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Thanks Sabrina I know I have RRD Wicks, think I have the 36 Ply, I also have the eco wicks. Yep i'm thinking maybe 3 to 4 tsp of stearic would have done the trick without the palm fat. Decided i'm not going to melt yet, i'll test some wicks and update later on today with some photo's Thanks Gaynor

Thank you all for the advice On my first test I poured at 95 C and added 2 tsp of stearic, but the wax would not come out of the mould, (also heated the aluminium mould), banged it slapped it, put it in the freezer, it just wouldn't give. I think 2nd attempt with the 4 tsp of stearic and maybe only 2 tsp of the palm fat I would have had better results (and pouring hotter than I did), though I think the result I got (although not great on the photo) looks quite nice DH even liked it! :smiley2: I'm going to remelt and try a higher meltpoint which wick would you recommend with this palm wax? any starting points would be appreciated This is fun Gaynor

Okay, hope this pic turns out, never posted a pic before, Not a great photo (sorry) looking at the other patterns for this wax I'm thinking the additives have changed the pattern some what but I still like it I poured at 182, maybe a little hotter would have given a better pattern - I don't know. Gaynor

Hi Firstly, Thank you Inez for sending me the samples, very much appreciated. I have only tested the Granite so far, I too had the same problem as Natty (would not come out of the mould ........ tried everything! :undecided - oh well one damaged mould! :smiley2: Anyways I then tried again (not one to give up:D) I added 4 tsp of Stearic and 4 tsp of the palm fat ........ aaannd ...... it came out great ...... Love it!! - still need to figure out which type of wick to use .... will post a pic once I have charged up the battery on my camera! Gaynor

Hi Wix'n'wax I have tons of labels, transparent ones too. Have you thought of using a stamp on the hang tags? Gaynor

Ooh I really would like to try the feather and granite

Very Classy! Love it, all looks perfect .... well done!

I will let you know when I get my first batch in:highfive: Can't rely on my DH as he can't smell anything! - wouldn't smell the house if it were on fire! :embarasse ..... He's good at spelling though! - so you smell and he can spell ... sorted! (I ofter read back on things i've written and notice i've spelt such easy words wrong! ..... you're not alone

Hi yes love that one too, didn't realize you were from CT when I sent it ....... would have popped in a free sample I'll be getting a lot of oils made here in the UK soon so prices will come down but will take some time testing so will be a while - I will be on the look out for a tester too

Hi What oils are you looking for? - I have a lot of oils I have not listed on my site, I also have purchased special pricing in proportion bottles to keep postage costs down :highfive: Gaynor

Hi Wick'nWax 25lb to the UK is approx £55 Priority Mail 6 - 10 days. Gaynor

Hi NattyCat I totally agree with you, I don't know how some ebayers make a profit, that is either selling candle supplies or candles, but I guess it all comes down to quality and I have seen you're website and I can say it shouts quality! and being a buyer and seller all I want is the best quality, the best burning candles! I would rather pay more and get better quality. I hate the ebay feedback system, I had some buyer put down (in the feedback score .... silly star sytem) disptatch time was a little slow!!! I post that day or the next!! really gets to me I go out of my way, not that I've had a neg but those damn stars ...... I hate them!!! On a final note....... I thought I had addictions ...... but not a fraction as you have :lipsrseal Gaynor

Hi Britishgirl Yes dad was in the army, :smiley2: loved being an army brat! lol - Loved going to School in cyprus half day finish and off to the beach!