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  1. joym
    Scrape it off with a credit card, fingernail or whatever - and then rub the remainder off with a towel. If this doesn't work, use rubbing alcohol, goo gone, or similar.
  2. joym
    You can carefully use a heat gun, dip in hot water, or, perhaps dip in hot wax that is the same color as the core candle (white or clear for the sample you're showing).
  3. joym
    My experience with over dipping is that it helps to warm the core candle first, and then dip in wax that is at least 185 degrees.
  4. joym
    Flicker - wondering how different you found the "new" EZ soy. I usually mix EZ with 4786 for my containers & will be needing to order more in a couple of months.
  5. joym
    I've had good luck with Orange Spice from Cajun for candles, melts & rosehip potpourri.
  6. joym
    What temperature is the wax you're dipping into? If it's too cold, that may be a problem. Also, your water bath should be room temperature (70's). Are the bubbles actually "water" that has been trapped by the next dip of wax? As far as the glaze not sticking in some spots, is someone perhaps handling the candle with lotion or other kind of oil on their hands? Forgot to say that your candle is beautiful - you are a master at carving.
  7. joym
    Coating them thoroughly with Mod Podge will work. I usually give two coats.
  8. joym
    Thanks - thought palm wax might be too hot for clamshells. the "tart bar" sounds like a great idea.
  9. joym
    At what temperature do you pour the palm for the melts (assuming you're using the clamshells.) My melts, which are paraffin, have been outselling the jar candles for the past 5 years or more. (I usually say a "thank you" to Sce..sy at the end of every craft fair.)
  10. joym
    To see a current list of compatible devices: www.squareup.com at bottom of page, click "Support" click appropriate listing on right side of page
  11. joym
    Looks fantastic!
  12. joym
    Nice job on the candle. Love the color for fall. It isn't the temperature you poured the initial candle at that determines how hot your re-pour should be; the re-pour only needs to be 10-15 degrees above the melting point of the wax for good adhesion. Some dyes/fragrances will cause a color change if the re-pour is reheated at too high a temperature.
  13. joym
    I also use about 1/2 t per pound. I live the one from BCN.
  14. joym
    re the $49 one there is a list of supported devices available on Squares website; some, other than Apple, are supported. I emailed Square, giving specifics on my phone, and received an answer within a reasonable time. I had pre-ordered the $49 one, and they canceled the order without any charges, etc.
  15. joym
    Just a FYI - the new chip reader being offered by Square does not work on all phones - they are not yet supporting my Android Bionic.
  16. joym
    I haven't used any of the fragrances you're testing, but I have had problems with some fo that contain citrus & some that contain peppermint. As Candybee mentioned, you might first try adding a bit of vanilla fragrance oil. (And, some of us will pick up the kerosene smell when others don't, for example, my husband doesn't usually smell it, even when I say that I do.)
  17. joym
    4761 has a melt point of close to 160. Tho I've never used it, I'm guessing the mp is much too high to use for melts.
  18. joym
    I like a combination of 2/3rds 4786 & 1/3rd 1343 for molded tarts. I use the same for clamshells, but find that 4786 will work if you only want to use one wax.
  19. joym
    Nay - think the rose overpowers the jar. How about some cluny-style lace with a small flower & some jute around the neck? If you have it, try a white lid? What are you using for a label? Is there a significance to the number? What about a status jar, with one of the labels that you do so well.
  20. joym
    The secret is to start at the bottom, on the left side of one of "knobs" at the bottom, tie on firmly (I just knot the wick 3 or 4 times) then go up, over, down, under, up, over, down, under, etc. & tie off at the bottom, once allthe "knobs" at the top have been crossed. (It really is easy, but easier to do than to say.)
  21. joym
    Amazing - especially the first one with the braid work.
  22. joym
    I also clean and reuse mine, over & over. You can also fill them with potpourri, scented aroma beads, etc. (something that doesn't get burned or melted).
  23. joym
    when I was using combo 75% 4786 & 25% soy, I poured at a higher temp (175 or so) & had no problems; still pouring about that temp with a 50/50 combo with no problem, but do need to do a repour. Also don't find it necessary to wait a week or more to do test burns. Good luck with your tests; always fun!!!!
  24. joym
    Yes, you must list ingredients. I haven't had much success, but that may be because I haven't displayed, etc. enough/correctly.
  25. joym
    A friend put up signs "the candles don't itch, please don't scratch"
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