Gretchen

Thanks to all of you. I was trying to justify the minimum, and then when I couldn't reach that (in sample sizes; what the hell was I thinking!) I was trying to justify the processing fee for falling below the minimum! Thnk I'll just forget it!

Thanks!!!

Anyone using their FO's?

I order most of my FO's 5-10# at a time. My bigger concern at this point is that they are in Washington (shipping costs!). What would be REALLY nice is to get to where I have only one supplier for FO's, and one that could easily custom blend. Wouldn't that be great!

Anyone using their FO's? Not sure how I came accross them; just wondering. They're in WA.

TIA

Isn't that wild! I'm always amazed by the differences in the wick sizes different people use with the same wax. You have me itching to test them again. I was just gearing up to pur lemongrass and rosemary (seperate scents- not together; although that combo sounds good too) for patio burning. I've been wanting to try those newer wicks; can't think of the name right now; they were sending out those HUGE sample packs, like six months ago or so. They're around here somewhere!

If I get different results when I test burn, I'll be sure to update!

My suggestion would be small tins, because they have lids. I get mine through sks.com.

Do they smell better after two weeks? Sure they do! Do I wait to ship or deliver? Nope. Never had a complaint. Never. I deliver to many of my accounts, and although I do pour ahead, often I have to pour at least one scent to fill the order. Just pour & ship.

I had no trouble with an Anchor rep getting back to me; he was really quick actually. I don't currently buy from them but I beleive he said the minimum case order was 15, and that could be multiple products.

Boy do I hate votives! (Actually, just the clean up!) I was going to start a post asking what do you dislike most about candlemaking!). Anyway, I just got a new account (resturant) that orders 250 unscented at a time, and I use the Eco blend as well. I'm wicking with a CD-10. Burns perfect, about 16 hours. I sent them a dozen samples to try before they took mine in officially, and they were happy with the burn, and they're used to burning soy. They use a close fitting holder. I tested in both a close fit and a looser fitting holder. Obviously the closer the fit, the slower and better the burn with the natural waxes. I use the CBA Advanced for my container candles, and strictly the CD wicks for them as well. HTH.

Gretchen

Beleive it or not, no smell, no nothing! Guess I caught it on time. Everything I poured came out the same as always! Lucky me! But, lesson learned! Thanks fotr everyones replies!

Gretchen

Did something really stupid tonight; I left my workshop for about two hours (not realizing that much time had gone by), warmers on and set too high for a leisurally melt down. When I came back down, the one was at almost 230 degrees! Yikes! I usually melt to 180; Ecosoya CBA, by the way. Here's what I did; any other suggestions, I'm all ears!

I weighted out the entire laod into pouring pots (eight pots at 62 oz each!); thought this would cool it down quickest; and I didn't add the FO's yet. Thought I'd wait till the temps in the pots came back down to the 170-180 range.

You don't need to point out how stupid I was; I've got that part covered!:embarasse

Gretchen

Just the opposite for me; i heat to 180ish, scent, stir allot, and pour. i had trouble with this wax when I poured cooler.

Funny stuff, huh?!

Anyone have trouble getting this scent to burn? My nose is shot as far as judging the scent throw; I'll need to give it to someone else for that, but getting it to burn right; that's a tough one for me. I use the Eco CBA and the CD wicks.

TIA-

Gretchen

I did a search and there doesn't seem to have been much discussion about these wicks lately. Anyone using them? Loving them? Hating them? With what wax and what size container? I've had my pack of samples since way back and haven't tried them yet. Just curious for reviews from those who've used/are using them.

Gretchen

Oh come on you guys! You're falling for a load of crap here! They're about as organic as an Oreo cookie! Their spitting out a bunch of hype and getting away with it. Maybe they're selling candles, maybe they're not. Who cares! Most of us have the same overall objective; to produce and sell a candle that burns properly and as clean as possible, smells plesant, leaves no lasting damage in it's path, and hopfully looks good being what it is; a candle!

Gretchen

Thanks for that link but those aren't the ones I'm looking for. They're just a clear, lfat cut out disc like thing, with a hole in the center for the wick to stick through. They lay right ontop of the wax. Or, Primal has a cover that fits over the top of the container that's perfectly flat with no impressions, but has a lip that fits the egde of the container, and a small round hole to sniff through. that would work too.

Anyone?

Gretchen

A long time ago someone posted a link for these; tried doing a search without any luck. They're the clear, round, plastic with a small hole for the wick to stick through. Anyone know where i can find them in a hurry? Totally re-doing my packaging/look.

TIA

Gretchen

Keep it going; I'd love to hear your results! (Still sitting on some CB135!)

Gretchen

Bumping

Hi Henry!

I'm using the Advanced, but this since you have so much experience withthem both, thought this may help even as a starting point. I'm using the 6oz tin from SKS (they have a great one with tiny feet on the bottom), 2.75" diameter. I'm using a CD-10. The CD-8's were baby-flaming. Works great with all my FO's, even the heavier ones, and I've never had a wick topple over, even when the candle is completely liquid. A couple years ago I was using the CB135. I'm guessing I would start with the CD-12 with that wax. May not be of any help!

Gretchen

I've been asked about these several times lately by customers. I point out all the reasons why it's not such a great idea, and also point out that by basically taking away some of the wax, but dipping in, the potential hazard that poses for the candle as it burns further. Think about that; before you know it, the wick will be basically hanging out there on it's own! Can you say infurno!? Those people are idiots! (The ones selling; guess the customers aren't too bright either, for that matter!) (But then how boreing would this planet be without the idiots? )

I hit the link to their site; I noticed on the links to the right 'site awards'; clicked it and these three graphics appeared. I was click-happy and went elsewhere before my brain told me to check them out. I was tooling around their site; the picture of their lotion candle did not show and I couldn't get it to (Computer-idiot here!), their soaps looked eh, so-so, and their regular candles looked, well like candles. Site awards? Are they for real? The thingy I opted not to click to 'run active x' or whatever, caused a blip for my computer and before I knew it I had an option to 'send an error report' (which I never do), and it shut down all my internet site windows. Admittedly, I am not the brightest star in the sky when it comes to computers, but you can bet that pissed me off! They're on my sh-t list now!

Gretchen

Depends on the size of your container. About one hour per inch of diameter, but sometimes, often, longer on the first burn. Can take a second burn to get the job done. You really need to burn the candle to almost completion, providing you have a decent combination from the start, to be comfortable knowing you have the ideal combo. Wax, wicks, & scents; PIA. often!

Gretchen

What are you trying to wick? What size?

Henry, I think you like to tourture youself!

Gretchen

Guys!!!!!!!!! Ya gotta stop trashing this wax!!! It's advantages far out weigh any dissadvantages! Really! It pours great; no more waiting for a 'slushy stage' and then have a sloppy pour pot to clean out. You can weight it, color if you want, scent it, stir, stir, stir, of course, but then pour! Fast and easy as is the clean up. The cold through is great with 'most' scents; if not, put a lid on it! Always smells great when you lift the lid! Hot through is great; never had a problem there. Wet spots? Well, you bet, but 'most' candles aquire them at some point of their life span; the nature of a container candle. Has a beautiful finish; never a lumpy, bumpy surface! How slick is that!? And a nice, clean, soot free burn; with most scents even a marathon burn is clean! Really, what more could you want? Sink holes? Not now that we're past that second version (which truly sucked!). Haven't had one since they went back to version #1. I love this stuff!

Gretchen