Rae

Yes, the 2 new cases are the same lot number. I have not tried the new cases yet. I will try them this weekend. I had bought 10# of C3 to test and it is probably the same lot number because it came from the same vendor and only a week later.

Who is the supplier? I just got 2 cases if C-3 in and I am having nothing but problems with it. Just wondering if we got ours from the same place. It sure would help to know who the supplier is> Rae

Started pouring Christmas candles about 3 months ago. Love it!

Welcome to the board! If you will do a search (above on blue bar) on Palm you should come across a very good thread by Stella that will help you alot with Palm. She explains a lot. Also, if you go to the vegetable wax forum you will see a lot of threads on Palm. Good luck. Rae

Dawn, thanks so much. Are they working good for you with the GB464? Rae

I am also testing the GB 464. I tried the 700 Series from Wick It. When I called to place an order Jessica said their minimum was 1000 per size. Does anyone where to buy this wick by the 100?

I have been making ceramic containers for about 30 years. I always use a lot of votives and fill them with wax. The customer gets more wax. I tell the customer when candle is gone to put the container in the freezer and the left over wax will come right out. Then they can buy a votive candle and keep using the container. HTH!

Stella....thanks so much for all the good input. I poured another C-3 this afternoon and increased the FO to 1.5 ozs and covered the top with workshop paper towels to cool. The top is soooooo smooth. Can't wait to burn it. I also went back to ECO wick to try that. I am also testing GB464 to see which one I like better. So far the problems I have had with C-3 are so much less than the problems with the 464. I remember your thread on Palm wax and I learned alot from that. I printed it off and put it in my book. You are always so helpful to everyone and, I for one, really appreciate you. Thanks again! Rae

Big problems with IGI 6006. I have used it for over 5 years and a lot of us got some bad stuff. If you can find old lots of it you are okay. I am trying to find a new container wax, so I am testing C-3 and GB 464. Good luck on your search.

Candle Science carries an ECO-12.

Sorry, Stella, I am testing with a 3" whisper jar, 10 and 16 ozs. I added 1oz pp of Brandid Pear (CS), and no color, at 170 (only because my wax got hot so quick compared to my blends). I let it cool down to 125 as suggested by CS. I used a LX-26 wick. This candle has been through three 4hour burns. I only get a 85% melt pool. BAck on 7/31/07 I used C-3 with 1oz pumpkin pie (CS0 and added 3 crops of burgandy. I melted to 160 and poured at 150. I noticed it on my shelf the other day with what I thought was frosting, white stuff around the inside of my jar. Used the same jar, 10oz 3" wide whisper jar. I also tested at the same time with the FO of Home Sweet home. Same as the previous candle. Used the LX-16 and then changed to LX22 with never getting a full melt pool. That is why I tried the LX-26 this time. I just checked the candles and still no full melt pools. I do clean and heat my jars before pouring! I changed to soy after getting the 1343 in pellets and it not working and then I was one of the lucky one who got some of the bad IGI-6006. Am trying to find a dependable wax like 6006 was to me for over 5 years. Any suggestions would be highly appreciated. Rae

I am also testing C-3 and it's my first with soy. I have been pouring at 125 because that is what CS recommends. Is that why my candles aren't smoothe and not a good HT? I tried adding CO yesterday so I will see if that helps. How long do you all normally cure C-3? Thanks! Rae

I am in Atlanta and I haven't found any. I buy from CS in NC. They have the best cs and ship same day if you get your order in by 3. I get my orders in two days. If you find any here locally, please let me know. Rae

It's the pellets. You are not crazy. I went crazy trying to correct the problems. I switched to 1274 and it is probably better than the 1343 in slabs. I still have a case of the 1343 pellets that I can't use. The 1274 is more consistant than the 1343. Good luck! Rae

Hey, Grama, that's great! Have you burned the soy candle yet? I did my first soy last week and used C3. I liked it. Since then I got a 10# slab of the GB466. I am testing it now. It wasn't as smooth on the top as the C3. Are you still playing with the Palm?

I used to sell ceramics candle shades at market. That is what got me back into candles because they didn't want the shade without the candle. You would probably need the large shade. You can email me with what you are looking for, ie, solid colors, Christmas shades, etc. Also, what quantity you might need. Maybe I can help you out. Rae

I have 6 pots and no black bits. I melt soy, parasoy, parrafin and palm. All of them have spigots.

What size and price are you looking for?

We use something that is like a meat cleaver and hammer it. It breaks pretty easy if you can hit the hammer hard. You can also use a screwdriver and hammer it into the wax. There is also a heated knife that Lonestar Candle Supplies carries. Good luck.

CS will send you a sample of your choice of FO with every order. In the comment section of your order just write what FO you want for your free sample.

Bruce, that was really cool. Thanks for sharing. Going out to buy sand tomorrow. lol Rae

Thanks for all the help everybody. I really appreciate it. Rae

I ditto Stella and Vicky.

Thanks, Sabrina. I will wick up. I am using IGI 6006.

I went by the instructions on this site which is IGI 1343. I loved the wax until it changed to pellets and then if affected the chunk candles. I went to IGI 1274 and so far they are working great. With the new 1343 the overpour was opaque. With the 1274 it is more transparent. I love doing chunks. Good luck.