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The oils I work with seem to do great in paraffin, but the GW 464, its non existant. Even at an ounce per pound. I wasn't sure if 1 1/2 per lb would be a little much for the soy, but I may try that as well. I've used Peaks---love most all of their oils, CS, BCN and others. I wonder if my pour temp has anything to do with it also.

I have tried CD not Eco. You're right, flame on the CD little high for me, but still no ht. I guess some oils will work in soy and others won't?

Hello all:) Recently I've decided to try GB 464; got the sample size. I've had a hard time wicking this wax and so far have not hit on any scents that have a good ht or ct in it. I am trying to test using htp wicks,( also tested cotton and paper core, cd's with no success) a 2-3 in. round container, no dyes, no other additives; only time i smell the scent is when i add it to the wax at the time of processing. or when i remelt it. Pouring @ 165, tops come out fine. I try to test with no more than 1oz of fo at the time, but I guess more would be in order depending on the scent?

These are books that have helped me out in the beginning.I've been soap and candlemaking for 7 yrs and I still learn a lot every time I tackle a new project.The Soapmaker's Companion by Susan Cavitch, Soap Making It and Enjoying it by Ann Bramson ( this is an old book, still in print, not sure if I have the title right, but the author's name is correct-----real simple directions), The Complete Soapmaker by Norma Coney ( this book also shows you how to handmill soaps, but has the basic directions for cold Process soapmaking,) also has recipes. Delores Boone has an excellent book out, I have that 1 also use, it is useful for learning how to make soap using the hot process method, either in an oven, crockpot, etc.---I think the name is Handcrafting Soaps, not sure, even though I have the book Sandy Maine (Sunfeather Soaps) is also another good author, Casey Makela(milk soaps). Catherine Failor has several books on liquid soapmaking(gels, bubble baths, etc) Hope this will help out. These books helped me a great deal and since they have recipes in them, I still use them a great deal.

QUOTE=Scented;973045]I had a chamomile fragrance oil that dates back to oh 1993 that was good for oh ... well till last year. These fragrance oils are potent arent they? I ordered 3 1lb bottles of different scents, couldn't make the minimum order to avoid the processing fee though. But the cost will pay off in the long run I hope if the scents can last 13 more years:smiley2:

Cedar is one of my favorite scents, it's great to know that these fo are that potent

I'm sure you're right. I store mine on a bookshelf in my work area, towards the back of the shelf. These also came in a dark amber bottle if that makes a difference in expiration time. I too had several oils that went rancid in less than a year, so this was a big surprise to get these oils as old as they were and they are SO strong.

Haven't posted in quiet sometime; but am back into candles and soaps; thank goodness I didn't get rid of my candle and soapmaking equipment Recently I was given 7 one pound bottles of fragrance oil---used for popourri but usable for candles and soap as well. I thought until I looked at the date of expiration on the bottles of fragrance oils---13 yrs old! The scent from the bottles of oil still smelled strongly, so i made a one pound batch of cp soap, scented it with Hyncinth. The soap smelled wonderfully, nothing went wrong with the soap at trace, I couldn't believe it. I didn't think that fo lasted much beyond one year in the bottle. Soap cured well, no problems, but I am surprised that it worked out.

I use a branded q-tip, pour a little fo into the lid and dip the q-tip in that, then pour the oil in the lid back into the bottle, I've not had any problems with cotten getting into the oil.

I use the little "ziplock" looking baggies that you find in the jewelry crafts dept in Hobbly lobby. You get a bunch of them, not sure how many. They don't steal the scent either, I've put q tip samples in them and the scent is still fairly strong after a week or so being sealed. They are the perfect size that justs fits the q tip. HTH

I think you're on the right track, this maybe the opportunity you needed to get further into your soap business, though I am sorry about your job, this could be another door opening and i wish you much success

Me to, but I keep mine warm in an old toaster oven, on the lowest temp, and it's ready when needed. I use mine a lot to measure and pour with.

another good idea:grin2: I do hate to throw things out that can be recycled for personal use--

Thank you, bet that'll work to--at least I have plenty of pillar candles to practice on:grin2:

Thanks MissMary:),I'll let you know how it works for me, I'm planning on melting around 4lbs of red pillar candles, strain it, take out the wick--I want to replace that:), and make myself a nice Christmas candle Love your marketing technique!

Thank you---could you suggest a starting point? say a Tablespoon per lb, do you think?

thank you, I might try that after the holidays:smiley2:

Hello all: guess I'm getting ready to ask a stupid question, please bear with me:embarasse I've accumulated tons of beeswax-paraffin pillar stubs, tapers, and plain paraffin pillars, most of these candles have only burned once or twice, they were going to throw them out and I took them thinking I could recyle them into pillars for my own use---which has worked so far. Question: is there something that I could add to the wax to reduce its high melting point in order to use some of it for container candles? I know that otherwise I couldn't make a conatainer candle out of this wax, but I have SO much of it, that I wondered if I could work with the wax in another manner. appreciate any answers--tia

I love it! I thought about making some purses, I have a couple of patterns, just need to figure out if I want to sew them or crochet them:smiley2:

Congrats to you:yay: You deserve it!

Welcome back:) I took a six month break, I sort of got burned out, trying to satisfy others instead of realizing my limits:) no more, now, I will be enjoying myself again. I've checked so many suppliers, it's unreal. Hope things will get better for all.

I got the wax from C&S, they said they bought out a candle company and this wax was being discontinued. It is container. I don't blame your suppplier, thats a ridiculous price---So, since i make candles for my personal use, I do a lot of recycyled beeswax candles---saves me quite a bit of money:)

Hello all: well after many months of taking a break from candlemaking, I'm ready to start up again, SO, like everyone here, I know the price of wax has increased, but I've decided to switch from J223 to something else! More testing, I know, but since I'm a hobbyist, I won't really mind the delay in that, BUT has anyone seen the price of J223 at Alabaster? I thought I'd check them out since they're close to me shipping wise, but I'll be darned if I'm going to pay $105.00 for a case of wax on top of shipping. So, I ended up with a case of Cal-Soy that I'll start working with and at a much cheaper price:cheesy2:

:yay: So happy for you!

Fire--create what makes you happy, the candles will be there when you're ready:smiley2: