Keith

I used to use LX8 for floating candles and sometimes LX10 if I was out of LX8, these days because I stock all types of wick I use TL15 for them or TL18 for a slightly bigger flame. I don't know if that will match your wax, I've never heard of 1260 wax, we don't have too many varieties of wax here in England, basically one each for paraffin pillar and container, soy pillar and container, this works well for what is needed, I've never seen the need for any more than one wax for each group. Having said that though perhaps I can mention off topic that I have developed and am now marketing a softer paraffin container wax which has 99.9% eliminated the wet spot problem, I've also done the same with soy container wax. I can now make glass containers without a wet spot in sight ! The beauty of it is that the soy is still 100% natural, no paraffin products near it :-) plus it is guaranteed to be GM free, something we all want in these days of corporate greed. Keith

Most fragrances throw better when they're hot so the bigger the melt pool the greater the throw, if you have a narrow candle, say 25mm, then you won't get as good a throw as you do with a 75mm or 100mm one. The next problem is down to physics, we all know that heat rises, if you have a narrow candle then all the fragrance will be carried upwards with the heat and only after the flame is extinguished is the fragrance able to spread around at a lower level. All this is only assumption, it's many years since I did physics at school but it was one of my fave subjects ... anyway, I'm making assumptions but it could certainly be a contributory factor. One other thing, are you allowing the melt pool to develop fully? let the candle burn for 1 hour for each 25mm of diameter after that you should be getting a nice throw. Funkeymonkey, you mentioned blowing out your candle. I don't know if you were just using that as a generic term for putting your candles out or whether you actually do blow them out but if so can I give you a tip and also one to all others the do this. Never, ever blow a candle out, first off you can blow molten wax all over the place, secondly you get that dreadful smoking that stinks the room out and thirdly it leaves your wick brittle and liable to snapping and you know what happens if the wick is too short when you light it ... it drowns. The only correct way to extinguish a candle is to take a small implement and dip the wick into the melt pool then lift it back out again. This action rewaxes the wick for relighting, keeps it supple so it doesn't break off, stops the smoking and of course you don't spray wax everywhere. Oh, and the other no-no is using snuffers, they are just about as bad as blowing the candle out. I hope that's helped a lot of noobs, I'm sure the diehard chandlers amongst us already know about what I've just mentioned. Good luck with your throw funkeymonkey and if you are making narrow candles, less than 50mm then have a go at a wider one or make one in a container, maybe a jar or tin, where you get a full melt pool and see if that helps your situation. Please keep us informed as to your results ! Keith

On the subject of keeping you informed as to new stuff and also on the topic of palm wax, have you tried mottling oil? that may give a similar effect to the palm wax and I've just got some in. It's not on the site yet but I'll get it up either tonight or tomorrow all being well.

Yep you're right, I forgives ya ! I'll look out for you on Sunday Keith

Oooo cheeky monkey my prices are already lower than virtually anywhere else plus there's a promotion on for all past customers until the end of May, if you're in that group you will have had an email with a discount code. If you're not then grab a bargain anyway ! I've just dropped the wax prices, I genuinely believe they're the lowest you'll find at the moment, if you know of cheaper for the same high quality wax then let me know and I'll do my best to beat it for you, hows that for a discount! I've got new stock going up tomorrow, 4oz and 8 oz tins, candle lighters, votive boxes, glass tumblers in 2 sizes and roly poly votive glasses, lots more top quality FO's coming very soon.

I originally got some from there ages ago, found it was VERY expensive in comparison so i set out to make my own recipe and now I sell it through the site, same link as Ian just gave -http://www.candelights.co.uk/supplies/misc_supplies.html and it's currently on special offer, £1.50 for 50g, which goes a long way but you don't melt it as stated above, use it as it comes, simply scrape the wick sustainer along the block to get a small amount on it then press into the mould or tealight etc Keith

There is answer to the wax situation ... buy some from me !! I only stock THE best ...... Sasol paraffin waxes, both block and bead, the natural wax I carry is EcoSoya and works out an lot less than Sasol's soya+. I also do large quantities and wholesale which offer massive reductions on 1 or 5 kg prices and of course no VAT ... so all round a good deal, the only problem I see is that I'm in Lancashire and you're in Yorkshire ......

Candelights is also good for all kinds of wax, a wide range of wicks, colours, liquid and chip, fragrances and moulds and containers as well as the bit and bobs mentioned. We offer great rates for postage ( at cost ) and same day despatch. Keith http://www.candelights.co.uk

Hey Ian .. when are you going to start plugging me ? I was wondering why business was dropping Oh by the way, I had mixed results on the fragrance cloning, the sample manager is looking at the formula again, she reckons they should be exaclty the same but clean cotton, baby powder and fresh cut roses were miles from what they should be. Having said that the lavender and strawberry are fantastic, I've never had better Keith

I'm hoping they'll be cheaper but I haven't got a price from the manufacturer yet.

Certainly Ian, I'll send you a sample when it comes in. I found a better supplier on the soy so I was able to pass on the reduction. Keith Incidentally, how do I get these posts to put carriage returns in? I have to edit every post before I post it adding in the paragraph opening and closing tag, any clues?

I know just what you mean about Butterkist !! my other half doesn't agree though, she's from Atlanta and of course popcorn there has to be salted rather than sweet or it would seem to be a common American liking, but yes, it is a strong aroma and very similar to the smell of Butterkist. The 2 or 3 week time span was given to me by the sampling dept but it isn't for a core range, this will be about 6 simple oils, lavender, baby powder, clean cotton etc, nothing with complex layers, those will come later over time, first off I just want to get a basic range together that will be as good as can be bought in the US without the extra expense. Keith

Victoria - I hope I'm not jumping the gun but have you had a look at my site? I carry Sasol beaded paraffin wax (4137) and although I don't have any paraffin container in stock at the moment that is changing in the next week or two. Keith http://www.candelights.co.uk

And so it shall be !! Give me a week or three to arrange it

Thanks for the suggestions Ian, I was sort of going down the road of research and design, as you say there are so many US oils it would be insane to try to clone them. Regarding the oils you purchased only the fresh cut roses is from the US, the other two are from my manufacturer here, you actually chose two of their better oils, some of them do leave a lot to be desired, which is why I want them to make up new ones. Keith

Hi guys At the risk of being repetitous I will stock the oils you want, just tell me what it is and it will magically appear on the website ! Inside the next 3 weeks I will be starting to stock oils from a UK manufacturer that will equal those from the US in quality and be lower in price, so drop in and tell me what your favourite oils are. Ian - what was your opinion ? I feel confident that you happy. Thanks all Keith http://www.candelights.co.uk

Thanks for that Ian. Blimey, this thread has grown in one day! Ian, if you're interested in different oil than the ones I have then let me know where you interest lies, I'm happy to get anything into stock if people want it ! and I can get any oil made here in the UK that's as good if not better than those of the US. Hard to believe I know but it's true. I'm starting to stock them in about 2 or 3 weeks time and they will have a separate listing to avoid confusion with the current range. Can you expand on the throw rating request, I'm not sure how you want it defined. Thanks Keith

Thanks for the mensh Sugarysweet ! I am indeed extending the FO range dramatically in the coming weeks. I have found a UK manufacturer that can rival the US FO's easily and of course the prices will be as low as they always are on my site. For those who may be interested we are also supplying wholesale both candles and candle making supplies. Keith Candelights http://www.candelights.co.uk

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