Mrs. Stoner

Honey Bee from Little Bees Scents gets rave reviews. I have not used it but many people love it!

On 10/21/2021 at 1:48 PM, PINKT said:

I LOVE this wax!!  Someone just told me (they contacted Cal Candle) that this wax is 50% soy 25% palm and 25% paraffin.

Thank you! I really like this wax. I did a deep dive searching #12 on Facebook and heard the same thing about the ratios of the types of waxes in this blend. It’s a wonderful wax!! What wicks do you like to use in it? I have found LX and Premier to be the leaders of the pack. 

5 minutes ago, bfroberts said:

Try wicking down a size or two.

Thank you! Trying that today! 

Hi all,

I have been testing, testing, testing. I am currently using #12 wax from California Candle Supply. It is a soy, palm and paraffin blend. I use LX wicks and for the most part they work great. I do not trim my wicks when I am testing as I like to create worst case scenarios. LX wicks tend to mushroom and then self trim. However, sometimes about 1/2 to 3/4 of the way down my vessel, they will simply curl in on themselves and form a loop. This leads to a bigger flame. My wicks are always trimmed to a 1/4” before the very first light. Then I just burn repeatedly without trimming until the candle is gone. Does anyone else have experience with LX wicks curling in on themselves? Thank you!

4 hours ago, Laura C said:

Congratulations! Doesn't it feel great? Love the ceramic jars.

Yes! I couldn’t believe it! Thank you so much

2 hours ago, BusyBee said:

Oh this is beautiful!  You have created beautiful vessels that goes really well with your nativity sets.  And your candle flames are beautiful also.  I am pretty sure you can repeat that again and again.  

Thank you so much! I am so thank ful to you and all your knowledge. That’s a huge compliment coming from you!

I am almost in tears… of happiness. I began making candles December 2020 as a hobby during my unemployment due to Covid. It has taken me 9 months and five types of waxes and combinations there of, every single type of wick, countless fragrance oil combinations, scrupulous note taking, and on top of that, making my own cement vessels and the countless hours of that testing of sealants and safety… I HAVE MADE ONE SUCCESSFUL CANDLE! My goal was to create a candle that burned all the way to the end with no wick trimming (like most non chandlers burn their candles), in a cement vessel that never got too hot, that didn’t throw soot and also filled our bedroom and hallway with scent. The 7.5 oz candle below is nearing the 50 hour mark! I did it! Now if I can just repeat it. I want to thank you all for the invaluable information and expertise I have gleaned from you. I will keep making and creating and testing and perhaps one day, I will turn this into a business. For now, I am enjoying the process. 

PS - the vessel below has been used about five times before in previous tests hence the “rustic” and stained look of it. I reuse my vessels over and over for testing purposes. I am including a picture of my freshly poured candles and vessels (note the nativity set in the background… this was 9 months and over 100 candles ago when I first began testing). 

52 minutes ago, SRez said:

I also have a some pics of the wicks in action in the Wick and Wax test forum, you can somewhat see them in the tray.  The 785 is dimmer and tunneling down faster rather than wider than the 780.   

Thanks, SRez! It is enough to drive one completely nuts and question everything! I am experiencing the same thing with the mushrooming. My blend is 50:50 para soy and the 760 is mushrooming like crazy and dimming the flame... I don’t trim while testing but the 767 is looking good although slightly too big a flame. Going to try another 765 now. Ugh!

Hi! I have been testing with premier wicks purchased from Aztec last month. I am testing the same wax, same vessel, with a 760 and a 765... and the flame on the 765 is smaller than the 760. I have tried multiple wicks from this package and all have smaller flames than the 760. Just curious if anyone else’s wick testing has been completely thrown off by this as well? Thanks!

Hi all! I live in Los Angeles and would love to use a local supplier for my wax. I am interested in the #12 veggie/soy/para blend from California Candle Supply. I am currently mixing my own soy and paraffin. Has anyone here tried the #12?  I have reached out to them asking what percentage of soy to paraffin this particular blend is made up of but haven’t heard back yet. In the meantime, I wanted to know if any of you have experience with it.  Thanks! 

Hello Everyone!

I am selling everything listed below. I do not want to separate the items. I am selling them as an entire lot. Everything was purchased within the last three months and I am selling them because I have narrowed down the fragrance oils I will be using. They are .3oz sample sizes and 1oz and 2 oz sizes. All items have been opened in order to sniff and only nine of them have been partially used for testing purposes. I have noted below the ones that have been used.

I am selling the entire lot for $210 and I will pay for the shipping within the United States. This is a great way to try several different fragrances. I will accept PayPal. Please let me know if you are interested. Thanks! 

CANDLE COCOON:

SUGAR SHANTY: 2 OZ

PEPPER AND PORT: 2 OZ

CRANBERRY, CARDAMOM AND CLOVE: 2 OZ 

NEROLI DE LA LUNA: 2OZ (3/4 FULL)

LEMON BLOSSOM: 2OZ (3/4 FULL)

OUD, TURMERIC AND SAFFRON: 2 OZ (3/4 FULL)

SUNWASHED SANDALWOOD: 2 OZ (3/4 FULL)

MIDNIGHT MUSK: 1 OZ (1/2 FULL)

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SWEETCAKES NOT USED (2 OZ EACH):

MANDARIN ORANGE

CLEMENTINE

OLIVE BLOSSOM 

CITRON ET FIGUE

CITRUS POMELO

KAREN’S OCEAN RAIN

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WOODEN WICK SAMPLE SIZES SNIFFED BUT NOT USED (.3 OZ EACH):

GREEN BAMBOO AND WILD VIOLET (2)

MOSS AND WET FERN

OAKMOSS AND CEDAR

YLANG AND GERANIUM 

COCONUT AND AÇAÍ

CREME DE MAMAO AND CASSIS

SPICED PEAR AND WHISKEY 

SALTED CARAMEL AND KAHLUA

DRIFTWOOD AND JUNIPER (2)

MANDARIN AND RESINS (2)

WILD VETIVER AND SUEDE (2)

SANDALWOOD INCENSE AND EXOTIC AMBER 

PALO SANTO AND SAGE

SPICED BERGAMOT AND LABDANUM

MANGOSTEEN AND GREEN COCONUT

BLOOD ORANGE AND LIME AGAVE 

CEDARWOOD AND NEROLI BLOSSOM 

MULBERRY AND NEROLI LEAVES 

OUD PATCHOULI AND RESINS (2)

IRIS AND GINGER BLOSSOM

WILDFLOWERS AND SEA AIR

DAMASCENA ROSE AND OUD (2)

WOODEN WICK SAMPLES SLIGHTLY USED:

GRAPEFRUIT AND LEAVES (2)

LAVENDER AND YLANG 

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MIDWEST SEA SALT COMPANY NOT USED (1 OZ EACH):

FRENCH LIME BLOSSOM

MOROCCAN OIL TYPE

PURE GRACES 

BERRIES AND BULGARIAN ROSE BAIES TYPE

EGYPTIAN MUSK

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AZTEC (1 OZ):
PERSIAN SILK

ROSEMARY PEPPER

SULTANA

100% NATURAL ORANGE CLOVE

FRANKINCENSE AND MYRRH (HALF USED)

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CALIFORNIA CANDLE SUPPLY (1 OZ):

OUD 

WHISPER (HALF USED)

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On 2/18/2021 at 5:14 AM, SmellsSoSweet said:

I was poking around youtube and saw a woman making candles using this beautiful frosted dark purple vessel with a wood lid.  She specifically said that she didn't want to tell people where she got them from because she likes the unique purple color, which I totally understand.  I really like the jar shape and size (it holds 10oz of wax) and that it is dark enough not to see through the container, but not completely opaque so that the flame lights up the jar really nicely.  Has anyone seen this vessel?  I would love a black version.  They kind of reminder me of the Cali jars from California Candle Supply, but the Cali jars seem more opaque.  They also look a bit like the West Coast jars from Sixteen Seventeen, but those are smaller,  more translucent than I like, and the lid has a more rounded edge.

It reminds me of this one from Alibaba but I don’t see the purple option. Ill keep my eyes peeled. https://www.alibaba.com/pla/Custom-logo-home-wedding-decoration-3_62519409749.html?mark=google_shopping&biz=pla&src=sem_ggl&mark=shopping&cmpgn=11637237034&adgrp=120122066104&locintrst=&locphyscl=9031201&ntwrk=u&device=c&dvcmdl=&position=&pla_adtype=&pla_mrctid=254529816&pla_channel=online&pla_prdid=62519409749&pla_country=US&pla_lang=en&pla_group=298190246337&pla_localcode=&gclid=CjwKCAiAyc2BBhAaEiwA44-wW_ZyI9aS8f2SMXSWhAw3Z2ya53mVwIcwWAh0iuAHuh43ynxcgEHuyhoCzioQAvD_BwE#shopping-ads

4 hours ago, GailC said:

Seems appropriate to make some Arctic Air candles on this freezing cold, snowing, wind blowing day.

 

But I need a name so I can sell them all year round not just in the winter.

 

Here is Mill Creek's scent description:  Brilliant fragrance notes of eucalyptus, spearmint, wild rose and dew fresh ferns leading to snow pines, blue jasmine magnolia and white lilies finishing with a base of white musk, balsam and sandalwood.

 

Right now I'm leaning toward Morning Dew.

 

Thanks for any suggestions.

Sounds lovely! I like Morning Dew. Some other ideas could be: Fresh Air, Brisk Walk, First Rain, Morning Mist, Breath of Air 

Hope this helps or sparks some more ideas! 

15 minutes ago, TallTayl said:

This is the most awesome post I have read in a while.

 

namaste.

I am so happy I could provide a little peace and levity. I am new to candle making and my god, I have never felt such levels of frustration (besides my first marriage!)... but I love it! And I keep coming back for more. And quite frankly, candle making has saved me during quarantine. So glad to be here. ❤️ 

After another frustrating (yet enlightening) day of testing, this tiny figure sitting cross legged appeared in my mushroom looking so zen like and calm... At first I was annoyed but how could I stay mad at such a meditative mushroom?

On 1/9/2021 at 10:46 AM, smoogen said:

I picked this wax up too in December! With SB1000, I pre-heat my vessels and then pour around 130F. Every once in a while I get the sinkholes, but for the most part they come out beautifully. 

Hi! Thank you so much for sharing your process. I have four more pounds of it sitting here so I will give that a try. Right now I am working with 6006 and doing my best to learn how it behaves... I had to pick a wax and just commit. Trying too many things at once gets overwhelming. So far I am liking the 6006 especially now that we are getting acquainted! How are you liking the SB1000 in terms of hot throw and wicking? 

Thank you so much, TallTayl! Yea, it feels super plasticky. I am shocked that this is described as a single pour container wax... I much prefer the other waxes I have worked with but I may just go ahead and try that second pour to see what happens. I appreciate your feedback. 

Hi all! I began my candle making journey last month and I am now a woman obsessed. I have worked with C3, 464, IGI 6006 and PB 600. I like the 464 with ECO and HTP wicks and made a dozen successful candles with it BUT I prefer the look and hot throw of the 6006 and 600. If I had to play favorites, I’d say 600 because I am finding it easier to wick and a nice happy medium. So, of course, I got curious and wanted to try a soy blend from General Wax in California because I can pick it up in person and avoid the shipping fees from Flaming Candle. Well, I picked up 8 lbs of their SB1000 yesterday.

Description from the supplier website: Our SB 1000 soy blend has a very smooth surface and adheres well to glass wall containers. It consists of 60% soy wax and a 40% blend of paraffin, UV and an enhancing additive.

So, hubby and I wanted to perform a burn test. My first thought was, dang this wax is hard as a rock. As we sliced into it, it slivered off... as if you were cutting into hard frozen chocolate. It felt super dry and hard compared to the 600. I thought this does not feel like 60% soy, 40% paraffin. It seemed off to me but we went ahead and melted 64 oz to 185 degrees and poured at 165 degrees into eight vessels (the Libby 11oz straight), each with a different wick for our burn test. Everything looked promising... until the wax set. I have never seen craters, sinkholes, or peaking around a wick like this before. So, my question is, can wax go totally rotten? Or perhaps it’s me? I have not had sinkholes or craters in any of the other waxes. 

THE SB1000 WAX from General Wax after setting up for 24 hours. 

BELOW FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: 6006 wax in Medium Oxford Jar 2.7” diameter, 600 wax in Oxford Jar, SB1000 wax in Libby Jar 3.1” diameter, GSW 464 wax in Libby Jar

Hello Everyone and Merry Christmas Eve! My name is Francesca and I am new here and wanted to introduce myself. 

What's your name? Francesca 

How old are you? 43 

Where do you live? Studio City, CA

How long have you been making candles/soap/whatever? I just began candle making in November... one whole month ago!

How did you get started making candles/soap/whatever? I have been working as a makeup artist in the entertainment industry for over 20 years. Then COVID hit and my job went bye-bye. So I have been a homemaker since March. I have always loved candles and fragrance so I decided I try my hand at it. And now I have become obsessed and never want to go back to doing makeup. I would rather make candles all day long. 

Are you married? Any kids? I am married to Mr. Stoner (yes, this is our real last name!) and we have a dog named Ava. Mr. Stoner helped me make a batch of candles last night for a burn test... he loves that I have a hobby that makes me so happy (and frustrated). 

Anything else we should know? I am really interested in exploring this passion and would love to create my own small candle business down the road. 

Thank you all for your endless knowledge!