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I believe the Jar Store carries C3. I think they're in CT, not sure how far that would be for you.

Are you changing containers or something? I think it would be okay to set them off to the side, mark discontinued and X% off. You could stick them in your oven to melt down and reuse if you really want to; I just think it's a waste of containers if the candles are perfectly fine.

Cindy, add some container wax to the V1 to soften it up a bit. Also cover with a box to cool slower.

I smelled the NuScents chai and only smelled flowers. Does it smell much different in wax? Even their description is floral. Chai is a spicy tea with milk and honey. Yummy!

C3 is not 100% soy. It has additives in it, and I would not use it intentionally for b&b. BCN carries a soy wax for that purpose. If you really want to use the C3, I'd contact Cargill first.

Funny you should bring this up. I had a craft show Saturday and a customer came up telling me one of my votives melted all over the place, apparently expected it to burn like a pillar, said she tried to hug it. I gave her a free votive holder, and she said she didn't have one like it. Now, I'd never seen her before, she just came to the show hoping I would be there, but I'm certain she bought from someone else at the same location. She did buy a small container candle from me and joined my mailing list.

The thread cowgirl pointed out is very interesting as long as customers don't try to burn them in the packaging. Maybe you could burn your votives in different holders to show how they perform in different ones. Those short little ones with wax spilled over the edge, the rounded ones with wax left, and a proper one. You could display pictures or bring the actual burned candles.

I'm with Angie; I didn't even notice it the first time I read what you wrote you put on there. See if you can squeeze one in by hand, but I don't think most people will notice it.

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Auto Owners doesn't cover candlemaking in Illinois, I tried. There is an agency I found who will do it, will send you a PM.

Depends on where you get it, I use 1/2 tsp. pp

Cracks in votives, never tried it in a container.

One more question from me. I was looking at Lonestar's website & they say their Cargill V-1 can also be used in containers. Has anyone tried this?

I use the V1 for votives and would not recommend using it in containers. As it is, I have to add container wax because it cracks on me in votives and tarts.

Your best bet is to try the waxes from the supplier closest to you. I know www.nuscentscandle.com has 5 lb sizes of C-1 and C-3, plus the Ecosoya waxes, good for testing out and playing around with.

Nope! You have to play with pour temps, pour speed, and cooling temps a bit, though.

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No, I must say that never occured to me. NOW it's going to bug me. Thanks a lot! lol

You're welcome! Glad I could help; I like playing with numbers. Always seems harder when it's your own, though!

It means a group of people look over your pictures to decide whether you're in the show or not. It's supposed to be so they can decide whether they're actually handmade.

Okay, here's what I got, assuming I needed to subtract the container weight.

1. 38.9 hours

2. 37.2 hours

3. 43.3

4. 37.2

5. 37.2

6. 44

7. 45.3

8. 36.67

9. 37.2

10. 37.2

Is that close to what you're getting? Candle weight about 6.5-7 ounces?

What units of measurement are you using? Is it pounds.ounces.tenth ounce? Numbers 3 and 8 are throwing me off, unless is 15.9 ounces?

I always pour each layer at the same temp... I don't find anything useful in doing as you say! It's always hot wax againts warm wax...

Ah, learn something new every day. I never tried it without the higher temp, but what you say does make sense and I didn't quite understand the higher pouring temp anyway.

Each layer has to be poured hotter than the previous layer. You could also try pouring the next layer before the previous one is completely cooled but still set up.

Two minutes isn't always enough, I guess you'll find out.

Wicks can be too big. Customers want their candle to last a long time, try a smaller one to make sure that it won't work also.

Triple scent is a gimmick. I don't believe customers fall for it anymore. Plus, you're wasting FO when 1oz is just as strong when burning.

Put your fragrance in last and right before you pour.

That doesn't give your scent much time to incorporate, they often mix in better at higher temps and need lots of stirring.

While those are the basics for beginners, more is involved when it comes to making a really good candle that makes people want to come back for more.

Depending on your wax and the scent, 1.5oz may be too much. Shoot, 1oz can be too much sometimes.

You also didn't include anything as to knowing whether you have used the correct wick. It's a bear. None of the suggestions made by my supplier for wicking were the best choice for my candles.

If Joy Wax is what you plan on using, you need to start making candles and testing it. Different waxes work differently. For suppliers, find one as close to you as possible to save on shipping, especially for wax.

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