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  1. I use the NG Gardenia in the 135 and it is super strong. I use 464 sometimes (have been testing it using colours) and it seems to do ok for me... I love Gardenia though One of our suppliers in AU also sells Gardenia and I find that super strong too - but not sure who they buy their bulk orders from - but could be CS Not much help I know, sorry
  2. Thanks for the update elliecat and also to Stella for some info regarding how to get the manufacturer / distributor to take notice... I've used up all my 135 now and in any case, I purchased in 5kg bags the last few times, and these do NOT have a batch number but it is certainly something to keep in mind if I get in any more. At the moment, I'm trialing 464 and it's not doing too badly
  3. There are a few of us in Australia too, that are finding the exact same issues with the 135, the sink holes and also glass adhesion - never had as many problems with 135 as I have this winter / coming onto summer in the years I've been using it... I loved this wax, but am now in the process of testing another one, as the 135 is just not performing as well as it used to I personally, would love to know if you hear anything from NGI as to whether anything has changed... our supplier here says that nothing has changed, but with quite a few chandlers having the exact same issues - I kinda don't believe them lol
  4. Nothing wrong with starting off with a votive glass container and these make lovely little gift sized candles I think you'll find that you may be able to go down to a htp 73 for that size (pictured) or a cdn 6 or 7. If you're in Oz, then you're only choices are htps or cdns as you know
  5. Thanks Richard - that's what I meant I use the paddle pop sticks and use a paperclip to hold the wick in place... may not be enough pressure from the clip though if I want to twist as well, so will invest in some of the reject shop pegs as well me thinks
  6. I love reading Stellas' posts - always learn something new and this is one of them I've a couple of the twisting wick threads, but have to ask a couple of things if I may lol In a pillar I can see how to twist and hold in place with a bit of wax - tip by Stella in another thread, but how would you do it in a container?? Twist and hold in place on the centering device?
  7. Jonsie, sorry to hear about your problems and hope you can salvage the majority of your jars I've remelted in the oven and not had any cross contamination with foodstuffs Tammy Oh it's smelled for a bit, but I leave the oven on with door open to get rid of any lingering smells lol I also often add a bit of extra FO to make up for any possible evaporation of the FO as well. As for EOs, there is a company in WA for EOs that I've heard good things about, but I don't buy EOs in large quantities, so this company may be ideal for you if you buy in bulk: Range Products I agree with Bart also, the suppliers *should* notify their customers if any stock has changed in any way. You ring them up asking questions, and all they tend to do is fob you off - esp. if you are 100% sure that there is something different about a particular product you've purchased before. I have a question in an FBook forum of one of our suppliers about an FO that just doesn't work right. In a recent post, she claimed that they had tested every FO they carry - but when I queried one of them, she admitted it was one of their earlier ones and that no, she hadn't tested it - and that I should use additives to get the wicking right.... ah no thanks ! if going from a cdn 10 to a cnd 14 doesn't work in a small jar, why should I use an additive in the hopes that it works - I'd already spend enough time and $s testing something that doesn't work - I'd rather just not use the FO, not go and buy MORE product in the hopes that it works - easy lol. I'd rather they would be truthful right up front, they'd get a lot more respect, and ultimately more business from me. PS: Sorry about the length and not quoting.
  8. Thanks ! yep, that helped I'd love some of the lids for the 500ml bottles, was it the 28mm width tops you got? they would fit the 500ml ACS bottles? Postage is a bit on the expensive side, but hopefully with comnbined postage it may help if you buy small items... LOVE some of their pillar moulds
  9. Jonsie, I just checked that link and a few items, but all said no international shipping? How along did you buy from them may I ask? I'm liking some of their warning labels
  10. I have lots and lots of wicks lol Keep them in the ziplock bags they come in but stand them up behind each other in size order in a box. I also label the front of the pack with the size jar I would use them in. Works for me
  11. I agree ~~ spill !! I seriously need some glassware and everywhere has run out
  12. Thought I'd ask here under this thread - as it is aimed at the Aussies does anyone here use the 135 from NCS? Lots of people - including myself are having horrible problems with this wax lately. Sink holes, wax around wick popping up, terrible wet spots, bad frosting, hairline crack (circle) right around the wick and various other issues? We are thinking a possible bad batch of wax or they've change the formulation without telling customers. I've been using this wax for a few years now and never ever had these problems before. Anyone else?? Nadia
  13. Same, I was hit on my Mastercard Credit Card, not linked to any accounts. They tried a small amount of $24, then tried for $1500 but my card would have been well over the limit so didn't go through. Few days later, another small amount, then they finally managed to get $450 converted to pounds and yes hit with a conversion charge lol The only reason they got that was cause I moved money to the card to pay for some NCS good The bought some airline tickets apparently - Sheesh !! wish I could afford to buy some airplane tickets for myself !! lol Still waiting for fraud paperwork to come through, but received my new card today. Know another lady who purchased from the soap company - which I believe may be affiliated with the candle company (or some believe anyway and her card was also hit. Hopefully you were told you'd get that back - I was. Well, all fees associated with the fraud would be refunded is what I was told. Also, be careful using paypal, don't leave to much in your account - there have been reports of that being targetted also - no-one /nothing it appears to be safe. It does appear though, that it's not just candle companies - it is very wide spread and small / large businesses have been hacked and their customer info has been compromised. Geez, for all we know, it could actually be the banks that have been hacked into - they'd never tell us would they LOL
  14. I have to agree totally - NG are terrific at packing their boxes - will get the most items into the box as they can. I order a variety of items besides the FOs and it's all packed up to utilise every bit of space in the box. I end up have to use a much larger box in some instances due to bulk of what I buy, but again, more bang for my buck in the way they pack it up for me - can't fault them at all ! May I ask who SGS is? I"m a FO fanatic and always on the look out for new ones lol
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