well thank you all so much for the info. I have decided to return to "devil I know", J50 at least for this season. I am using the soy wax to make dipped pine cones, washcloths, and holly branches, which I am going to sell, or include in some gift baskets. Also I am going to "DE-WICK" some of them and make up some gift baskets with those and a candle warmer. Perhaps I will one day figure out soy wax..but it ain't today. LOL