MelodynOK

Thanks for all the information. I'm getting a really good burn and scent throw so I think I'll just deal with the mushrooms! I'll just reorder the same wicks I am using now. If I ever get to point where I wanted to sale I'll do testing with the other wicks but since it's just me - I'll stick with what works! Thanks for all the input!!

Melody

I got my first peaks order and LOVE all the oils I have gotten so far - my bonus oil was cinnamon and boy is it strong!!! They all seem to have awesome throw though! I am making chunk votives and some 8oz jelly jars - stricly for myself; I do not sale my candles. For my jars I am using J50 wax and my current wick is 44-24-18Z - I am get that mushroom effect when it is burning. I am going to reorder some wicks this week and was looking for suggestions for a new wick size that may not mushroom. I don't know why I care, they are just for me...but my wonderful husband always says how nice the candle smells but the wick sure looks funky! Any input would be appreciated! Thanks!

Melody

I love that color and texture - nice work!

melody

I like them too

Melody

I don't like carrot cake but those are GORGEOUS! Love the colors!!

Melody

Well .. duh .. YES I am, like a dork, clipping it to the side of the presto pot That's got to be it! Boy is my face RED!! I'll try the CORRECT way and see how it reads this time. It is a candle thermometer I got in a starter set at Michaels with a pouring pot and some other things. Had a gift card for Michaels and decided to try out candle making. I am so glad I did - It's alot of fun and addicting! The Target thermometer sounds great. I may need to invest in one of those.

Thanks so much -you guys rock! I'm sure I'll have tons of other embarrasing questions too!

Melody

Thanks y'all!! I'm enjoying the board and learning so much .. can't wait to get my peaks order TOMORROW - woo hoo!!!!!

andrea .. I will read up on the coop and see if it's something I can do. I'll let you know, thanks for the info!!

Melody

I am a total newbie and placed my first peaks order .. it should be here tomorrow!! I am so excited For anyone that didn't get my recent introduction post, I tinker around at home I do not sale my candles they are just for me.

Question: I did buy a presto pot and have been making some chunk votives. My question is this ... my presto pot setting says warm ... then 200. I have been putting it on warm but when my wax is melted and I put my thermometer in it reads almost 200 and if I try to let it cool down it hardens up before it ever goes down to say a 180 or 170 reading on the thermometer. What am I doing wrong?? Good thing I don't sale them, right? lol like i said .. NEWBIE! but I have really loved what I have made for myself so far. The thermometer I have is from Michaels so I assume its a good thermometer. Any input would be appreciated!

Thank you! Thank you! I miss Texas so much But on a happier note...my peaks order will be here in 2more days - Woo Hoo!

Melody

thanks for the warm welcome!! I am truly a Texan but transplanted to OK about 2 years ago. We are in the Moore area .. What part are you in Terrie?

Another Melody? we are few and far between aren't we lol Nice to meet you all :smiley2:

ahhh .. you are right. I just did a search on candle glitter and boom.. there it was. Just never noticed it before. Looks like I can get some sample sizes here: http://www.rusticescentuals.com/glitter.html and I found a cute little project with gel http://acmoore.com/projects/floralproject.asp?ID=625 -- thanks for the input! Now I know what to search for!

melody

Hi There! Just wanted to introduce myself .. been lurking and thought I'd speak up lol My name is Melody and I have been making candles for about, oh -- 2 months! Totally newbie. Into it just for hobby sake. I love candles and buy alot of them so I thought I'd make my own and have some fun. I've been making mostly votives and a few containers. I really like making chunky votives and have pretty much mastered that. My DH likes container candles so I am moving onto chunky containers. I put my first order in with peaks and can't wait to get my oils in! The first time I ordered was a diff. supplier (before I found this board) I have heard so many great things about peaks .. can't wait to test it out!

I do have one question. I have heard of people putting glitter on the top of their candles. Is this just regular glitter and I'm assuming it's not flammable??? I do NOT want to burn my house down! Thanks for any input

Melody