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i have small zip lock bags that i put a tab on with the size of wick..when i make candles and trim off the extra wick length, i keep that and that is what i use to test with...works great for me..i guess you would call me a miser..lol..

i think i have found the closest place to me..genwax..their shipping seems to be resonable..thanks for all the input..on this quest for the perfect candle lol:confused:

where is the best place to buy beeswax..it sure is expensive..and what type do you buy..white or the yellow..i think i might just try some.

funnygirl..do you feel you get as good hot throw with el as with all soy? you know I could live with alot of inperfections, if I could just get a really good hot throw

I was just wondering if it is possible to make Soy candles without all the beautiful white frosting:p Has anyone ever tried putting a little palm wax with soy to help?? Just wondering:confused:

I make my own soy candles..I was asked by a friend to come to a candle party. It was Mia Bella Candles..From what I understand they also make their candles out of soy. I was told their business as a candle company was going down because they were not getting good enough hot throw. They totally reformulated their candles. I don't know of course their formula, but they added beeswax and something else, that they really won't say..Do any of you know if their candles throw better than the ones we make with just plain soy...Also the tops of their candles have almost a crystle look to them..I have never burned one to know how they throw..Any one out there know anything about these candles..

dhaaa...why didn't i think of that:confused: that makes total sence.. thanks...

hello to all...i am very new to the candle and scent hobby and business.. my question... can you re-scent the aroma beads with fresh oil after the scent has gone? i did search for information on this, but if it is there it slipped by me.. i am using the 4oz. jelly jars, with the vented lids. i tell my customers to not throw away the jars and lids..but was just wondering about the beads.. thanks in advance for your information..

i use cd wicks i love them..my jars are 4" diameter and i use 2 wicks and get a great mp..

i want to second that...i appreciate all the help i have recieved too. thanks...thanks...thanks

well well...i guess you are never to old to lear n..that was a new one on me..but it sure works..thanks..

if you don't mind..what are some of the suppliers and fragrances that throw well for you in el m. wax..

i just wanted to put insome imput about the el milenium.. i have been testing different type of waxes, i was not getting a good hot throw some of my fragrances that are supposed to have a good hot throw in soy.. so i bought some el milenium ..i heated to 175 degree..added fragrance..stirred about 3 min...and thought this is just a tester so i poured about 155- 160 degrees.. in my 4" 10 oz. jar.. the tops are smooth and beautiful..now i just have to wait and test for the scent throw.. i am hoping the the el milenium works for me, as it is close enough for me to drive and pickup..hope this might be of help to someone

i'm sorry i didn't explain very well..i added 1 1/2 tbsp. to 3 lbs. of wax..

thanks for the advise on all caps...and large letters..i guess i do that because of my eyes too..:rolleyes2 and i surely don't want you all to think i am yelling at you...lol

I WENT SEARCHING FOR COCNUT OIL THIS WEEK TOO..WALLY MART DID NOT HAVE IT,,SAVE MART DIDN'T EITHER..I FINALLY FOUND IT AT RALLEY IN THE NATURAL FOOD SECTION..I REALLY HOPE IT IS GOOD AND IT COST $7. FOR 14 OZ...MINE WAS HARD AS A BRICK TOO..I GOT IT OUT OF THE REFRIG..AND HAD TO CARVE AND CUT IT OUT.. I'LL TELL YOU WHAT I HAVE DONE. I HAD SEX ON THE BEACH FROM ICS WITH DID NOT THROW GOOD WHEN BURNING..I HAD LET IT CURE FOR OVER A WEEK..I HAD USED THE GB 464 AND 415 MIXED..SO I REMELTED TODAY AND ADDED 1 1/2 TBSP OF COCONUT TO IT..I WILL LET IT SET FOR ANOTHER WEEK AND TEST BURN. WILL LET YOU KNOW IF IT HELPS OUT THIS FO ANY...BECAUSE I HAVE READ SEVERAL POST ON THIS OIL REALLY HAVING A GOOD HOT THROW..SO TIME WILL TELL...

THANKS ALL FOR YOUR INFORMATION..I USE GB WAX..IT WAS JUST THE FROSTING ISSUE...SO I THOUGHT THAT WITHOUT COLOR I WOULD HAVE ONE THING LESS TO WORRY ABOUT..AND DIDN'T KNOW IF THERE WAS AN ADDITIVE THAT KEPT THE COLOR FROM CHANGEING WITH THE AGEING OF THE CANDLE..

I AM CONCIDERING NOT COLORING MY CANDLES ANY MORE..IS THERE A ADDITIVE THAT I NEED TO USE TO KEEP THE CANDLE CREAMY COLORED? I USE SOY WAX..

I HAVE JUST FOUND OUT THAT THERE IS A SUPPLIER OF ENCHANTED LITES SOY,,ABOUT 30 MIN. AWAY FROM ME.. I WAS WONDERING IF ALL OF YOU THAT HAS ALOT MORE EXPERIANCE WITH CANDLE MAKING THAN I WOULD CARE TO CHIME IN, ON IF YOU HAVE TRIED THIS WAX. WHAT IS YOUR HONEST OPINION..SHOULD I GIVE IT A TRY OR JUST STAY WITH WHAT I ALREADY HAVE..WHICH IS THE GB 414 AND 464 YOU MAY REMEMBER MY POST A FEW DAYS ABOUT ABOUT THE GB 415 AND 464. ABOUT THE SCENT THROW..I WOULD CHANGE TO THE EL WAX IF YOU THINK FROM YOUR TESTING THAT IS WAS BETTER THAN WHAT I ALREADY HAVE...I JUST REALLY WANT A GOOD SCENT THROW..SO I WOULD BE WILLING TO CHANGE..WHAT DO YOU THINK????

LOL ...RUNNING TO A FRO BUYING MORE WICKS AND MORE FO. I AM IN THE SAME BOAT.. :D

Me Again...i Did Some More Searching And Looked Up Accu Blend, And Their Web Site Came Up, And It Is In Southern Calif. And They Also Say They Will Soon Be Carring It, It Guess They Are The Manufacture Of It..so Will Keep Watching..might Be Good To Have A Case Of It To Blend Blend Blend..lol

I Had Just Read This Post..and Found This...swans Candles In Washington Said On Their Web Site They Will Soon Be Carring Accu-blend Coco Wax-coconut Wax. They Say They Have A Shipping Warehouse In Irwindale Ca. If You Order Large Quanities..so This Might Be Something Of Interest..

I Just Read The Coconut Oil Thread..very Interesting...i Think I Will Get Some Coconut Oil And Give It A Try..do You Think I Should Try The 415 & 464 Separatly With The Oil? Or Go Ahead And Mix Them As I Have Been Doing? I Will Try To Get Some Tonight And Test With A Scent That Did Not Throw Good, And See What Happens.. So To 3lbs I Need To Put About 1 1/2 Teasp.?

I TRY TO LET THEM CURE FOR AT LEAST A WEEK...I DO WANT TO SAY THAT I DO GET SOME THAT THROW GOOD..BUT I WOULD SAY 2 OR 3 OUT OF 15 IS ALL, THAT SEEMS TO REALLY BE WINNERS..THIS MAY SOUND FUNNY BUT IF YOU HAVE TO BURN YOUR NOSE TRYING TO SMELL THE CANDLE I DON'T EVEN WANT TO TRY TO SELL IT...ONE THAT I REALLY LIKE IS FROM ICS THE CITRUS COOLER..IT IS A WONDERFUL SUMMER SMELL..LIME AND LEMMONY WITH A TOUCH OF SWEETNESS TO IT.. YOU SAY YOU USE THE CARGILL..DO YOU HAVE FROSTING ISSUES WITH IT..IF SO WHAT DO YOU DO TO HELP THAT? DO YOU FEEL THAT IS THE BEST YOU HAVE TESTED WITH? I LIVE RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF CALIF. IT COST ME ABOUT $20 - $25. TO HAVE 50LB SENT FROM GEN WAX.. I CAN ALSO GET THE ECO SOY FROM YALEYS FOR ABOUT THE SAME IN SHIPPING..EVEN WITH THIS MIX OF GB 414 & 464 I AM HAVING SOME PROBLEMS WITH FROSTING.. THANKS FOR ALL THE IMPUT..I HAVE READ MANY MANY TIMES..TEST..TEST..TEST..AND TEST SOME MORE.. I WILL TRY YOUR SUGGESTION..I WILL TRY TO PUT UP THESE CANDLES FOR A WHILE..:undecided IT IS A BAD ADDICTION...

I Am Using The Terrice Jars..10oz. 160z. 260z...4" Diamiter..and Using 2 Cd Wicks Of Different Sizes..i Am Getting A Great Melt Pool When I Have Found The Right Size For The Fo..usually In 3 To 4 Hrs I Have A Total Mp To 1/4 To 1/2 Deep.. The 415 That Was Suggested..do You Get Alot Of Frosting With That...it Seems I Do...is That The Wax That Most Have Found Gives The Best Throw? I Really Appreciate All The Input You All Have Given..this Task Of Making Candles Can Be Quite Challaging.. I Live In California..so Getting Supplies Is Costly Too.. Candlesoylutions Has Just Started Handling Gb Soy, So The Shipping Is Better Now.. I Also The Cargill's Brand Is In Calif. And Eco Soy Is Fairley Close.. Thanks Again For All The Help..i Surely Need It...lol