Anna

Thanks,so much Chris!

Anna

This is probably a stupid question,but is any way you can find out how much it cost to send some candles in the mail,without going to the Post office.My sister-in-law wants me to send her some candles,she lives in Florida,and I live in Tx.

Thanks,Anna

I got a huge slotted metal spoon at Old Time Pottery for about $1.49. Works great, doesn't hold color or scent. Heat gun and a paper towel and it's clean.

Ditto on the slotted metal spoon.I got mine at Dollor Tree.Wipe it with a paper towel,and you are good to go again.

Anna

Well where are you.I would love to hear your tips,and advise.

Anna

Never did a mb yet, but did you remember to weigh your bucket when you first started, and tare it so it's weight wasn't included in your measurements? That would be the only thing that comes to mind, that maybe something wasn't tared.........Other than that sorry I can't help more. I just know how it is trying to figure out how something didnt' go right. I am the queen of that

That very well could have happen.I had my DH,and Brother watching me and asking question while I was doing it.The next time it will be totally quietness in my house.I have a one track mind.

Anna

I don't understand it either.I don't know what happen.I will be more careful the next time.

Thanks,Gene. Anna

I made up five,five lb master batch of oil,and put it in a five gal bucket.Decided to divide it,weight it out into separate containers,and ended up with four five lb batches,and one four lb batch.I don't know where I lost the other lb.Can I make a one lb batch,and add to it.I will run it thru the calc.

Thanks,Anna

Would love to hear you advise,and tips.

Anna

Never have,but want to.Have You?

Anna

Where in East Texas do you live?I live in East Texas.

Give them a good smack each time you see an untrimmed wick. We don't do that with children anymore but it's OK with adults.

LMAO,Top you are to much.

Anna

I do mine a inch apart,and they burn fine.You may have to send your wick setter,and jar to the company,and let them fit it to your jar.mark in the jar where you want the wicks,and they will fix it for you.Hope this made sense.

Anna

Where did you get the Vanilla of Pearl?

Thanks,Anna

Very nice web site.Which one of the lady's is you?From what I could see you guys has a very nice shop.That is a dream of mine.

Anna

we've been pretty busy in the shop we have 4 fundraisers out right now - last Thursday we poured just over 300 in about 4 hours - that's 2 of us pouring and one labeling - and keeping wax cut for us - -- Jars were pre-wicked..

OMG,four hours.How in heaven name did you stir that many in four hrs?Did you stir by hand?I am always looking for a quicker way.

Anna

I also use that jar and double wick,try two 44-28 zinc.

Anna

Thanks,they hold 16 ozs weighed wax.they are the 16 oz apoth jar.

Anna

Let us know how it turns out! I've had softer soap at first when I've used lye water that had been sitting around for awhile. Just my experience; your mileage may vary!

The batch I made yesterday with lye water that was 64 degrees,two days old turned out very good.The bar was semi hard.today they are hard.making the lye water ahead,is the only way to do it.I hate waiting for anything.

Anna

I pour 6 11oz tureens per batch of wax (3# 5 ozs. wax) Yesterday my husband and I poured 21 batches - over 120 tureens. Also poured a few batches tins. We have 2 Turf & surf melters. Tureens were for a fundraiser.

I wish my dh would help me,and learn the art of making candles.He wants no part of it.Don't you just love the turk n surf?

Anna

If I pour the whole day from morning til night I can pour about 150 16oz pint mason jars. Have I ever poured that many? Yup, several times too, getting ready for a big show. This time also included pouring the matching clamshells too~ of which there were 320 same day!

I bet you are one tired human being when you get thru.It's the stirring that kills me.I'm not as young as I use to be.

Anna

I have never put on my labels the weight of the candle.Are you suppose to.IF the jar holds 20 ozs of weighed wax,is that what goes the label?

Thanks,Anna

Edit to say,it is 20 ozs of measure wax,and 16 ozs of weighed.

I am so freaking mad!I made two batches of soap today,using my master batch.That is a great way to make soap,and quick.But both batches turned brown in the pot.I used Pomegranate Anise(love it)from BNL,and Black raspberry vanilla from Starville.I was going to do a red swirl in the PA batch,but did it solid.Had to vent,Thanks.

Anna

Thanks,Angela.I have one of the Turk n Surf,it melts 30 lbs of wax.It saves alot of time.Love it!!

Anna

jar candles do you make at a time,or what is the most you have poured,when you started to make them?I poured thirty tonight and thought how does the big boys do it.

Anna

Rob,what about ones for jars that are double wicked.

Thanks,Anna

Thanks,going to make soap.

Anna