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LilFirecracker

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  1. These molds are so shiny that they're almost sticky! There are certain parts that the wax seems to stick to and gets left behind when I unmold. You can see those spots actually show up as being a little more dull than the rest of the mold. If the inside part that you pour the wax into would be the same finish as the rest of the mold around it and underneath, I'd be happy. I'm at the point where I'm either gonna try sanding it, or buy a mold kit and make my own. I was referred to one company and I was looking at their website last night. It seems like the shine is pretty much based on what was used to cast the mold. So I might have to get creative and do some texturizing before I cast a new mold. I also had someone that said they've sanded their molds before, but places like the corners were harder to do. I have another mold I don't use anymore made the same way - same brand, color, and shine. I might practice sanding on that one and see what happens before I go trying to make my own. Wish there was a simple solution like some kind of mattifying spray that would stick and not be messed up by hot wax.
  2. For those of you who work with silicone molds, is there anything that I can use to dull the shine on my silicone molds without destroying them? Something you'd typically have around the house would be great! I know most people WANT the shine, but for my purpose I need the shine gone or at least dulled a good bit. Anyone have any ideas? Google was of no help at all. It just kept showing me ways to get a matte finish when actually making a mold. Thanks so much for any help you can give me!
  3. So using something like polysorbate 80 wouldn't be completely crazy in that case, would it? Someone in a group I normally wouldn't take suggestions from actually mentioned the poly 80. Maybe she was one of the few who actually knows a thing or 2. I've been seriously thinking about ordering some to try because I'm determined to make this work.
  4. Ok maybe we're getting somewhere now that you noticed something with the description. I do have some mineral oil so I'm gonna test that later once I wake up (just now going to bed and it's 7am!) I'll let you know my findings!
  5. I wish I could! I really need this scent as it smells now. I'm not sure how or what I could blend it with that wouldn't alter it 😭 If I can't find anything else to make it work, I might go ahead and try that with another vanilla and see what happens. Thank you for that suggestion!
  6. I'm working with paraffin, but even if it would also work for paraffin it just wouldn't be practical as I'm dealing with wax melts instead of candles. Too much real estate to go over! 🤣
  7. Oops! I realized I had already replied to this and I can't delete it lol. Thank you again for giving me another avenue to research. I know it sounds like I'm being really picky about my wax being matte. Well, I am actually. It means a lot to me to be able to achieve this, but I don't want to have to change my wax blend in order to do so.
  8. Out of all the oils I've tested in the last year and a half, I have NEVER came across a stubborn one. Sensual Vanilla from Pure Fragrance Oils. I have tried everything I could come up with on my own, but I just can't get this oil to stay blended! I'm using a paraffin mix that I blended myself for wax melts. Originally I was at 8% then tried 7%...6%...it just won't budge. It's a very, very dense oil. I've gone as high as 225 for my wax temp while also heating my oil in the microwave for 30 seconds. It does make it thinner to work with, but the end result is still the same. I work in very small 4oz batches when testing. I stirred for over 5 minutes after 2-3 minutes wouldn't work. This is what happens: I pour a couple of small candy bar molds, and then the remainder goes into a portion cup. It's there that it separates. My melts turn out fine, even after stored for a couple of weeks. It's just what's left that's poured out that separates. The hot and cold throw is killer! So I can only imagine what it would be like if I could get it to all incorporate like it should. Any advice or things to try? I'm becoming so desperate I'm wanting to actually try things people offer up for suggestions in Facebook groups. Please help me!!!🤣 I need this scent in my line like we need water to live! Edit: I forgot to say I have tried stearic acid with no luck. I was testing at 5% and 10% for other reasons, and still had this issue with this scent.
  9. Like Gail said above, it's more an ocean scent. I lump them altogether into "water scents." I've never come across anything that actually smelled like fresh rain, but I haven't tried a whole lot out there like many of you FoHos 🤣
  10. I know this post is old, but have you ever tried Sea Witch from Pure Fragrance Oils? It's one of the scents from the original Moonworks oils. It's different from the usual "rain" scents we get elsewhere. I love it! And it has real staying power too!
  11. Oh wow! I'm sorry to hear you've had a bad experience with it. It would be a last resort for me. I've decided I'd like to stick with waxes that are available thru multiple outlets, and not just one specialty place. Like this is their proprietary blend.
  12. I'm sorry it took so long for me to respond. I didn't realize I had a comment! Could you tell me where I could get that from? I don't think I've ever come across that.
  13. Thanks! I don't mess with soy though. I was sooo close to getting it right at one time, but when I added dye it killed it. I'm just not gonna worry. I still have a couple of tweaks with my percentages of paraffins I'm using. If that doesn't do it, oh well - no real biggie!
  14. Glad to know it's not just me! Guess I'll just work with what I have! 😃
  15. Thanks!I'm not looking to switch at all though. I've fought for so long to get my consistency right, I'll just deal with it. I was just seeing if there was something out there I could add to it besides another wax. I definitely don't wanna mess with soy. Right now it's not the surface of the mold I'm dealing with because I'm looking at the exposed part and also how it looks when cooled in my Presto. I had got it perfect at one time, but then adding my dye killed it....can't win 'em all! 🤣
  16. It does seem that way! I joined their group, but I'm holding off on ordering samples from anywhere at all for a while. I still have around 30 samples from Candle Cocoon to test.
  17. Right... It would be a mini torch. A couple of months ago I joined a handful of groups on Facebook because, well, I was bored and looking for entertainment. And I was curious as I heard so much about some of these groups. And I got more than I bargained for. Over half of these makers have no clue that they needed insurance to cover their asses. Then ask if it's legally required because "Really, what are the odds of someone suing me?" Lots of others backing that statement up and telling those who try to tell them better that "They don't know what they're talking about and they've tested so many and nothing ever happened and they burned BEAUTIFULLY!" I think I got whiplash from shaking my head so much! Yeah... It's perfectly safe. Nothing ever happens - until something does happen. Sorry! I realized I switched gears and took off on a rant lol. It worries me what's happening to some of these younger generations. When I see stuff like that, I wanna sentence them to spend a week or 2 here reading and learning and asking questions 24/7. But that would be punishing everyone else too lol.
  18. Ok this might sound a little "out there," but I'm asking anyway. Even though I make melts, I posted in "General" hoping for more exposure since this is just about my wax only. A few months ago I went back and started re-testing paraffin wax combos for my melts. I see a lot of crafters looking for a nice shine, but I'm looking for more of a matte finish. I had a happy accident where 2 of my combos ended up with a very nice, high-quality eggshell/matte finish. It only worked with certain FOs though, and once I added my liquid dye to the mix - some shine started to show. This question is for anyone who makes candles or melts - doesn't matter. Is there any kind of process or some sort of additive that would dull that shine that most waxes have? If it helps, I'm testing different percentages of blends that include 4786 & 4633 - with and without CO, using 5-10% as part of the total percentage. It seems like the CO might be playing a part in getting it matte, but I don't think using it is working for me which is why now I'm asking if anyone knows of a way to achieve a matte finish any kind of way.
  19. Studio Fragrance! That's the other company I was trying to think of earlier that's one I plan on trying in the future along with Midwest Fragrance! @Marleigha I think it was you that was telling me about them when we were talking about Pure. Glad I finally remembered because it's been bugging the hell out of me for the past couple of hours.
  20. That freaks me out too! But it will be defended until the end of time that it's ok because it was sprayed with a flame retardant. Even worse is that a couple of well-known reputable candle supply companies started selling them also as "decor" or some crap like that. Money is truly a powerful evil.
  21. These types of candles scare me when I see them being sold everywhere, but the ones who make them and get defensive when you try to tell them anything scares me 10 times more! They're breeding like rabbits out there! There's actually a couple of makers that claim that their insurance covers them with the botanicals. Honestly I would love to see that policy in writing because that just sounds like complete business suicide from a morals standpoint. I think it's either they're misunderstanding their policy or they're hoping to make what they're doing look better. I apologize if I've offended anyone who does use these botanicals, that's not my intention. I just hope everyone thinks long and hard before taking chances with other people's lives. Please ..
  22. I just saw this and wanted to add that when I talked to Camilla about a month or so ago concerning the Moonworks fragrances being out of stock she said they do have a 10lb minimum for dupe orders but they usually try to work with you if you can only afford 5lb and they know it's something they can sell, they'll just sell the remainder you don't buy. It's possible to meet the minimum just gathering a couple of members here too.
  23. There's been a LOT of buzz about Midwest Fragrance. They create most of their own scents and suppose to be releasing more soon. I love their interaction with their customers. They can still do a lot of that because they're so new. I'll probably give them a try eventually, but it'll definitely be a while!
  24. Welcome! There's a wealth of information here to sift thru! Quite a few knowledgeable and seasoned makers here. I can tell you this place saved me from making so many huge mistakes when I started coming here a year ago!
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