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I used HTP's per their recommendation on the website and I wasn't blown away but I only used 6% FO. I called them and asked if there was another recommendation and the tech I spoke with on the phone suggested I try CD wicks. That is what she has always used and preferred. I haven't taken the time to test with them or up the FO load, which I thought I might try bumping it to 8% the next time. Let me know if you do choose to order some and if you have any luck. ?

Thank you GoldieMN

Can someone tell me how we know Peaks is closing??? This is terrible! When are they closing or are they already closed? I added Red Clove, Pear Spice and Wild Rasberry. I have never smelled a clove like Red Clove or nearly as strong. To my nose, RE's Honey Bee is exactly the same as Wild Mountain Honey but their Amish Harvest is nowhere near as strong in wax as Peaks' is. ?

Does anyone rename Bourbon Soaked Raisins? Does anyone have a suggestion for a different name?

Beautiful!

Revisiting this thread. Anyone have any favorite FO's?

Oh boy, I sure do have a lot to learn!! Thank you Karen. You did clear up some of my questions but I'm pretty hopeless......pretty pathetic for someone who's son is going to college with a scholarship in Software Engineering

Can someone explain a FB Group to me? I am completely in the dark when it comes to this stuff. I don't have any social media accounts now. I'm lucky I can navigate my way around this site and read my email ?

Hehe! Had me fooled! They are very pretty! I love them & I love your color choices. Great job!

They are so pretty! Pardon my ignorance, but how did you get the blue/turquoise and the purple in the second candle? Did you just pour the purple, let it cool and then pour the blue/turquoise color?

Your candles are gorgeous!! Can I ask what kind of palm wax that is?

I LOVE Flaming Candle. They are quickly becoming one of my favorite suppliers. I haven't made up my mind how I feel about the Tobacco Caramel. I am looking to replicate a candle I got from Terrain called "Tobacco Bark", which is more woodsy/earthy whereas the Tobacco Caramel is more sweet OOB. If anyone has any suggestions, I'm all ears! Some of the other FO's I got from TFC are: Tarocco Orange--smells sharp and tart. Just what I've been looking for Raw Sugar Mandarin--a sweeter orange--really nice Chamomile--nice. clean, floral, herbal Coconut Caramel--super yummy!!! I smell both the caramel and the coconut. I hope they both flourish in wax Coconut Creme--a great coconut vanilla blend Cedar and Saffron-- love this! Unique, great blend Lavender--this was the free sample-- smells like lavender. I can't stand lavender Fresh Outdoors--very clean and green Rosemary Mint--I can smell both the rosemary and the mint. Nice Does anyone use any of these oils regularly? Does anyone have any favorites from TFC?

My all time favorite is Peak's Amish Harvest but my newest Spring obsession is AH's Beachwood Vetiver. I have 3 test candles curing & I can't wait to light them.

Who has the best Pink Sugar?

Thank you. I had not found Moon Glow Candles. I had found Candlesoylutions but I am pretty sure they are out of business. I have tried searching on here but I am not coming up with anything. It makes me a bit hesitant to get attached to it.....I'm afraid it might be discontinued completely.

Does anyone know if American Soy Organics in Iowa is the only supplier who carries the Millenium Wax now? I'm in NY so the shipping is a killer but I love this wax. I wish I had found it years ago.

I am also looking for a true Honey and a good Gingerbread. For those of you looking for a blueberry, I like Candlewic's Wild Maine Blueberries & for Coconut I love WSP's Exotic Coconut. American Soy Organics Strawberry smells good OOB but I haven't got it in wax yet.

Does anyone use this wax anymore? I bought a 10 pound bag just to play with it because just like so many I am always looking for that better HT. I bought a few of their sample size FO's and I LOVE all of them! Does anyone use their oils? I love every one I put in their wax. It was just yesterday so I won't be burning them for a couple weeks but the CT is outstanding!! Does anyone else have any experience they can share with me about this wax or their oils?

Thank you Goldie! I usually use soy also so this was a whole new adventure for me. I was just wondering if anyone else used this wax. I just made 3 candles and tried an LX18, CD10, and a Premier 767. I don't know how they will do but I had to start somewhere ? I will burn them in 10 days or so... i appreciate your quick response! Sandy

Does anyone have any suggestions on a starting point for a wick for this jar? It is a Kerr 16 oz regular mouth square pint mason jar that is approx. 3" wide at it's widest point.

Thank you for your response Jcandleattic. I can't find anyone that sells quartz palm anymore. Does anyone else know of anyone?

I love the looks of those pillars Brad! I have been oogling over these votives I saw also. In a way they look like palm wax, but then again I don't think so....anyone have any thoughts?

No, I'm afraid I never did take the time to pursue it any further. Sorry. Please share if you find some good dupes though.

Thank you so much Jcandleattic. I will try adding some Vybar and stearic in my next batch. I'm pretty sure I also have some 36z wicks hanging around so I'm going to try them as well.

I am afraid I am not a good note taker. I am trying to work on that. I want to make some votives for myself for the upcoming holidays and I just have a few questions. I dug out my 4794 wax and I remember I used wick pins and had luck with either an LX10 or an LX12 wick but I am curious if anyone uses any additives? If so, which ones? Also, how long do you let them cure? Thank you.