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I didn't like the coconut wax.. but I have never had any success with getting a decent burn pool in Accublend waxes. I called the company and they suggested using CD wicks with their wax... but I could never balance the flame height and burn pool... I really like the idea of the coconut wax (and I love the crisp whiteness of the wax - but I can't wick it to save the life of me (I have tried both 2.75" containers with CD 7 & 8 and couldn't burn it across.) Any one else have any ideas or luck with Accublend?

Generally speaking, a patent is a grant from the federal government that gives an inventor the right to exclude others from making, using, selling or importing his invention (whether the "invention" be a business method, electical or mechanical process, or a non-functional design). A copyright grants a right to exclude others from copying, selling, performing, displaying or making derivative versions of a fixed, original work of authorship like music, a book, or a piece of art. A trademark grants the right to exclusively use a brand name, design, slogan, sound, smell or any other symbol used to identify and market goods and services. None of these things are needed, per say, to sell your candles. What I suggest is you incorporate yourself to sheild your personal assets from being legally bound to your candle business, get whatever city business licenses you need and insurance... always good to have insurance.

I used to use the oven... till I was cruising the craft store looking for a gift for my nephew a saw a candle making kit that came with microwave instructions for the wax. At first I was shocked but then I gave it a whirl.. Anyway, I use C3 wax too and have quite successfully stuck my glass containers in the microwave to remelt then. I just set the power level very low (like level 4) and set the time to 45 seconds (per container being melted) and start and re-start (level 4 for 45 sec) until they are 85 percent melted than I ignore them for two or so minutes and let the heat generated finish the melting. (I also wear a glove in case the container is hot) Once I dump the wax I pull out the wick, clean the glass and then reuse it. I have yet to heat them too much or to even burn off the fo's in them (sometimes I melt the candle to transfer it to a different container)... It is an alternative if you want it.

Sandra, You are a lifesaver - I've sent a private message through candletech (I was not able to get your email from your profile) THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!

Okay - I had a bit of a shock this morning when my journey to the enchanted forest website ended up at a blank "go-daddy" page. I have been spoiled rotten by their wax batching spreadsheet... and now it's gone!?! Did any kind soul in candletech-land think smarter then I did and save their calculations? I would love to have a working copy of that excel spreadsheet!! Thanks!

Sorry I am late to the discussion but the master wax craftsman at Calwax quit in October/November 2005 (he went to some big company up in San Francisco but I don't know which one). I can only assume they are going through some apparent growing pains... but as a devotee of their wax I am planning to stay with them through this transitional time. I personally do not like Accu-blend wax but the master craftsman there is also a former Calwax director, and he formulated most of the waxes they still sell today... in case you were thinking of trying something new.

I'll try the greenleaf.. maybe there is hope for me yet!

"Are you certain it's a container wax? You might want to share the wax brand and where you purchased it so someone who uses the same wax can help you out." Yes, up until I tried pouring in frosted glass it was a container wax.

I don't know if this has happened to any of you but I have been pouring 12 oz frosted tumblers and am having problems with the entire candle not adhering to the frosted glass and slipping out if held upside-down. Although I realize the first solution would be not to hold the candles upside-down, getting actual adhesion is what I am after. Oh, and I am using a 50/50 parasoy blend with no other additives and a 9% fragrance load.... any suggestions? Thanks!!!