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I have always used fragrance oils in my candles but want to put together a line of Chakra and Feng Shui candles using essential oils. I realize that essentials are more "watery" so do I mix them with some sort of oil base, do I use the same amount per pound as I would fo's?

I need to fill some 2.5"x 10" (approx) glasses with unscented soy wax. Just wondering what's the best wick for an even burn. I normally use HTP wicks in my shorter jars but they're only 6" long. Can I use a raw cotton wick and if so, square braid and what size? Here's a pic of the glasses. Thanks! [ATTACH]21396[/ATTACH]

I just used a combo of purple and blue liquid dye from Cierra Candles. I suppose any liquid dye would work though.

The tortoise palm wax was hit and miss when I first started making them but then I finally found a blog about the proper pouring temp and re-pour method that FINALLY made them a success. I used paper towels to polish these just after unmolding them but rubbing them with my hands does the trick too. I just wish my pillars sold as well as my jars, but oh well! They're fun to make!

Yes, it's the dupe for BBW and it's very pretty! I poured the 6" candle last and it's a little more purple than the other two...don't know why, it's from the same batch, just different day (?) Howdy fellow Oregonian!

Here are some tortoise palm pillars I made in Moonlight Path...SUCCESS AT LAST![ATTACH]21390[/ATTACH]

Anyone out there know how to make/get supplies for car fresheners? Kind of like the little cardboard christmas trees that hang from the rearview mirror type? mama

Thanks so much for the info. been having trouble with this wax but I absolutely love the finished product! I'm going to try your suggestions!

I really want to try the wooden wicks in my January fragrance of the month but have never used them. My jars are tumblers about 3-4" in diameter and I use a soy/bees wax blend @ about 90/10. Not sure what size to order as they just come in small, medium, large and XL. Any input would be great as well as a reputable Co. to get them from. Thanks!

Does it have to be a soy pillar? I've always had trouble with soy pillars as the wax is so soft (even with the specially formulated pillar blend) that it gets too hot after a while and just collapses! I have some great palm wax that makes beautiful pillars and burns just as cleanly. Problem is, my largest size is 3x8".

Oh, too bad about the container vs. pillar. I absolutely love the effect of this wax. Check it out with my pumpkin spice![ATTACH]20607[/ATTACH]

I'm using a #1 square braid from Peaks for a 3" diameter. The type of palm is tortoise shell and I'm pouring at 200 degrees. Perfect burn leaving about 1/2" (maybe a tiny bit less) around the edge, then before you know it---eruption!

It seems no matter how hard I try to get all the air bubbles out of my palm pillars, about 1/4 down and after 3-4 hours of burning I get a crack in the side and wax pours out. Is this a bubble or something else?

I've got a tortoise shell palm wax and it's absolutely beautiful! Exactly what I was looking for! check it out if you haven't found it already http://newcart.candlesandsupplies.com/Store/Products/Candles/PID-WAX-R2419.aspx