katie

I use a container that is 3" in diameter and I use just one wick, I use RRD 47 or 50 just depends on my fragrance oil. Hope this helps.

I was exactly in the same position. I started with GW444 and was happy with it but then I found a supplier 10 miles away and all the had was Nature wax. I tried and it works even better for me. It makes great candlea, very smooth looking and I get a great throw with it.

I love it, try it.

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Taylored concepts do have them, it's not on there website you have to call and ask them. Ask for the 16 cent lid, not sure what size diameter your jar is but I think it fit a 10- 11oz jar.

I know when you melt candle wax a lb of wax is a little more in oz and since I am researching mp soap making I was wondering how many oz (approx) one can get from a lb of soap.

I am interested in trying to do some soap (already make candles). I think I might start with MP.

My question - who would you recommend to get a starter kit from?

Thanks for your ideas.

Just By Nature oils are all good for soy. Everything I ever got from them throws awesome both hot and cold.

A great earthy FO i like from them :

Amber

Frank & Myrrh

Cedar & Saffron.

You know I was thinking of doing the same. First I think I want to try a kit and make some as gifts to see how I do. I do candles as well. But I noticed also while at my craft shows this one vendor with soap was just jammed pack with customers. I think it might be a nice addition to ones line. Good luck with, I plan on rethinking the idea after the holidays.

Once they are solid I usually just chop it up with a knife and sometimes it loosens up pretty easy. Then I put some hot water with a little detergent in the jar and let it sit a bit then wash it.

Before I started making candles I was approached by someone from Candle wealth at a craft show, she was selling candles but she didn't seem into selling candles but more to recruiting people. To be honest I wasn't too impressed with her candles but I just new by their high price that it was a scheme. That night I went online and did a search. I knew that one got get a starter kit at a much more reasonable price. There are so many great companies that you can find on this site to get a starter kit to try. Making candles is great but one could start small and then keep growing without breaking the bank. But it is addicting.

I use a 10oz glass with 3" dia and I use RRD47 and RRD50 depending the FO.

What size are you looking for?

To be honest almost all their FO are great and work great in soy. There are some that I personally don't care for my customers disagree and love them for example Mexican vanilla and Mistletoe. Just placed another order from them today.

They have these candles at Anthtopologie and smell amazing but was just wondering if there are any dupes of these scents anyone knows of, looking for the Aloha Orchid and the Volcano.

Thanks for any input.

Christmas Splendor from Millcreek - awesome very orange and clove

Spiced Cranberry and Candy Cane from Millcreek

Northwoods christmas from Bittercreek North. Great holiday woodsy smell.

While I was buying my wax at Genwax. I came across Egg Nog FO that was on clearance, they said they can't get that oil anymore. But I have to say it is very true just like out of the carton. Its creamy and a bit spicy. My best seller at the moment. And it's 50% off right now.

I do the same and even add a bit of oil to my lotion and make a scented lotion. YUMMY

I guess our prayers were answered did you see Stacey is back and is offering a sample pack sale.

If you only want to do candles and want insurance check out Handmade beauty network for insurance. It is the same as the soapguild but you can just have candles. It is the same insurance coverage for both organizations.

I use JBN and Millcreeks and no problems. These companies are soy specific.

JBN is a bit heavier while MC is a bit softer and powdery. I like to mix them.

My vote also goes to Millcreek.

the first thing that came to mind was Mac apple too, also just poured it last night and its oh so yummy.

but if you want a relaxing one you can do lavender

If you look at both websites I think the insurance contact is the same person for the soapguild and handmade beauty network.

I only make candles so I couldn't go through the soapguild.

They refered me to The Handmade Beauty Network, and you can get insurance through their membership, with membership and insurance I paid about $516. This was the best offer that I could find in my area. I was quoted $1200 and up.

And it was super quick less only a few days and I had my insurance cert. asap and they are very helpful.

Hope this helps.

My insurance is for Product Liability 1,000,000 coverage.

Just remember that some fragrance are stronger than others and you need to adjust the % to that. For example my magnolia is way to strong and I use less than I would my lighter FO such as a rain or a light musk.

Unfortunately each FO will probably need there own % I made a chart for each FO I use and the % I put in for each size batch I make, so I can refer to it later or if I forget.