TheWickedWick

Adding "Berry" to the name does explain the pink. Thanks everyone for your suggestions. My limited edition will be called "Apple Berry Sauce".

I second the KY tart wax...it's great

I'm burning in my KY tart wax Hot Apple Pie from Aroma Haven right now and IMO it's awesome. Smells just like the real thing.

In my tarts I've been using CS Fresh Coffee. Only used it as a mixer but seems to last. Stays as a nice background scent.

In IGI 6006...I second Pumpkin Creme Brulee. It's awesome!! Also Flannel Sheets and Hot Apple Pie (Chermark brand). Pouring Sweet Pumpkin and Carmelized Pralines tomorrow. I have a feeling they'll be awesome as well.

I think the co-op is still open..you might want to check and see.

I get my from Candlescience too...isn't that the best!!! In fact, making tarts with it tomorrow. I love fall/winter FO's. For some reason they invigorate me more than summer FO's.

I like KY's Christmas Past-very strong in my para-soy blend and also Candlescience's Mistletoe. It's not a straight pine but everyone who has smelled it said it smelled like a fresh Christmas tree. I personally like it better than just a straight pine smell. Also check out Aroma Haven...my new favorite supplier for FO's.

Gee..I didn't think about "what else"! I need to know this info too. Right now I just do tarts/clamshells and wickless tin candles but junk can happen with these too and I need to cover myself as well. Interested to find out "what else".

No need to be gentle...they look great. I bet they smell devine! What wax did you use? I just make all mine plain..no patience.

I totally refuse to pour ROSES....do not and will not carry it. Always reminds me of all the funeral homes I used to visit with my grandfather. I think he used to attend wakes as a hobby .

Expecting this FO in today and was wondering what color dye you chose. My line seems to have too many brown shades and was looking for other appropriate color options.

Great suggestions.....making my list now. By the way, I didn't know what "ST" stood for..now I know it's "Snowtop".

Vicky....I like those and no, I don't ever plan to do that again or at least I hope not. Sometimes it's so hard to tell what color those pesky dye chips really are. Just didn't want to scrap them..Thanks for your help.

sassquash :laugh2:! I love it..gonna have to steal that one someday! Thanks for the laugh..I needed it.

Good job...that one was my favorite! Very classy look.

Any recommendations for killer scents for candles/tarts from Indiana Candle Supply for the upcoming holiday season or even just general gotta-have scents? I use a parasoy blend.

Here's my delima...made a batch of tarts/clamshells scented Mac Apple & Strudel Spice (so far so good) however I opened a new package of dye chips and the color was suppose to the "Rust" but it's not . My tarts came out a pretty pinky/dusty rose kinda color..not what I was going for and it doesn't really match for "Apple Strudel". So...I need to rename it...any suggestions? By the way, the rest of the dye chips are the appropriate color..must have been a flunky one. Anyway I don't want to scrap this batch..hence I need a new name. I was thinking maybe "Pink Apple & Spice" Thanks for your help. Karen

Not meaning to change the original topic but since it's being brought up about pouring temps...I think I may have had a "lightbulb" moment in regards to my poor HT. I use IGI 6006 heat to 190, add dye and FO and pour at 180. As it has been mentioned, adding the FO drops the temp (sometimes significantly). I use the pour pot/double boiler method. After adding the dye and FO I keep my pour pot in the hot water and bring the temp back up to 187 or so and then remove from the hot water bath and cool to 180 and then pour into my containers. I'm only pouring about 3 containers at a time. After reading Stella's post it got me to thinking that this method may be causing my disappointing HT. I realize wicking has a hand in HT too but I think I have that part almost narrowed down. So I guess my question is...is my method hindering successful HT? Karen

Wow...that sound wonderful...how soon do you think it will be on the market? Interested in testing this. Karen

Candlescience has one called Fresh Coffee. To me it smells like a nice rich black coffee. When you first add it to your hot wax it has a bit of a burnt smell but after cooling and curing...no more burnt smell.

I use 6006 straight..no add'l soy added...do you think 1 tsp per pound of CO would help my HT? I can't seem to get my HT strong no matter what wicks or FO I test. So far CD's seem to work the best and would like to stay with them. I heat to 190, add dye mix well then add FO (1.4 oz/lb). Pour at 180. Karen

Jenn...can't wait to hear how things went. Keep us posted. Karen

Wow..are they gorgeous...the colors are amazing!! I'm not surprised they're already sold. Almost too pretty to burn. What are the scents?

Never had that happen before. I have not ever used Peak's B-day Cake but thought many times about ordering it. What % of FO did you use and in what wax? Wonder if it would be that strong in my para-soy blend? Might have to check it out. I have read where a lot of people use it as a mixer. You might try something like that.