AlwaysWondering

I believe you are speaking of Tennessee Candle Supply. The Candle Source has a Spiced Apple and Peaches. I've never tried either. Have you tried to blend your own?

Thanks. I've been using Blue Spruce from Candle Science but you know how it is, sometimes you wonder if something is better. I'll have to check out Christmas Past!

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I knew it! I posted a few months ago that I thought there was a connection because there were quite a few very unique scent NAMES that were carried by both The Candlemakers Store and Brighter Scents, et al. Too many to be a coincidence. I'm also pretty sure that Brighter Scents, et al, used the B grade from The Candlemakers Store.

The finished, orange pumpkins are made with orange dyed wax and the faces were painted on. The monkey mold is made with two waxes. First, the tan colored wax is poured into the mold to fill the mouth and eye area cavity. That wax cools. Then brown dyed wax is poured in until the point the ears start. The brown was cools. Then a drop of wax is poured into the two ear cavities in tan colored wax, cool. Finally, finish pouring the rest of the mold with brown wax. The eye accents are most likely painted on.

140 seems like a high melt point for a tart.

Here's the description Wrapped in sweet dreams . . . a lullaby of clean citrus, luxurious vanilla and warm amber.

I've always been worried about the melt point of palm wax as a tart. I wonder if most electric melter will full melt and throw a palm wax tart or how long does it take to fully melt a tart? Do you only use the recommended 5% fragrance oil? You've got me curious now! You mention you use the feathering votive/pillar. Have you ever tried the crystallizing votive/pillar or the crystallizing container? They carry all three at Candlewic and wonder if there is a difference between feather and crystal other than appearance. Also notice the pillar varieties need to be heated to 210 to add FO. True?

I'm placing a JS order and planning to buy a sample but I get feedback if it is spot on from a few posters, I'll go ahead and order a pound. Thanks!

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Yes, love Dollar Tree for ice cube tray molds. Thanks about Penguin. Beautiful detail, wish they carried multiple cavity molds.

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How do you know it's the same company? I can't figure it out.

Is this a I scratch your back, you scratch mine kind of thing? She posts your banner and then you post her banner? Or is there money involved for a click through?

I ordered from them about three months ago, maybe less. Although each FO supplier has winners and losers, this was by far mostly losers. I ordered 14 samples Banana, Banana Split, Cappuccino Brulee, Coconut Cream, Cotton Candy, Malt Balls, Mango Tango, Marshmallow Peeps, Mint Leaf Chamomille, Morning Dew, Raisin Bread Buttercream were all awful. Either very weak or completely off. I liked Pumpkin Party, Buttermilk Pancakes and Frosted Snow Drop but not enough to add another supplier to already very long list of suppliers I use for FOs.

This was my thought. Just simple snowflakes, primitive looking snowmen, a "modern" Christmas tree of one continuous zig zag line. Even green, red and white polka dots. I don't think you need true art talent if you keep it simple. Ho Ho Ho in red and green and white dots all around.

I think you need at least 25 watts for decent throw with a tart. Some of the plug in wall style are only 15 watt. I've tried them and can't get a throw. Personallly, I like the kind of tart warmers that use the warmer plate at 18 or 24 watts. I have been know to up the bulb from 25 watts t 40 watts. That's up to you!

They don't sell it anymore. Darn.

The difference between an oil warmer and a tart warmer/burner/melter is usually the size of the "bowl" on top. Most oils burner have smaller bowls on top. This does not effect the quality of melting a tart in it but the tart might need to be cut in half to fit if it is a big tart. Also, because the diameter of the bowl is smaller, the melt pool will be smaller and that could mean less throw. Finally, the type of bulb and bulb wattage could be different. That is also true if comparing a tart warmer to another tart warmer. If an oil warmer and a tart melter have the same bulb and the same size bowl, they would pretty much be equal.

Good luck with the experiment! What supplier is PCA?

All three of my suggestions have already been made but what the heck... 1) add FO at about 180 degrees, 2) let tarts cure for at least 2 days, preferably 5 and 3) try adding some container wax.

Taylored always recommended using their oils at 9% t0 12%. It's right on their home page which is still up.

As a consumer, I would expect a candle to really fill a 12 x 10 bedroom (ie, it's pretty much closed in except the door) beyond a pleasant aroma. If I don't get wowed in the first two hours, chances are I will not use the candle again. This is from the perspective of a consumer who is not a friend, is not a tester, is not a candle maker, from the days before I made tarts. Our smallest bedroom is 14 x 12 with 9 foot ceilings. This is viewing it from the perspective of a customer who know nothing about melt pools, we spots, etc. All that most customers know is how strong is the candle and also will notice if there is lots of soot in the melt pool from a wick with a blob at the end.

Not being a negative Nelly but you asked! I find the star border on either side to be very distracting. Maybe because they are very wide for borders. Can you tone them down some how or make your actual page part wider so there are less stars on either side? Also, no apostrophe needed in "we are located in the Northwoods of Wisconsin"

EricofAZ, I am in complete awe of your answer. I wasn't even the original poster but Thank You.