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  1. jillgunter
    My candle turned out really good, nice smooth top. Now to just wait a day or two to test the wick out and throw.
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    I think I used it for my first container I made. I had no clue about candlemaking then, was using the Yaley stuff. That candle had a funky smell, like cough syrup. So I never really burned it much. You can always give it a try, cant hurt to much:). I would think it would maybe just need a bigger wick and might seperate a little from the jar.
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    I cant wait to see how this candle turns out. I just made a 8 oz tin in Blueberry Cobbler. I got so tired of the hard wicking/sooting with the 4630. I decided to give the 6006 a try. So far so good. How long does this wax usually need to cure?
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    Are u having wet spots maybe? If you are using a container wax, they should stick to your jar but alot of wax's will get wet spots. THey are pretty much unavoidable, some wax does it worse then others. Maybe post a pic of your problem would help:)
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    I would get her a kit from Peaks. I think they run around $50. Probally the container one would be easy for her, they have the tins in their container kits. I am not sure if they come with a pour pot. I just use a large pot to use as my double boiler. Good luck.
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    Hmm..thats a good question. I did a search on yahoo on electric warmers. None of the websites selling them said what kind of container to use. I dont have any to check and read. I am gonna check it out tomorrow when I go by Michaels.
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    Mostly the higher temps is to get your FO to bind with the wax. You wouldnt want to add your FO at a low heat, it wouldnt blend well.
  8. jillgunter
    I got my order just a little bit ago. I love them all! I only ordered 10, but they are all wonderful. A few of my favs are Banana Walnut Cake, Birthday Cake, and Fruit Slices.
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    Just got my order from AH, I ordered Banana Walnut cake. Boy does that smell good, I havent poured it but it smelled very good OOB. Their Birthday Cake smelt great OOB too.
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    Always good to let them cure at least 24 hours after you make them also. Are you burning your votive in a tight votive jar?
  11. jillgunter
    I just pour little leftover wax in a plastic cup, and wipe out the pour pot well with papertowels. You want to do this when its hot of course:)
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    Welcome to the board. I have never used soy, so cant help ya there. But make sure you are mixing your FOs well when you add them to your wax. I stir my wax for a good minutes or two once I add FO. It also makes a difference at least in parrafin what temp you add your FO at. I usually add mine at 180. Maybe someone can let you know if soy is the same as parrafin. Its very confusing, and sometimes I still get confused lol.
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    They should work, I always believe in using what you have before you buy more:) The zincs seem to burn pretty well in that wax.
  14. jillgunter
    I only ordered 10, but I am a small candle maker lol. I make them when I have time, 8 month old keeps me busy. Funny the shipping was almost as much as the FOs and I only live one state away.
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    You could give them a call and see what they suggest. Sometimes colors look totally different on a computer screen.
  16. jillgunter
    Large jars are best wicked with two with that wax. If you have zinc 44s, start out with two of those and go from there.
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    You can use them to scrapbook:)
  18. jillgunter
    I think you are right, the dark earth is closest I think.
  19. jillgunter
    I wouldnt use the microwave if you have metal wick tabs in them tho. Only way I have ever removed wax from a jar is in the oven. Good luck.
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    Those look great for your first try:) I dont usually heat my votive molds either, to lazy I guess. I pour usually around 170. Now you know what to do if you want rustics:)
  21. jillgunter
    Well I have bought candles from YC and BBW, and they all mushroom. I personally dont have a problem with it. Makes me remember to trim my wick lol. I think alot of the big candle manufactors must use zinc wicks.
  22. jillgunter
    How much FO do you put in your tarts? I would go the max for your wax. I always get very good throw with my tarts.
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    I have heard somewhere you can use Dixie Cups for votives. Start with something small and simple. You can also make votives right in a glass votive jar. Sounds like fun a candle party:)
  24. jillgunter
    Candlescience has a really good hot apple pie, very strong.
  25. jillgunter
    Fresh and evergreen, the scent of juniper breeze is especially invigorating when waiting on a cool morning breeze. Fragrance Top Notes: Pineapple, Aldehyde, Apple, Leafy Green Fragrance Mid Notes: Jasmine, Ylang Fragrance Base Notes: Woods, Musk This is a description for it. How about naming it Evergreen Mist, or maybe Morning Juniper? Its a nice scent.
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