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I like #4 , But maybe you can put lilywicks at the top of the candle and leave Candles & Creations at the bottom. Maybe to just see a different view. I think you did an outstanding job. Hard to choose though

Its funny how the prim thing grows on you. My freind Deb, got me started making prim items. Lately, I have an itch to make more things. I make silicone molds. So I make most of my items out of clay. I just got done making these hanging tag things. It's like you can't stop, once you get started. When I first started, I didnt even get the whole grubby thing. Man it was funny. Now I am grubbying, dirtying, looking for old. My living room is now decorated with beautiful window, bowls and all that. I really need some new ideas. Expecially for Christmas. Any Ideas?

What is the fuel/chemical smell? I have never come accross it until I got some Mango papaya from Chandle Chem. It smells like super glue. Even when it is poured you can still smell it. I have test about a week old and I am freaked out. I am almost afraid of lighting the candle. If any one knows suppliers that carry those, post them. I will never buy them. What a waste of money. You can tell its mango papaya at all because of the chemical scent.

Yes, that is where I started 10 years ago, lol before they had a website. Look how they have grown. Now I purchase 60,000 bottles from Classic containers in CA. At container they have tubs. I have used those also. For storing supplies. The pump are great. I make thick lotion and they do have ones that are large. The pumps fit on the gallons also. Anything around the house would work also, as long as it is bleached. One lady I know has her freind that has a day care give her the animal cracker 1 gallon container from costco. Its good to recyle also.

You need to buy in large supply. If you are going to really do this. I have my pie candles down to 1.09, Tin , fragrance, clam shell and all. And they are quality candles. But I buy huge, huge amounts to keep the cost down. Also if you can find local suppliers and pick up your supplies, it saves on shipping. But that is not always the case. Test in small batches. Try to buy from the same supplier all the time , so your product is the same everytime, after you have them perfect. But I find it is hard to find a one stop shopping on your supplies.

Are you using this for personal use? I would suggest a gallon contanier with a dispensing pump. www.conatinerandpackaging.com has them.

I feel really bad, because I told a new customer that was thinking of doing candles that if you want to try some frangrance and dont want to spend the money go to ebay... Now I have bought things from CandleChem, dye and such and never had a problem. I wont do that agian. The Scent I purchase from CS is good, but it is not good in my lotion. I think I will just buy small samples from these places. I am really not that picky but this scent is driving me crazy. I appreciate all the help , I will go shopping! Ö¿Ö PS I wonder how much time we do in Marketing and Research. LOL

I just made a melt & pour. It smells like alochol now. I tested in wax also. It is not good either. Oh well.

Well, it is not mango or papaya. I dont know what it is. It has no smell whats so ever. No throw at all. I am going to order from Peaks. They have good feedback. I know Brambleberry Mango Mango is awesome. But I really need Mango papaya.

I am testing it now... Worried, I am going to have an explotion

So, the mango I got from Ebay, that smells clearly like supper glue is going to smell like mangos when I add it to wax?

LOL.... I guess I dont get out much. LOL... Anything for a laugh here, being a true blonde today! Ö¿Ö

I would agree 29.99.. I had to lower my 8 inch cake with slice taken out also to 29.99 and I am selling those now. So much work for a cheap price... Hope it goes well.

Do You still need this? My guy needs to know before he can order it. Monica Daisy, Ox-Eye Botanical: Chrysanthemum leucanthemum (LINN.) Family: N.O. Compositae Description Part Used Medicinally Medicinal Action and Uses ---Synonyms---Great Ox-eye. Goldens. Marguerite. Moon Daisy. Horse Gowan. Maudlin Daisy. Field Daisy. Dun Daisy. Butter Daisy. Horse Daisy. Maudlinwort. White. Weed. Leucanthemum vulgare. (Scotch) Gowan. ---Parts Used---Whole herb, flowers, root. The Ox-Eye Daisy is a familiar sight in fields. In Somersetshire there is an old tradition connecting it with the Thunder God, and hence it is sometimes spoken of as the 'Dun Daisy.' It is to be found throughout Europe and Russian Asia. The ancients dedicated it to Artemis, the goddess of women, considering it useful in women's complaints. In Christian days, it was transferred to St. Mary Magdalen and called Maudelyn or Maudlin Daisy after her. Gerard terms it Maudlinwort. The genus derives its name from the Greek words chrisos (golden) and anthos (flower), and contains only two indigenous species this and the Corn Marigold, in which the whole flower is yellow, not only the central disc of florets, as in the Daisy. The specific name of the Ox-Eye signifies 'white flower,' being like the generic name, Greek in origin. The old northern name for the Daisy was Baldur's Brow, and this, with many other species of Chrysanthemum became dedicated to St. John. ---Description---The plant generally grows from 1 to 2 feet high. The root is perennial and somewhat creeping; the stems, hard and wiry, furrowed and only very slightly branched. The leaves are small and coarsely toothed; those near the root are somewhat rounder in form than those on the stem, and are on long stalks, those on the stem are oblong and stalkless. By the middle of May, the familiar yellowcentred white flower-heads commence to bloom, and are at their best till about the close of June, though isolated specimens may be met with throughout the summer, especially where undisturbed by the cutting of the hay, as on railway banks, where the plant flourishes well. Beneath each flower-head is a ring of green sheathing bracts, the involucre. These not only protect and support the bloom, but doubtless prevents insects trying to bite their way to the honey from below. They, as well as the rest of the plant, are permeated with an acrid juice that is obnoxious to insects. The young leaves are said to be eaten in salads in Italy. According to Linnaeus, horses, sheep and goats eat the plant, but cows and pigs refuse it on account of its acridity. ---Part Used Medicinally---The whole herb, collected in May and June, in the wild state, and dried. Also the flowers. The taste of the dried herb is bitter and tingling, and the odour faintly resembles that of valerian. ---Medicinal Action and Uses---Antispasmodic diuretic, tonic. Ox-Eye Daisy has been successfully employed in whooping-cough, asthma and nervous excitability. As a tonic, it acts similarly to Chamomile flowers, and has been recommended for nightsweats. The flowers are balsamic and make a useful infusion for relieving chronic coughs and for bronchial catarrhs. Boiled with the leaves and stalks and sweetened with honey, they make an excellent drink for the same purpose. In America, the root is also employed successfully for checking the night-sweats of pulmonary consumption, the fluid extract being taken, 15 to 60 drops in water. Externally, it is serviceable as a lotion for wounds, bruises, ulcers and some cutaneous diseases. Gerard writes: 'Dioscorides saith that the floures of Oxeie made up in a seare cloth doe asswage and washe away cold hard swellings, and it is reported that if they be drunke by and by after bathing, they make them in a short time wellcolored that have been troubled with the yellow jaundice.' Culpepper tells us that it is 'a wound herb of good respect, often used in those drinks and salves that are for wounds, either inward or outward' . . . and that it is 'very fitting to be kept both in oils, ointments, plasters and syrups.' He also tells us that the leaves bruised and applied reduce swellings, and that 'a decoction thereof, with wall-wort and agrimony, and places fomented or bathed therewith warm, giveth great ease in palsy, sciatica or gout. An ointment made thereof heals all wounds that have inflammation about them.' Country people used formerly to take a decoction of the fresh herb in ale for the cure of jaundice.

What you are looking for is Leucanthemum vulgare essential oil, I will see if I can find some. Or the dried flower Monica

Thanks....I cant find oob... Can you send a link. Monica

Who is OOB?

Has anyone used the natural glycerin soap ( melt & pour) from the Chemistry Store? I make what I call a bits and pieces soap loaf. The customer can add any of my extracts or essential oils to the loaf soap. They problem is using a natural soap, and adding the extracts kills the bubbles. I used to buy a great melt and pour from Wa and they are out of biz. I tried to buy some from Essentials by Catalina, but the pages are not displaying to purchase and I called them and no one answers. I have orders and I need to buy this asap! Any help would be greatly appreciated.

What is up with the Mango Papaya lately. I have tried three suppliers, Candle Science, Candle Supply and silly me Candle Chem on Ebay. The Candle Chem mango seriously smells like super glue. I am not kidding. I called them concerned, because it smells like it would exploxed! I am spending way to much money on scents lately and they are weak, and not true to scent. Anyone has a great supplier for this scent, I would appreciate it.

Has anyone used the mango from lipbalm tubes. I have having the hardest time getting the right flavor. I have used stevia in my lip balms for over 10 years now. I think the trick is not to use so much that it is so sweet. It is just to take the bit out. I dont lick my lips with mine, but everyone is different.

Yes, I make a cream called Crystal Clear. It is for psoriasis & ezcema. I formulated it over 10 year ago and it works wonderfully. I am also making a new soap called crystal clear soap with pine tar. I will be giving out samples. Send me your address and I will send you some soap when it is ready. Monica http://www.vanyulay.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=16&idproduct=1162

There is two reasons I know why they use it. One is to penitrate the skin quickly. So the ingredients are forced into the skin. The second is that it helps with preservative/ph . That is what I have been told. Not actual facts. I was floored when I saw that.

Thanks, I am always here if you need molds. These people arent into candles. My lotion sells. But as for people taking care of themselves and indulging is not their thing! It is like I moved to a different planet or something.

I know right. Another lady was making them for her at that price. I made 100 for her and that is all she wrote. I dont have time for it. IF you purchase in large quantities and get the supplies cheap you can make a profit. But not much!!! Ö¿Ö Sad I know. I did the flea markets here and I am from CA WA area. I have on my candles 8.00 to 10.00 and I could not sell them. I marked them down half price the last day and I still could not sell them. In Washington. I would sell the same candle for an easy 20.00, NOT here. I have close to 30 buckets full of candles and no where to put them. Maybe a specialty shop.

I have a lady that needs 5 inch pies made here in Morganton , NC. If you are close and would be willing to make her pies, I would appreciate it. She buys 100 pies a month. They are only 3.00 a pie. If you are interested PM or send email to comfort@vanyulay.com Monica