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  1. SheilaW
    If you have any questions feel free to shoot me a pm .
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    Pouring without a wick is a good way to get a starting point and when it looks right then of course you're going to want to secure the wick and burn the entire jar. Just like silverm00n said.
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    I've been wondering the same thing. May have to buy a sample to test.
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    My 73 yr old Mother makes this cake a lot and I think she takes great delight in being able to say the name " Better than Sex Cake".
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    Very Very pretty. Congrats on getting the insert right. Must of been a pita.
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    Absolutely stunning.
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    I bought 6 samples from various places and the one that was closest to the real thing ( based on the memory of a retired hippy ) is from "Aroma Haven".
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    When you're testing, ALWAYS write down and keep track of what you're doing ( wick, fo, color etc.) Nothing worse than finally getting that great burn you want only to have no idea what wick you are using or which supplier of that fo. I think one of the most important things is: Don't go nuts thinking you have to make everything you see in the gallery. Read as much as you can on wax properties and what some of the people say about it's performance and buy a sample ( not a case ) Concentrate on one wax, one container, and master it before you move on. If you aren't satisfied with it then try new samples.
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    There is just no way I could pick one of those up and rub on my body. They might be okay for April Fools sort of tricks though.
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    My sister bought one with potpourri embedded and it lit up like a torch so yeah be careful when burning these.
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    Have you tried one in the bath? Prehaps the fragrance will come back when it hits the water?
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    gmp I would like to commend you on your positive attitude towards the helpful advice given to you by experienced chandlers in regard to testing. So often new posters get extremely defensive when they are told to test their product before giving away or selling. A large Kudos to you! and by the way tarts will make wonderful Christmas presents.
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    I have to agree on using Dead Sea Salt. I made a large batch and had to throw it in the trash.
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    "The Chemistry Store" does.
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    Wow! and that's your first one? Looks delicious.
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    It's what I use at home. It isn't drying at all and has a great lather. Works great as a shampoo or body wash. I do add distilled water to thin it out a bit for pouring ease. It's really thick!
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    Coconut Cream pie is a must!
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    Yep, same here.
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    I tried the BCN Aloe Body wash and it got very thin when you added the fo. I tried a few things mentioned and nothing worked to thicken it up. If you want a super thick gel try "Blend HEB Plus" shampoo and shower gel concentrate from "The Chemistry Store" that stuff is incredibly thick!!
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    I don't use color in my soy containers but I do color the palm pillars.
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    For paraffin I like IGI 4625. I haven't tried soy pillars yet.
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    Finally got around to pouring and testing wicks in these decorated Christmas coffee mugs that have been in my cabinet for 4 years. Umm would you believe that I forgot that I had them:rolleyes2
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    I'm not familiar with "Candle and Supply" palm wax but when I use the straight palm 2 ( crystallizing ) from "Candlewic" I have to slow cool in a warm oven to get the crystallization all over. I find the crystal palm to be much harder to work with than the feather palm (which is one of the reasons that I mix them.) Make sure your mold is warmed before you pour, heat the oven to 150 or so and turn off and put your candle in there to cool. Pouring at 200 should be fine. Also aluminum molds are better than the metal ones for getting the pattern to come out in the palm.
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    Ugh, I'm pouring winter requests. Carrot Cake, Pumpkin Spice, Hot Apple Pie, Cinnamon Toast. They aren't bad but I prefer fruit scents that aren't as heavy.
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    Man oh Man. Mucho Superlatives. That is some more kinda of awesome looking soap and you had better show some cut pics or we will all get together and hunt you down. I hope you are working on the tutorial:cheesy2:
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