felixncharlie

who do you use for shipping boxes--the ones that have the dividers in them to separate the candles etc.? I found a company called ULINE but just wondering if there were others you like to use.

Thanks

everyone at my full time job knows I make candles and one guy is a total stoner so as a gag I made him a pot scented candle.The oil came from Peak and its called maryjane, OMG it STINKS! But needless to say instead of thinking it was a joke he loved it.:rolleyes2

I was looking at some old threads and came across igi 6036 and it sounds like something I would like to try. Does anyone know where to purchase this wax. I found only 1 supplier called let it shine but it will be 32.00 with shipping just to get a sample.Anyone have suggestions? I'm in Illinois.

Thanks-I'll try the tips.

No I don't have a pic because I burnt it already. It looked similar to when there is chocolate shavings on a cake. I am going to test and do it the way I think it was done and see what a mess I can make! Until then if anyone knows how......

Hi Everyone,

I received a candle as a gift(just what I needed:laugh2: ) and it had some cool colored shavings on top. The candle itself had no color and it was super soft, similar to 4627 but the colored shavings were hard. I would imagine they were paraffin. I would like to try this on my soy candles-does anyone know the technique? and what hard paraffin would I use?Oh also how do the shavings stick? would I apply them when the candle is cooling or just hit it after with the heat gun to get them to adhere?

Sorry for the long post and Thanks for any answers.

Wow Thanks- I have been wanting to try out bath salts:cheesy2:

maybe something with the word ethereal in it. I'll keep thinking....

You are...You are!!!! That's awesome I will be trying it today. Thanks

Ya -Beckie is awesome ! I had her do a logo for me even though I am not selling yet. I always knew what I wanted and she brought it to life for me at a great price( under 100.00). The logo she did for you is really nice.

Hi,

I can tell you that Peak's mango papaya is VERY strong in 464, its

really a great scent.

Hi,

I looked at the fragrance oil finder site and it listed Taylored Concepts and JBN as having Mexican Vanilla. Good Luck

I recently spoke to a wick supplier and they told me that it was probably my wicks. At that time I was testing eco's and they have a slight curl to them and they said it was heating the wax too hot therefore scorching it and discoloring it. I have since tested with other wicks with the same FO's and no more discoloration problems.

Hi,

Also check out online labels, I have received many samples and they all are very nice.

weird. It reminds me of something totally off topic.. My husband and I went to a store to get a slushy drink and the clerk said it would be about a half hour for the slush machine to produce again because it was so frozen it got unfrozen. We still laugh at that to this day. I know it was one of those had to be there things but funny none the less because it made absolutely NO SENSE!!!!!!

Hello everyone,

I was just wondering what anyones thoughts were on double wicking? Not a specific wax or container size, but honestly what do you think or feel when you see a double wicked candle.

Thanks

Chele- my containers are exactly 3" diameter, it's a tumbler.Thanks for any help you can offer, I have a 6006 with a lx20 ready to burn tomorrow( oops it is tomorrow already!) I'll see how that one does.

Oh good this is what I'm gonna do as I am trying yet another wax. I am not 100% sure that I love 464 w/ a little paraffin as wicking is still off but I'll keep testing. I just got a sample of 6006 which is a preblended parasoy and I've been searching the forums here for wick recs and found quite a few so I need to pour pour pour and did not want to blow through so much FO until I have somewhat of a starting point on wicks. Thank You

have you ever just tested wicks in your wax without FO. Now I know that you need the FO for an accurate burn test but I was wondering if anyone has ever just tested the wax and wick alone as a starting point and then poured another tester with FO and the wax/wick combo?

Thanks -thats exactly what I thought because I have about 4 different popular kinds of 100% soy and I poured them all without additives and they look great until you burn them. This candle that I burned of theirs looks perfect from start to finish. What do you think they use as an additive???? microcrystalline or petrolatum maybe?? I am going to keep testing but in the meantime if anyone has any ideas I would love to test those as well. My goal is to have a soy candle that is soft and creamy and a little oily I guess you would say to the touch. I have achieved that somewhat by mixing soy with 4630 and 4627 but still can't get the perfect burn .

Hello everyone- I am currently testing ( still) with 464 on its own and a 464 blend with a little paraffin. I am not trying to copy any of "the big guys" candles but I'm wondering if you may know how a company would get a 100% soy candle so smooth and creamy and still look perfect burn after burn. Here is the story, I purchased a Seda France 100% soy candle and the adhesion was perfect as well as the top. I thought after burning it would have a little film on the sides or bumpy tops but no. The throw is amazing but my question is how would the soy stay so smooth?? Could there be an additive?? if yes than could you still call them 100% soy?

Hi

I am using a similar jar and I found some clear frosted labels from

onlinelabels.com,the size is 2.675" x 2" and I think they look pretty good. They have tons of sizes and colors and they will send you a sheet for free. HTH:smiley2:

wholesale supplies plus- last I saw them they were in the sale section so you may be able to get a great deal on them.

try cd 10 or 12

Brad,

Does that mean I should try to wick up more?? Is being thicker a bad thing? Will it or can it change how a fragrance throws?

Thanks