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  1. sporadic
    Welcome to the world of candle making! You can find some great beginner tutorials here: http://library.rusticescentuals.com/
  2. sporadic
    Here is a great wax for tart making: http://rusticescentuals.com/Ky-Para-Soy-Tart-and-Votive-Blend.html
  3. sporadic
    Adding a little castor oil will help add some glide to the balm.
  4. sporadic
    No. The sample pack offers scents at a sale price. (ends at noon today) It's not available the rest of the year, just only now during the sale.
  5. sporadic
    http://rusticescentuals.com/Children-s-Room.html
  6. sporadic
    Some of my favorites: Cuban Tobacco Bonfire Bliss Amish Quilt Toasted Marshmallow Salty Sea Air Bora Bora Cranberry Salsa Bird of Paradise Pumpkin Creme Brulee Turquoise Sky Frozen Warm Vanilla Nutmeg Pumpkin Bread I use GB 464 and all give fantastic hot throw.
  7. sporadic
    Their new Rustic Lodge is crazy strong and I love it.
  8. sporadic
    Phthalates are in nearly literally EVERYTHING we touch - you're touching phthalates right now with your keyboard and mouse. I don't worry about whether or not it's in fragrance oils.
  9. sporadic
    I love the 464 and it's all I've used for years when making containers. I let the candles cure for 7 days but have found that if they sit around time extra to that that they will sometimes get even stronger. I have had scents that I didn't think would throw well, so I just shoved the candles in the box - light them 6 weeks later in the bathroom and SURPRISE! But kidding aside, if the FO is going to work good in the wax, it will throw within 7-14 days, sometimes sooner.
  10. sporadic
    These are my favorites: http://rusticescentuals.com/Candle-Dye-Liquid/
  11. sporadic
    You can also find a tutorial here: http://library.rusticescentuals.com/scoopable-tart-wax-tutorial/
  12. sporadic
    Because 464 is a wax made for containers, it can sometimes be soft and sticky.
  13. sporadic
    The receipt should be for the value of the items (cost you paid). You cannot deduct the retail cost, only your cost.
  14. sporadic
    Crush dye chips into small pieces and sprinkle them onto the melted wax after you've poured it into tart molds. Let cool. As the wax cools it will create a tie dye effect with the colors. You can see them here: http://library.rusticescentuals.com/scented-tarts-in-fluted-tart-molds/
  15. sporadic
    It's not possible to make an "organic" candle. Right off the bat, the wick is not 100% natural.
  16. sporadic
    Coffee House: http://rusticescentuals.com/Coffee-House.html
  17. sporadic
    It looks similar to the Lush product: http://www.lushusa.com/Shower-Jellies/shower-jellies,en_US,sc.html
  18. sporadic
    I just use a rubber mallet and putty knife. Chunks up the wax perfectly in no time.
  19. sporadic
    Wrap up the ugly ones in kraft paper or paper grocery bags - people just light the paper. Here are some: http://library.rusticescentuals.com/how-to-make-sawdust-fire-starters/
  20. sporadic
    Have you contacted Brambleberry for help with the issue and see what advice they have?
  21. sporadic
    It's much better and much more precise to measure fragrance oil by weight rather than liquid volume (teaspoons). Measuring by teaspoons is inaccurate because different FO's have different liquid volumes. You're going to get inconsistent results with your soaps if you use teaspoon and tablespoon measurements.
  22. sporadic
    I always use cotton wicks when pouring 464 and have great results. Are you letting the candles properly cure? Allow 1-2 weeks, the longer the better.
  23. sporadic
    Right now AH/RE is having a sale on their fall scents sampler packs: http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Labor-Day-Celebration-from-Rustic-Escentuals.html?soid=1101683954853&aid=Q4J2PHF9oQU
  24. sporadic
    I usually like to add color because it adds to the perception of smell, but many of the soy container waxes are difficult to get a good color.
  25. sporadic
    Couldn't you blend what you already have with some french vanilla??
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