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  1. Sab
    I started out using that wax but the melt point was just too low. If the candle was sitting on the counter in my kitchen the recessed lighting would melt it! I have 8 foot ceilings.
  2. Sab
    I guess I'll be wicking down after all. I'm getting full meltpool in about 75 minutes. Thanks for the advice.
  3. Sab
    One more question - how long should it take to get a full meltpool when you double wick a jar? I'm using 16 oz apothecary for example.
  4. Sab
    I've never tried Peaks.
  5. Sab
    My favorites: Katie Jo's Pink Lemonade Winterberry Wreath Captivatingly Currant Clean and Fresh Linen Orange Dreamsickle Chai Tea Plumeria I'm using parasoy and they all throw well in it.
  6. Sab
    Double wicking apothecary jars using Parasoy blend was my project over the weekend. I was successful at wicking an 8 oz with two LX 12's and a 16 oz with two HTP 72's. The LX's burned to the edge on the first burn cycle. The HTP's took two cycles to catch up. I've only tried the HTP's on one FO though. Kaybee had some great advice for me that you can find here: http://www.candletech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23229 HTH Sab
  7. Sab
    Yep, I tested it today. It smelled like a strong grape. Not a bad scent, just not what I was looking for.
  8. Sab
    Just Scent makes a nice, strong Oatmeal Milk and Honey.
  9. Sab
    I've been working on wicking these jars for 3+ months now. I'm using 8 oz and 16 oz (single wicks). The best wick I've found are LX's and I've pretty much tried everything except CD. I almost have a full meltpool but they are still leaving a little scraping of wax on the sides. I'm getting tired and discouraged. I did attempt double wicking with HTP 73's today. They burned too hot - more towards one side of the jar and didn't give me a full meltpool. I had them centered well. Someone please talk me off the ledge! Wondering if I should give it up and try a different jar. I'm using JS 50/50 wax. Thanks, Sab
  10. Sab
    I just poured it for the first time tonight. I haven't burned yet but OOB and in the liquid wax it smells more like grape cool-aid. I'm hoping it smells better during the burn. If not, I'll have to name it Grape. :rolleyes2
  11. Sab
    Thanks for the tip! I just poured with 2 HTP 73's. This is the first time I've double wicked. Using chopsticks to hold the wick in place after pouring isn't working well w/double wicks - I'm going to have to find another method.
  12. Sab
    If you were going to double wick a 16 oz apothecary jar with HTP wicks, which wick would you start with? I'm using JS50/50 wax. Thanks, Sab
  13. Sab
    I've been burning KY's Birthday Cake all morning. It's very strong! I've also got KY's Pearberry burning in my den which I can smell all the way upstairs. (I have a 3600 sq ft house) I think this is my new favorite FO supplier.
  14. Sab
    I've been using Fedex from JS as well. It costs me a few dollars less and I get my order 2 days earlier. I'm so happy they are offering this now.
  15. Sab
    I just got my order from KY today and poured my first Birthday Cake in parasoy. I'm going to test it tomorrow morning - will let you know!
  16. Sab
    I included them in my post in the classified section - free (just pay shipping) if anyone else is interested in trying them. Sab
  17. Sab
    Captivating Currant Pearberry Romantic
  18. Sab
    Cranberry Cobbler is good - of all the cranberry FO's I've tried, I like that one best. Some of my favorite JS FO's: Katie Jo's Pink Lemonade Clean and Fresh Linen Plumeria Vineyard Chai Tea Orange Dreamsickle Winterberry Wreath Berry Balsam
  19. Sab
    I've tried the Candied Blueberries - VERY STRONG!
  20. Sab
    I've tried a few but haven't found one strong enough yet. I'm using JSB 50/50. Anyone have a favorite cucumber melon?
  21. Sab
    need to be wicked up more often than not? I've noticed that I have to wick up on most of them compared to light spring scents that I've been testing. Btw, I'm using JSB 50/50 wax. Just wondering if anyone else is having the same issue?
  22. Sab
    The HTP wicks work well for me in the tins. I'm using a parasoy blend. Maybe try a 73? I use the 83 in the 8 oz tin.
  23. Sab
    I'm using 3 inch jars and most of the time I'm getting a full meltpool in 3 hours. When I burn a second, third time, etc.- I'm getting a full melt pool in a shorter amount of time. Just wondering if this is okay.
  24. Sab
    For the initial burn my meltpool is reaching the sides at a rate of 1" per hour. How fast (or slow) should it reach the sides on subsequent burns?
  25. Sab
    Candle Science makes a good one called Christmas Cedar.
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