jchernyb

I am going to give it a try at 1 oz per lb and see what happens. Thanks for all the suggestions!

I am using 3" diameter containers and the wicks are CD-10 and HTP-104. I have great melt pool with 1 wick and no side hangup. The FO is from Just Scents and it is Cinnamon Red Hots, among others. Thanks for any help.

I have noticed quite a bit of soot lately coming from my candles on all of my fans and even on my walls. I use a 50/50 blend and also J223. My FO load is about 10%. Believe it or not, I even opened up my frig door and there was soot inside. My repairman told me that when you open up the door of the frig, it sucks whatever is in the room in the frig, including soot.....didnt even notice it until he pointed it out. Would alot of this problem be eliminated if I used soy? Thanks alot!

Thanks for the help but who is WSP?

I hope someone can help me....Trapps make a candle and room spray called Orange Vanilla and I am looking for an FO that best imitates that. Would anyone know a supplier where I could get that? Thanks

Thanks so much for all of your help. I am going to paste this somewhere on my wall so I dont forget it.

I am starting back making candles again but I have one question concerning FO percentages. I know in the past I was using 1oz FO per 1lb of wax. What percentage is that? The wax I am thinking of switching to says that it can take up to 10% FO and I dont know how much that is. Is there somewhere where these percentages are on this forum? Thank you.

Geek, I pm'd you.

Thank you Geek for the help! I cant wait to try it and see if it works! I would have never thought of looking at the wick for a V. Thanks again!

Ok, I started using HTP wicks because I didnt like the mushrooming anymore of the zinc. Now, when testing the HTP83, I am getting almost a full MP to the side where the wick is bending or curling. The other side still has 1/2 inch left. What do you do? Do you blow out the candle, bend it back straight again so the other side will have a full MP, or just leave it and hope that the other side catches up....woo is me!

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Thanks!

I just ordered some CD12s so I will see if that will work. I think I like the burn on the CD better compared to the HTP. Time will tell. Thanks!

Dana, I pm'd you.

I am going to order the 93 and 104 tomorrow. I have alot of Christmas containers to do as presents and the last thing I need is a hangup of wax. I am trying to get new customers not have them turn the other way! Thanks alot!

I just dont understand. I am test burning a 3 inches wide container. I am using HTP 83 and CD-10 wicks. I am not getting a complete melt pool. I am using Taylored container blend which is a 1 pour wax. I am testing in what I thought was a fairly light FO----White Tea. I used 9% FO. Can anyone help me before I pull my hair out. Thank you.

Has any used the wick tab stickers? I bought some and I find you really have to make sure they are totally stuck to the bottom of the container otherwise they have a good time moving once the wax is poured. They seemed very secure on the bottom, but found out different. Any pros or cons? Thanks

Mine is htp 83. But I will clamp them and see what happens. Thanks for the feedback.

This is my first expenience with HTP pre-tabbed wicks. Everytime I pour the wax and get ready to secure the wick straight, the wick comes out of the pre-tabbed holder. I am not pulling on it hard. I am just centering it and before you know it, the wick has come loose from it tab holder. Does anyone else have this problem? Help!

I use it and have been very pleased. I am especially happy about the 1 pour and the smooth creamy finish on top. Scent throw is great both hot and cold. I am switching totally to this wax for all containers. Hope this helps.

Can someone please tell me then if I am using a 51z wick, what the HTP comparion would be? I just dont think I can handle the mushrooming of the zinc. Thanks

OMG! I really need a 2nd job. Her oils are exquisite! I made some votives with the Berry Balsam---I cant tell you what a strong wonderful Christmas scent it filled my house with! Awesome! I also got in the Cherish and she sent a sample of the Orange Marmalade and Christmas Song. I just have to stop buying all of these wonderful oils!!!!

Thanks alot! I do have dollar stores so will give them a try.

Thanks Jenn---I can see why you wouldn't have found it. I looked everywhere on Yahoo.

Can anyone tell me the website for ICS? Thanks

The D/B/A could be a big possiblity. Maybe I can that info out. Thanks alot!