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You can freeze them. Or you can abuse them. A little sandpaper works wonders

What TallTayl said. I have found that manufacturers recommendation are based on a few things. 1) Making sure the scent incorporates into the wax 2) Ascetics. I have found that increasing the temp of a low temp wax may help with some scent retention issues but generally makes for ugly candles. For instance, if it says 150 but you increase it to 175 some of the higher MP scent may incorporate better but you may end up with more wet spots or "brains". I would say under no circumstances should the reverse occur. If the wax says to heat to 200F then you should really heat that high. Otherwise your FO could pool. Especially higher MP. And pooling may make fireballs.

So glad the NCA came out with this statement! I have done my own tests too and while the botanicals when used in small amounts will generally push away from the wick at the beginning of the burn (candle convection currents) it is an entirely different story when they get to the end of the candle and they have nowhere to go! And while not every single plant part will burn in every single candle it is still a very large percent that will catch on fire. And while I love to set things on fire I don't like it when my glass breaks or my curtains start on fire...

Ok, so, if I am reading this correctly - you are using paraffin blend melt wax with a mold and want a matte finish. If so, you can freeze your molds and then pour your wax. This will give a frosty look. Might not be what you are looking for but they definitely won't be shinny. You can experiment using hot and cool wax which will also give different textures. Just remember what you do as slight variations in temp will change the look. Also, when pouring do so quickly as ever little pause you will get lines. Which can look cool but probably not what you are after. The other trick would be using a cool water bath. But only if the hot wax breaks through the cold barrier. If you use a cool water bath with hot wax in a warm mold they will be shinny, so don't do that. I can explain this more if you need Best, Lyschel

Hi Ana! If your candle loses it's cold scent throw after burning it the first time there are a few things that could be happening. As redquilt and bfrobers said it is probably that your wick is too large. If a lot of wax melts and releases the scent quickly it will not be there when it cools back down. How deep is your melt pool? If it is more than 1/2" you are releasing a lot of scent when burning. Then the remaining wax cools down but the scent has already vaporized. Don't forget that scent should vaporize and not burn in the wick. So the more melted wax the more scent that leaves. Yes, every candle will have a bit of a burnt wick smell after burning it. But, it shouldn't generally overpower the cold throw. What is the diameter of your jar? What wicks are you using? No, pre-waxed wicks are not your issue. In fact, if they didn't come pre-waxed you really should prime them anyway before using. Best, Lyschel

Hi there everyone! I CAN'T believe that I didn't realize until recently that craftserver was no longer a company owned board. I generally don't go on those as I own Candle Cocoon. I am coming here because I Love LOVE LOOOOVE and miss forums!!! I had some of the most fun times in my life back on the original Candle Cauldron, then The Scent Review (miss you Tod!!!) Then the Candle Maker's Companion (Butterflysnow you are still my hero). Daph and Laurie even came to my wedding! You can really make some great friends! Even though I don't have a lot of time to visit I really do like to stay in touch and help people with their candle making struggles. I have over 35 years of hard won experience. And I do mean hard won. If you tell me not to do something I have to find out why....And yes, I really did blow up two microwaves....(most waxes should not be microwaved) Anyway, happy to be here as I just love nice and friendly people that also like to help others. What I am not here to do is force my company down your throat. I know that there are other good suppliers that come to this board too. I also feel that these boards are really more for you, the maker's to use. Thank you everyone for being so inviting! (Waves at Shannon) Hoping I can add some positivity! Yours Lyschel (formerly known as Nermal on the old boards)