Arch Rock
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On 1/12/2019 at 6:15 AM, Trappeur said:
Candybee, I didn't dent the lids in.....I ordered the jars and lids from Candles and Supplies. With shipping they wound up to be 2.50 a jar which for that size jar and especially that lid, to me I thought was a pretty good price.
Awni, well being I use 464, it will be 2 wicks..I think the 2 cd5 wicks should work pretty well. 3 wicks would be way too much....well for me it would be. I'm going to pour some today and I'll post some pictures....
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Trapp (and everyone), check out the Jar Store. They have those flat metal lids in a wide variety of colors. Trouble is, their website doesn't say wht jars they are compatible with. Still waiting on a reply to my email.
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I don't think you're going to get a whole lotta diff between 24 and 26.
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On 1/27/2019 at 9:58 PM, TallTayl said:
Reusable, refillable container experiments coming to a store near you. Though, ice cream seems fine in those waxed paper containers 🤷🏻♀️
OMG I was JUST going to post this! I really hope this Loop idea takes off. I always encourage customers to bring their empty jars back for a discounted price refill. Our planet is drowning in plastic! I really want to find a creative solution to plastic clam shells for wax melts. Also replaced my glass lids with the Olde Tyme metal lids from Fillmore and added a sticker on the inside of the lid encouraging customers to reuse/recycle. I'll scoot this convo over to packaging.
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On 1/26/2019 at 12:11 PM, Gary in Canada said:
Lucky you aren't trying to find containers in Canada...all we have available is mason jars and a couple of other styles that have been around for decades.. Boring lids, nothing new. I can't understand why Canadian suppliers don't get with the times. By the way...Love your new jar and container from Candles and Supplies!!
Well, Gary, the most successful business ideas begin by "solving a problem". I think it's why most of started pouring our own candles - the big company brands sucked. Maybe see what it would take to start importing and re-selling some glass. Lots of wholesalers in New York. Just sayin'.
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Coachtom, Candybee and Jcandle are encouraging you to dial in the right wick to prevent side blow-outs because once you starting adding stearic acid or vybar, you run the risk of "locking" the fragrance in. This is why we (generally speaking) get better scent throws use softer waxes that need "supported" by jars. Jar waxes are softer and have less stearic and/or vybar compared to pillar blends.
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On 1/28/2019 at 3:25 PM, TallTayl said:
I get maybe one in a year that asks if it’s soy. Make a clean burning, good smelling and safe candle and not one person really cares it seems.
Agree 100%
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Thanks Soshie
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On 1/26/2019 at 7:53 PM, Candybee said:
Don't get all twitter-pated yet. I just got up from my Saturday after market nap....
Let's see, I get great HT and CT from my glass glow palm, or any palm for that matter.
I think one of the best throwing, or a couple of the best throwing paraffin waxes I ever used or heard about are any of the old J waxes such as J223 (now IGI 4633) or the super soft Comfort Blend IGI 4627.
The only soy I ever got an exceptional throw from was the old Ecosoya pillar blend. However, that blend has been reincarnated and is back on the market once again with its original name Ecosoya Pillar Blend.
That's my opinion based on my experience.
HA! You just dated yourself talking about those old J waxes. Wait a minute . . . I just dated myself too! What a sticky mess they were to work with but I often think that I recognize that wax in a lot of Yankee candles.
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We paraffin-based users are not immune to the curing phenomenon either. I think you're onto something, Forrest.
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OMG you're a GENIUS!! Thanks so much for saving me tons of time and money.
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Wow. Sounds like the 26 might be worth a try!
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What are some of your favorites? Thanks
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For those interested:
Lonestar has HTP 52, 62, 73, 83, 104, 105, and 126 at 6" pre-tabbed
Fillmore has HTP 73, 83, 93, 104, 105, 126, and 1212 at 6" pre-tabbed
Candle Science has the same as Fillmore plus an HTP 41 at 3" pre-tabbed
Candlewic does not have the lower 52 and 62.
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Considering that CD wicks start as small as 5 and come in 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, and 26 . . . I can only assume that the 26 could double as a flame-thrower. The highest CD I've ever used in my wax with 6% FO load is the 14 and even then, it was a hot burn with a longer stalk and more mushrooming than any other CD wick or any other wick series. Do you mind if I ask why you feel like you need a 26?
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6% saves tons of mooola too.
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Great article. It also proves that everyone here has been leaning in the right direction - specifically, new and unusual containers/vessels and in becoming more ecologically sound in our packaging decisions.
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Yeah, I tried it before Christmas and it was ghastly in my wax. Almost had a cat pee smell to it. This top note was not mentioned in all the rave reviews!
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Thanks WThomas
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Can't go wrong with Coogar
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Who carries the best selection of HTPs? I can only find one or two at one or two places. Interested in testing the full range. Thanks.
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Top off hotter than the original pour and use a steady hand. I remember crimping the spout on one of my pouring pitchers into a tight "beak" and used this only for topping off pillars. Definitely not for amateurs.
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That was hilarious.
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I agree with the above. I can be super lazy in the winter and not unload candles from my car but the summer is a different story.
2019 Candle Trends
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Dear Lord, I don't need any more headaches Trapp but thanks for the idea. I think the only way to make money on jars would be to buy direct from a manufacturer AND buy a Sunshine load to boot. You've got the overhead of keeping them in a warehouse, etc. And yes, I have feeling the markup on wax is probably close to double.