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Chuck_35550 is correct in his response to diamondcandles question. These are fragrance oil that have a soy oil base. I know that Moon Glow Candle Supplies sells soy-based fragrance oils and I have tried a few of their scents which were great using EcoSoya 135 and GB 464. You do want to ensure the fragrance oils you're purchasing are specifically designed for candles and not bath & body.

HTH!

Yes, I always rebatch leftover wax. However, like you said this wouldn't be what I would sell to my customers. The leftover wax would be great to use as firestarters like ksranch mentioned.

Hey SimpleSunCandles!

GB 464 should be melted to 180-185 degrees, fragrance should be added at 175 degrees to ensure that both wax and fragrance oil binds well. From the first picture, it appears the wax and fragrance oil didn't bind well together causing separation. What has the temperature been in your home when making your candles and while they are solidifying? At what temperature did you pour the wax? I tend to see this separation issue if the wax has pour at too cool of a temperature.

Thanks!

Hi Grani,

Here's some scents I have tested from Nature's Garden;

§ Almond

§ Angel Type

§ Baby Powder

§ Beer

§ Cabernet Sauvignon

§ Candy Cane

§ Cantaloupe Melon

§ Chai Tea

§ China Rain

§ Clean Cotton Type

§ Coco Mango

§ Cool Water Type

Dreamsickle

I hope this helps.

I personally like and use the plastic tea light cups with TL28 wicks. I have never experienced any issues in using these in the last 13 years of selling. The plastic tea lights using the wick specified will burn for 10 hours guaranteed using soy wax.

Hey All!

I have been purchasing from Candle Science for years. The clamshells do not have that plastic smell at all (not to me anyway). I have my melts in Whole Foods and none of the customers have complained about a plastic smell either. So you should be good with ordering some from them.

The best pumpkin spice fragrance I have only used is at Candle Science. I will have this fragrance in Whole Foods this upcoming holiday season and they loved it.

Hey Moonkissed!

What color were you trying to achieve? It simply appears from the picture that you didn't add enough dye chips, however by adding two that should have sufficed especially only using 1/2 pound of wax. Typically, it's one pound of wax per dye chip but sometimes depending on the color you're trying to achieve using soy wax you will need to use 2 or more dye chips. At what temperature did you add your dye chips?

-Jameel-

You're welcome Msant!

If you can double wick the container then I would...I double wick several of my 16 oz and 22 oz containers but using Eco series wicks. The jars never get to the point where it's too hot to the touch nor does the wick mushroom. It's all a trial and error process unfortunately.

I agree with others in the pricing is rather expensive. I also have issues with shipping...it seems like it takes forever before I receive my orders.

Hi,

I personally feel 464 is a great wax! It gives a great hot & cold scent throw as well as adhering to the glass with very little to no wet spots. You will love it as well. :-)

Hi Sharon,

Trying using the Eco series wicks for the 16 oz mason jar. These wicks burn far better. If you decide to use the Eco series you can try to double wick using either Eco 4 or Eco 6.

I hope this helps!

Hello,

Depending on the wax and fragrances you're using typically you do not have to wait 1-2 weeks for the candle to cure prior to testing. I typically test burn my candles 2-3 days after making them and the scent throw both hot and cold are great.

Good luck!

Hi Msant!

Have you tried at all with using Eco series wicks? From my experience in testing over the years in using CD series, LX series and CSN series is that I never really got the desired results I was looking for like I get with the Eco series wicks. I have been making candles for 15 years now and tested everything known but have ALWAYS consistently received far better results using Eco wicks than any other.

CS sells inexpensive sample packs to try out the Eco series. Based on viewing the jar I would recommend trying either a Eco 8 or 10 for single wick or Eco 4 for double wick. When you double wick a jar you should be going down in wick size not up. The Eco wicks are self trimming and even after 5 hours in burning my candles there is little to no mushrooming at all. The key in preventing mushrooming is keeping the wick trimmed every 3-4 hours, however some wicks mushroom far worst than any no matter what.

I hope all of this helps you. :-)

Hi!

I recommend using 464 with the Eco series wicks. You will receive a really nice and even burn as well as great scent throw depending on the fragrances used.

HTH

Hello,

I would pour the wax at 120 degrees and the room temperature should be fine.

I just made 100 candles the other day with my AC on set at 75 and poured my wax at 120 (using a custom blend I created of soy wax) without any cracks or wet spots.

HTH.

Hi Mannie,

I have worked with Soy 120 and believe it comes from CW. I actually did some testing of this way for the company years ago using LX and Eco wicks only. I found the LX wicks didn't perform well at all in this particular wax and any other soy wax I tested. However, the Eco series wicks did fairly well. Overall, Soy 120 had a lot of frosting. Now, understand this is based on testing from several years ago. The soy wax formula may have changed.

Here's a great idea...try mixing your GB 444 with the Soy 120 and see what kind of results you get.

HTH!

Hi,

I sell my lip balms for $3.50 with no problems at all. I have seen some sell for as much as $8.99. I think that's way too much.

I agree with everyone else. It sucks that it happened but I would just move on and not worry about it. It happens and I'm sure it won't be the first or last time. I definitely wouldn't continue communicating with this so-called friend and let her figure out why. I firmly believe when you undermine a person they will reap what they sow.

You will be fine and it sounds like you're already doing well.

All the best!

Hi,

EcoSoya 135 is a really good wax and works well in using the Eco series wicks. Please that with any soy wax there will be some level of frosting because that is just the make up of soy. You can reduce or eliminate it by adding a little beeswax to your soy wax.

HTH

Hi Mannie,

Have you tried using the Eco series wicks? These seemed to have worked great for me when I was making palm candles.

HTH

Hello,

Eco 4 wicks were well for the 4 oz. tins using 464.

HTH!

Getting into Whole Foods is very strict and a lengthy process. My advice to those interested in getting your products into Whole Foods is to plan on it taking a year, possibly longer.

Thank you all for the kind words. I greatly appreciate it. It took a long time to get to this point.

Blessings to all!

Hi Everyone!

I finally have our new product line accepted into the southeast region of Whole Foods and so excited! Here are some pictures of my products.