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Hey Sheila not a newbie but ......what a great 'tutorial'.....and great idea....Learn something new every day! Thanks so much for the pics and the explaination! Gonna do some pillars today with my newest lesson! thanks again Debbie

You are going to give them a gift of a candle that you have not personally tested? :undecided I would perhaps find another gift and perfect your candles by testing which wick burns the best for the candle you are making. JMO

You could try checking the wax manufacturer's web site and see what they recommend ..... That way you would know how much fo your wax will hold and then you can figure it out from there.

$20 for ONE ounce and you would have 'happily' paid that? Oh girlfriend, you need to do some searching on-line - I can't imagine you would not find what you like or are wanting for a whole lot less that $20 for an ounce......for a pound of fo that is $320.....:tiptoe: Hopefully you will look around before you pay that kind of money! You can get a whole lot of 'sample packs' for that kind of change! Anyhow, your question was are they candle safe? I would think that perhaps if it was oil for diffusers it might be cut with dpg or something similar but ......since you have no way of knowing what is in it or what it is I would not put it in a candle, but I would never pay that kind of money to test it! And just because it smells good in the bottle, does not mean it will smell that way in a candle....jmo Peaks fo's are great - don't know what they carry that would be similar to Butt Naked but I use alot of their oils and almost all are wonderful! Not meaning to offend you.....but that is just too much money to spend on fo!! (imo) Debbie

If someone has had a negative experience with them, whynot post that experience here? To pm someone with that info doesn't save the rest of us! Thanks

never had sore throat but can get a killer headache when the fragrance is too strong! And I feel like I can 'taste' it.....:rolleyes2

I'd try the zinc wicks - and use the same formula (that you would use for a container candle) to determine starting point - the diameter of the tin......start small and work up I love the 70/30 and find the zinc wicks work real well in it.....

If it is just the look, I burn them myself.... However, if the wick doesn't work I just pull it out and stick in the next size I want to try.... If all else fails and as a candle it is worthless, I melt the wax and pour into muffin papers to use in the fireplace...... I'm not sure I understand what you mean when you say the 'mix doesn't work'.....I don't mix waxes or use additives in containers so my wax is always good for something....:rolleyes2

I have one of those small 'scent chip' molds - holds about 1 1/2 # of wax and makes over 500 of those scent chips....(BTW thanks to TBear for the mold!) They are very small - diameter of a dime (actually a bit smaller).... All of that being said, she is still selling very cheaply....when I googled Scent Chips I found they charge $6.99 for 6 oz.....(I think that was the cost)

I think there was just a post regarding these a couple days ago - might try doing a search or going back a couple of days.....

I can see the dilema....I like the 'rainbow' layer idea....

hmmmmmm :rolleyes2 You did want opinions didn't you? lol Debbie

Do a search on wet spots - you will find what most of us have found over time....wet spots are a part of candles!

Kimberly I am delighted that I will have the opportunity to meet you - Bunny says such nice things bout you......well nice may be a bit strong.... lol I do believe we will have an awesome week-end! When are you coming? I understand we are going to do a little shopping before the conference.....Can't wait to go to the big city to shop and of course eat! Looking forward to meeting you and everyone else! Debbie

We have to go home?? Oh chit....not what I had in mind.... I thought everyone was staying until Sunday at least.....Bunny so sorry but I am thinking I would like living in a hotel.....I may not want to leave.... Debbie

Did you do a search on the fragrance finder? I think I recall NG had the starburst scents.....

I use only RRDs in the F wax - I found it was the only wick that would even begin to burn correctly! I also have never found a need to trim and have had no problems with them.

I use empty butter tubs to store salts in - make em up, put on the lid and shake every day for a week or so then put in containers. Never have had a problem with the fo eating through the plastic (knock on wood I guess).....and I have never seen a bath salt recipe with water.....Also, you can buy the salt used for water softeners, sold at home depot, lowes, etc....and it costs under $5......might have to chop it up a bit as it is quite large but hey salt is salt!

Oil of: Orange 10X Eucalyptus Lemon Eucalyptus Lemongrass Litsea Cubeba Spearmint Catnip Lemon Balm Awesome blend and smells pretty good

I would really be curious to know who 'those few' or 'you all' (Miss Melly)or 'you and your friends' are?? I am sick to death of you (the collective 'you'), who don't know shit, who come here and begin bashing others opinions.....If you have a problem with a supplier or a question, ask it....then you have asked for opinions and you are going to get a wide variety of answers - some that you like and some that you don't ..... just the nature of asking opinions. Why does anyone who doesn't care for a supplier 'have to get over it' or 'grow up' or, move on'?? You are therefore suggesting that we all must love JS or else we 'need to grow up'?? Jeez! Course this is just your opinion, right?? Well here is my opinion - Get out!! (forget about growing up or getting over it or moving on - just get out, go away, or stfu!) ENOUGH!!

Is your dad thinking about adoption? :rolleyes2 I could be had....... You are fortunate - in that your dad likes to do it and he is still around to do it for you! Lucky girl!!

Yet another JS fo with 'floaties'? Did you email Becky? I also have JS fruit slices with nothing in it (had to go check it out!) - but it seems wierd to me that this issue has come up just recently.....any fo with 'floaties' seems suspect to me! Debbie

Peaks caramel apple is delicious! Great scent and throw!

lol - those ear infections can really screw up the equilibrium (and the mind) Hope you feel better soon! Debbie

Just finished speaking with the hotel - as of now our room is hooked up with or close to scented and Sherry......I asked for adjoining and if that isn't possible, at least next to one another or across.....If anyone else chooses to be close to us, just pm one of us for 'real names'..... Debbie