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    I apply mine after too! For all the reasons above, plus have to use my heat gun sometimes and not sure how the label would react.
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    cherry or strawberry?
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    I don't use the square masons, but you could try weighing it at each level to see which weight is more even. I think it looks better if all you see is wax when the lid is on. JMO
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    Looks great! Neat idea using the bucket! They'll love it, and their house will smell yummy.
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    I'd start with one of the three largest sizes you have and see how it works with your wax and FO. Keep in mind that you may need to burn it a few times before it goes all the way across; it should catch up on subsequent burns. You might want to start out with a simpler jar until you get the hang of it. I tend to get more wet spots in my balmorals than the straighter jars. HTH!
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    NuScents carries one and everyone likes it in my candles. Didn't know it was B&BW dupe; sorry I can't compare.
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    You can also just put a candle on a warmer or use reed diffusers. One of my doctor's offices uses the reed diffuser, puts out a nice light scent and looks nice too.
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    Looks great, Heather! Nice job!
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    Hi, DJ, welcome! Here's a link listing lots of suppliers. It's always good if you can find one close enough to pick up or at least close enough the shipping isn't too bad. A lot of suppliers offer kits, which is a great way to get started. http://www.candleandsoapstuff.com/Suppliers_by_State.html Just reading the current posts will give you lots of information; there are many kinds fo soy wax out there. If you haven't found it yet, the search feature is very helpful!
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    Gotta keep the ands -- it's like lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Could use the symbol & to save space if needed. Congrats, Bunny!
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    I think I have seen them at dollar stores too. Not sure of their quality, but they're cute. I know Target has them with the purchase of a hooded towel. Then you'd have a matched set. You're going to have to post pictures, you know.
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    If you go with the non-disposable wash mitt, they already make cute washcloths for kids that you put your hand in. No sewing needed! We have a duck one, it's almost like a puppet. I don't do soap, but would there be a way to liquefy your soap, soak the cloth, and let it dry? If you sew something together, it would be real quick to just to a quick seam along the outside. You don't really need to put a thumb in it. You could do bunches at the same time. Sounds like a fun experiment! Can't wait to see how it turns out!
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    Those cloths are neat. I wonder if using those thin cleaning cloths would work. Let's see if I can describe them...used by restaurants and such...kind of red with a bit of a pattern to it. They can be washed a couple of times before wearing out. Maybe a restaurant supply store? My husband works for Gordon Food Service, and they sell them. They have stores called GFS Marketplace where anybody can go without a membership, they're just not national yet (except in Canada). Some heavy duty paper towels might work, too. They're making ones that hold up better to water.
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    Haven't tried EOs in votives yet, but I use .5 oz pp. I've read a couple places that it's better not to use stearic in the V-1; other places don't mention it at all. Are you letting your candles cure? Soy needs time to sit before putting out a good throw.
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    Just by Nature has Farmer's Market which is described as peach, magnolia, & raspberry. Throws great! Haven't smelled the others, so I can't compare. I have a sample from them and love it.
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    Wow, that's beautiful!
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    I had a candle come out burning a lot longer than I thought it would. Think I had tried subtracting the weight of the jar one time and not the other. I don't remember exactly what I did, but the second time I timed it was much better. Sorry, not much help. Just give it another go!
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    I gave a friend of mine candles for her shower, and she loved it! I made up a little basket assortment, didn't try to match colors or anything; depends on the bride, I guess. It's also nice word of mouth to build sales (bring cards).
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    You can try a size larger and see how it goes, make sure it doesn't get too hot. There is an LX 30. I think 4 burns might be kind of pushing it. Anyone else?
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    I personally don't mind if it takes 2 or 3 burns for the melt pool to catch up. Those wick sizes usually work for me in a jar that size (I use C3 too). Have you tried the HTP 126 yet? Also, it seems the first burn sometimes takes longer than 3 hours to achieve FMP. Yes, it's frustrating, but you'll get it figured out! How close to the edge are your burns coming? It's there's just a little bit, it should catch up; just keep burning. HTH!
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    spiced coffee? spicy brew? cinnamon java?
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    Fern-Marie, I don't use that jar or those waxes, but how much FO are you using? What sizes have you tried already? With the bouncing, could the candle possibly be in a draft? This could be a few different things, more info might be helpful.
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    I'd try it and see. Or just start with one size smaller. At least you have a reference to give you a place to start. I make two testers so I can test more than one wick at a time; try one with your 4 and another with the smaller size (sorry I don't use Ecos). HTH!
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    Sab, Are you doing more than one burn? I've found that sometimes the first burn doesn't completely clear the sides, but subsequent ones clean them up. Just a thought. You'll get it!
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