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  1. GarthAlgar
    That's funny! There are so many suppliers and so many GREAT suppliers around that it can be hard to keep track of. They did change their fragrances, but they argue that they're better quality and better for you. I think that's why hoards of new makers shop there. Because CS is reasonably priced and they're a little more transparent about their ingredients than literally every other supplier. I suppose that all depends on what you're into. I don't care for most sweet scents, unless they're blended in very small percentages. I generally like earthy, woodsy, and unisex fragrances so FO's like Oakmoss and Amber and Caribbean Teakwood are top notch in CT and HT. Though, I only personally burn those at home because they're heavily saturated in the market. It's actually annoying how many makers I see selling those scents. If I wanted to sell them, I would blend them to at least make a little unique. But I digress.
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    I would argue that Candle Science has one of the best and modern websites of your list. Though I only go there for very specific items because they are always out of stock (Especially in the last year). I think a lot of how-to blogs and youtube videos recommend CS as the go to supplier for everything.
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    Yes, though it's a lot more complicated than simply clicking and purchasing like you would on Amazon or any other American supplier. Generally, Chinese factories want to know that you're serious, that you'll be purchasing more than once, and that you'll be purchasing more than the MOQ. That last bit is just my suggestion. Ultimately, you want to show them that you're a serious buyer and looking for a long-term business relationship. There are guides and books regarding the trustworthiness of factories and what to look for which I cannot answer to. One last (important) thing. You should expect to pay additional 20-50% of your total on shipping, customs, broker, tax, and filing fees. So generally, bigger orders are better.
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    I agree with all of your points except beeswax. It may add some hardening capabilities to softer waxes like coconut, but there is absolutely zero science/evidence behind the "air ionization" of beeswax. Same goes with salt lamps. Their both beautiful products on their own, and shouldn't need magical thinking to make a sale. Edit: I'm a silly goose and didn't realize this post was from 2014...
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    If they can get away with saying it, then I should be able to get away with saying that paraffin is organic. After all, it is carbon based and requires zero pesticides...
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    Phew! If this posted on Reddit candle making, it would probably be serious.
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    I hope this is sarcastic...
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    There’s a beeswax pillar company that uses some sort of heated surface that also spins, and that’s how they get their surfaces leveled. I don’t know if they’ve modified a turntable or a griddle, but I think about it often.
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    Hope that was a typo ;]
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    Thank you! Good to know!
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    I know what food-grade paraffin is. I only ask what its purpose is in candle wax. Does that make for a better wax, or does using food-grade paraffin in a candle make it seem more appealing to the consumer? Is there a difference in burn rate or hot throw between "food-grade paraffin" and regular paraffin? How many types of candle paraffin is there? These are the questions I am asking. But I am very aware that food grade paraffin exists lol.
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    Has anyone tried this parasoy from Wellington? The description has the basic spiel about high fragrance load and color retention, etc. However, I thought it was interesting they said Well-Pour contains "food-grade paraffin". Is that a thing, or could that be a marketing ploy? Also, $69.95 for a 55-lb carton is a pretty good deal, assuming shipping isn't the same price.
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    Oh good point! I’ll shoot an email and ask.
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    No kidding, I loved Brambleberry's Spiced Amber Ale! Since I buy so many FO's from so many suppliers, I wonder if it would be worth it to go out to AFI and have them duplicate all of my already custom blends 🧐 . Being able to purchase in heavy quantities from a single supplier vs a dozen would do wonders on shipping costs.
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    If I knew who the manufacturers were, I would. It drives me crazy that some supplier (I'm looking at you Rustic Essentuals) don't sell their FO in quantities higher than 16 oz.
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    I imagine you could get faster results by testing how the actual liquid fragrance does in the PLA containers. If the liquid eats them up right away, then you can know that it proably isn't wise to store your melts in there. However, since the FO is so diluted by the wax in the melts, it may not actually have the same effect on the plastic as the pure liquid. I would give them a try!
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    Totally. And, you would get some nice back workouts from lifting 25 candles at once. If you get some, keep us updated on how they do!
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    I've seen a few candle companies use those as well. I imagine they stack nicely which could also help with cooling and proper airflow. I just use a baking rack and transfer all of my candles to that. Mostly because I have zero space in my basement studio.
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    Could be that paraffin has been dominating the market for high end and mass-produced candles since the 90s. Natural waxes are newer developments and I imagine a lot of overseas candle factories are more comfortable with paraffin wax. But yes, also consistency, shelf stability, and performance help.
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    Absolutely, and these are all good points. The one hang up I remember having with wick stickers was how much of a pain it was to pull that little tab off. Maybe I just got a bad or cheap batch (can't remember where) I'll try the ones from Candle Makers Store though! Thanks!
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    Fascinating points on the mp of beeswax! Yeah, I wonder what the company actually does then. Maybe it's a proprietary glue they created? Everything else about the company is solid on being zero waste/all natural, so can't imagine they would be dishonest... Do you prefer wick stickers over hot glue or glue dots?
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    Hello everyone, (first-time post here!) When I was checking out the specs on another candle company, they had said that they use beeswax (instead of a hot glue gun) as their wicking adhesive. From the video showing their candle making process, it looked like that had molten beeswax in a cup and were dipping the wick tabs in it, then sticking them to the bottom of the containers. I tried it with some spare yellow beeswax I had laying around and it did not stick nearly as well as hot glue. I am wondering if there was something I missed, if that company was telling the truth (lol), or if anyone else has tried this? So far, I have never seen any other candle company use a 'natural' glue, but I think it would be a cool bit to add to my marketing!
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    I bought a couple of boxes of C6 from TFC a few months ago and was not impressed. Normally I use C3, but lately, have been shifting to coconut wax. I thought C6 would be a nice in between for testing. NOPE. It did exactly the same thing that your candles did - cooled from the outside in, underwhelming hot throw, sinkholes, cracks, etc. I really thought the coconut would help with how the tops cured and maybe there would be less post cure work to do (since coconut cures so perfectly normal). It's like this wax took the worst parts of soy and coconut and combined them. Now I have a 50 pound box laying around if anyone is interested...
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