Debk

Hello,

Old message here but I am new. I am from central Illinois and started about a year ago and love it. How is it going for you? Deb

Hello,

I was reading about the whipped Shea butter receipe and sounds good. Mine always come out too greasy and with corn starch feel too silky. What is Dry flo and can you use natrasorb or a wax instead of the cornstarch:confused: ? I like the butter oily but not greasy, of course, I have not tried this receipe. I don't have the Dry flo and other butters. Only have shea and cocoa butter at the moment. I like butter balm if anyone knows of a good receipe that you may know for whipped butter balm. Thanks and Happy mother's Day! Deb

Thanks sheryl, I did not know if you could paint over soy or just paraffin. I saw somewhere where this lady was brushing over a white candle unless she may have dipped it first then brushed the top to make it look burnt on top. At any rate, it looks smooth and like it had cinnamon or coffee in the wax. I wish I knew how to send a pic on here to show you. I bought one of the candles a while back. I could call her shop but not sure if she will share her secret, lol. The candle was finished off with a ribbon at the top and a wood/painted hang tag (sheep). If you know how I could send a pic on here let me know, and I will send you a pic of it. Thank you so much. Deb

Hi,

I just purchased some of this wax but have not tried it yet. Will be using it this weekend and let you know. I bought the wax for embeds and interested in seeing how that will look/work out. Have a good nite. Deb

Hello,

I am wanting to paint a candle with wax but not grubby style. I just want a thin layer of brown colored wax with spices springkled in it and brush ovr the white candle to look rustic. Is there a method of mixing wax with a thinner or some other way to keep the wax from getting to thick while painting? Hope someone can help, been searching for a long time. Thanks all. deb

Hello,

I am also new to candle making. Sure is an adventure. I am slowly gettting supplies and keeping track of costs to purchase. I live in the midwest (Illinois) and have found a couple places in Illinois but they don't always have everything you are looking for. Maybe we can help each other. diinman@yahoo.com

Hello all,

Can anyone tell me how to put a pic of a candle on here that I am wanting to know/learn how to make? I can't seem to find where to attach a file or pic at on here. Thanks so much. Deb

You are absolutly right Tess, just trying to have some type of perspective . Thanks for help

Thanks for help. I am sure I will figure it out, hopefully not the hard way, lol. I think looking at what others charge for a particular item will help me also.

whenever I try to look up rustic candles they show mottling. I am talking about getting a candle to look rustic brown/burnt outside look. So confused here, lol

Do you have to use Mottling wax for rustic candles or is there another method using parafin or soy wax to do this?

Some wax I have had shipped and still trying to find a store in my area where I can pick up bulk wax. It sounds like I should keep the cost of wax, etc. and figure how much wax it takes to make pillars, votives, embeds, etc. I also thought I would look at prices online for what they are selling candles for in my area. Thanks so much.

Can anyone tell me where I can find what it cost to make candles, molds, etc. (at least estimated). Wanting to sell candles and not sure what to charge for them and for fixins. Getting supplies slowly but surely, lol. Thanks. Deb

Thanks so much for your warm welcome and tips. I will check out the sites. I realize it will take time to learn but I am very interested. I may need to check out for any classes in my area. I am sure that would be a great help (which I need, lol). Thanks again. I keep you posted, lol. Deb :smiley2:

Hello,

Hello everyone. Newbie here. Just learning so bear with me. I am trying to find where I can get a beginner candle kit at a reasonable cost. I am wanting to make the rustic/primitive candles and use the silicone molds for gingerbread men, etc. and fixins. I love the ones I bought and really want to learn how to make them myself. Are the rosehips made of wax also or any tips on how to make your own? Thanks everyone and have a good day! Deb