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Mine did. And the ones I did not use UV Inhib. did not change into yellow. Your f/o also will make a difference.

I use UV inhibitor in gel when I color the gel only.

What about dollar stores or craft stores....Or a Google search?

And wouldn't the "steam" or "smoke" let off also depend on the FP of the oil? I have had some with lower FP's "steam" more, or faster, than others with higher FP's.

So sorry for your loss. Sent you a PM.

You don't need UV in umcolored unscented gel.

I can vouch for that! LOL Over time, your gel candle will turn yellow! YIKES:(

I am hoping I can get some assistance. I was asked by a customer to make 100 cow soaps for her wedding. I used the WSP White Glycerin M&P soap base. Unscented. Painted basically the grass, black spots on dairy cow.

My question is: I have to ship these. What is the best thing to wrap these in? I have to keep them flat as they are only ~1/2 thick. I don't want to use tissue paper as I am afraid they will sweat or the paint will stick. I don't want to use plastic for the same reason. Any and all suggestions would be greatly appreciated. TIA

I want to get rid of Paypal. I currently take MC, Visa, Discover and Paypal.

Does anyone have any recommendations of online payment methods (other than Paypal)? TIA.

There are two from BCN: Ocean Mist as mentioned before. There is also a Sea Breeze....it is a Gel Aroma. It is kind of sweet and clean...I sell a lot of it. The Ocean Mist I sell to a lot of men. I get comments that it smells somewhat like men's cologne....it is very strong. HTH

I have a customer requesting it. She said it was a new fragrance by P**ty L*te. Anyone hear of it or know if any suppliers carry this? TIA!

I've had a customer call me with a complaint that the second candle (wickless) she received from me was not as strong as the original. She wanted me to send a replacement, even after I did say that I use the same percentage each time. Giving her the benefit of the doubt, despite my gut feeling I was going to work with this lady. I told her that I needed to check out the "defective" one so I needed her to send it back. She would be reimbursed for shipping and a new one sent out. All she kept saying was "It's all gone." How can a wickless be "all gone." Did she break it, give it away, want another for free or ????? I stuck with my "deal." She never returned it. In fact, she signed up later for my mailing list.....do ya think I added her????

Sometimes you just gotta stick to your guns. Your customer will return despite a few loud mouths.

HTH. Good luck!

Who wants to be the first to patent a paraffin wax candle???? LOL

I have made some similar....and they really are cool to look at. You can vary the colors with the seasons. I did red, white and blue for July 4th....they sold like crazy. I lightly scented the gel cubes...most of my fragrance was in the paraffin wax.

Good luck!

IMO I would do some research first, whether that be buying or reading books, or investigating the techniques, do's and don'ts on-line. That way you will know a few of the basics before just jumping in, so to speak.

I only use Penreco gel.

There are many places to begin...try a google search....try a search on this forum. Lots of info is posted and printed.

Good luck!

I am for anyway except the clamshells! LOL I pour too hot and consistently melt the plastic!

I used the small fluted tart molds and shrink wrap them, singly or double. They look much better than the little baggies they were in. And an added bonus.....I don't melt the metal mold! LOL

jmho

I had ordered some samples of the scent "Burning Rubber" or "Burnt Rubber" from a couple of different suppliers in the past (as we did a lot of car shows and those guys strangely request this scent). I was very displeased with the smells as I thought they smelled like a plastic swimming pool when you first open up the package.....kinda rubbery plastic.

I do know there is a company out there that makes tire shaped candles in a burnt rubber smell. They are expensive, but must sell! However, I have never smelled one.

Good luck on your search.

Give me a break!!!!!! I also had people asking me if the tarts were edible. WHAT!!!!!I was ready to SCREAM!!!!!!!!

ROFLOL.....You can tell them they can chew them but don't swallow!

I have been to shows where I have seen some gel get thick and gooey on the bottom...as mentioned here.

Levine's warmers are 20 watt and seem to work much better than the ones I have seen in my area at Michaels or Walmart....which are only a 17 watt and a smaller diameter heating surface. Believe it or not, 3 watts makes a big difference!

I move my vehicle as soon as I am finished unloading. I believe it is very rude and disrespectful of the other crafters/vendors at the show. And customers don't like to park far away.

But believe it or not, every show that I have done there is always some vendor being a "stinker."

You can blend Rose with Baby Powder...someone did this and called it Dusty Rose. It didn't smell too bad...but you have to like rose.

What I started doing with my items at night to keep the dew/water off of them is to cover them with the thin plastic drop cloths. They come in 100 feet rolls, perforated every ten feet. You can find at Walmart. I think the price is about $6 per pack. It has been well worth it for me. I can get several usages from each piece.

HTH.

Hi Hillary.

Try this link....just scroll down for "sample tins"

http://www.bittercreeksouth.com/accessories.htm

HTH

I don't know if it has any in it. I always add UV inhibitor to my J50, except for the color white (no color). Otherwise I noticed my "white" would eventually turn yellowish.

HTH

Yes it was! Thanks so much!!

Anyone who attended this year's IGCA convention in Oklahoma City, OK and attended the Layered Palm Wax Pillars class:

What was the name of the fragrance and supplier? (It smelled something like Buttercream Crunch, but that wasn't it.)

TIA :undecided

I think people going for yard sale items aren't looking for crafty items at larger prices.

I have to agree with violetmoondrops on this point. My experience has taught me to stay away from shows which mix flea market/yard sale items and crafters if I plan to sell a lot of craft type items. Each type of event draws different types of people: ones looking to "bicker" over an item priced at a quarter and ones who are wanting to purchase handmade, higher priced items.

JMHO