sporadic

Welcome to the world of candle making!  You can find some great beginner tutorials here:  http://library.rusticescentuals.com/

Here is a great wax for tart making:  http://rusticescentuals.com/Ky-Para-Soy-Tart-and-Votive-Blend.html

Adding a little castor oil will help add some glide to the balm. 

Isn't this just their normal sample pack that they sell for the same price every day?  After I read the info about it that's what it seems.  If so, I don't have to rush to get any special deals now.

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.

http://rusticescentuals.com/Children-s-Room.html

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.

Their new Rustic Lodge is crazy strong and I love it.

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. 

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.

These are my favorites:  http://rusticescentuals.com/Candle-Dye-Liquid/

You can also find a tutorial here:  http://library.rusticescentuals.com/scoopable-tart-wax-tutorial/

Because 464 is a wax made for containers, it can sometimes be soft and sticky. 

The receipt should be for the value of the items (cost you paid).  You cannot deduct the retail cost, only your cost. 

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/

It's not possible to make an "organic" candle. Right off the bat, the wick is not 100% natural.

Coffee House: http://rusticescentuals.com/Coffee-House.html

It looks similar to the Lush product: http://www.lushusa.com/Shower-Jellies/shower-jellies,en_US,sc.html

I just use a rubber mallet and putty knife. Chunks up the wax perfectly in no time.

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/

Have you contacted Brambleberry for help with the issue and see what advice they have?

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.

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.

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

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.

Couldn't you blend what you already have with some french vanilla??