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I don't think people will stay duped for long. She's only making a fool of herself because once that candle really starts to burn through, most people will see her product for what it is.

You should put up a sign next to yours saying, "No Gimmicks, Just Good Candles" or something like that.

I'd stay away from them!

Glad I could help!

I ordered from this company recently. You can see if they have what you are looking for: http://www.glasssupplydepot.com/candle-glass/cat_4.html

HtH.

Like many, I find the the CS wick guide is only a starting point. Generally, I would wick up from their recommendation. I have wicked up with HTP wicks successfully, however, I have found that I prefer Zinc wicks. I do get a mushroom, but no smoking, no soot, so I can live with that. You're really going to have to find out what works for you by testing. Different FO's may require a different wick. Don't worry though, you'll get the hang of it!

I really used to love Spring Rain. Alas, C & E no longer carry it.

Thanks so much, that sounds like it! I love how it smells although describing it can be tricky. Think: floral, herbaceous, citrus and musk notes all rolled into one.

Hi Everyone, I'm looking for a fragrance oil dupe for Lushes Olive Branch. Has any one come across anything close to it? As far as I can tell, Daystar does not have this one. TIA!

Grapefruit and Mangosteen from CS smells amazing.

I'm not 100% sure on this, but I think that even if the company doesn't make candles, you can't use their name. I think they own the name and the rights to it. So 'Coolwater' for example, would be a name, slogan (whatever) owned by Davidoff and only they would have the right to use it for marketing, etc.

I could be wrong, and if I am, someone please correct me. But I would stay away from using that name and perhaps rename your scent with something that is close enough for people to make the connection.

Hi There Everyone!

I'm pretty new to candle making and have been playing around with IGI 4630. So far, so good for the most part. However, I am interested in trying the IGI 4627 Comfort Blend.

I've heard that it is messy and hard to work with. To those who use or have used it, do you have any tips on how to work with this wax? Should I even bother or just stick with 4630???

Thank you in advance for your help and knowledge. :smiley2:

Thanks so much for sharing everyone! I suppose the only way to know for sure is to actually order some samples. Thanks for the recommendations and for the heads up on which ones to stay clear of.

Hello Everyone,

I was wondering if anyone has ever used fragrance oils from Taylored Concepts. If so, were you pleased with the quality?

I was on their site and boy do they have a selection. I'm interested in purchasing some FO's to make some more candles, but thought it would be wise to find out if anyone has any feedback on this company.

Thanks in advance for your input and Happy Friday!

Thanks so much for the advice, everyone. I had no idea that candle nose could affect you days after the candle was made, but that just might be it.

I used 1 wick per candle. As for the melt pool, it was almost to the edge of the container after burning for a couple of hours. My wick was slightly off center despite my efforts.

I'm using glass jars with a 3.5" diameter and HTP wicks 73 6" and 83 6" (tried both).

Hi There Everyone,

I'm new to the board.

Here's my dilemma: I made some jar candles (IGI 4630) several days ago. I followed the instructions to the letter! They set up nicely and I've had them curing for about 3 days. I lit them today and I can not smell a thing. I used 7% of FO (Grapefruit & Mangosteen from CS), and HTP wicks.

I mixed the FO into the wax, stirring for several minutes.

What am I doing wrong???

Any advice would be appreciated.