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*UPDATE

I accidently forgot the stearic in the last batch I poured and there was just NO getting these suckers out of the molds. I finally had to take a heat gun to them and start over. I also noticed alot more bubbles, though I can't imagine how the 2 would be related...

Have you tried burning it yet? Just wondering about how it preforms. Like the idea of palm, but just thought I'd ask about burn. Thanks. Beth

Performs great once you get the wicking right

If you still have a few strands of hair left after you have finally nailed it, all is good in the world.

Did you use stearic acid or any other additives. I can't wait to get my wax and pour one candle with nothing in it. And cut it open to see if there are any air pockets without doing relief holes. Not having to poke relief holes will up the amount of candles I can pour in one day.

I used stearic and UV. Don't get me wrong, I would NEVER suggest not doing any relief at all. I still do to make absolutely sure that there is no air trapped, it is just much less vigorous a task with this wax. Definitely do some testing and you will see what I mean.

No, they slid RIGHT out of the molds, and I only noticed a couple bubbles coming up to the surface while cooling. Sooooooo.... for testing, I did the relief "circle plunges" on one and nothing on another. When I dissected them both open this morning, I had zero air pockets in either of them. I poured at 200 and am using aluminum molds- I heated 2 and didnt heat the other 2, both came out with gorgeous crystal patterns. The leftover wax in my glass pouring pot even has a great pattern I have to say I am extremely pleased with this wax and at a great price as well! I would definitely recommend.

I received it, poured it, and it is in fact chock full of gorgeous feathering goodness!

I haven't tried it yet, but when I called to ask they told me that it was feather. I just ordered some, we'll see!

So glad you posted this. I had planned on placing a big order Friday when the sale starts! I think I'll stick with what I know

I use .5- 1%. Just enought to help keep oils from going rancid.

Hubby uses the bar (gotta love the mysterious hairs that get stuck in it with this method), I use a pouf. I only use a washcloth to rinse my face off at the sink after washing.

What a bummer, I was going to try them out this week. $150 is ridiculous and the fact that they change their policy every week "due to popular demand" is really annoying. Yes, there is always the co-op option, but frankly I personally don't like the fact that we are forced to go that route. By the time you pay shipping and fees to the hostess, you could have just bought elsewhere. Not to mention the time it takes to do the co-op. What happens when we are in a pinch later, have a large order and need a pound of oil now?

That's why I told you to search those particular terms, I hope you didnt take it to mean "hey lazy, search for it yourself"! :smiley2: I have found so many places with neat packaging by searching bakery and candy (not to mention they were much less in cost) that I didnt even know where to begin with a list!

You can up the ewax or BTMS a bit to thicken it up. If you are already at a high percentage where adding more would make it draggy, you can buy xanthan gum from a health food store- it is an awesome thickener for lotions and butters and has a nice feel. In my opinion, cornstarch makes it feel too "chalky".

I don't know about you but before I PAY for a service I think that it is only FAIR that the person who will be pocketing my money disclose all the pertinent info.

I have never used anything like this, but I guess I missed the part where you PAY for this service. I was under the impression that you just sent in samples of your product. I give away NUMEROUS samples for promotion, which is exactly what this is. Regardless, are you aware that most candle/soap suppliers also run candle/soap businesses? Is this a conflict of interest? I suppose I look at it the same as if someone who were hosting and promoting a vending event where you pay fees for a space and they were also selling at this event themselves. They are promoting themselves along with everyone else in attendance no?

Michelle,

If you want people to know you better then I think that you should be up front with them when you invite them to join Out of the Box.

I really do not understand why you never mention to me that you are also a candlemaker...and that you are using this program to promote your own candle business...

I think it is only fair that people who are going to participate in your program have all the info.

I don't understand why it should matter to you even if she were using it to promote her own business? Why in the world should she need to share that she also owns a candle business? Does it effect you in any way? This service is an advertising tool, and the whole point of contributing is to get your stuff out there to as many people as possible. This is what is being done, and she is taking the time to blog about and promote YOUR items as well. Unless you are threatened that her products may be better than yours, I fail to see what her motivation for running the company has to do with anything. Who doesn't want to promote their company? The way I see it, she gets to do this along with promoting others- more power to her! The fact that she is in every box doesn't hurt your business in any way.

You can find that type of packaging by searching bakery or candy packaging

I've learned that credit cards do have limits.

Soaper Supplies is having 10% off everything right now :smiley2:

Yep, it is used as a PH adjuster. I prefer to use citric acid or TEA if PH adjustment is needed.

Ha! I didn't either and just noticed this thread. http://www.craftserver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83046

Am I the only one that is annoyed with the lack of scent descriptions? Am I supposed to know what "snow flurry" or "Mardi Gras" smells like? I always end up buying way more than I should from Oregon Trails simply because they are so descriptive and enticing! I like to know what the notes/top notes are...

I have a problem with this response :

"Also there was a comment about us telling her to put a false zip code in to save shipping, This is not what we said. For people outside of the USA we tell them that if they wish to order online instead of over the phone that they will have to put a USA zip code in the Zip code box in order to get the order to go through"

In one sentence they say that was not what was said and in the next breath they say that they do in fact tell them to put a false zip in in order to get the order through.

All that aside, did you really think you were getting over 50 pounds of product delivered to Canada for $5.45? It looks like between the 2 orders, the weight is close to 100 pounds. For $14.56? I pay 6 times that to have that weight shipped within the US! Roughly doing the math in my head, the difference in what it actually cost them to ship would likely leave you with no money owed. I imagine that this could easily be resolved with Gelluminations showing the complaintant what the actual shipping cost was.

Gorgeous labels! I like the one on the left.

I recommend both! Spiritcrafts has superfast shipping

I am going to be the only one that disagrees here Shane, and I'll tell you why...

I am really into Halloween, horror movies, zombies etc. and wanted my line to follow my inspiration but was always too afraid that I would be limited in sales if I went that route. I finally decided to go for it after much prodding from my DH and am so glad I did. My company name is Bloodbath, my avatar is my logo (yep, she's a zombie in a tub of blood) and I sell my products at shows out of coffin display cases .

The bottom line here is that I have found an untapped market with my particular niche and I believe you have too. How many prim/spa lines are there out there? Too many to count. What distinguishes one from the other? Why would I choose to buy from one over the other when they all look the same? You would be amazed by how many people there are out there that share your interest and are just waiting for a product that caters specifically to them and their community. Don't ever underestimate how large the "underground" market is for things like this. Sure, it won't appeal to everyone, but what does? I say go full force with it. Don't be afraid to make it what you want it to be because people tell you it won't sell. Throw that pentagram on the label, give the scents Wiccan names and have it be a line that says something about you and your wife. I am constantly amazed at the following I have simply because I am different.

I put emu oil on mine at night before bedtime at it works wonders.