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Thanks!

Prices of wax are based upon their raw components. Petroleum for paraffin, soybeans for soy. These are commodities and prices fluctuate based upon supply and demand. Finished candle prices are partly based upon cost and partly based upon what consumers are willing to pay as well as popularity of the items, and even by fashion and propaganda.

TT, would soap from a cold process rebatch base be regulated like the melt and pour? Thanks.

Mostly I am OK with natural scents. I grow citrus and have no problems there. That may have possibilities... Thanks!

I may have to give it a try...thanks!

That's interesting. Fragrance seems to be everywhere now, so I am not surprised more people are becoming sensitive. I also like to crochet or knit while watching TV. I used to make rugs but no money in that, I don't think. I have to wake up my creative juices....☺

Wow, these are all really great ideas. I did wonder if there is any market for unscented products like beeswax or soap as I really liked making candles and tarts. I may look into the bags. I think I could do that. My sewing machine is an old White treadle machine so no fancy embroidery, but I can do all the basics. I don't think I will buy 500,000 soap saver bags....I have good crochet skills but I never saw anyone make any money with crochet. I am in Florida but not in a tourist area. However I will be within a reasonable drive of the Mouse. And beaches too. I do not know if this is a craft but I like old lamps and lighting and maybe I can do something with that. I have sold lamps on eBay with good results. Thanks, everyone!

I need to find a new hobby since I can no longer make scented products. It would be nice if I could make a little money on them down the road. I don't want to steal any secrets or creative ideas from members, but if you have seen anything at craft shows that seem to sell well and would be willing to share that information it would be greatly appreciated. I am not a great seamstress but do have some sewing skills. Thanks!

PMd you. Is this the only FO you want? Sent you the list of what Ihave.

Wow, that is just terrible. I did not know about this. Thank you both for bringing it up!

@TallTayl, are you sure it is the same company? I have no experience with them but when I search Craft server, all the reviews are good. I know some members buy from them, hence my sharing the information. If they are not a good company, I do apologize.

http://www.essentialdepot.com/

I believe they do. I know a number of our members order from them including Candybee. Maybe she'll chime in.

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When I was making candles with 4630, I did not find it necessary to cure them. Smelled and burned the same whether I lit them the next day or next month.

I had the same experience. In one case I had to cut my fo percentage down to 4.5% and that worked. Throw was still good enough. On others I switched to J50 and premier wicks and that worked. Some I gave up on because I never could get them to wick properly.

When I was still making candles, my goal was to get a perfect burn without ever trimming. I actually succeeded with several scents. Mostly I used htp wicks and 4630 paraffin. Never succeeded with Eco wicks. I also had some success with Peak's cottons and with lx wicks. Premier wicks worked for me too. I like a flame between 1\2 and 1 " tall. I used jelly jars about 2 1\2" in diameter.

I did an inventory of what I still have in Peak FO's. Is there anything special still being searched for to duplicate?

I do not think Peak's cotton core is the same as other cotton core wicks. I used to think they were like Premier wicks but I could never figure out the closest ssiz. Premier 715 possibly? I will have to find my notes.

Oh geez, sorry, I meant an lx 10. Fat fingered that one.

I meant sent you a pm, not myself. Doh!

Sent you a pm.

Consider shipping costs too. I used canning jars because they are designed for temperature extremes and are locally available. Do not use drinking glasses. Look for suppliers as close as possible.

I didn't use that size, but I found a C30 was nearly equal to an lx8 and a C40 was nearly equal to an lx40. Maybe you can work up from that. Good luck.