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that is incredible.

wow good for you, that was amazing. :highfive:

congrats, that wonderful. :highfive:

OK so i have been really busy and also sick for three weeks and i am burning the candle as we speak. I realize i didn't use enough FO i can barely smell it. but its burning really well. I am not sure if i really understand the actual steps to test a candle, if someone could quickly explain that to me i would appreciate it.

:tiptoe: i have one: give me a second i will search it out and post it here.

i sealed the foil packets with my iron.

i agree wholeheartedly.

your lotion is really nice looking, and that little boy is very handsome. good job on both ends.

i think thats a great idea.

looks like the mold. Thanks for the quick reply. My sheet says i need to wait a day or two before burning, so i will burn it on monday and post the results. I need to buy a votive holder anyway because i forgot to buy it today.

Took a gift basket class today at my local suppliers and one of the products was a Soy Votive Candle using a Soy Pillar Blend Wax. The wick we used was a LX10x2.5" prepared wick, and used a plastic votive mold. when we got to class the wax was already melted and at the proper temperature of 175 F, so we poured the wax into the molds and after a minute inserted the wicks. Did the Vent Hole after it started to harden, and when it was hard to the touch did a second pour filling the cavity and filling the wax to the top of the mold. After the votive set, we did a cold water bath to release the candle from the mold. NOw my question is... I really liked the candle i made in class, so could i continue making these same candles with the same type of wicks, and get my family to test them, or what is my next step. I guess the reason i am asking is because y'all talk so much about testing, testing, and more testing, but the wicks had already been tested because they can't teach a class without the proper wicks. So i don't need to do any testing myself do I? Does any of this make sense?

i haven't used the soap i made in class yet, i marked it on the calender when i am able to use them. will see if i make it that long.

voyageur soap and candle company sells it at their location, check their website i am not sure if they can mail it to you or not.

did you see this one?

that site is down right now.

this recipe was what we made in class and it is a 4 lb batch. I don't know what "tetch" is.

interesting. I don't plan on making this soap i plan on making the cocoa butter one.

All three recipes are up.

Makes 4 pounds of soap 210 grams Sodium Hydroxide 500 grams distilled cold water 825 grams Vegetable Shortening (Canola) 275 grams Coconut Oil 275 grams Palm Kernel Oil 25 grams Beeswax 15 ml EO of choice

Makes 4 pounds of soap 210 grams of Sodium Hydroxide 500 grams Distilled Water 275 grams Coconut Oil 76 275 grams Palm Kernel Oil 725 grams Vegetable Shortening (Canola) 110 grams Cocoa Butter 15 ml EO

Makes 4 pounds of soap. 200 grams Sodium Hydroxide 420 grams Distilled Water 1350 grams Olive Oil - Pomace Grade 15-30 ml EO of choice

I used my iron cause i don't have a sealer. They work fabulous. I ordered the one's that are too big though so i have to make another order.

at Scent Celler because thats where i am, too.

i will post the recipe i used in class, if you would like.

IT feels great. The only thing is addictions always cost money.