felixncharlie

does anyone know of any suppliers of jars like Libby in Illinois?

I know this sounds strange but about 2 weeks ago I went on youtube and put candles under the search and a few candle companies came up but then there were videos of companies giving demos on their candle making equipment.This equipment would be for high volume production/labeling etc.Maybe you can check it out and search lotion making or call the companies on the videos and see if they do b&b equipment as well.HTH

ok thanks everyone, I use paraffin also (4630) so I will order a few fo's to try .

How is the quality of fo's from just scent?

I have never tried this before but I just want to see the results and need some help.If you are using an lx 18 in a 3" diameter container and you want to use 2 wicks do you wick down or just use 2 lx 18's? I am not having a problem wicking my container I just want to learn more about double wicking.

Thanks

I read all your raves about SS and I am wondering if anyone is using their fo's in paraffin? I know some of them are rated excellent for paraffin but is anyone actually using them on this board for candles?Their fo's seem very high priced, most around 4.oo an oz and thats even higher than wsp which I think is pretty high.Are they really worth the extra $$$?

I have seen aroma beads with a nice pearl sheen to them,is this mica powder on them?if not what is it and do you put it on when the beads are done soaking up FO?

I am getting a FMP on all burns(so excited).I'll try again with a different scent-I was using rasberry vanilla by Peak.Do you reall think it could be the wick since I'm getting a beautiful FMP right from the 1st burn.I am test burning for about 3.25 hrs each time and not relighting until the next day.

I am testing several scents from several different companies and what I'm finding is that on the 3rd or 4th burn I don't notice the scent as much.Is this normal or maybe it's "candlenose"?I am using paraffin and they look and burn beautiful they just seem to lose their throw after a while.I am using 1 oz per #.

I was just looking over their site and they have some great scents that I would be interested in ,has anyone used them and most important how is the quality in candles?

Stella, maybe I will try those.As of right now I using igi4630 and I really like it and almost have the wicking down.I do think soy burns really nice though-do you think candle buyers prefer soy over parrafin?I always think all the soys I've tried have a sweet buttery smell before you add any FO.

I have since decided against using this Wellington blend,although its a really great looking wax it is not for a newbie like myself-waaaay to hard to wick for me.I think I tried 6 or 7 and did 3-4 burns with each and still either get hang up or discoloration of the cooled melt pool so this one is NOT a keeper,I'll stick to parrafin but thanks for your answers anyway.

Thanks everyone,great info.

I am a newbie and nowhere near selling a candle but I wondered if anyone thought it would be weird if I only sold 1 size of candle someday? I was thinking a 10 or 12 oz or do your customers usually look for larger/smaller sizes?

does anyone carry this already mixed?I have purchased a black rasberry vanilla but I really want a blackberry vanilla.

slooow.When they reply (by email only) they are nice and somewhat helpful but I think their website could be better.I placed an order and should be receiving my new fo's soon.I hope they are good.I'll report soon.

Hi everyone,

I am a newbie to candle making and for now I just give them as gifts but I can dream of selling them someday. I recently asked a ? on the board about trademarking and incorporating etc and got some great answers.Since then I have talked to a lawyer (friend)and a financial advisor(another friend) the lawyer said that inc. and trademarking would be a smart idea and the financial guy said that I do not need to incorporate and I should wait until I make some good $ to trademark.I would like to get some of your input please.My husband is worried that we could get sued if someone burns one of my candles and God forbid a fire would start in their home.So do you thing incorporating would help?Or just extra insurance and what kind of insurance? This is waaaay in the future but still would like info. Thanks:undecided :undecided

Thanks again everyone,I am so happy to find this board and all the helpful people on it:

thank you-I'll try those next

Anyone?

I am now testing 4630 and am having a heck of a time wicking!!!

This list week I tested htp 73 and eco 4 and I still am smoking and nowhere near a FMP.I am using a 4" high container with a 3" diam.1 oz of ocean scent fo per # of wax.Any ideas on which way to go next?

I am just wondering if AGE FO's are really worth ordering?They seem to have some interesting scents but the website is not the most user friendly and the only way to contact them is email so if you have a question which I did ,it took 6 days for them to answer.Do they have excellent quality scents?

it is an already mixed blend from Wellington.No dye was used and I use FO not EO.When the melt pool cooled it was a brownish color.I used 1 oz per # of wax.

Can anyone help with wicking this blend. 50%soy-25%bee 2%palm. I am using a 4" high container with a 3" diam.I am mostly using scents from peak as they say they do well in soy.I tried an eco 12 and after the melt pool cooled it was badly discolored and never did melt to the edge.I know I only tried 1 wick so far but I need a nudge in what direction I should try next.

did you incorporate your business right away?

did you get extra insurance(when making from home)?

did you trademark you business name or unusual scent names?