spagirl

Thanks. As you can tell, I haven't been posting very long.

Well, the second (and only) one I used a paraffin soy mixture, KY perfect blend. It said to heat to 175 and pour at 155. So, I heated to 175, added fo and dye, mixed and poured at 155. Within a couple of hours it had already begin to sink. So I then heated this mixture up a second time thinking it was the wick so I took the wick out and started again. I reheated it, however it was heated with the fo and color. Don't know if that makes a difference being that it turned out the same the first time. Help

I have just done a few container candles so far and I have used two different type of waxes, coloring, and fo with the same kind of container (mason jars). Both sink right in the middle. I actually remelted my second candle (don't know if you are supposed to do that with fo and color in it with double boiler) and thought I would just not put in a wick because I thought that was making it sink in the middle, but that one sunk as well. What am I doing wrong? Does one pour wax really mean one pour? Thanks for any help.

Is anyone familiar with this wax? I think it is a soy/paraffin combination. Which wick would you use with this ECO or zinc? Also, how long would you let the candles cure before burning?

I am in love with a scent from Candleberry Candles (Frankfort KY). Has anyone heard of this? I would love to get a fragrance combo for this candle. Everyone I know that has ever smelled this canle will shell out the big bucks to buy one.

I'm new to all types of candles but I have been seeing something called smelly jelly jars. It looks like mixed up jello with color and fo.

The lids have slits in them, they don't have a wick. I guess you just set them around. Is anyone familiar with these. If so where can I get instructions?

If you are testing and find out the fo is not strong enough or that a color is not what you are looking for, can you remelt the wax and add more fo or color?

Thank you so much! Now I guess I can get started.

I am getting ready to start some container candles and I really don't know where to begin. I know I need to test them but I don't really don't know how. Everything I read says to test the wicks, fo, and waxes but what is the exact procedure for doing this. Any suggestions would be great.

This is toooo funny. I thought I was the only person in the world so anxious that I would rush out to Michaels to buy a few supplies just to hurry and get started. I started just by doing one container candle. Did it at night before bed. Waited a little, did a repour and when I woke up the next morning the entire middle was sunk in. Guess next time I will watch it more closely instead of starting it at bedtime. Anyway, Good Luck:undecided !

Like I said I am completely new at this. What is everyone refering to when they are talking about J and ISO waxes. Is this a universal code that is used with every wax and every company?

I'm a newbie and am getting ready to order container wax, which should I start out with????Help