately out there too and if  you wanted to go with essentials, both would be available too. You will spend more per pound using essentials. 

You could feasibly cut out your own eucalyptus leaves and press those into your mold/container and pour wax into it. Might be a bit time consuming, but it is possible. 

Thanks a lot

On 11/15/2018 at 1:23 AM, Scented said:

So a couple of things. I'm not sure what you mean by feel, but I take it you want to smell it, probably.  

What is the herbal smell you want? The fragrance oils will be easiest and less expensive (likely) to use depending on what scent/fragrance/smell you are going for. Finding that fragrance may not be readily available and might take some combinations. 
What is the wax or application that you want to use? Do you want a wick in it or not? A container? Free standing? What type of wax? 
Do you know how to make a basic candle? 

Your suggesstion is ok. I use parraffin wax . I use wick. I ask it for all type of candle .

On 11/14/2018 at 4:16 AM, mzpickles said:

By "feeling the herb smell" do you mean you want it to burn your nose hairs? For instance, like when people with colds use menthol or eucalyptus in steam diffusers to help clear their airways? And what specific herb do you mean? There are lots of different herbs that are available in fragrance oils for candle making.

Not burn my nose hair. I want a light smell for example eucalyptus or peppermint

On 11/14/2018 at 12:22 AM, Candybee said:

There are some great fragrance oils with herbal scents that work great in candles. 

 

For example, Candle Science has:

Cardamom & Star Anise

Carribbean Teakwood

Cedarwood Vanilla

Citronella

Coconut Lime Verbena

Day at the Spa

Cypress & Bayberry

Dragon's Blood

Frankincense & Myrhh

Garden Mint

Red Rose

Grapefruit & Mint

Green Tea & Lemongrass

Lavender

Lavender & Chamomile

Lemon Verbena

Nag Champa

Oakmoss & Amber

Patchouli

Peppermint & Eucalyptus

Rosemary

Sandalwood

Tomato Leaf

Vetiver

White Birch

 

Thanks for guiding me.

On 11/13/2018 at 11:18 PM, TallTayl said:

Dried actual herbs will not burn well in a candle. The debris can (and often does) ignite. Burning herbs with ignited wax smells terrible. It's a recipe for a house fire.

 

If looking for an herbal scent, you could try essential oils, though they often smell not good while burning. They work best with a gentle wax that is able to burn with a small, cool wick.

 

Otherwise, I suggest working wickless with essential oils over a small wax melt warmer, or in a spray.

Thanks dear💓

19 hours ago, Scented said:

So you are stating that you want to make an herbal candle by using essential oil and dried herbs? If that's the case, drop the dried herbs, which become a fire hazard when they dislodge and float in wax. If that isn't the case, please explain again. 

Thanks for reply. 

I want to make a herbal candle that when it burns I can feel the herb smell. it's what is important for me. Please guide me how I add the herb to acheive my goal.

Thanks

Hi dear

I want to make a herbal candle that after burning I feel the smell. I want to use herb and its essential oil.  I mean it is somehow that I can use in aromatherapy. Thanks

On 10/19/2018 at 8:45 AM, ScentedPleasurez said:

The best candle that I have found retail has got to be colonial candles. 

I loved the oval container. They are 22 oz and are $25 normally. 

I bought it because it was on clearance and the container.

Melon was the one that I picked up and while it didn't carry through the house it did the entire upstairs.

Pretty sure they are paraffin wax. 

They burned great, however halfway down the container was extremely hot, and by the time it was finished it was a decent amount of sooting which I'm sure some came from me tilting to blow out. Lol.

 

I make no weekly trips to Wal-Mart just to see the candle section. I take notes on what's empty on their shelves lol. Picked up a few melts to test since so many have been doing reviews on YouTube with them..

Hi dear. About colonial candle I have a question. I never use it. When you use the candle in the container after burning the candle what happens for parrafin? I mean beacause it can't after melting get out of the container what happens?

2 hours ago, TallTayl said:

What kind of paraffin wax?some are specially designed for pillar candles to shrink from the mold. 

 

For pillars i use a silicone candle release release spray in my molds to help them slip out

 

for the one already stuck put it in the freezer overnight and see if it releases after good and frozen. 

1 hour ago, TallTayl said:

Is there a brand on your package to help identify what the wax actually is? Looking for the name of the manufacturer, and the type. For instance, IGI 4625, Problend 450, kY143, etc. 

 

Paraffin comes in many different blends, some are suitable, some are not. Without knowing which Company made it and the type it is very difficult to be certain. 

Thanks

43 minutes ago, TallTayl said:

What kind of paraffin wax?some are specially designed for pillar candles to shrink from the mold. 

 

For pillars i use a silicone candle release release spray in my molds to help them slip out

 

for the one already stuck put it in the freezer overnight and see if it releases after good and frozen. 

I use parrafin wax with 1%fat. and I use metal mold for pillar candle. Isn't suitable?

Hi everybody

I 'm bigginer in candle making. I make candle with parrafin. my mold is alluminum. My candle not get out of mold easily although I put in freezer for 10mintuse. I forced to melt it. 

when I make in pvc mold I don't have problem . 

please guide me about what is my fault and what temprature  i should use and why this happen for my candle.

Thanks