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When I used 4627 straight, I had the best luck with zinc wicks... the scent throw was great but the mushrooming was horrid. I know that zinc wicks are not usually recommended for this wax, but I tried so many wicks and always went back to the zincs. At the time, I lived in a humid state with lots of rain... now I am starting testing in the desert. LOL, I know it sounds silly, but it seems to me that the wax, fo, and wicks are reacting differently here. Sorry I couldn't help with your particular wick... :/

Yep, see you did write you hadn't been here since '09. Hope you are able to get back in the swing soon. Seems once its in our blood it just never goes away

That is the truth! Money permitting of coarse. lol

Since '09? Wow...seems like I saw him a year or so pop in. His knowledge was awesome along with the way he presented it.

Top may have popped in since 09... but myself personally, I have not been here since 09... lingering since the end of 2011 though. Trying to get into the swing of things.

I haven't been here since 09 I believe... but joined in 06, so I do remember Top as well. Very knowledgeable and helpful.

Thank you... I will do a search on more must haves from them

Exactly. I had tried one years ago (been out of this for several years now), by candlechem I believe.

JS is on sale for 8.95lb... great buy if it is good.

It is discontinued, but I am a hobby candle maker...

Has anyone tried strawberry musk from Justscent?? I see it is on the sale list and I would love to give it a try.

Also curious about peeps... lol... smells yum.

I need to get an order in for orange chiffon cake, and citrus linen H20...so was curious about these. Want to make the order worth the shipping fees... lol

TIA :smiley2:

Thank goodness for these informative posts... I have been out of the loop so long, and lost my notes... I have tons to catch up on.

I have seen the cut wine bottles and also liquor bottles. I would be nervous about using them, but would use them personally if I could keep a constant eye on them. For looks, they would be awesome to have around the house...

I used a large electric roaster back in the day, then scooped it out with a ladle. Worked nice for me... but i was mostly a hobbyist...

Thank you so much for the warm welcome.

I must say that after being away from wax for over 2 years, it feels "fun" again. But I know the hair pulling will come soon... lol

Just wanted to say hey... :smiley2:

Been a HOT minute since I have been on the board due to some bad life circumstances but now I am back and back to this addiction. Melted down a bunch of tarts I've had laying around for a couple years to make container candles Back at the addiction.

Glad this sites still around, lots of amazing, helpful info.

Naked in de linens!! I would buy it just for the name!

OMG... hilarious. I haven't been here often cause I search the internet for Twilight blogs and forums! LOL

I like the idea of sunwashed linen and lemon for sunshine.

But it has to be SEXY too! hmmmm....

Jacob should be a delicious earthy scent (I have to remind myself he is only 17!!) haha...

Thank you for this thread... you have brightened my day...

JS has a sweet mulberry... it is super strong for me too.

JS Caramel apple is VERY strong for me.

I do use parrafin tho.

If you would like a 1oz sample... pm me. :smiley2:

I ADORE the cedar wood vanilla... best scent ever.

Hmmmmmm, that is a hard one. Maybe a perfume or cologne dupe.

If I were sniffing a candle with that name, I would think of a lady club-hopping in Vegas with a drink that never leaves her hand. but that may be because I am from there.

I am no help at all am I?

I like Moody Booty... I think that is a hit!

I hope everything turns out for you! CS is one of the very best suppliers and with their great customer service, I'm sure they will make it right.

I agree! I love them and get many oils from them.

CS is sending me a sample of H&G to test and see if it is the same as my 16oz bottle. Maybe I got the wrong oil?? If it is the wrong one, I imagine it could only be Cinnamon Buns or something like that. I have never tried there cinnamon buns so I have no clue....

Anyhow, once I get this sample and test, I will let you know if the problem was fixed or not. I hope so!

Hmmmmm, that is a good idea. I am going to have to brainstorm whether or not it is a good idea for me to do something similar.

Thank you for sharing!

I'm still using it in my 50/50 at 7% and it is throwing like crazy! I bought my last bottle in october and it smells just as strong. Could it be your wax? I know I've heard of changes in wax that could cause it.

I am still on the same batch of wax, so I have eliminated that. Plus, all my other good throwers are throwing great still.

I am trying it in my 4627 as a wickless to see how it does in that....cause it threw wicked strong in wickless candles with comfort blend.

I just got it not too long ago (first time for me) so I can't really comment on the difference in throw. I know it gets 3 leaves on the site and I thought it was definately lighter compared to others that are rated the same. Still smells wonderful though!

It smells the exact same.... just not throwing like it use to.

I use to test burn it at 9% fo ratio, and it would smell up my whole house.... literally. You could smell it if you stood outside my front door with the door closed. Now, with 2 burning, 1 in LR and 1 in BR, I can smell it, but still at a med. throw. Not 3 leaf worthy anymore.

It would help if you said who you got the H&GH from.

I know, I was trying not to say "who" until I heard back from them. Well, I heard back this morning and they told me to heat wax to such and such temp, stir fo for such and such time, and cure for a few days before testing. All of which I do. BUT, I have never had to cure this fo for tarts. NEVER. It has always been a HUGE thrower from the get go for me.

It's CS's. This bottle was ordered at the end of October. I am seriously baffled over this... if my bottle is a dud, what would cause it to be?