Ann_in_ID

Have you tried any other company's FO's in the Candlesource wax? Another crafter here suggested using the same company for wax and FO's. I have been using Peak's FO's in the Candlesource wax. I am now wondering if I should try Candlesource scents in the Candlesource Wax.

I broke mine down into 1 lb. pieces, but I only ordered a 10 lb. slab. So, the throw is definitely better than I was getting with the other wax, but eh...I'm still not 100% happy. I did find a gem, though! Blueberry Muffin from Peaks! I am not a huge blueberry fan but my husband thought it sounded nice. It really, really smells like someone is baking blueberry muffins (my daugher said pancakes) and it is really, really nice. That is the strongest throw I have gotten so far. I have poured Vanilla Amber, Blueberry Muffin, Frankincense and Myhrr, Ocean, Baby Powder, Hot Cocoa and my own blend, Orange Chocolate Truffle. They all smell really nice, but the scent doesn't seem to last very long, at least not as long as the ones I used to get from my friend. How is it going for you?

Ravens... I just got my wax from Candlesource...I saw you were recommending it on another thread. I am so excited to try it for my tarts and see if there is a difference in scent throw for me. Thanks for the recommendation.

I just got my wax from Candlesource....!! I will let you know how it goes for me...I was looking for a better scent throw....I will also be using some color chips. Oh, and I am making tarts. Thanks for the input on my thread Ravens...

Sharon, I just feel kind of bad asking her, she worked for years to get her formulas right, I am sure. It is expensive, but I am having fun playing so I will ask if I get desperate, right now I am still having fun.~~mostly~~

Scented...the most common ratio I have seen and what I have been using is 1 fl. oz. to 1 lb. of wax.

Ravens, thank you for your welcome. I have not been here long enough to figure out the PM' ing. So, discovering a good wax or whether or not to blend your own...is that all just trial and error? Also, I did read there that several people recommended Peak FO's...do you have a different favorite? I looked at the Candlesource site and could not seem to find the waxes you were speaking of. I found wax, but could not find the resource numbers you specifically pointed out. Lastly, I do hope you come up with candles that don't suck sometime well before you die.

Hello. A dear friend of mine gave me the link to this site. She used to sell the most amazing scented wax tarts, but has recently chosen to no longer sell them. So began my quest to make my own! I have been here reading and getting tips. I have done several tart pours, but continue to be disappointed at the scent throw. I don't know how my friend did it, but her tarts were STRONG (but not overpowering) and they would burn and deliver scent for hours and hours. I read that using vybar helps with scent throw, so I tried that. It did seem to help. I read that using quality FO's is vital, so I am using FO's from Peak. The tarts are nice, but just got giving me the scent throw I want. So, wax.... There are NO craft stores here that sell any supplies, but I did find one with a big brick of wax. I have no idea what kind it is, I just bought it because I wanted to start experimenting. I am wondering if the next step is changing my wax. I think this block was a straight paraffin, but I'm not sure. Please talk to me about wax, how important it is to scent throw, and anything else I may be able to try to help with a good, strong, long-lasting scent throw! Thanks so much!