candleran

It seems this is what you need on your labels: Company name, address, phone number and/or website Weight of the candle Approx. burn time Name of scent Cautions and burning instructions You can find more information here: http://www.candlecauldron.com/Labeling.html http://www.candletech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1737 Eran

You can use this database for wick, container and wax matches. People can add their recommendations to it: http://server.com/WebApps/db-view.cgi?id=71493 Searching for J223 and square mason, it returns the LX 16. Hope this helps. Eran.

Are you sure the candles are not cooling too fast? I searched for 9798 on igi site: http://www.igiwax.com/, but couldn't find it... Eran

Candle Tech has more photos and details about relief holes: http://www.candletech.com/metalpillarmolds/step7.htm Eran

Beautiful classic candle! Just wanted to add about the relief holes, that Candle Tech themselves explain all about it: http://www.candletech.com/metalpillarmolds/step7.htm But seems like you already managed it :-) Eran

It's not instead of you testing your candles. It's getting customers' opinions as well.

I agree that safety and quality are very important! How about giving a few to friends and family and asking for their opinion about the scent, looks, burn time, etc. Eran

I've read good reviews about EVO dyes here in the vegetable wax forum. And just look at the beautiful candles Carrieqsxr6 posted in this thread: http://www.candletech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29900 I also saw supplies sites that sell EVO dyes which state they are suitable for most waxes including paraffin, so I guess you shouldn't have a problem. See CandleWic explanations: http://www.candlewic.com/candle-colors/default.asp Eran

Here is another list of candle supplies sorted by the different states. There are quite a few from Texas: http://www.fragranceoilreviews.com/csbs.html Hope this helps. Eran

I found this thread for you: http://www.candletech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29464&highlight=4794+temp Hope it helps. Eran

I still prefer these kind of tarts (even if they are candles): Eran

Oh, God, it's not mine. It's perfect! Its' from One Stop Candle.

This site also recommends a high melting point wax: the IGI 1014, or a regular wax with Micro 180. See if you can a balloon candle as nice as this one: Eran

Check out this thread: http://www.candletech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38651 It seems that people had great experience with the cb-advanced as far as how the candle looks (I believe "awesome" was the word someone used). However they did report a very long cure period. Candleran

Well done for the organized work! I'll call you when I need to do testing :-) I say - tell them the truth. That's always the best customer policy.

Ahuff, When you say your candles burn for an average of 30 hours, is that based on a test you did, or just an estimation? Candleran

I found this on candlemaking.org.uk: Flaky finish on candle surface: Wax was poured at too cool a temperature. Wax can cool rapidly when removed from heat. Leave the thermometer in the melting pot until right before you pour and make sure you are pouring between 180° and 190°F. Hope it helps, Candleran

Hi. I found this nice segment about grunging: http://www.candlecauldron.com/grunge.html Seems it is all about coating your candles with things like herbs, spices, potpourri, sand etc. Watch out for the warning at the bottom! Some of the grunge might be catch fire, so these candles are often used only as decorations. Candleran

Well, this is what EcoSoya says: PureSoy EcoSoya™ CB-Pure Soy has excellent adhesion to containers without preheating, requires only one pour, has an excellent scent throw with both fragrances and essential oils and a creamy white appearance with good resistance to bloom (white frosting) formation when using dyes. CB Advanced EcoSoya™ CB-Advanced Soy has extreme resistance to bloom (white frosting) and “wet spots”. It contracts slightly to produce a uniform beautiful appearance, requires only one pour, has good scent throw with both fragrances and essential oils, and a creamy white appearance. I would summarize and say that the later is more advanced :-) Eran

This project suggests brown and plum to get a coffee color: http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/cr_home_accessories/article/0,1789,HGTV_3255_4932665,00.html It also uses cappuccino brulee scent, which sounds really good! Candleran http://www.candle-making-secrets.com/candles/blog/

Hi. I found this page suggesting yellow, green, pink or brown. I personally don't really relate to the physical link they are talking about between the candle and yourself. It's not that I don't love candles, but I'll stick with physical links with other humans But it does seem like a useful table of colors and color information. Eran.