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I would think that the 2 ounce would let you know quickly whether or not you like the scent and whether it works in your wax. After the FO passed that test, you would test the 8 ounce for throw from that container, room size, how long it lasts, etc. HTH Deb

Then I think that the HTP-104 is your best wick unless the container is really hot. I like the melt pool and the flame on that one.

Derek, I was just wondering how deep your container is. I can't really tell from your pix. Are you near the end of your container? How many inches of wax do you have left? Deb

In PA we call them cantaloupes but my family is from southern WV and I grew up hearing them called "mush melons" by my grandparents. Whatever they are, I am anxious for the home grown ones! Deb

I am not fond of florals either but there comes a time...For my floral scents, I use Honeysuckle Jasmine and Sweet Pea and Vanilla, both from CS. Both are very strong. The Sweet Pea is especially popular with my customers. HTH Deb

I tend to agree with Chris. I make tealights with leftover C3 wax and get a 4-6 hour burn time with good scent throw. Almost all of my scents use TL 21 wicks from CS. I always tell people that they are overlooking a great bargain if they ignore the scented tealights. Deb

I just love my turkey fryer. What was I doing all these years?!!! I have found it is very expensive to use though. I always want to pour just a few more testers....just a few more scents....just a few more colors...just a few more...

When I do jars with ribbons in the middle, I put a dab of hot glue down first. That seems to help the slipping. I've used glue dots too. Hate all the threads, though!

If you feel concerned about the ribbon, you could place it further down on the jar instead of at the neck. Or you could try putting rusty wire around the jar neck with a little prim star or just make your label a little prim looking. Deb

Is that cool or what!

I use C3 and the labels on my boxes are identical except the ones of Elevance say Elevance where it used to say Cargill on the label. I have some old empty boxes from the Cargill days. Deb

I use C3 and I never thought it was that strong personally. I think their caramelized pralines is stronger for a bakery scent.

I agree with Stella. I use C3 and I usually make some tarts with leftover wax and they are soft. They also kind of make the cello bags messy. I just make them as little extras. If I were going to make tarts for real, I would buy a harder wax. Deb

I'm using C3 straight. So far, on my very lightest scent, an LX10 has worked but I've only gone through one candle. I like to have about 5 straight successes before I feel secure with that combo. Next, I'm going to work on my heaviest scent and get that dialed in. That should make my middle guys easier. I think I made things more difficult by trying both eco and lx but I was using what I had. I always do that to myself. I think I'll stick with LX on these little guys for now and experiment with some ECO later. I had stopped using LX because I didn't like the mushrooming but I don't seem to be having that problem in the little jars. BTW, they are just too cute when they are burning! Thanks, Deb

Is this what you were looking for? http://www.craftserver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82156

My experience has been that consignment is a great way to get in to a place but then I prefer to switch it to wholesale after I have proven that I have a sellable product. Consignment is very hard to keep track of, especially with candles and switching scents, jars, etc. Once I switch a store to wholesale, I still offer to keep them in "fresh" inventory if the store is local. For example, if fall is approaching I will take in some fall scents and take out the leftover summer scents. Deb

I think the jars I am using are similar to the hex jars Carole is talking about but they are round with a lid. The sides are straight with a small shoulder. I will try to post a pic but I'm not sure if it will turn out okay. The glass is very thick so the specs are a little deceiving. I plan to spend the weekend testing LX and Eco wicks. I hope to narrow it down to just two different size wicks for most of my scents. I already tried LX 8 on my lightest scent and there was no flame. LX 10 was better but I'm only half way down. Time will tell, I guess. Height: 2 in. Outside Diameter: 1.625 in. Circumference: 5.25 in. Label Panel Height: 1 in.

If there is only 1/4 or 1/2 inch of wax left in the bottom of your container, I think that is fine. The pre-tabbed wicks are designed to keep people from burning all the way to the end for safety reasons. Sometimes, people need protected from their own stupidity.

I spell it dreamsicle...like icicle.

I've used Golden Brands 415 and 464 and I liked them both. But I have now switched to C3 because I can pick it up. So now C3 works for me. I think maybe you might want to check to see if anything is available in your area that you can save on shipping or pick up. Wax is so heavy it will be a significant savings over time if you make a lot of candles. They all have good qualities and they all have their idiosyncracies. You just have to learn to work with them. HTH Deb

Hi, I am testing some teeny tiny jars (1.5 oz.). They are about 1 inch across and a little taller. I have never used jars this tiny before. I previously used 2.5 oz. jars but they were shorter and fatter at about 2 inches across. How would you guys test these things? Would you follow the one inch/one hour rule for the first test? If so, that means I would only let it burn for one hour. I feel pretty sure that most people would burn the candle for longer than one hour. I'm thinking I might break the rule and burn for two hours at a time on the first test and then do a power burn. Anybody have any thoughts? TIA Deb

Oh, I just love those! A great mix of prim and contemporary. Do you use paraffin or a mix?

I never tested one for time to be exact but I would say a coupla months. I use VV from CS and it is a disaster in a tin. I get some corrosion with some other bakery scents but not too bad since I use dye in those. I think I read that someone mentioned having a problem with cinnamon in a tin but I haven't had a problem with spice scents. Only vanilla and vanilla blends. I understand that Specialty Bottle tins are coated and I might grab a couple to try. I hate not being able to offer vanilla in my tins. I believe it has a wide appeal for gift giving. Or maybe its just my fave.:smiley2: Deb

Thanks, I wondered where you got ones that don't show any corrosion with vanilla. I use the ones from CS and I can't use vanilla in them.

For those of you who buy oil in bulk (25 lbs. or more), what type of container do you transfer it into to make it easier to pour?