anabanana's candles

I got this scent a while ago and poured it last 2 nights ago. I have nver used NG Fo before and the comments on here are mixed about them. Well, holy cow. It cured for less than 24 and it is knocking me out of the house. I poured 16.5 oz gb 464 to 1 oz of FO, 2 cd 14 wicks, Lime color chips and the smell is amazing. Like I am doing about 15 loads of laundry. I just had to rave. I also bought cranberry cobbler from them, but have yet to pour it. Any more must haves from NG. This one is fantastic.

Not sure if someone mentioned this already, but I use one of those silicone spatulas in my presto pot so that I don't rub any of the non stick stuff off. Just a suggestion.

I am looking for suggestions on how to get my candle buisness off the ground have been testing for 8 months or so and the ones that I have sold have done REALLY well. I just need advice on how to get buisness from people other than family and friends.

How much do you all sell you aroma ornies for at craft shows. I have made some and was wondering how much they typically do for. Also, I had the HARDEST time getting Home Sweet Home out of the cookie cutter. No other one gave me any problems, but this one was STUCK. Thanks for the info.

If that appals you, go to the crabtree and eveyn site. They have candles for $50. That is robbery.

Already did that and this was the final result.

It looks like that all the way around and the candle was FINE before I remelted it. It looked like it was supposed to . I use this dye all the time and I even melted, put back in pour pot to stir and then repoured into a new jar. I figured that I will just burn it and make the order again.

I remelted 4 times and each time it came out looking like this. Although, the picture doesn't "do it justice" it is much whiter. It smells great. It is just hideous.

I did stir and didn't let temp get above 200. Will start from scratch. It was so pretty before I started messing with it. I wish that one wick would have been enough.

Thanks for the advice. I added some more scent to them

I just got these from NG. Has anyone tried them in soy.

Island Fresh gain

Cranberry Cobbler

lavender

Asian Amber is FANTASTIC In glass glow. Haven't tested in soy.

Okay so I got my order from NG today and am making aroma beads and ornies. I am using 3oz beads to 1/4 oz FO. I have Spicy Cranberry, Spicy Gingerbread, Apple Cinnamon and Home Sweet Home soaking up now. The HSH is almost dry and I only mixed it 4 hours ago.. Is that normal? Or does it need more scnet???

It looked like a little bigger than 15oz jar, but why not just use a jar that fits the candle. Why go bigger and then have the amount look shorted. Now they did smell okay, but the packaging was terrible. I hate when those candle co do that . I try to fill mine as much as possible. I don't want anyone to feel shorted.

I was at a Sally's beauty supply yesterday and saw Kathy Ireland Candles. They were 15oz for $19.99 and they weren't even filled up. They were 3/4 filled. They looked like cheap Odd Lots candles for $19.99. I was shocked. Had to vent.

Okay, I did it and it still looks weird. Les like frosted palm and not more like dull glass glow.

AH HA, I only remelted to 170, way too cool. You are a genious. I needed an outsider. Hello I pour at 200 why only melt to 170. I am a nimrod. THANK YOU>>>

Help, I remelted my glass glow to double wick instead of single wick and it lots its "glow" . It looks so FUNKY. Have you had this happen? One whole side is almost white (the rest of the candle is burgundy) and the rest of it looks like frost palm? Should I remelt again or what????

I am wanting to try cdn wicks. I just love my cd, but Stella is a cdn promoter and loves them and I really want to try them in my candles. Also, Stella, is there a major burn difference between the cd and cdn?

I may have to try them in my votives. I read in some other posts that CD5 & CD6 are good for votives. What kind of wax is this 464 you're talking about?

464 is a soy wax with a soy based additive for "better scent throw and smoother tops" let me tell you it works.

Thanks for the info on bittercreek. i had just bought 14,16, and 18 from the classifieds on here, but I am going to bittercreek right now.

Ok, I just have to rave about cd wicks. I was using ECO and these are by far superior in my 464. The ECo wicks got SO HOT. These are such a nice steady burn and the scent throw is amazing. I just had to post.

I have only ordered their containers. Never thought to order scents from them. I plan on doing that on my next order.

I have in mind:

Amber Romance

Black Orchid

English Ivy

Hydrangea

Jasmine

Lemongrass and Sage

Mediterranean Fig

Pink Grapefruit and Guava

Tea Leaves and Jasmine

Wisteria

Thanks for the input!!!!

Like I said Lemongrass and Sage is robably my favorite. Pink Grapfruit and Guava is strong. Tea Leaves and Jasmine is a nice light scent, not too strong. If you like the flower scents then I really suggest Hyacinth. I have smell both hydrangea and wisteria from them and like them both oob, but never tried in a candle. I haven't really found a scent from them that didn't throw well in my 464. Their mulled cider is great too. Do you live close enough for pickup or do you have them ship? Also, if you have someone who likes a wine fragrance their merlot is STRONG!!!

If you are talking about Makes Scents in Ohio then yes, I use them almost exclusivley. I find that their scents are very strong. Home Sweet Home, Cranberry Relish, Gingersnap, Sweet Potato Spice, Pink Grapefruit and Guava, Lemongrass and sage, they are all fantastic too many to name. PM me what you ordered and I will let you know if I have tested it. I use their 464 wax. I live very close to them.

no this statement isnt honest if you are using synthetic fragrance oils as they are not natural.

So people who say all natural soy candles that are scented are lying? I could say natural soy candles hand poured using Kosher wax. Would that be honest?

I am making my flyer to say All Natural Soy Candles Made With Kosher Wax. I think that is honest.

I am doing a craft bazaar at a Jewish Community Center and I was wondering if I can call my gb 464 kosher. I do at FO and color. I know that the wax itself is kosher, but what about the finished product?