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I'm assuming by the pic posted saying 2 treatments that it's for the drain itself. Can't wait to find out and try it.

Hi there! I looked for the idea on the newsletter but dont see it, how are these made exactly? I am forever trying to find a new way to freshen up my own sink.

Very pretty! Reminds me of the northern lights while living in Alaska

When mine are drying, I use a cooling rack like for cookies and place the bear on that with the wax paper under it. For now though, you should be able to heat his bottom area up, and maybe squeeze more out, then dab with a paper towel to get some of it gone from him.

Yeah I thought about that after I posted, should have put "stuffed" critters

I have one for critter dipping...dont just wear the rubber gloves from the grocery store, invest another dollar for those little kid looking knit gloves that stretch out and wear UNDER the rubber gloves. It will save a lot of grief and sore hands from dipping those critters. A heat gun is your best friend! It can be used for so many things like warming jars, smoothing tops, cleaning pour pots and well of course shrink wrapping. Small price to pay for sure a handy tool. If your workspace is carpeted, paint drop cloths are a great way to keep the wax off your carpet. A small container of plain coffee beans, candlenose sucks, enough said lol

My favorite is Tidal Wave from Bittercreek

I was excited when she shared that warning, I never could get the wording right for mine. And yeah, sad to say you might have to add microwave to it huh? lol. I swear we need to print a small book for a warning anymore

I use 4630, it's a softer wax but I love working with it

I make melts but I have also just used some extra wax to make melts to just keep for myself and use. In fact, I have some of Berts christmas pear melting right now and the house smells heavenly!

All I can say is wow lol. I know some people do melt wax in the microwave while making candles, but never heard of anyone doing so as a customer to get it started. My wickless candles are in tins, so I would hope no worries there, but my melts (tarts) melt pretty quickly on their own and give off scent fairly quickly so can't imagine needing to

I got this from either someone here or on the Bittercreek board who shared their wording... CAUTION: Use only with a UL approved electric candle warmer on a stable heat-resistant surface. Do not cover, add water, or warm on stove. Wax and container can get very hot; do not touch or move container or warmer until completely cooled. Contains fragrance oils that can be toxic if ingested. Keep candle, cord, and unit out of reach of children and pets. Do not pour wax down the drain because it can clog pipes. Never leave melting candle unattended!

I test burn my own until I have it down. Then I will give one to a friend I know will be brutally honest with me.

When I dont do clamshells, I still label each one and make sure each has a warning. My reasoning is, if they share with a friend, say give one out of their sack to someone to try for themselves, I want that person to also have a warning label on theirs. Not saying either way is right or wrong, just how I look at it.

To me this is a big help, keeping a log. I started out using pieces of paper, would lose the paper and have to start all over and that sucks! lol. Everyone probably logs differently, but once I get a "recipe" down I have a spiral 3 x 5 notebook that I keep in my workbench drawer. About half way down the right side is a candle test sheet you might find handy...http://www.candlecauldron.com/ it also has many other helpful forms there as well.

Too, the classified section here usually has someone selling a bunch of different kinds, would give you a good place to start and not pay full price most likely for some different ones to test.

First and foremost, insurance. Can't stress that enough.

I have used the Christmas Pear in 415 and it smells SO good, strong HT, but not overpowering

I ran cookie cutter candles in google and found this, that is pretty cool. Sorry I have no ideas on how to make them though, but maybe someone will come along soon that has done them. http://www.victoriantradingco.com/store/catalogimages/12l/i1655.html Ok found this, http://www.allfreecrafts.com/candles/cookie-cutter-floating-candles.shtml

I was there today and found 2 different ones. I found some of the bigger ones like I already bought with the plastic lid, then found some other shorter wider ones with a glass top. I would think the bigger one would need more than one wick, but not sure about the shorter one. I am storing already scented ready to go aroma beads in the bigger ones but the smaller one I want to make candles in them, so was wondering if I should use 2 to begin to test with. Any ideas?

That's my kind of show lol Sounds like it went well, congrats!

Isn't the first pour exciting? And by the way, you may or may not know it, but you ARE hooked now

My first open house I had, I used Vista Print postcards. I did the free ones where you pay just the shipping and they turned out so nice.