The Candle Nook

I use 464 and always pour hot. I have 1 FO (can’t remember which one right now 🙄 it’s a winter candle) that always has crappy tops. No matter what I do. Have just decided that when I pour that one I use a heat gun to smooth the tops. It has always just been a cosmetic issue. 

I agree with @NightLight  — my first reaction when reading your post was “on her stove” — that’s not the best place to be burning a candle — if it’s a stand alone stove/oven and she was using her oven — it could have melted the entire jar of wax!!!

Agree with paper towels — and I buy the cheapest I can find!  

Hi Jim, take your pot out of the double boiler for the cooling process to start. Add FO immediately like @bfroberts said. No need to wait. I’ve been able to eyeball setting wicks by putting caution labels on bottom first (I use glass so it gives me middle) and eyeball setting the wick by using the straw method (wick thru the straw then center and stick). 

I 2nd blue painters tape

But I loved CS Carmelized Praline. It was one of the first FO I made and sold

FYI: Candle Science is reformulating Carmelized Pralines to be phylate free. Will have to retest 🙄😂

On 6/1/2019 at 5:42 PM, bfroberts said:

On 6/1/2019 at 4:12 PM, Dirt Roads said:

 

 

I don't find their oils to be "much different" than the competition.  I've had duds from BA.  Pricey ones, too.

Same. I don’t find BA oils that much different. I like several of them —but kinda roll my eyes at the “we’re stronger” statement. 

@TallTayl and @CaptnKush and anyone else who uses presto pots....I’m checking them out and ready to bite the bullet...Amazon has one 10x8x10 and Walmart has one 12x10x12. What size are you using (they are the same price) and what recommendations/concerns for different sizes. 

Apparently soy changed DRASTICALLY a couple of years ago (maybe 2016) which I’ve read extensively (it seems) about on past posts...but I wasn’t making candles then. Since I’ve been using 464, I’ve been very happy. HT can be challenging with certain FO - but, I think that’s normal since it’s all I’ve ever known. Now...if I branched out into other waxes...not sure how I would feel — so I don’t! 😂

I’ve been thinking about a presto pot because I’m tired of the double boil method I have been using....(think this part is a stupid question but here goes...) what do you use to get the wax from the presto pot to your pouring pitcher?  I’m sure there are a million different things you could use ...lead me somewhere please!

I’ll jump in this conversation....testing out a FO for a particular client/friend. (It’s a fragrance I don’t care for).  Used my standard 464 and a couple of different wicks. Waited 2 weeks. Gave them to her, explained about curing time, she burned them off and on for a week maybe 2. Gave them back and said throw was weak. I shoved them on a shelf and forgot about them. 2 months later I lit 1 and HT was so strong I could smell it thru 1/2 the house (2800 sq ft house). Whatever science/magic happens sometimes takes awhile....

@soshiegirl thanks for offer of a cotton ball....but at this point - I have so many things I’ve bought and haven’t put in wax...I seriously do not need to fall in love with something else to buy! 😂. I pour frankincense/ myrrh at Christmas and it is definitely missing something (as an incense) an amber might be it. I think vanilla may be too sweet...I may have a sample of CS Caribbean Teakwood @pughaus  — I’ll check that out. Thanks for the input!

On 2/11/2019 at 7:28 PM, pughaus said:

I love their Cedar and Orange. It is listed under their Skin + Hair Care FOs but I took chance on it for candles and it is throwing very nicely in my soy/coco wax after a 6 day cure.  

I’m looking for an old fashioned church incense smell and someone suggested a cedar/orange mix— do you know that smell and think this smells like church incense?

3 hours ago, Sarah S said:

@Candybee and @The Candle Nook, have you tried Rain Barrel from NG? I love that water scent so much, exactly like a barrel of rain water sitting in a garden on a hot summer day. Fantastic throw in paraffin and palm.

Great to know!  Will put this on the list to try!

Ooohhhhh. Salt cavern....

5 minutes ago, Candybee said:

 

my fav water scent is fresh waterfall from PFO. 

I think that’s one I ordered to try! ❤️

Do you not like the CS?  That’s what I use and at 10% it’s strong to me...

10 hours ago, Candybee said:

 

Is it a blend you could share? If not I understand. I just love water blends so much and it helps to get another perspective on what a water scent is to another person.

I’m an open book — and it’s not a blend at all. BA Kelp. So many ocean/lake/rain scents smell like laundry detergent to me. This one doesn’t so it’s my go-to. But I’m always looking for another. Currently have 3 or 4 samples to try from different companies. What are some of your fav Candybee?

I make a “water scent” and call it Gulf Breezes....

I have only poured Cuban Tobacco (BA) and added a few drops of Bergamot. It was good (esp loved by daughter’s boyfriend) but I sold thru my 1 pound of oil —and am now currently looking at 3 new tobacco FO from 3 different suppliers to put in oil and test....maybe I’ll pour those this afternoon. (Also thinking about adding a splash of Bourbon to one just to see what happens...)

this post was probably no help 🤣

I love BA Kelp. I never smell any perfume with that one. And CS - coconut lime verbena which my husband calls “suntan oil” —  I call by it’s real name at one store and “By the Pool” at another...

I’ll 2nd Belinda’s thumbs up for Butternut Pumpkin. It’s a different pumpkin from anything else I’ve smelled...it’s my fav LS...

On 4/8/2019 at 6:04 AM, Shari said:

Vanilla Champagne is one of my top sellers in soap and scrubs.  I've done 3 baby showers and 1 bridal shower using that scent.

On 4/8/2019 at 7:08 AM, Trappeur said:

Do a search on here Candle Nook as there was one where people were raving about I think it was called "The childrens room".   Can't remember where it came from, but people were loving it.

 

Trappeur

Just got in my first NG order and OH. MY. GOSH!!  Thrilled with Vanilla Champagne and Childrens Room OOB. Have everything ready to make candles in the morning!  Thanks so much ladies!! ❤️❤️❤️

Thanks Trappeur and candesncats — I did order children’s room from NG today!  Will put it in wax as soon as it comes in a d let everyone know...