ShelleyBean

Is this something that you put down the garbage disposal and grind up, or use under the sink? I could really use both!

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.

I found this idea while browsing the BC newsletter. I haven't tried selling these yet as I am still in the "tester" phase. I've used it in my own kitchen sink and wow..smells great while it is in there and even a couple days later when I ran water down the drain I got a whiff. I am trying to figure out which way I want to package in bulk. I was thinking about the paint cans but then was afraid if kept under a sink or even in a bathroom the moisture would rust the outside. I'm leaning toward the foil pouches with windows.

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.

Ok, I got it.....but reading the FIRST line of your post, "i have one for critter dipping"... I was nodding and thinking "almost did that once" :embarasse .........oh come on, it wasn't my fault and I didn't DO it!!! lol So, I agree with "lock the pets outside or upstairs or somewhere you aren't". I'm just saying that cat's are NOT graceful!

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

GREAT warning label! Only thing I would add is not to warm/melt the wax in a microwave.

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

if u dont mind me asking, what wax do you use for your melts?

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

thanks! I have been thinking about adding these to my line as it is a better way of using up my extra wax after making a candle.

I have been making a random mystery layer candle out of all the leftovers but I feel the melts might work out better.

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

what kind of text are you putting on your warning labels?

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!

Do you all have people who burn your candles for you on test burns or do you do them yourself?

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.

I am new to candle making also, but, I have read everything on here two and three times. I agree and have done test burns with all of my votives and containers. It is a must because as all of these nice people say everything burns differently. For each batch that I make, I have a log of everything I put in and how much I used, including dye and even the wicks. It is a very long process, but, well worth it. I wish you luck

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.

Can anybody give me some reviews on the following and if they used soy wax. TIA

Cappuccino Hazelnut

Apple Orchard

Holiday Spice

Christmas Pear

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

thanks for your reply shelley. Never thought about plastic' date=' thought the wax would be too hot, I suppose a plastic bucket would do then. What temp do you dip him at, if you don't mind me asking?

Great idea with the doilies, thanks xx

btw, we have things over here, called Pound shops. You can get some good bargains, but I've never found much candle related, but guess where I'm going Monday hehe[/quote']

You know, this will sound awful, but I dont really keep track of the temp for dipping. Once it's melted, I go ahead and pour it into my dipping bucket. I know it's still pretty darn hot though, I use the rubber gloves for washing dishes, but under them I have a pair of little gloves for winter time (they look like a little kids but stretch when you put them on). Getting all the excess out is important, so using those gloves like that really help with not burning my hands. I find some of my candle stuff in the most odd places, and sometimes nowhere near anything candle related hehe.

The time has come to give it a go. Got myself a couple of beautiful bears' date=' with bows on and a lovely heart detail.

My main question, do you have to completely dip them, or could I dip half and turn it upside down and dip the other half?

I haven't got anything deep enough thats also wide enough for them.

What % fo do you use? I'm assuming I'll need a couple of pounds of wax at least.

I think at the moment, I'll probably dry one in Clean Cotton.

I've been looking for a nice round basket to sit him in to package him, but haven't found one yet.

Any other tips?

thanks xx[/quote']

I personally use the same amount of fo that I do for candles. As for the dipping half at a time, not sure on that one. I go to the dollar store and buy a bigger plastic container, like you could keep flour in, and use that for dipping. For setting them in/on I have used everything from saucers to tin plates to baskets. I usually buy those paper doilies to set underneath them then work around the bear with crinkle shread if using baskets.

Edited to add, you may not have dollar type stores like we have here, but if you have a place you can find bigger plastic containers I'm sure they would work. It wouldnt have to be plastic either, I am forever looking at the second hand stores and yard sales as well for anything I could dip them in. I have also added FO to my presto pot and dipped them in there before as well.

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?

Things went really well! I had about 10 ladies there. Most bought. Came home with close to 400.00 plus a wholesale account that is calling this week and a gal who is planning on getting some gift baskets next month for CHristmas. All and all it was a great nite. Good friends, food and NO KIDS!

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.