BobboTheGreat

- i always re-use GLASS containers with no problems

- i tried yaley container wax and keep getting molting probably to much scent, not to happy with it, also i really didn't like the burning aspect.

- i really liked the parrafin wax slabs yaley has but i don't think its for containers but add petro to it and i still use it as gift candles. Also throw some crisco in it they say it throws the sent better and it doesn't seem to deter the burning properties. i do use a large wick.

Thank You for the info

I guess i try multi medium wicks spaced seperately

it's for the misses and offcourse she wants it red for valentine day

I guess i am getting off cheap even though we are going to lancaster for a long weekend

thanks again

I want to use a big Pickel Jar (2/3 gallon size) with 'fh 50/50' wax. I have and only have "62-52-18" wick plus a little small, medium, and large wicks that i bought at acmore.

Can i wrap two 62 together to get a nice melting pool.

ps

the jar is 5 1/2 inches wide and i use the 62 for 4 inch jar and i like the way it works

thank you

hello

my piece of advise is

remember the people here do this for a living or make money with it

yes there are very helpful "which i thank them all for" with alot of experience

but for me candles are a hobby and as long as i don't get the tunnel effect "which i had in my first candle" i don't care about a mushroom effect on top of the wick. I think it reflects heat down to the wax which makes the wax pool perfect and lets off more scent anyway.

PS i still wouldn't change anything here

thanks

i use blocks but not happy

next time want to try liquid

i read heating the containers in an oven before you pour helps

good question, i was wondering that myself

the vomit smell sound interesting

i read somewhere that this person does his own additive and blends just to maintain a consistency with his wax

might be a good idea if you are going to start over again

i was wondering to

thanks

can anyone tell mehow you make the chunks for chunk candles. Do you purchase a mold toa make the chunks in? Thanks

See other thread concerning "ikea moulds"

Here are the ice cube tray molds they carry http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?topcategoryId=15570&catalogId=10103&storeId=12&productId=12799&langId=-1&chosenPartNumber=30043244

BTW - The top middle mold you could make generic Life Saver's, if you poured them thin.

As far as pouring...

I heat the mold in a toster over at 250*F for about 10 min. then I use a paraffin pillar wax and pour at 190-200*F and let cool at room temp. They always turn out nice and smooth with no defects.

thanks for all the info

now i know what to do with my left over wax

good question and good answer

thanks

i read the amount of lead used is small and it was blown out of proportion but use your own judgement

i wouldn't use them

I already read this and found that by adding equal amounts of paraffin and vegtable oil like crisco would make a good single pour for contains. This is what i want to do.

wish me luck that i don't blow up

there is a sticky thread

all about wicks somewhere on the board

Check out www.fragranceoilheaven.com ... they are located on long Island. Also www.scent-works.com ... Denville, NJ. I live in NJ too and I get my wax from www.candlesuppliesbyfarmhouse ... South Jersey (Monroeville).

thank you for the farmhouse

really close to me

and could not find anywhere to go for supplies