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  1. Hi I am making some cool "soyballs" today. I intend to test burn. However, due to the nature of the way they are formed and possibility of airbubbles etc. do you label them as "decorative only" ? Thanks Waxmoon
  2. Hi I wonder the same thing. I have made candles in the past, and now an back at it this time with soy. First of all soy is a pain sometimes as we all know. Pouring & pouring only makes it worse with the enevitable delelopment of "candle nose".. So many times in my small house I burn something in my room and cant smell a darn thing, I go in the other room for a bit, re enter the room with the candle and the scent is strong ! I have come to the conclusion that we can only do the best we can. We, the candle maker strive to make the perfect, strongest smelling candle we can. WE need to remember people buy candles for a variety of reasons color, shape AND scent. or we will drive ourselves crazy. WaxingMoon
  3. Hi I did an internet search and came up with this www.accu-blend.com I spoke to henry Waxing Moon
  4. Hi I have not tried this yet but they have a distrubution center close to me so I called and ordered a sample. They are sending my a SLAB of thier all natural pillar blend and a SLAB of their all natural container wax #10. The blends have soy manufactured in the USA, the palm wax is from malysia. I am anxious to try them out. The person I spoke to said they also make propriatory blends for candlemakers. I actually didnt see the ads here but got their number form another candlemaker at the craft fair. I bought one of his candles. The cold throw for his is o.k. but the hot is awesome. I am really looking forwards to testing this. I will post back one I have a chance to work with it.. I am not sure if its o.k. to post info like name and number of who I spoke too but feel free to PM me and I'll pass it along. Waxing Moon
  5. Hi This is ecosoya pillar blend. It is very easy to work with, I love it ! I started with Cargill naturewax pillar blend and we just dont get along. It cracks on me no matter what I try. I tried a woodburning tool I kinda liked it. It would be cool if you were making a pattern that needed to look drippy. I start getting neurotic about wiping the darn thing and it made it look worse.. -Waxingmoon
  6. I sure did..actually I found a picture I likes and traced it on to the candle then took a toothpick and carved it our a little. I adjusted curves and details to make it my own I am still kind of playing with how deep to make the carving but this seems to work well. The soy can be fickle (as we all know) I would love to get a glow effect but if I make the carving too thin the darn thing leaks...grr.. but I ma having fun I havent found much out there like this so I am excited -Waxing moon
  7. Hi I made this for my brother in laws b-day my expiriments have worked well with an rrd 40 wick for this pillar 3x6" pillar http://groups.msn.com/WaxingMoonCreations/candles.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=5 Waxing Moon P.S. I am loving the candle imprint dye form Creative Gems ! so cool
  8. Hio I am also in Southern Calif (los angeles area) . I have made some peace with using Cargill since its no shipping as I can pick it up..but I did test some of golden brands and liked them.SO I too would be intersted in a closer west coast supplier Waxing Moon
  9. I am also playing with soy pillars..I am using ecosoya pillar blend though. I have tried lx, cotton and some premier have gotton o.k. results. The biggest problem I keep getting is the walls get sooo soft a hole starts and then leaks..grr... It doesnt seem to matter how big or wide the shell is. On a 3x6 pillar using a LX22 there isnt any shell and it melts almost to the edge. I watched it and blew it out once it looked like it was threatening to spill over. So far the second and third burns are going well. I was testing a different wick one that left a shell. I was thinking a soy pillar with a shell would produce a better candle BUT. the shell does eventually get really soft especially after power burns..once it gets a hole, it blows out the side which is not so good. Goood luck !! Waxingmoon
  10. Hi For those who use eco soya pillar blend, can you really get a good product that doesnt get the dreaded blow out ? I have tried LX 22 (Small blow out, after it solidified again I was able to re-lit and try again.., I am thinking the LX 22 is going to be worth a re test) Premier 765 (2.5 hours fine first day, 2hours second day then a blow out) Htp 105 (flame a bit big, I accidently tapped side of candle and then got a leak) They all do swell for about 2.5 hrs then blow out. Are soy pillarsgood seller for you ? Do oyu offer any speacial burning directions since they are so fragile ? Thanks Again..
  11. I completely understand..hehehe but seriously at what point should we be satisfied ? Each soy wax needs its "own" scent to test and its own wick.. I suppose its the scientist in all of us It cerainly keeps it intersting.. However at what point can do you all feel comfortable to sell the product ? Seriously with all the choices isnt there always a "better" brand, or wick, to try ? Its is frustrating... Man, just give me one size of candle with one brand of wax and wick , that I am satisfied with..lol Waxingmoon.
  12. Hi Chip, I am still slowly testing everything For the 8oz tins I have started with a HTP 105 and it looks pretty good. I will probably also test preimiere 755. For the 4oz I am trying the htp 83..still waiting to test..lol) Good luck & thanks WaxingMoon
  13. Hi My 10yo girlie seems to have gotten some conconction to work.. a little coconut oil and some water and food coloring..lol..Its not scientific but were having fun.. Thanks Waxingmoon
  14. Hi the coconut oil I have is actually bought to consume..It is Expeller Pressed Coconut oil..(no coconut flavor or smell) Thanks for such a quick reply !! I'll just try it and see how it goes.. WaxingMoon
  15. Hi I am just starting out..I bought some bath fizzy stuff to play with. I have seen that you can add some a spray of sweet almond oil to mix with it and pack it in a mold. My question is : can I use coconut oil instead ? ( I already have it..lol) Thanks WaxingMoon
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