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1 hour ago, Vicy said:

 I didn't realise soy was difficult! I went for it as it seemed a more natural product. Is there a better wax for beginners? 

I started with soy almost a year ago with all the same questions, but I'm still using it, and have come a long way, even though I'm still learning.. Soy is difficult but just like other waxes people still have some problems.Look for a wick guide to help with diameter of your jar .I use cd wick for soy 464 and they work really well.. 

Try heating your jars first. I warm my in the oven. And maybe your wick is to small for the diameter of the jar.or are you letting it burn long enough to get a full melt pool..

7 hours ago, BusyBee said:

 

You might want to take a look at this article before you make citronella fo purchase.

https://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/citronella-insect-repellent/

 

Thanks ..I read the article...I guess its back to the drawing board.. lol..I hate those pesty bugs

8 hours ago, BusyBee said:

I am floral scent lover, and it looks like I am the only floral scent lover in this post. 😊

 

If I am correct, I believe best sellers of floral scents in candle industry are Lily of the Valley & ylang ylang.  Maybe it's the name that makes them popular because I don't find them impressive as floral person.  

 

My favorite floral scents are Fresh Cut Roses & Jasmine manufactured by Atlantis Aromatics in New Jersey, and I get them from their supplier "California Candle Supply".  I use 464 also, so it should work well for you.  I get a lot of request for Lavender, but I haven't found one that I like yet.

Thank You...I will give those a try .  I made candles with sunflower fo yesterday and its just so floral, kind of disappointing. So on with the testing lol... 

7 hours ago, GailC said:

 

Yes I use GW444

Thank you🌷..    I use the 464..I will have to try it and hopefully it helps..

One of the sites i was on the other day said it was 15 and change to ship a 1oz fo ..just 1 ..no way .I will just stick to the suppliers with way cheaper shipping rates..its to bad though because i do like fo's  from the expensive suppliers..😥

58 minutes ago, GailC said:

Usually only Vanilla candles turn yellow for me.  And for some reason, Spiced Apples & Peaches.  I use UV Inhibitor with any FO's with a high vanilla content.

 

I can think of lots that I didn't color that didn't turn yellow and didn't add UV inhibitor: Carrot Cake, Cinnamon Bun, Banana Nut Bread, Apple Cider Donut to name a few.  Maybe when it's a spicy bakery scent, they don't turn yellow. (except spiced apples & peaches from FB)

Do you use the uv inhibitor in soy?..I try avoiding fo's with high vanilla.but some sound so good..

The banana bread from cs turned my wax brownish with a dry looking  weird frosted look..uhg  

5 hours ago, Darbla said:

I saw a mention somewhere of using cedar, lavender and mint for repelling spiders and other bugs.  While I'm sure they were meaning essential oils and herbs, would FOs in those same scents do the same thing?  My storage room would sure smell good, anyway!  I could put a cotton ball soaked with these on plastic can lids throughout the room.  I'm trying to discourage silverfish and other such bugs. 

 

If FOs would work, what do you think of those 3 scents combined together?  Or I could put each on its separate lid.

Good question...I can't stand spiders and silverfish ewwweee..  

I use 464 soy .and so far i have found between 15 and 20 fo's with good or great ht, if not i don't worry about it,  I just  try different fo's...I love the 464..nice and creamy looking

3 hours ago, BusyBee said:

Thank you for posting that picture!  That picture lead me to discovery of new wick.  

 

That wick in the picture turns out to be wick made by "EricX Light" of China.  Even though I am not big fan of putting Chinese ingredients in my candle, I think I might try one of their wick.  They have a hemp wick, which got me interest to try in my soy candle.

m/EricX-Light-Organic-Pre-Waxed-Natural/dp/B01M36EZU9?ref_=ast_bbp_dp

No problem💖 , glad I helped you... 

1 hour ago, bfroberts said:

Strawberries & Champagne is always a great seller for me.

I can see that scent being a good one for Valentines Day   

I'm waiting for fierce love from vcs..says citrus bouquet with woodsy musk for a dark alluring fragrance..mmmm sounds good, it should   be arriving this week..I have my eye on cashmere glow type from vcs    vanilla,  golden peach and warm cashmere musk..sounds romantic lol ..probably order that next week 

22 hours ago, sarahmarah said:

Candle Cocoon’s is amazing but it’s been sold out for months. It’s STRONG—a little goes a long way 😬 

 

I think CS reformulated theirs but I havent tried it so I can’t speak from experience.

 

If its strong I want it .lol...maybe they will have it in stock soon...

9 hours ago, BusyBee said:

 

May I ask what wick you are using?  I don't recall anything like yours.

I seen that pic online so I tried doing it myself, but i use cd wicks...and it wouldn't wrap nicely and stay tight  like the pic   

So thinking about spring and summer and can't stand the thought of those mosquitos..is there a good citronella fo that will actually keep these nasties away...This year I'm going to buy a ton of lemongrass plants and put them all around my yard...  These mosquitos cause me stress..uhggggg..lol    

2 hours ago, CandleRush said:

I have tobacco caramel from fc and it’s strong and good. To my nose heavy on the caramel and sweet. My customers love it but for me a bit to sweet.

Uhg  sometimes sweet is just to much.. maybe i will try to add a bit smokiness to it ..that is if i order it lol 

On 1/19/2020 at 12:01 PM, Barbara AL said:

Can you name some Tobacco scents you like and where they are from?

The only one I have is Tobacco Carmel from The Flaming Candle

 

Thanks

I have been looking at the tobacco caramel from fc ....have you tried it yet..do you like it?

I tried to do this but my wick wouldn't stay wrapped, maybe  it the wick I'm using 

Thanks everyone for your suggestions ..I have been putting off ordering any floral scents cause i just wasn't sure..but now I have something to go by..💐💖    

2 hours ago, Belinda said:

I'm not much into them either but lavender is very popular. I also like chocolate orchid from Nature's Gardens. There are a couple more that I like but I can't think of them right off the top of my head.

Thanks..maybe I will start with a lemon or vanilla lavendar ..I had this lavendar pillow mist, smelled so good but then I smelled this other lavendar spray and it wasn't so good lol..so maybe I would like a mix better..

How do you pick floral fo's for spring and summer if your not into them to much ? Eventually I would like to sell candles, so its hard for me to pick some out, like is jasmine better than lilac? Sometimes I think that some of the fo's i have ordered would smell better in soap than a candle. When i read descriptions of floral they sound like they would smell good but not sure what those types of flowers smell like. Thanks 💐

2 hours ago, cp0421 said:

It will if you leave them in too long. Only dip them long enough to absorb the fragrance on the whole freshener and pull it out.  I had a few customers that I would resoak them for. 

Thanks..this is going to be a fun project 

9 hours ago, cp0421 said:

I used to use these from Bell.  I loved them but just didn't have the space for them to dry.  I dipped them in a dish with fragrance and dpg and hung them to dry.  They do not last as long as the aroma beads.

 

http://www.wicks-wax-scents.com/texas-boots-horses.html

Did the fo wrinkle the material of the air freshner 

On 1/12/2020 at 7:32 PM, CandleMaker3D said:

I am trying to get into more complex designs and the candle I made didn't work out at all for the most part.

 

I made multiple mistakes during the process of making my candle.

 

Decided I would share anyways. My candle didn't work out properly for the most part. I know I messed up making the candle. It's not the worlds worse candle though I figure myself.

 

The top turned out fine, but it was the sides that I screw up on a bit.

 

 

 

 

Cool design though