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How adorable. I'm like Ladysj, what did you put on him? LyndaJ

Thanks for your help. Guess I'll give it a try this weekend and let you all know. LyndaJ

Thanks everyone for your compliments. This is the first time I have ever posted pictures of my candles. I have always been in awe of all the candles shown here and was a little nervous about posting mine. Thanks so much for your encouragement.:highfive: LyndaJ

I used to use the J50/J223 50% of each with zinc wicks. I switched to Alabaster APOP. Still use the zinc wicks. I think it has a great throw. LyndaJ

I like to use 1343 and 4625, depending on what type of pillar candle you are trying to make. I have never used soy, so can't comment on that LyndaJ

Just found this at Dollar Tree. Was hoping somebody would know how many wicks would have to go in here? I hadn't seen these before, but then again I have not been doing candles for the last several years. Thanks for any help. LyndaJ [ATTACH]16608[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]16609[/ATTACH]

Had alot of fun making these. It's been a long time since I have made different pillars. I have never made the chunky candles. They are a blast to make. Well, here they are. Rustic, 1343, Peaks Spruce Christmas tree [ATTACH]16603[/ATTACH] Chunk 1343 chunks with 4625 overpour NG Jingleberry [ATTACH]16604[/ATTACH] 1343 JS Gingerbread Wreath [ATTACH]16605[/ATTACH] 1343 NG Frostbite marble didn't work very well, put too much blue in there and it was too warm still.:embarasse [ATTACH]16607[/ATTACH] 4625 Mottle Peaks Vanilla Passion [ATTACH]16606[/ATTACH] Thanks for looking. Will be test burning all week. Gonna smell good around here. Any suggestions would be surely appreciated. LyndaJ

Gosh, say it ain't so. I just ordered some today. LyndaJ

Thanks Vicky..This is what mine looks like. Ya think it is ok? LyndaJ [ATTACH]16581[/ATTACH]

Does anybody have any pictures of what a 3" round pillar made of 1343 wax should look like after it's final burn? I know that there has to be some wax left, but how much? Thanks for all your help. LyndaJ

Hi Tia I have not been able to use J50 as a tart wax. It is very hard to get out of the mold. Maybe if you mixed it with something else? LyndaJ

Can I keep testing on the same pillars that I have power burned to do the shorter times? Or do I have to start the shorter times on a new pillar. Thanks, Lynda

Hi Regina, I just made one test candle to see if I would like them. I used my container wax and no dye also. I also used the Peaks Sweet pumpkin spice. Since the pumpkins come in different sizes, mine may have been a little larger. I wicked up one size higher than yours to a 44z, and it has tested great. The wax has stayed about 1/2 to 1/4" thick on the sides which I think you need to have so the pumpkin doesn't burn. They will be wonderful for Thanksgiving tables and decorations. Lynda

Thanks for the help Vicky. I have started test burning, but I was going for 8 hours at a time. Does the power burning make the candle last for less total hours?

There is a really good website that you can calculate shipping costs for FedEx, UPS, DHL, USPS, etc and compare the costs. We use it alot at work. The website is www.shipgooder.com. LyndaJ