Candlemwoman

where in Ohio are you? Makes Scents is in Columbus and that could be why shipping is so quick for you.

They are in the same state as me, but even when I have ordered from other supplie co. in my state it seems to be an average of a week before I get the order. With them if I call by a certain time it goes out the same day and I get it the next day. Which helps when you are in a pinch.

I would think if you cook you f/o for 30 min. it would burn off the scent. Jmho

The light and dark specks could be frost from the soy. Are you coloring your candles?

Please understand this is all my opinion. But you might want to use a supplier who has tested and worked with the products they sell. Atleast until you have more experience working with soy wax. Soy can be a pain and using a supplier who doesn't have experience working with the wax might add to the problem. They may not offer other products that are compatable with soy.

Did you buy your wicks from them? If so, which ones did they suggest?

Also there is alot of info about 464 on this board. I noticed you are new and just wanted to let you know there is a search at the top and you can find tons of info there, too. Hth

If your supplier makes candles I imagine they have tested the soy wax. It may have just been the personal opinion of the supplier, that they didn't like soy. Most suppliers I have worked with test all items in there store. You may want to ask them when you speak to them.

I thought of another way to describe the way that the candles look grainy and almost mottled. I have not run across anyone else with this problem. I called my supplier and they couldn't figure it out either. I need help. Could it be the wax? I am melting to 170 adding color and 3/4 ounce of fragrance for 12oz 464 wax. I am pouring at around 120' date=' but I have tried pouring at 110, 130, and 140.[/quote']

Is your supplier local to you? Have you taken the candle into your supplier so they may look at it? That may help them be able to assist you in what is wrong. What kind of color are you using? It sounds like either cold shock or it could be unblended color, I agree with the FO too.

MSC is awesome, and very strong.

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Finishing up a burn test with the Fruit Slices one and been really happy overall. Great throw, good melt pool, etc. The only issue is that the wick has been mushrooming pretty bad during a 4 hour test burn (yes, we trimmed it to 1/4" before burning...). Oh, the wick is the 51-32-18Z (zinc core wicks).

The mushrooming in your case is from letting it burn too long.

I tell my customers to watch after about 1 1/2 hour to 2 hours, they will see lite stream of black smoke coming up, that is a sign to blow it out, trim the wick and relight it. If after doing that it still smokes then you need to look at overscenting or wrong size wick. Hope this helps.

MSC-smells just like BBW,great in lotions soaps and candle

I have tested many, and find a lot of them to be watered down.

I use Makes Scents Candles, decent prices, quick shipping.

49% of what else? Paraffin, soy, palm, etc.?

I found this link...

http://makesscentscandles.com/shopping/waxes.html

Is this the stuff you are talking about?

Yes that is the wax. It is contianor wax blend, such as MSC123 (J50). Sorry should have been clearer in my 1st post.

I'm a soy candle maker so I've pretty much accepted the wet spots as a part of life. But, is there any type of wax out there that is totally resistant to producing wet spots or is this wishful thinking?

There is a wax called MSC300, it is 51% soy 49% cont. blend that is made to pull away from the side just enough to give a smooth apperance.

Hello,

Makes Scents Candles has Citronella FO.

If you have never made them before here are a couple little tips.

If selling them to customers to burn outside have them leave wick long, not trimmed. The added smoke helps keep the mosquitos and other bugs away.

You can also go up a size in the wick if you are using a tin or thick glass container.

the address for the above company is

www.makesscentscandles.com

I have also heard that lemongrass and lemongrass and sage are good FO to get rid of bugs.

Sorry to go on and on,

Good Luck

MSC great in soy and incense.

Are you pre heating your mold? Think of it this way, you are pouring a 190 degree wax in to a 40 to 45 degree mold. This can cause not only the bubbles but also cold shock.

Try heating your molds, and letting it cool on its own. I agree that if it is cooling to fast it is not having time to for the air to release, there trapping it in the candle.

Good Luck

Makes Scents Candles

1. Spiced Pumpkin pie

2. Pumpkin Head

3. Pumpkin Pie

MSC 123 is a good one pour wax.

Making candles is easy, give it a try you will really enjoy it.

Makesscentscandles.com Great Fresh Cut Grass

Yes soybean crops are at an all time high right now.

MSC-makesscentscandles.com-Pataskala Oh

Great scents, wax, etc:yay:

Hi,

My 1st time posting. I've used a couple different ones, I perfer MSC (Makes Scents Candles). Theres has a great cold and hot scent throw.

Hello

I was pregant with twins and the smell of candles never bother me, but the smell of everything else did.

Try putting "Vicks" vapor rub under your nose, if you can stand that smell, it blocks out the others smells rather nicely.