MasterBaker2

Most straight paraffins can only hold about 3% of FO so like candleman said it was too much for your wax. I suggest weighing your fo's instead of measuring it with measuring spoons. You're going to be able to make a better candle this way.

CANDLECHEM has a 4 X 9 1/2 http://www.candlechem.com/seamless.htm

Thanks Candle Man. I've been looking all over for one of these new. Frustrating to see I got ripped off buying one in the classifieds. Love that feeling.:undecided

Anyone know where I can find a 4x9.5 or taller seamless aluminum mold?

TIA

I have it and like it a lot. Not greasy and soaks in quickly.

Thanks. I just recall when I used to manage grocery stores that we kept the lard in the refrigerated section. I was worried that the citric acid etc, might cause problems. I really don't need my ingredients working against me on my very first batch of soap. :undecided I'm stressed enough as it is.

Okay. Thanks for the quick reply.

I was hoping to try this recipe tonight and I just got back from the store to buy lard and not really thinking bought lard that doesn't require refrigeration. Now I'm wondering if I can use it. It's made by Armour and the ingredient list is

Lard and Hydrogenated Lard

BHA

Propyl Gallate and Citric Acid added to help protect flavor.

I'd be up for being a tester.

By the way Jenny I love the look of your bombs. Great coloring.

Thanks for the replies. Not the answer I thought. I figured it was to help hold them together more than anything else.

What does corn starch do for these? I see some recipies that call for it and others that don't. Just curious.....

TIA

ETA: We tried several recipies over the weekend and the only one that turned out as far as not activating was the one without. New to the whole B&B thing so lots to learn. Bear with me......I won't always be this ignorant.

Save it for fall and make hot apple pies on those cold nights

HOLY CRAP!!!!!!!!

I wouldn't recommend leaving it on for extended periods. There really is no reason to as it melts 8 lbs pretty fast.

I don't have a lot of experience with this wax but my experience is that you should'nt have to unless you're using a huge container.

Like Christina said more answers are to be found on Brendas board as well.

What temp did you pour at? What kind of wax? I'm guessing it was either your pour temp or you may need to add some stearic next time.

I tried that technique of leveling pillars while still in the mold. It sounded like a good idea. Then I tried it and my candles stuck in the molds and I couldn't get them out.

I like the idea of leveling them that way but how do you get them out of the molds after you melted the bottom?

If you have the mold sitting on paper towels (I use 2) instead of directly on the melting surface the paper towels absorbs most of the wax so you don't have the problem of the candle staying in the mold. You will get a little residual wax that hangs up on the edge of the melted surface but it brushes right off with out leaving surface blemishes. If you have a candle that you poured way off you may need to change the paper towels out.

HTH

Malinda,

You rock! Those are great. Hope mine look that good.

That is one beautimus candle.

SHAME on Pier One for selling out so cheap! They SHOULD be doing better than that, and WERE not THAT long ago...what are they KMart, Target, Walmart...ewwwwwwwwwww I didn't mean to hijack here..just been awhile since I have been in Pier One and had no idea they were selling candles for pennies. Are they importing these from China?

I was just thinking the same thing. No way I would sell a 4X6 pillar for $16

Yes, what Grumpy said. So are you getting a Kelsei Carol?

Okay, I'm new to the soaping thing. In fact haven't made any yet but am putting together all the supplies I need. I'd rather buy something that's good the first time instead of wishing I had gotten one of these. Where can I buy one?

Those are great. Nice work

Anyone using this wax? Wondering if you like it, hate it, don't care one way or the other.

I just ordered a slab of it to play with to see if I like it. Got it more for votives than anything else.

Those are really cool. I really like the purple ones. :highfive:

Alright, another one coming over to the dark side. Swore I wasn't gonna but here I am learning all about it. Need a smiley that slaps it's forhead and says DOH! Probably going to give it a shot this weekend.