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newbeme

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    Starting in the business making tarts

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  1. Hi, I just received Pumpkin Souffle from CS because of all the reviews in this forum. I agree that oob it is nice, however it smells to me just like NG's Pumpkin Crunch Cake. For those of you who have actually used both in wax, can you tell me if Pumpkin Souffle is spicier than Pumpkin Crunch Cake ? The reason I ordered Pumpkin Souffle in the first place was to offer a spicier pumpkin.
  2. Thank you all. This information is great. My local grocery store is now carrying Louana oil. I haven't looked for coconut oil, though, but at least I know what to look for there and even at Walmart. I report back to let you know the results.
  3. Hi, I just read a post about where coconut oil is recommended to increase scent throw and that 1tsp/lb should be used. Is this coconut oil you buy at the grocery store or is it something special ?:rolleyes2
  4. Hi, Have any of you used Northstar's soy based FO's in your candles ? If you have what has been your experience ?
  5. I'm no expert and this is only an assumption, could it be that the melt point of 464 is at the low end for tarts and that's why they don't last that long ? I think using a votive wax - that has a higher melt point- mixed with a low percentage of container wax would make the difference by keeping the fragrance longer ?
  6. It's Enchanted Lights, I get it at Florida Soy Solutions. I am trying to stick to soy, that's why I wanted to know if anyone has used the KY Soy. Thanks.
  7. Never seen those, however, Tartburners.com has a lot of these types of burners.
  8. I guess you're right. It's just that I advertise "soy" and was wondering if anyone had any experience with a blend of KY's natural waxes.
  9. Hi, I only make clamshell tarts and have had great success using EL ( a mix of votive and container). My tarts have a great CT and HT. They last approximately 20hrs. or more per two cubes (always melt 2 cubes so they don't get too hot and the FO melts away too quickly). Now I am considering using a different, less expensive wax. I want to stick with Soy or Soy blend (no paraffin) and am wondering if KY would be a good wax. I've also considered GB464 with some votive, although I read a post where someone was having problems getting a good throw with GB464. I am just concerned that I won't get a long lasting tart with good throw. What are your suggestions and what do most of you use ?
  10. Hi, I only make clamshell tarts and have had great success using EL ( a mix of votive and container). My tarts have a great CT and HT. They last approximately 20hrs. or more per two cubes (always melt 2 cubes so they don't get too hot and the FO melts away too quickly). Now I am considering using a different, less expensive wax. I want to stick with Soy or Soy blend (no paraffin) and am wondering if KY would be a good wax. I've also considered GB464 with some votive, although I read a post where someone was having problems getting a good throw with GB464. I am just concerned that I won't get a long lasting tart with good throw. What are your suggestions and what do most of you use ?
  11. I don't use 464 and am considering using 464. I use a mix of EL Millennium Container and EL Votive. I bring temp up to 190 then let drop to 180, ad fo and pour around 160. I use clam shells and the throw is great, the tarts last a long time. You are using 464 only... don't the tarts come out too soft ?
  12. Another thought any fresh linen scent with Sweet Pea ! Ok...the smiley doesn't really go with what I wrote...I just love it so
  13. I like the Clean Cotton idea ! How about Sun Drenched Linen and a floral mix ?
  14. Thank you...... I know that there is a certain FO load per wax and I know that EL Soy can take up to 1.5oz/lb (pushing it of course). So since I have the option of putting 1 or up to 1.5, I was wondering if anyone, that already has experience with the FO's I mentioned, could tell me which ones are weaker and which ones are stronger so I don't have to do that much testing. As an example: Michelle at Florida Soy Solutions (when I bought fragrances from her) told me which ones of her fragrances were stronger. Just like when I use NG's, I pretty much read the reviews and get a good idea on how much to use. Eg. Pink Sugar and Loving Spell, 1oz is all I use on others I use 1.2oz.
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