artcwolf

Why not get the multi metal tube for 6" tapers and just cut them to 4"??? I used to do that, then I would heat a small pan on the stove and 'seal' the bottom to smooth it out. Here's one one place that has the 6" mold.

http://www.betterbee.com/products.asp?dept=880

what's the diameter of the 6 inch tapers? It's a diameter thing as well, wanting them to fit in the holders i have. I know i'm being picky:laugh2:

Is this what you're looking for??

http://cgi.ebay.com/Silicone-4-Taper-Soap-Candle-candy-Wax-Embed-Molds_W0QQitemZ150192194139QQihZ005QQcategoryZ41207QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I bought one from them, but that's what i'm looking for but multiple together like the old style 12 tapers you see at estate sales.

I'll call Candlewic later this week and see if they might be able to make it.

from my understanding usually 6% is the most you want to add to wax, that is roughly 1oz per pound of wax.

I haven't used that wax before so it might be different and i'm sure someone else will chime in that has used the wax. Personally i'd stick with 1oz of FO to 1lbs of wax.

it depends on the wax and the FO. What wax are you using? I've seen a few that i have i know are heavier then others, and i've used a little less then 1oz pp.

I think she meant her payment to homestead came up. She doesn't own the domain name.

Ah i didn't know that thanks for clearing that up.

Congratz, sounds like it's going to be a great week.

sharyl, that we are, i've contemplated on the eastern shore, but i'm still trying to get out of VA.

Now for the dogs, i think it's a scent thing and knowing the dog is around you when you are either burning the candle or after a shower....that's my theory at least.

I don't ask, she says her dog loves candles and flowers, and thinks it's probably her mother reincarnated.

she say her dog will come up and smell candles, if it likes the candle it will stretch out and go to sleep, if it doesn't it'll go into another room. She lite mine and the dog came over sniffed for a few seconds rolled over and started sawing logs.

it does sound like you had fun thought. If you do have samples try giving them to your daughter to pass on to her friends, who will tell their mothers, and you can see my train of thought i'm sure.

no problem, i've been happy with what they've recommended.

So i didn't sell as many candles as i hoped, but it's a tiny fair and i mean office party size However, comma those that i have sold to have had a chance to burn them over the weekend.

My votive people were impressed at how straight the wicked stayed and the throw was awesome. They melted beautifully and were very happy.

My pillar buyers said the same thing. I make a couple of containers after my testing and one lady bought a bulb jar and her dog absolutly loves it. Not to mention she said it's amazing, it's not flickering the flame is the right height, the melt pool is in her words "the most perfect pool i've ever seen"

so with that behind me and what i've learned, i'm going on to new and wonderful scents.

Have you tried looking at the CS wick guide? http://candlescience.com/learning/wick-guide.php

put it in the freezer for 15 minutes.

I use the flip top lids as well, C&S send them along with my FO. I think i'm going to have to start saving them instead of tossing them when i'm done with the bottle.

hubby goes near it and I'll use it to chop his wick off. It's mine mine mine.

:laugh2: that's the problem, i'm the hubby and do more then make candles. I could use a miter saw for a lot of things around here including the candles. Guess if i get one, i'll have to cover it somehow and change the blade when i'm doing candles.

the problem i see with what you got Nat is i'll use it for more then candles then mess up the candles because of saw dust

Those little levels look great! Never seen one like that before. Why would you want to level votives though

Anjie,x.

my wick pin leaves a rounded indention and i thought that was bad

Doesn't that only level your candle in one direction? I mean, you can see if it's tilted left or right but what about towards or away from you?

This is what i use

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=119471-1099-CCL001&lpage=none

It's just the right size to sit on the lip of my 3 inch pillars and just not to big for a votive.

and then this one i haven't tested yet

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=119454-1099-SL0002&lpage=none

I bought a hot wire and i ended up making things worse, how do you all cut them?

what you are looking for is paper bobeches. i know, weird word,lol...anyway, try a search with those key words. i did find one source for you to get you started: scroll down to the paper ones.

http://www.swanscandles.com/store/bobeche.html

That's them, i never would have thought of that word

I went to lowes and bought a small level and then to target and bought a flat bottomed frying pan. I put the little level on top of the candle and hold it level while i run the candle over the warmed pan surface. It's worked for me.

i know growing up we used a round piece of paper with a hole in the middle designed to do what you want....I've seen people use paper cups as well when i've seen viguals and such on the news

My website came up for renewal while I was out of town

while i can understand being out of town for the funeral, unless she was out of town for a month or so she should have gotten notices by mail and e-mail about renewal...

My wife's going to have my head anyways, but i need to know how to get wax up from the carpet... i knocked over my pour pot... luckily all that was left in it was the last of my second pour for my containers... any and all help will be greatly appreciated... TIA

That is why there is a towel down on the kitchen floor

I've seen that one and i want that machine for pouring votives

Candle Science has 8oz mason jars.