pwillo2

There is some great reading and ideas in the fragrance forum...

http://www.craftserver.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=28

I was not sure if you knew about that or not - it took me a bit to start it into my every time I pass the computer keep it checked or I will miss something....LOL:laugh2:

Other than your already list - Candlescience... I have several from there that are GREAT!

HTH!

Emily

I am anxious to hear your results Tootie.... I think I am finally going to be able to order a slab of the 4630 this week.. I also want to try my own just parrafin.... I like this testing stuff if I could just afford it!

Anxiously awaiting your results!

Emily

After a bit of playing around, I have a wick that I consider my "medium"(one wick size that works for most of my FO's in one size container)... I make a batch with 1 pound of wax and 1 ounce fo. I pour 1 8oz jj and 1 16oz WM with my "medium" wicks.

Then I take notes and adjust from there. Sometimes you can just tell right off the bat that it's the wrong wick. When this happens..I melt the candle down and repour adjusting the new wick size. When I finally get a good burn.. hopefully the scent throw is good.. If not, I make another batch (if I think the scent is worth it) using 1 and 1/4 ounce FO and start all over again..

Takes lots of notes, pictures if possible, and pay attention to every detail and write it down... That is what helps me the most!

HTH!

Emily

I don't make any of these (YET) LOL but as a consumer, I like perfumy body sprays... Linen sprays I like fresh linen, uhmmmmmm..perfumy scents, earthy scents...My mom on the other hand likes floral scents..Not perfumy

Can't wait to see the different opinions.. Very intresting!:rolleyes2

Emily

I started out with soy too and I have been wanting to try my own para/soy blend..I tried the 6036 and liked it ok but then the prices flew up. But you guys have got me wanting to do an all parafin...LOL

The parafin is a bit higher than my soy though.. That is what sucks.. When I first started it was the other way around.

If I do try the parafin - I will be starting at point A again..

How different is the wicking? And will almost any FO work with parafin or is it the different kinds picky like soy?

Emily

I like both Mountain Elegance and Stitiches N Wicks

Me too! I would have to do the "Eeny Meeny Miney Moe" ?sp.

I use 6% for the cranberry marmalade and don't have to wick up...But it's whatever works best for you..... Test, Test, Test.... :highfive:

CS's Cranberry Marmalade is GREAT!!!! Wonderful scent throw in 464... It is one of my favorite scents.....

Those are beautiful.. Can't wait to I have the guts to try something like this.

Gosh, what a beautiful candle...I am far from making a candle like that but it sure gave me some ideas for the future.... Oh it was so pretty...

I could not possibly afford to have one but I refuse to pay for a candle now that I make them...LOL I would just have to look at it because all the testing I do I would never get to smell that one..

Thanks for the link to the oh so pretty candles and for the new ideas!!!!

Emily

Three to four days is good for my patchouli in 464..

IMO though your wicks are too big.. I usually never go over a 4 when using ECO wicks and the 4oz jj's. I did use a 6 for the pumpkin souffle, which is my heaviest oil. I usually use an Eco 10 or 12 in my 16oz WM jars.

HTH!

Emily

Thanks for sharing that! I am finally about to start selling a bit and I am really looking forward to it. I have tested and tested and tested some more....and I am confident in my product and my testers are too...

I hope I can get this lucky right off the bat..I am happy for you and excited for me...LOL

Emily

Ok, 'nothr ? I didn't add coconut oil this time because I wanted to see how it would turn out without it. So should i wick up to a cdn 12 if I do? Or does coconut oil not affect the burn temp?

IMO, of all my testing I think it depnds on the FO used.. My cranberry marmalade was the same wicking.. My honeydew melon I had to wick up a size..and so on..So I say test each scent..

As far as the twisting of the wick.. I have never tried that. Haven't needed to so far thank goodness.

HTH!:rolleyes2

Emily

It is definetly the nature of soy.... I have experimented with coconut oil and IMO it makes the after burn ugliness a little better.. Not perfect but better. You might want to try it...

I add 1 and 1/2 tsp of CO per pound.. I have also found that this mixture it helps with acheiving smoother tops when poured hotter than reccomended.

Emily

I read this list a LONG time ago when I first started making my own candles and haven't thought much about it till I read this thread.. I am about ready to start selling a little and I have a few names that I have to change... So THANK YOU for bringing it up....:highfive:

I have searched for some updates but as of right now I can't hardly find any more info..If I do I will try to remember to post them here..

Emily

Yes i think it is. I call it Fall Harvest

Fall Havest is on the trademark list that I posted in the previous post..It is here http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/candlecauldron/vpost?id=100540

ETA: I have an Autumn Harvest.. That is why I am checking...

I found this at candle cauldron.. I don't think it has been updated in a while but hopefully it will help!:rolleyes2

http://www.websitetoolbox.com/mb/candlecauldron?forum=4913

Emily

That is exactly what I wanted to here Flightoffancy... Thanks for sharing..

One more question.... Is there a huge difference in wicking the blend than the straight 464?

Thanks again for sharing,

Emily

I've been testing a 75/25 mix of the 464 and 4630. I think you will be extremely impressed with the combination of these 2 waxes.

I want to go order RIGHT NOW!!!! (But I can't) My goal is to be almost frostless and not so much prework for the frosting and the smooth tops... And if the scent throw is better that will be an added plus!

Flightoffancy, could you describe the difference? I can't wait.... Thanks, Emily

I can't wait to hear your results too!!!! I have been wanting to try it...

Thanks for sharing.....

I like the Eco's and the cd's.... Can't make my mind up yet which one I like the best.. I tend to get a better burn with the eco's but I THINK the cd's give a better scent throw.. I am working on this dilema as we speak!

....I have just started testing the 6 oz tins but for now it looks like an eco 6 will be a good starting point..or a cd 8.... I know Tootie does the 6 oz tins so she may have a more accurate input...

For the 4 oz & 8 oz jelly jars, most of my scents will work with an Eco 4 or cd 8 also.....

I love this wax... The throw is awesome..cold or hot..frosting was my issue but you are not coloring your candles so you should be just fine....

HTH!:rolleyes2

Emily

I just mixed it 50/50 with CS's Red Hot Cinnamon ... an awesome combo ... naming it Sliced Apples & Cinnamon.

Oh that sounds good!!!! Gotta try it...

I finally got to try a candle in this ....WOOHOO! It is awesome! I don't have a clue what happened the last couple of times but it is setting up just fine now!:neener: :neener:

Very awesome scent!!!

I use and love 464. I do add CO to help with the frosting and it helps to smooth out the tops but I think scent throw is great with or without the CO....

HTH!

Emily

I use most of the others listed in this thread plus honeysuckle jasmine...

I am testing the asian amber and I am pretty sure it is going to be a keeper too....

Emily