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Does anyone use a different type of container other than the aluminum pots that are sold in every craft store and online candle supply site? I use these as well, but find that the spout (or lip I should say) isn't big enough and that the wax drips down the pot iteself as I pour. Very messy. Any tips, tricks, or different container suggestions?

I never made a lemon twist myself, but here's how I would try to do it.... melt some paraffin or soy, color and scent how you want it, and pour a thin layer into a jelly pan. When warm but will hold it's shape if you pick it up, slice it into strips, and try delicately molding a strip over a pen or similar shaped object to get a "twist". Don't know if this would work, but may be worth a shot :rolleyes2

Thanks, sorry I had to ask -- I'm still kind of a newbie here

sorry...I don't recognize the abbreviation. What does JBN stand for?

That's a really neat pic, thanks for sharing . What kind of palm wax did you use -- I know candlewic uses the terms "palm 1", "palm 2" and "palm 3" but I don't know whether that's just for them or whether all palm suppliers use those terms to identify the type of wax. But I know there's "feathered" and "crystallized" for pillars.

Thanks

I am in NH. I mainly use palm wax for pillars and votives, so I would be interested in learning more about how you achieved the snakeskin effect, if you would be willing to share .

Hi everyone,

I love Candle Science's selection of waxes, in particular palm, but they seem to be out of everything I'm interested in. When I emailed them, they said they are expecting shipments from India within the next couple of weeks. But... I'm looking to get some palm wax a little more quickly than that .

CS carries a palm wax I've never heard of before (which they are out of), which produces a "tortoise shell" effect on the candle. This really intrigues me and I'd love to order some.... does anyone know another supplier for this?

I make candles on a somewhat small scale, so I don't need 50# of wax right now... so ideally a supplier with no minimum order quantity requirement.

Thank you!

Hi everyone,

I just joined this forum, and everyone's talents and advice have already been helpful. However, I have a question that I hope someone can answer.

How do you do layers that are slanted? I would like to experiment and try some candles like the "rustic" layered candles that I saw in the gallery...some beautiful candles there! I guess I'm asking, do you lean the mold up against something to produce these effects, do you hold the mold in a slanted direction yourself? I'm completely confused by how people do these candles, and they are so pretty!

I have been making candles for a few years, mainly palm and soy, but usually do straight one on top of the other layers, or solid colors.

Please enlighten me if you can

Thanks!