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DebK..... I like getting the long lasting burn of the soy and less soot but not having the frosting. The small amount of paraffin makes the candles really beautiful and creamy. They look great after a burn too. It is also very easy to work with. I have not found making my own blend to be an issue. I did try the 6006 but the paraffin was way too high for my liking and after trying both blends (6006 & J223 with 415) I found the J223 to be more of what I wanted in my blend. I use CDN's with my blend. HTH

I tried 6006 with 415 in a few different combinations.... it was ok. I then tried J223 with 415 and liked it so much better. I ended up with a 75% 415 - 25% J223 and am quite happy with it! HTH P.S. I found 415 to blend better than Ecosoya pure.

I trashed a small batch of wax so I poured it into some jelly jars. It did sink a good amount in the middle. I did not pay any attention to pour temp or anything because to me it was garbage. I have no issue with the tealights though. Have you tried doing a search..... I know when I was trying to pick waxes I found some good info on it. Good Luck

I use it mixed with 415 for my containers and alone for my tealights. I really like it. Good CT ad HT. The only issue I have is it is a bit too soft. I know that sounds funny.... but I am not used to softer waxes. When it is in a tealight you can kinda squeeze it. It is easy to work with. I have just started testing tealights using my container formula... so far I like it. HTH I would recommend getting a slab and playing.

Mine are down in the basement on shelves. I have always joked that if my house ever caught on fire it would be the best smelling fire ever because I have a closet full of candles. Now that I make my own I have all those oils to add even more fragrance!:highfive: You need to be safe about it, but I don't worry.

If you don't mind quantity... "Wick it" has great prices. They work out to be a bit over $4 per 100!! HTH Danielle Think "Co-op" LOL

I was trying to wick an apothercary with a CDN 20.... it wasn't giving me the results I wanted so I double wicked. I ended up using 2 CD6's with, so far, great results. I am guessing but I'd try 2 LX12's..... maybe even 10's. HTH some!!

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Well I finally got to the center of my bar.... the entire time it was a hard very bubbly bar. It got much thinner than the last batch before it cracked. Still seems a bit brittle. If I can get it a bit softer it will be perfect!! I am going to cut the CO in 1/2 and see how that is. Or maybe add a bit of an oil. Maybe grapeseed. Playing is so much fun!! I still have not purchased any glycerin but it is on my list. My DH got to the middle of his... it was very small and not quite as brittle as mine. He likes his softer though so it can conform to his body! Silly man! Have a great 4th everyone.... I am off to get ready for some partyin' and fireworks!! OH... how long do you all expect to get out of an everage size bar of soap using it once a day in the shower??

I am using a 75/25 415/J223 blend. I used 1.2oz pp of CS Sex on the beach. A few drops of color. I double wicked a 16oz apothecary, just under 4 inch diameter, with 2 CD 7's. My dilema is I have a FMP w/i 2 hours, the flames are small/medium and a little dancey. The mp is 1/2 inch deep. (first test burn) My thought is I would get a FMP faster than just one wick, but I am 90% certain that this is too fast. The jar is only 119* so it is not burning really hot. I am planning on re-wicking to 2 CD 6's.... does this sound better or should I go lower? Anyone care to share some wisdom?? My brain is a bit fogged! TIA

I like it. Very easy to navigate. Very warm and homey!!

I made a batch on 6/20 for my DH... 1 lb shea base 1 TB shea 1/2 TB CO 1 TB liquid ivory 1 tsp Black Irish FO So far he likes it... we will wait till to get to the middle of the bar to see what his is like. For myself I made.... (6/19) 1 lb shea base 1 TB shae 1 TB CO 1 TB B&BW vanilla lavender liquid soap 1 tsp vanilla lavender FO 12 drops color For mine I just cut back on the LS and changed brands... I will see if that makes a difference. So far I really like it. Very creamy and bubbly, moisturizing. We will see when we get to the middle. I will pick up some GM at wallyworld and check around for the glycerin. Hopefully it is there. I also want to get new colorings. I only have liquid soap dye that isn't very vibrant. I was thinking of some oxides. I think that is what they are... the kinda metalic looking ones. I have so much to learn.... I am hoping to graduate to making my own. Need way more research for that. Have a great one and I will report back when we get to the middle of our soaps. **every time I type that I think of tootsie pops** Danielle

I think I know the answer, but am looking for some verification. If one wick is a bit too big and the next size down is a bit too small... if I add some USA (qty to be determined through testing) will it help me get the larger wick to be "just right"? I am a bit of a perfectionist and want my jars to be as clean as possible while burning but at the same time get the longest burn possible. Looking for a happy medium. TIA for any help and suggestions Danielle

Kaytee 316, can you point me in the right direction to find the wicking info on the IGI site? I search and couldn't find anything. Thank you Danielle

OH do tell.... where do I find that?

The bars I made that were brittle were very nice in the moisturizing area. You still get the squeaky clean feel in the shower but when you dry off your skin is soft. I am happy with everything except the brittle middle. Next batch I will cut down on the CO a bit. My DH needs more soap, I will do the next experiment on him! LOL I will keep you all posted on tonights experiment.

The recipe I just made is.... 1lb sfic shea base from kangaroo blue 1 tb shea 1 tb CO 1 tb B&BW vanilla lavender LS 1 tsp vanilla lavender FO I don't have any of the fun ingredients that you all are mentioning. I do want to start to play with GM. I was told I can get GM concentrate from WallyWorld. I am hoping that is true. The soaps I made before without the liquid soap did not have the brittle problem. They didn't seem to last as long as I wanted though and didn't have enough bubbly lather. Those had OO in them also. They also came from the same batch of Shea base from Kangaroo Blue. Back to the kitchen to make some candles.

PA.... I do seem to get a good amount of time out of the bar.... but it has a lot left when it crumbles. Like it should still be holding together. Ivory is the only liquid I have that isn't really scented. I do have some B&BW stuff. Maybe I will try that. Oh I just remembered I have B&BW vanilla lavender LS. OH I am really happy now as that is the FO I wanted to use!! I read, read and read some more on this site to get the ideas. Many of your posts!! LOL dgotts1.... not sure what FCO is. Oh wait, it just hit me. To add hardness and lather to the bar. It works too. I first made bars with only FO and color. Additives really make it much nicer. Off to the kitchen to experiment some more!! **running away giggling childishly**

I made a batch with the following recipe. My problem is that the bars are a bit brittle and crumbly when you get to the center. Instead of bending when they get thin they break and crumble. I am not sure what is doing it. Now they do have a very bubbly and creamy lather which is very nice. 1lb SFIC shea base 1 TB shae butter 1 TB CO (76) 2 TB liquid ivory (for bubbles till I get my glycerin) 1 tsp. vanilla lavender FO Any and all help would be appreciated. I am quite new to adding things. I was kinda making a similar batch with out the liquid soap, it didn't have a great bubbly lather but was softer. Should I maybe cut back on the ivory? TIA Danielle

OH THANKS!!! I am off to read!

Bananza..... a banana coconut smell.... very nice Butter cream cupcake.... all I wrote was very good! LOL Cane sugar cookie.... again all I wrote was very good. Pearamel.... an even balance of pear and caramel, very nice sorry I couldn't help more

OH YUM new scents..... are they listed someplace?? I looked on the site and saw nothing "new" as far as scents went. Black Irish is a wonderful manly scent. I love it!! I use it for my DH's soap. I made tealights the other day with Grammy's Strawberry Jam.... oh they smelled wonerful and really filled my house with scent!! Can't wait for the new scents!!!!!!

You are very welcome.

http://www.fairwayglass.us/ They have wonderful stuff. Great customer service!! Here is a link to a current thread about them. http://www.craftserver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72118 I just got a few samples from them, one being the Metro Jar. Very very nice!! I can pick up locally in Cleveland. You might be able to pick up at the Las Vagas site. HTH

I have a few of them.... let me look for the link to where I got them. OK... the link I have is non-existant at this time.... let me go look for a box.... I am strikin' out tonight. I couldn't find my original box so I took a few pics instead. I took mine apart once to rearrange the potpourri. There is a short string of "cool" burning lights. Like on a christmas tree. Wrapped around a thick cardboard tube. It is hollow. Then they put the potpourri in after with the scent. I also have the refresher oil. They are very nice. I was not as much help as I had hoped to be... but hopefully I helped a bit. If you have any question... feel free to ask.