MaryAnnKacz

I use Ezsoy and add .40 oz beeswax per lb of Ezsoy. So a little less than 1/2 oz. The tops are smoother with the beeswax, and helps some with frosting.

I love the Ezsoy from Bittercreek. It is 100 percent soy.

Can't help with frosting and cold. But you have to use high temp glue sticks. I only use glue for my wicks and haven't had a problem. I did when I used the regular glue sticks.

For some reason it is cinnamon for me. Which Spiced Cranberry has. Thats why I was surprised. It really sucks not to be able to smell your own candles when others think they are awesome. I only seem to be able to smell them when I first light and melt pool gets going. Then the candlenose kicks in. People come in and say, wow that candle smells great, so I know it is throwing good. I can really smell Autumn Spice from BCN, which a lot say is a weak scent. Has a lot of clove and orange scent and that one is so strong for me. I can smell my tarts a little better, wickless are about the same as wicked candles as far as my nose goes.

I guess I really messed that one up. Spiced Cranberry and Pink Sugar. And 1 oz FO per lb of wax is all that is needed. They have a 13 oz sampler pack where you pick the FO's for a good price. I'm going to order that so I can try more scents.

I have only ordered a couple from BCN, but I do plan on using them exclusively. I love the Ezsoy. If you read their board, there are FOs that are frequently mentioned as "favorites Spiced Cranberry Pink Sugar Creme Brulee With the scents I tried, 1 oz per lb was Country Berry Hotcakes was all I needed to add. Twigs & Berries Blueberry Muffins LoveSpell Blueberry Muffins Verbena Berry Basil Sage Mint Honey Coco Mango Cinnamon Bun Wildberry Zinger Tea

Made Ezsoy candles for X-mas gifts using BCN FOs. I didn't think my candles had a very good hot throw after 3 weeks curing. But, I gave them as gifts anyway. I was finally able to smell the hot throw after 5 weeks curing. Everyone I gave the candles to commented on how strong they threw, and they loved them. Well, I just returned from vacation for a week. When I walked into my house, all I could smell was Spiced Cranberry candles. There were only 3- 8 oz jelly jar candles (not burning of course) in my house, in different rooms. The lids were off the candles. I could not believe they could scent my house just with a cold throw. I guess my sinuses are worse than I thought. I guess I will stick with Ezsoy and BCN.

Which BCN FOs have you found to need the short curing times? I only ordered two scents from them, Spiced Cranberry and Autumn Spice. The Spiced Cranberry took a lot longer to cure, and it is supposed to be a strong scent. I got a better throw with Autumn Spice.

I wish I could get a hot throw that quick. I use BCN oils and Ezsoy.

I get a much better throw when I only use 1 oz FO per lb. If I use more, the hot throw is weaker. I cure for 6 weeks. I have tried 1.25 and 1.5 oz FO per lb and didn't get a good throw, even after 3 or 4 weeks of curing. I have only ordered from BCN, but 1 oz works better for me.

That looks great. I love your color.

I remember reading a few posts on successfully using Ezsoy for votives. I know they added palm stearic and beeswax and it solved the cracking. I'll try to find the post and get the exact amounts.

Yes, Ezsoy soy is the cheapest priced wax I have seen. Why are soy candles so much more expensive to buy? I don't know if Yankee makes soy candles, I'm sure they do, but I haven't found them locally. The only ones I have found locally are Root candles which are very expensive, but good candles.

I thought about those too. I love the Ball Elite jars, but they are a little pricey. Do you fill the 1/2 pints all the way? I have just found from experience that I get just as much scent from 4 oz of wax as I do 8 oz. But, I don't sell. It is probably more cost effective if selling to make 8 oz wickless, because the jars are the same price for 4 oz jj or the 1/2 pints and you can charge more for 8 oz. Also, have you ever timed your wickless to see how long the scent lasts? Maybe 8 oz would make the scent last longer? I am still in testing stage.

Why would you want to add paraffin to soy? I know soy can be a pain. But isn't the whole reason for soy candles is that they are natural and don't contain parraffin? I just started a few months ago with Ezsoy. I wasn't getting a hot throw after 2 weeks of curing. For some reason, my candles needed 6 weeks and I get a terrific hot throw. To me, it is worth the wait. I also found that 1 oz per lb of FO gives a stronger throw than using 1.5 oz per lb. I have no idea why it takes so long for my candles to cure. But when they do, it is well worth the wait.