Deb

MA...if you decide to do the co-op, I'll help with the packaging!! Give it some serious thought because I'm running low too!

You are so right, Meredith. (spendy is a good thing... HA HA )

Handcrafted soap is fabulous on the skin, and people that know the difference will pay more. It is just like baking a cake in my opinion. Exculsive, privately owned bakery versus chain store in quality. The "ingredients" so to speak add label appeal and perceived value, IMO.

I use OBN's Mango to soap.

I love this stuff, it soaps well and doesn't totally kill your lather.

Shea butter is okay, but there are so many grades, a lot of them substandard compared to Mango, for various reasons. It's all about preference and what your niche market is.

I might do another Mango co-op, I am dangerously low.

Once you use OBN's mango for your formulations, there is no substitute!

(seems a few are concerned about me editing my posts, do yourselves a favor and get a life)[/quote]

I don't seem to remember anyone here saying that, Why would you bring it up if not too only start trouble, Let's just stay on topic, it's not always about you, and maybe we know now who needs to get a life

PAY NO ATTENTION TO THE LITTLE MAN BEHIND THE CURTAIN! ROFL!!

I forgot to add...BC is the un-official topic guard here on CT. He's always tries his best to let us know when we're off topic!

I'm not sure why it's working for me, or what I may have done differently to make my wet spots stay away. This was a total fluke that is working for me, and as long as it works, I'll stick with it!

The ones I poured in December are still "wet spot free"! They've been down in my house since then and no spots have appeared. I can't believe how much it improves the look of the candle.

As always....simply awesome!

I don't think you can go wrong with any of the Peak scents!

Nope, no film at all. The jars are perfect. The fast cooling does sometimes require a second pour to level them, or just a hit on the top with the heat gun.

J223 is notorious for wet spots! I did all of the "right things" in the hopes of minimizing them. I ended up having to hit the sides of my jars with a heat gun and that helped some. Interesting enough, I (inadvertently) discovered a way to get rid of them completely.

My work space is a finished room in my attic. One night after pouring, I accidentally turned the heat off before going downstairs. The next night when I went back up the room was cold (49 degrees)!! I looked at the candles I had poured, expecting the worst, and instead discovered that none of them had wet spots. All of the wax had pulled away from the jar.

I always heard that slow cooling was the way to minimize wet spots. Haven't read or heard anywhere that "freezing them" would get rid of them but it's been working for me! I'm not sure what I'm going to do come summer, but right now, I'm enjoying my wet spot free jars!

I have one that I've used for a few years now with no issues.

Peaks! I've tried several, and this one wins, hands down.

We're all practically neighbors! I'm in Kenmore, between Buffalo and Niagara Falls.

I think it's also a matter of where it's hung in the car. I believe that air circulation has a lot to do with it too, maybe more so than the heat.

I tried the J225 when it first came out and wasn't impressed at all. Not only was it more expensive, but I saw no evidence of it being all that it was claimed to be. I stuck with the J223!

LOL....I use old pantyhose to strain mine.

Hi Wendell. Welcome to the board!

I did all of my learning right here on this board! There is a wealth of information here, and just about any question you may have is answered somewhere. Start in the "Newbie" section and then use the "Search" button. The search feature is my best friend here!

Another vote for Peaks here. It's one of my personal favorites this time of year.

So much depends of the quality of your FO. Not all FO's are created equal! Look in the "Fragrance Discussion" area of the board for opinions on the best suppliers.

I consider it a waste if I have to add more than an ounce of FO to my wax. I do it with some scents, but not with many! I have some that I only add 1/2 oz. To test for color, drop a few drops of wax it on a white tile, or plate, or even a piece of wax paper before pouring. That way you can add more dye if necessary. As mentioned before...Take notes so you will know next time how much FO or dye you added!

Gotta agree, her stuff is great! It's the best I've found. And yes, you can buy small quantities.

I think the "trick" with the Hollyberry and Ivy is to use only 1/2 oz per lb. of wax. It's a very strong, overpowering FO and a little goes a long way. I hated it OOB, but in wax, using 1/2 oz. it was totally different.

Try warming it up to see if that disolves the crystals.

Wow...very nice!!

Or do you mean these?

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Scroll down on the page to see the different types.

Peaks lemon poundcake. Perfect combo of lemon, and buttery cake.

Very nice!

I've tried most of them, and without a doubt, Peaks wins hands down.