DonnaGA

You want to make a 5 lb batch, using 9% fragrance & 1% color Hi bobby, To use Daphne formula, make the total percentage for your FO, wax and color equal 100% ounces-- wax--(5X16) X 90%= 72 ounces fragrance--(5X16) X 9%= 7.2 ounces color--(5X16) X 1%= .8 ounces. -------------- What method have you been using to determine the amount of FO to use? Do you usually add 7.2 ounces FO to 80 ounces of wax? If so, 1% would still be .8 ounces...you may want to increase your dye percentage. HTH, Donna

Wick pins sure make it easy to test wicks.....

I bought a MyWeight KD-600 from oldwillknott (ebay store) for $39.00 ($27.50 + shipping). It took about two months of bidding to get it for this price. http://cgi.ebay.com/KD-600-DIGITAL-KITCHEN-SCALE-CANDLE-SOAP-MAKING-SCALES_W0QQitemZ4389534756QQcategoryZ50419QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I also have a smaller scale for testing that measures in smaller increments. HTH, Donna

Hi Asher, Here is an old thread that talks about substitutes for 'snowflake oil'. HTH.

Alycia, I had the same problem. My DH burned a CD at work & I installed from the CD. I have dial-up. HTH. Donna

Gee, you do have a flame thrower. LOL. I thought you might be at the end of a marathon burn.

Hi Mozz, how long has it been burning?

I'm with Bruce....I think would be true of any container fill, ESPECIALLY paraffin since it has a higher volumn increase when melted. my 2¢, Donna

My sister has made pumpkin dip and served it with ginger snaps.

Call IGI and ask who is your closest 4627 supplier. (800)852-6537 www.igiwax.com HTH. Donna

LOL! CONFUZZLED! I'm gonna have to remember that...LOL.Laura, Mathmatically, Beth is correct. Everything added to the pot should equal 100%. I however am more of a 'horseshoe and hand grenade' kind of gal. I wouldn't even think about weighing dye. My head would explode. I have squirted too much FO into my pot & needed to add more wax ASAP. (I'm sure nobody else has everdone that. LOL.) The simpler the formula the easier/quicker the calculation. As long as you are consistent in your formulas you should not have a problem which ever method you choose to use. You just need to decide on your formula and stick with it. Beth can somebody end up 'Double-fuzzled'? LOL Donna

Hi Laura, You don't need to subtract anything from your final wax total. To double check your figures....take the amount of wax you think you need (8.235 ounces) and figure out 8.5% of that using your calculator. 8.235 X 8.5% = .699975 ounces of FO Hope this makes it clear as mud. LOL. Donna ps-thanks geek for the double check & backup math mistakes can be expensive

Gaye uses a Turkey Roaster on low with a towel in the bottom. HTH. Donna

check out this thread for more suggestions.... http://www.candletech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7178 HTH. Donna

http://www.candletech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71&highlight=formula Hi Laura, I posted this formula in the above thread.... ....or using your example (.7/.085)=8.235 ounces of wax. HTH. Donna

Here is the thread Tucker referenced.HTH. Donna

Bob Sherrer's books have information on how to make many different types of candles. HTH.

...until you forget to make sure the valve is closed. LOL.

Then when you get a product you really like....you decide to change wax.LOL. Donna ps-I was gonna say 'your supplier drops your wax'. But that was toooooo mean. LOL.

The same person who tells Dave and Wendy that the air flow from the AC unit may cause problems. LOL. Donna

Shannon had a co-op on these a while ago. I think they came from the Miami area...sorry. I saw them called "stand up foil pouch with spout". Hope this helps you in your search. Good luck, Donna

Hi maryann, do you remember which brand you bought? Was it the 17 watt CozyUp Warmer (or whatever Provocraft calls them now)? TIA, Donna

http://www.cottonblossomcrafts.com/packaging_supplies.htmhttp:// This place is in Georgia near Macon. I've never used them. I suspect the 'poly' zippit bags are not polypropylene so ya better check. Good luck in your search. Donna

Golly Alan! I do the same thing to my husband. Don't ask me about the lawnmower. LOL. my 2¢... Why mention it at all to DH brings it up...and why would he? What's done is done. See ya, Donna

Hi Sharyl, I think the name is false advertising also. LOL. EZ-up has operational and cleaning instructions on their website for each model...maybe the knock off tent maker does also. HTH. Donna