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At the Celtic Fling this year I came across a candle maker that had a great product idea.

https://www.letsgetlitcandles.com/Home_Page.html

Mixing three of my favorite things, drinking, recycling and candles! I didn't get a chance to go back and buy one (I hate carrying things around all day) but they smelled great.

He takes his candle making and drinking seriously!

I tried Lonestars Jap.cherry blossom and it was pretty strong. However, I have never smelled the BBW type so I have no idea how close of a dupe it is.

I haven't had any luck finding the melting pot jar anywhere. (Empty ones, anyway.) If you find them somewhere, let us know. The person I spoke with at the Jar store told them they are going to be carrying the Libby jars only. I don't really care for them. Just a matter of preference.

I seriously wouldn't worry about it. They have a similar set up and template but they are different. She may just have liked the set up and it stuck in her mind when setting it up. They are a lot of websites out there that are similar. You can only do so much that is different. Besides, you're making money off of her. That's the name of the game when it comes to business. Money.

I found it easier to order the trial packs of two or three different kinds to compare when I started. I had so much trouble deciding which wicks I prefer that I kept going back and forth.

Crikey! I don't think you can get more specific than that! You must have carpal tunnel syndrome now!

In general, what I look for during test burns is:

1. Is this the right size wick for this wax, container combo?

2. How well does this scent throw?

3. Safety? Does it get too hot? Is the flame too high?

4. Smoking, soot or mushrooming?

5. How quickly does it burn?

I have to retest everytime something changes such as size, new FO etc.

Everyone has different things that they want from their candles. I would find out what wicks you are using and the size so that you have a jumping off point.

All of my candles are dyed and I have never had any frosting or white lines. I use dyes from lonestar and JBN. I heat to 180 and pour at around 160. I don't preheat my jars either.

It's definitely my favorite so far!

Does that kit come with the magic wand or is that extra?

This is business, of course it's extra. Good thing I already have a magic wand.

Wow, and to think this whole time I have been testing and testing and busting my butt when all I had to do was buy their insta-candle kit!

I like the colors and the boutique theme, very nice.

I think it's nice. Very country and charming!

I've been using 1oz pp. I haven't had a need to go up because the HT and CT are great at that rate.

Very interesting! Do you think the legislation can be stopped? Seems like everything is against the small soap & B&B businesses. Carole

It certainly can't hurt to try! Sign the petitions, let people know what's going on and how it will affect them and you would be surprised how much of a response you can get.

If we do nothing than it will pass and I simply can not afford it. In fact, I think most of us can't.

Love the swirls!

It looks so perfect! I like the title too.

Creme Brulee-CS

Cranberry Marmalade-CS

wildberry mousse-CS

Vanilla Bourbon-brighter scents

vanilla and fresh berries-brighter scents

sage and citrus-lonestar

apple jack and peel-lonestar

A lot of JBN fragrances throw really well in C3 also but too many to list.

It looks like a party! Very nice.

Wow sounds like you're off to a great start! As you do it you'll start wanting to try more and more ideas and recipes. The next thing you know, you'll be clearing out more cabinets just for your soap supplies!

I recommend a notebook or journal so that you can record everything.

Micas are really fun, and beeswax. (but you have plenty of ingredients to start with.) Don't forget herbs that you may already have in your spice cabinet!

Have fun!

Wow! Those are some great looking soaps. I also love their theme and packaging. Ah, someday......sigh.

I have never had a problem with frosting with the C3. Wetspots and cracking on the tops, yes, but no frosting. For me it was a one pour because I just used a heat gun to smooth my tops!

I never preheat my jars and I only heated to about 170, pouring at 150. I did use CO but no USA. How did your candles come out before adding USA and CO to your formula?

You know, no matter what wax I've used it always looks better in the presto pot when it hardens than in the jars. Very intriguing and frustrating.

Beautiful! I think the mango one is my favorite.

Thanks everyone. The sad part is if I try to repeat it, it won't happen. I'm cursed that way. It smells incredible though!

I like hillbilly homebrew! I would buy it just because of the name.