Mexitan

thank you both. with palm wax, I think the upside down votive (with the bottom being the top) would look a lot better. you'd think there'd be more options out there, wouldn't you? thanks again!

are their votive molds out their where the bottom of the mold is actually the top of the votive, much like a pillar is? and are there different shaped molds for them, other than square? Thanks

I use the coral/peach liquid dye from BCN. Looks great

I know it's hard to tell on the computer screen, but does that color look kind of pinkish?

I think that if you are pretty caught up on other orders, I'd go for it, esp since they are a good customer. we always break our back for our customers when possible, keeps them coming back. Would certainly charge extra, that's just business. I've seen extra charges from 20 - 75 dollars extra, plus extra shipping if shipping is involved. We almost never turn business down, even if we have to work 16hr + days to get it done. HTH

wick pins 100% easier IMO

thanks for all the suggestions...I'll try them out!

The Pink Lime IMO smells like Pink Lemonaid, more tart than sweet. It's a great thrower & I sell lots of it, this time of year.

I need a mold to make pink colored lemon weges to put on top. or make some in drink glasses like these.

I found some silicone molds just for this purpose at Bed, Bath and Beyond tonight (the wedges)....$2.99 for two trays. I thought it was a bargain. Thought it might help!

I've been struggling for quite some time for the perfect color for mango papaya. I want a peach-ish orange color. Have tried many shades of orange (looks like a pumpkin to me), have tried peach dye...too pink. Also accidently found a great color for gold. I use liquid dyes. What does everyone use for mango papaya, and how do you acheive it? I have a mandarin candle, which is a beautiful orange/red, but want a different color for the mango. Any help would be so appreciated.

Sandra

their coconut creme pie is great!

Sorry Fire, and everyone else. Shouldn't have expressed my feelings that way. I'm a litle stressed out..business is so busy right now, and my father has lung ca and has taken a turn for the worse. Everyone here is so helpful, and my reply was purposeless, except to blow off some steam. I apologize.

For your fryer, you might check some camping surplus place, or maybe Bass Pro Shop, don't know if they'd have anything. Also don't know how quickly you want it, but you could post a wanted ad on craigslist.org. It's free and anonymous. You can find and get some amazing things there. HTH

Once again....my apologies!

why don't you use credit cards on the internet? you have just as much risk with fraud using at a local retailer (with credit card, debit card or electronic check) as you do on the internet! Don't think you can't get screwed with paypal, cause you can. cash is the only sure way to avoid all that. Sorry, I know that's not what this thread is about, but all this paypal only cracks me up.

I use the presto griddle, and use a level to make sure I melt it straight, works like a charm.

I guarantee with USPS, UPS, Fed Ex, etc, when you put fragile or this side up....they don't pay any attention to it!

also with the new rate increases, you can no longer ship parcel post outside of the US. Only priority or express international. To ship priority or express (or flat rate), you use the same boxes for int'l that you do for inside the US. HTH

we've been testing the uline cold packs with our body butter, freezing them first, and wrapping them in the foil bubble wrap that they also sell...they don't stay cold for two days and that's in 70 degree temps... uline said they don't know how long they stay cold. We've wrapped in packing peanuts, bubble wrap, and paper outside the foil wrap, no difference. When the packs thaw out, they also get the labels soggy. I don't know what the answer is, but it's not even HOT yet, so will keep trying!

HTH

oh, great minds think alike! LOL

Uline

I have one that is the same way. It's a forever palm pillar, wax from JBN, FO Fudge brownie from Lonestar, brown dye, and a white "dusty" film on it. It has no additives, so don't know what the deal is with it. I made it a few months ago, and have been testing it off and on. It seems to be the only one with a problem though.

Re: Dry Flo www.personalcarepolymers.com (National Starch) they will give you free samples...and it's a lot! I don't know the answer to your other question, but thought I'd help out with this!

Sandra

You can also use Water Crystals http://secure.candlesupply.com/catalog_page_detail.cfm?queries_index=index7&title_bar=Water%20Crystals&recordno=3&Product_CatalogID=631&ProductCodeID=80&ProductSubCodeID=264&NewProduct=0

I have made some up and put them in ziplock bags and then froze them and shipped my stuff without problems. Not sure but they might weigh less than those ice packs.

That's an interesting idea...Thanks!

It's 86 degrees, and yep, it's starting to melt. Will have to do something.

You all are amazing with your ideas!

I called Uline...they didn't know how long either the cold brick or the cold pack would stay cold. Any feedback from your customers on this? They recommended using the cool shield bubble with the cold packs. Do you use them?

(I have a container in a box out in the sun right now, wrapped with bubble wrap to see how hot it gets before it'll melt..It's 84 degrees out right now. I guess I should stick one in the mailbox too to see how it goes)

I so appreciate the help with this!

Thanks also for the link. I haven't read it closely, but how long do they stay cool?

How does everyone ship body butter during the summer without it melting? Our recipe is all natural...is there a secret to keep it from melting?

Thanks,

Sandra

Mexitan are you using palm wax? If you are, you probably didn't add any stearic.

Yes, I do use palm, but have NEVER ever had to use stearic before! Tried the new palm wax from CS (which is absolutely beautiful), doesn't shrink as much as the palm wax from JBN.

I've had to take the heat gun to two of my pillars made from the glass glow from CS, cause I couldn't get them out (trying to make an everlasting with votive), and there were no tunnels or holes in the pillars. i was impressed with that. It does behave differently than the palm I'm using, will just have to get use to that, but the pattern is so much prettier!