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MillCreek has a blackberry/spices one that is similar to what you're describing (no pumpkin, though) called Kudzu that smells great OOB, but I could not get it to hot throw.

You might have better luck, though.

Neutral? Leather, Ozone, things like that (that barely smell lol)?

Or do you mean generally accepted as fragrances most people like? If that's the case what about a vanilla, a fresh fruit or citrus, a clean scent (like Angela mentioned), and a fresh floral (say, tulip)?

There's some...um..."interesting" suggestions in there and the dye suggestions that should probably be edited.

And no, I didn't write them.

Country Kitchen

Apple Pandowdy

Sweet Potato Pie

Someplace to put it all. If you don't plan for it then your $150 kit (seemingly) suddenly explodes into hundreds of dollars worth of supplies and it is everywhere.

So I recommend purchasing some inexpensive shelving and/or cupboards and streamlining your workspace as early as possible.

Tried the Chocolate Brownie and Violets and Birch and really like both.

The CB smells like brownies in the oven about half way done (this seems so far to be a guy favorite with my customers) and the V&B smells like floral with a faint oakmoss/woodsy bottom note and it's just a little "soapy" smelling, too, I thought.

Candlesoyloutions sells dye in bottles as small as 1/4 oz.

Peak's has the 444, which is similar to the 464 but with a higher melt point. They are in Denver, which is closer to you than St. Louis. The shipping may be cheaper for you from there.

I use empty baby food jars. Not as likely as shot glasses to tip over if I bump them.

I may just have a weird case of candle nose but I wanted others' opinions on this...

I've been mucking around for the first time with some GB 444 that I got recently and I have noticed something of a "salty" middle note in the hot throw no matter what fragrance I use.

It doesn't kill the fragrance, but I find it noticeable, especially when the candle has been burning for a while.

Anybody else notice this, or is it just time for me to put the candles down and go outside for the weekend?

I was having the same problem wicking a 3x3 square but part of that was because although they are 3x3 side to side, they're almost 3.5" from corner to corner.

I tried double wicking with 2 CD10's but that was a little much, so I'll be wicking down to a couple of CD8's and see if that helps.

But the point I'm trying to make is to try wicking for your corner to corner measurement, and not the side to side one.

I'm using the butt naked from Bittercreek smells tropical almost like a drink but I can't remember which one!

Pina Colada?

"Birthday Suit"?

How about "Tropical Fruit Breeze"?

I agree, your tagline is fabulous!

I'm not sure about the font, though. WordArt can be hard to read.

What if you made the wizard a little smaller and the font stand out a little more?

I'm so sorry your husband wants you to "start selling or get out of it". Everybody needs a hobby! That just seems sort of mean.

I don't know how well this would work for you but I have gotten an order or two by giving my candles to family members who work at desks in high traffic areas (office work like admin assistant). They leave the candles open on their desk (unlit, of course, most offices don't allow lit candles lol) and that way people can see how nice they are and how good they smell.

No pressure from them and no pressure on you, either. Just the product selling itself.

ETA: I have never done this, but I went to college with this lady and she built herself up a fairly decent business pretty quickly (and then sold it). It looks interesting and doesn't involve much talking at all.

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fluted votive hex

It's fluted but it's close.

I have found that with 100% soy I can't pour any hotter than 100* in a 78*-80* house if I want a smooth top, and even that is only guaranteed about 95% of the time.

If the house is cooler than 73* I get rough tops no matter what with 100% soy.

Just about any site that sells soy candles or soy candle making supplies will have the information you're looking for, Maggie.

I would advise against simply taking any of those pages and printing them out whole cloth for your own use, though. Without credit to and permission from the original author you may be in violation of Fair Use terms for that copied material.

I love how smooth they look after adding the UVA. Very cool. A big change in the top look. Try the UVA and see how they look before and after. Big difference.

Tried the GB444 last night with Nag Champa FO, and you're right, the tops did look very smooth for a 130* pour, although I did get the sinkhole (a minor one) at the wicks. No cracks, though, and not one single wet spot, even this morning.

GB444 is pretty much 98% GB415 and 2% UVA.

I was worried about the cold throw issue so I had my husband smell it this morning without giving him any background on the candle. His first impression was that the throw was really strong so I guess I may have candle nose.

I think I may try pouring a tad hotter (140*) and putting the candle in an insulated area to cool and see if that affects the sinkhole issue at all.

Good to know, Chauna. I've got some 444 in my kitchen right now (it's got the USA already added at 2%) and I can't wait to try it.

And yes, I did read that 12 page testing thread on the 444.

Speaking of that, did you have sinkhole problems with the additive? How did that go?

The manufacturer's part number is different in the two catalogues as well.

I believe their special markets stuff is manufactured in Mexico. If the dinnerware stuff is made in Toledo it's possible that it's a different glass, although their 7.5oz has identical specs and different part numbers.

If no one knows here I'd call Toledo and see what they can tell you.

Their 2004 food service catalogue has it listed as 3 1/4". Is that the one you're looking at or is there a 2006 catalogue?

Thanks, Top! I think I found the chart thread you're referring to.

Candlewic has a yield chart by the spool (yd/lb). According to them, the CD10's yield 341, CD12's 321, and HTP-83's come in at 331.

Looks like it might be close enough to call it good but if 2 CD10's or 2 CD12's don't cut it I may seek out a sample pack somewhere and give the HTP-83's a try.

Nope, nothing wrong with that except when almost four dozen of your fifty posts are that and only that.

Additionally, when people try to help you and you come back all defensive, that's a turnoff, too.

HTH.

Thanks geek and Kaybee! All advice helps after more than half a dozen failed to mediocre candles! :highfive:

Kaybee, I didn't know that about the HTP's. That's a timesaver as I like the CD's and have a good supplier.

I'm going to try two CD10's in one and see if that helps.