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Those are some good looking soaps!

Exciting colors! Just georgeous.

So very pretty.

Just lovely. Very classy.

They're all really nice. Gosh, I just love that first one!

They would definitely make me stop at your stand and browse!

Excellent! You did great. Your stuff looks great too! Deb

I usually test one jar and get the wick, color, etc. dialed in. Then I test the other jars but since I already got one working, I can usually, but not always, pick the right wick on the other jars. I still test them all though because sometimes I still have to go up or down. HTH Deb

Michelle, Thank you for your input. I will certainly give some thought to contributing :smiley2: . Deb

you guys should do some of that stuff for Halloween. Kids would love it, especially little boys. Maybe they would even wash their hands!

I like the coffee soaps. The other ones are...interesting. :smiley2:

Luminousglow, did you personally speak to this person or did she just speak to your husband? Was this one particular conversation or more than one? Just trying to get a few more details since it sounded from your original post that you didn't actually speak to Diane but were relaying your thoughts on her conversation with your husband.

I love the salt bars. You B&B people make such nice stuff.

I love the Lime Cooler from CandleScience. I've mixed it with vanilla, raspberry and some other berry scents and it is a very good mixer too.

I'm really just looking for opinions regarding the cold throw in soy wax vs. paraffin wax generally, but not specific waxes. I use both in different applications but I was just wondering what people thought about it if hot throw, burning, wicking, container, humidity, or the phases of the moon were ignored. :smiley2:

If you were making an item and cold throw was the only important thing, what kind of wax would you use: soy, paraffin or a mix of both? TIA

Also check your local firehalls, community park, churches, etc. Local shows are usually cheap and since they are local, you can build repeat business that way. You could also ask one of your friends to do a home candle party (like a tupperware party). I have never done this but some people do.

Defintely craft shows. Farmers Markets depend on the area. I've never had a lick of luck with flea markets. HTH Deb

I've never used CO but I hear it helps scent throw. When I wicked the S&P in C3 in an 8 oz j.j. (2 1/4 inches in diameter), I found it to be a lighter oil to wick. I used an Eco 8. I can't remember what I used in my 4 ounce tin but I will check when I get home. I would assume an Eco 6 for the tin since I usually wick down one. I doubt whether the Eco 10 will be enough but the Eco 14 would probably too much. (Isn't that always the way..you need what you don't have). I can send you a couple of Eco 12's if you want to try them. Just PM me your addy. In the meantime, I'd pour one wickless and stick an Eco 10 in there to see what happens. If no good, I'd top that sucker off and stick in the Eco 14. What do you have to lose?

What is the diameter of your tin?

Boy, I don't know what to tell ya. I use that FO in C3 and it kicks butt. I use ECO wicks. Have you asked someone else's opinion? Maybe you have candlenose? Maybe your meltpool is still too small? Not sure...

I think black, aquamarine and gray would be good. You could also do football team colors for your area. I made Eagles colored dog treats last year and sold out. Go figure.

Very awesome looking!

I use Sage and Pomegranate in my C3 and it has a very strong HT and CT. 1.5 pp. Deb

Looks like you did a nice job on the layering.