gaynor72

I never add anything to palm wax, except for a bit of stearic if it helps in mold release. These waxes don't need anything in theory, besides UV inibhitor as any other wax.

I usually wick with a fb 36 ply. Many uses RRD wicks, or some other wicks designed for vegetable waxes.

Palm waxes requires wicking up because they are harder than paraffin.

HTH

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

just had the postage through' date=' more than I thought but still cheaper to get from US.

$30 postage makes it about £31 as opposed to £45 here. Annoying thing is, now I've gotta wait, got roughly $57 in paypal, and it comes to $62, mind you could go for 3 square and 2 round I suppose.[/quote']

Hi wix'n'wax

pm'd ya

My waxes have the following structures:

Lava

Granite

Frost

Peacock

Spidernet

Feather

Plain

Ooh I really would like to try the feather and granite

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

i have a testers nose cant spell macadamia properly the first time mind lol

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

i just got your vanilla macamia yum yum

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

thanks Gaynor' date=' thats roughly $110 ish.

Hi Stella, yep I tried that but didn't have the starting zip code

theres a lovely looking auction on ebay, but its so much stuff the box weighs 25lb lol. Lady was looking into postage but so far had only found global express at $300.[/quote']

UPS will cost a fortune! - USPS is your best bet:rolleyes2 - think the quote was $102 so a little less:yay: not sure what the conversion rate is a the mo, just roughly guessed the price.

Has anyone any idea how much it would be for someone to send something to the UK weighing about 25lb? and would surface be cheaper?

thanks

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

was your dad in army gaynor like mine we lived in Hohne, Detmold and paderborn lol

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!

Thanks ubure and natty. I'll be PMing you both once I get settled in our new apartment. Now if I could just get used to working in a kitchen 1/2 the size. Although, I should count myself lucky to find an apartment in Germany that even has a kitchen! :whoohoo:

I would love to go back and visit Germany, I was born in Hanover

Lived in Dusseldorf and Dortmund (not sure if spelt that right sorry)

i can vouch for gaynor have bought from her ebay site:)

thank you

Hi, do you have an online store, coz it would make ma mum feel better if u were a shop owner and send packages all the time?

Hi lemonjelly

Yes I do have a website candlebella.co.uk you can contact me via my website or email me.

here is a good starting point http://www.candletech.com/meltingwax/ this will give you an idea of equipment you will need.

Kind Regards

Gaynor

Lol

You are more than welcome

you can either send you address via private message (click on my username) It will give you the option to send me a private message, or it will give you my e-mail address, either way

Kind Regards

Gaynor

Hi Lemonjelly

You really want to give this a go don't you?

Send me a pm with your address and I will send you a few small sample's out ... Free:D It's tough being an adult paying for candle supplies .... never mind an adult in training

Regards

Gaynor

Hi

I'm in the UK, the only place I can think of without buying off the internet is HobbyCraft, though you will pay a lot more, i'm sure someone else from the UK will chip in with some advice on other places. Good Luck.

HTH

Gaynor

Hi

If you try searching on internet explorer is should work - I have been having the same problem I cannot get rates if I search using aol.

HTH

Gaynor

Hi gaynor' date=' well I've a few, must mostly 3inch diameter and 2 inch diameter. They are 6" or just over (165mm) [/quote']

PM'd Ya :highfive:

Hi

I have an order of Pillar auto wick pins on route, they should be here within the next few days ... what size pillar moulds are you using?

Gaynor

Hi Ian

Must be the welsh in me:highfive:

Pm'd Ya:D