SheilaW

That's a beautiful candle and I bet you could sell something like that for boocoo ( wrong spelling I know ) bucks.

I useds the GL Antahala Vanilla in the lotion for the Mothers Day swap and as far as I know it didn't discolor.

Darn, if your first 3 are that luscious looking then I can't wait to see some of your future ones. Excellent job!

Wow, that is just beautiful!!

Looks great! Wish I could see the background in the labels. The color of the ocean is one of my favorite colors and perfect for the fo.

CathyinME it's been one of those things on the back burner for me. Every once in a while I would pull out the wax to play with. In the beginning I was pouring into large jars and the air pockets would be all the way through the candle and then I got it so that they were closer to the top but not discernible until the flame would hit it and flare up. Kinda the same way that every once in a while I try to wick a 2" dia. palm pillar. I think I tried 30 wick sizes/types and either it broke through or the wick fizzled out about 1/2 down but occasionally I'll make another one with yet a different type/size wick. It isn't something I stress over it's just something that I would like to one day conquer and when I do I'll once again be doing the happy dance. nantes, yes I have had the wax discolor where the melt pool is. It doesn't happen to all of them but seems to be more prominent in the pastel colors. The deeper the color is the more apt it is to stay true throughout the burn.

Kay, you didn't offend me and I definitely didn't mean to offend you. No I didn't see the other post or I would have given the same reply to it. And again I do appreciate the feedback on the warmers. It's all good:cheesy2:

Or make up a sheet with the reasons why you prefer using soy wax.

With palm wax in particular, it is always best to burn the entire candle before wicking up or down. I know it uses a lot of wax for testing but it's the only way to be sure about wick size with palm.

Kayearthgrown, Proper online etiquette dictates that you do not use someones name ( other than the forum name ) and you do NOT give any indication of where they may live. If you have a beef with someone then please confine it to pm's. This thread is about trying to find good quality inexpensive warmers for our members here. I appreciate any feedback you have given to this matter and I will apologise in advance if you find this post to be rude as I don't mean for it to be.

Looks great and I really really like your logo.

I've never been a big chunky fan ( especially my own) but those are very pretty!! Great color combos!

I was born in Hartselle and have family spread all around the area. I have given serious thought to moving there.

I also like the name " Camerons Candles" . You probably will need a tax ID ( which here is free ) and a business licence ( which is $35.00 here ) Also insurance is recommended.

Or how about when you're watching TV and they have a candle burning and your looking at the size of the flame, melt pool etc. instead of watching the show?

If someone is within driving distance and can take an up close and personal look at the quality then that would be great. I had planned on ordering a couple of samples but it's mainly the cream colored tart warmer I was interested in. If they are of poor quality it would explain why the price is so low compared to Jackal and Levine.

congrats!! Are you near Huntsville?

No just on top under the surface so when it burns for a bit you suddenly have a 3 inch flame. I've only used the hex jars a few times so I don't know if that attributes to the lack of caverns or not. I'm going to try it in a larger jar. Off and on I've been playing with this wax for almost 3 yrs.

Added it to some shea butter. Yumma! Only had an oz so now I need to order a lb for candles. Making my list but so many good ones to choose from.

OMG! It's even prettier after 10 days! Wow where's that bowing icon.

Now that is just down right pretty!

Super job on those nice crisp layers!!!!!!!!

One of my biggest pet peeves about the palm container wax ( and one that has prevented me from ever marketing them) has been the dang air CAVERNS. I have tried every variation I could think of which includes pour temps., warming/not warming jars/, mixing with other types of waxes, tapping jars till I was afraid they would break, poking and repoking relief holes and then poking some more, hitting with the heat gun at various times, pouring at different angles, stirring as gently as possible to prevent air bubbles. Anyway I could go on and on with the things I have tried and to no avail but I kept thinking that one day I would in fact figure it out and I was determined to not give up and all because I like the way the wax looks in a clear jar and I get a pretty decent hot throw and really wanted to succeed with this wax. VICTORY!!!!!!!! When I was pouring those pita July 4 red,white,and blue in the hex jar I poured a very thin layer and let it cool, poured another thin layer and let it cool etc.etc. Probably no more than 1/8" thick at a time until I had the height of each color where I wanted it and then I let the finished layer completely cool before I started on the next color. I still poured at 200 but no more than 1/8" at a time ( maybe even less than that where there is a color change.) I did not poke any relief holes because since the layer was so thin I could see that there weren't any air pockets. I am now test burning one and there is not a single solitary air pocket I am doin the happy dance! I'm going to try some more batches to prove that this is indeed the cure. Sounds like it would be a hassle to do on a large scale but so worth it for me. Oh and it didn't effect the crystallization at all.

Hee Hee, anyone that knows me knows that already;) I think the reason I had so much fun with them is because I wasn't worried about the layers bleeding or not being the same and the stars were fun too, plus it gave me something to do while waiting for the stupid layers to harden in between pourings on the other candles. My DIL picked them up last night and since the big layered one hadn't been test burned ( that was going to be my test but darned if I was going to make any more, she is keeping that one for show only) I am burning one of the large white coconut ( what the heck are those jars called anyway?) and so far it's doing great. Also test burning one of the palm hex and it's doing well also. Made educated guesses and got lucky so far on the wick size. Thank you everyone for your nice compliments. I do appreciate it!!!Almost enough to make me want to try it again NOT:rolleyes2 I might try layering some votives if I feel really creative this weekend.

I would like to say thank you to each and every one of you for your compliments and encouragement!! I have been so hesitant to post any of my soaps because all of you have the most delicious looking soap porn. Since I recently found out that I can in fact sell soap here in FL without a special license I'm going to be making a whole lot more. Up until now it's been strictly for my own pleasure and family and friends use. I have a long way to go before I market them but I feel a lot more confident now thanks to you guys!!! Oh and if you get tired of seeing pics of my future batches just give a holler. ( did I mention my dd gave me a new digital for mom's day)