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Thanks-I did stumble on that one in my searches, BUT when I go to the FO's they actually have for sale, it's not there 😟

Lol-you would want to, trust me 🤣😁🤣

Once upon a time, I used a FANTASTIC FO called "vanilla nut bread". Both BC and JS carried it, now neither do. Extensive Google searching only shows me CANDLES made with that fragrance, ergo, I believe it still exists, SOMEWHERE. Anyone familiar with it?

It really was-it made it so easy to find FO. I would imagine it is still out there somewhere, I just can't find it, lol.

I seem to remember that quite some time ago, there was a website that was a database for which suppliers carried which FO's. Does that sound familiar to anyone else? I have been Googling, and can't find anything. I don't know if I'm not searching hard enough, or if it no longer exists. (I hope it still exists, lol!). Thanks!

I used to use J223, took a break from making my own candles for about 6-7 yrs. Has anyone used both 4630 and J223? I decided to give 4630 a try since it is new-supposed to be an improvement on J223, but similar. The 4630 seems pretty good, but also seems to have a few quirks I don't remember from J223. Thanks!

Does anyone know of a really close fragrance? One of my favorites for Christmas, but their shipping is a bit ridiculous. Thanks!

Hi, I have not made my own candles for quite some time, and I plan to start up again. I only make them for personal use/gifts. Anyway, there is a lot of new stuff since I last dove in, and I have some questions. What wax do folks feel has the best throw for tarts/wax melts? Also, I have seen that a number of suppliers now have extra-large tealight cups, sometimes called "Maxi lights", etc. They also seem to be advertised as something akin to a Yankme scenterpiece cup in that they can be used in a tart warmer (the electric variety). I am a little leary of this, but it sounds great, if it is true and safe. Anyone have any input? Thanks!

Hi all. I haven't been on or made candles for sometime, so it's almost like I'm starting over . I had previously used the para-soy blend from Candles and Supplies that came in a pellet form, but it appears that they no longer have that. I was wondering if there was another para-soy that came in pellet or flake form? Thanks!

Hello. I haven't mad candles for a coupe of years, but am planning to start up again. I only make them for personal use/gifts. In the past, I have used 4786 for both containers and votives, with good results. However, I am being lazy :embarasse and would like to try some one pours. I am leaning toward the 6006 for containers, but am flummoxed on what to use for votives. Does anyone have opinions on the 4641, or if anyone knows of another good performing single pour for votives, I'm all ears . Thanks!

Thanks for the responses. I was wondering (hoping) if zincs would work as there is parafin in the wax. I was hoping as those are what I use in J223.

I was thinking of trying the 6006 wax. Could anybody give me a starting point as to what TYPE of wicks work best, i.e. Zinc? CD? etc. TIA!

Thanks! Have you used the regular CD's or the CDN's?

I've been using the RRD wicks in palm, and they're pretty good, but I do have trouble getting a full melt pool. For those of you that have used both the RRD's and CSN's ( which I read so much about here), are the CSN's noticeably better? TIA!

My presto pot is leaking where the spigot is attached. I realize I probably only have to apply some type of sealant, but I don't know what to use. Any suggestions? TIA!

I've been using Nu-Scents palm wax, which I like pretty well. I can buy a palm wax locally, and would like to do so to save on the shipping. I don't know, however, if it is the same wax or a different one. In your experience, are the various palm waxes pretty close in performance? TIA!

Thanks. I was thinking it might be something to do with the shape of the holder. *sigh* Back to the Old Drawing Board!

Yes, the wicks are good-as I said, they burn fine when not in an enclosed type holder.

When I burn a pillar in a holder, I seem to get an uneven burn. I am talking about the glass holders that are meant to hold the whole pillar and only the top is open. I do not have this problem if I burn the pillar on a different typeof holder where the sides are not enclosed. Has anyone else run into this?

I just got some of those same jars. I use a 51 zinc with the J223. As another poster said, the wax on the sides does "catch up". I do think that double wicking would be a bit of "overkill" for this jar, so I can deal with a little hang-up. In fact, I kind of expected it given the non-uniform shape. I figure it is a trade off because I really like the jars.

Thanks. Now for a stupid question-where do you find the 18-ply? Every palce seems to have the 24-ply as the smallest.

I am making pillars in a 2 3/4 diameter spiral octagon mold with IGI 1218. I use 24-ply flat braid, and this is giving me a much "livlier" flame than I am comfortable with. The flame is quite high, and jumps around a lot. I am just not sure where to wick down from the 24 ply. Any suggestions? TIA!

Does anyone use this? I just got some to try, and am burning some testers now. I (naively) assumed that my trusty 36-24-24z wicks would work well, but they are struggling. I wicked up to a 44-24-18 z and also a 44-32-18z. The 44-24 is still struggling, and the 44-32 is a little slow. However, even with the sluggish burn the scent throw seems to be very good. Any wick sugggestions on this wax? TIA!

I just got some Astorlite V to try. It made an acceptable votive with one pour-if you try it, just make sure to fill the mold to the point where the top domes but doesn't overflow. There is a slight dip by the wick, but as I said, I find the results acceptable. I am having some wicking issues, and am going to ask about them in a new thread. HTH!

Thanks. I also thought my scale may be off, but I would think it would be CONSISTENTLY wrong-like when I weigh out one pound solid, my wrong scale would still read that as one pound melted (if "consistnetly wrong" makes any kind of sense:p ). My scale is not digital (I know, Bad Candlemaker! I plan to get a digital one soon). ROFLMAO about the aluminun foil hats. I'm a police officer in real life, and we deal with LOTS of people with "Special Uses" for aluminum foil! (They really do make hats from it, and line windows, and all sorts of things!