candlemakingkid

Great Job. Got to go, I need some hot chocolate now Chris

Mary, I am out of shape. Do you think I should use what you use to whip your wax, to whip myself in shape? Chris

Unfortunately, I only got small samples and used them all in Body Products where I noted. I wish I would have bought large,at least 8 oz. so I could really play in wax with them too. I wish I could help out. I have so many scents to go through before I can order again. I have pretty much run out of space for new scents But If I do break down and buy more it will be Girl's Night out and I will get enough for both soy candles and body products. Chris--

From my samples I got here is how I tested and fell in love with these Chestnuts & Brown Sugar candles Girls's Night Out B&B Mojito Cocktail candles Totally Scrupmtios candles Spiced Apple Pecan candles Perfect Pear candles Pink Bombshell B&B Chris

I got a white color block from Peak's. I use it since the natural blend votive wax (NOT Peak's) comes to me sort of gray. Chris

So Cute!!! What did you scent her with? Chris

I used this one time when I was starting out. I then went online and found I could buy 10lb bags much cheaper and then 50 lbs and even with shipping it is a whole lot less per pound. I can't remember how much my total cost was last time I bought 50 lbs from KY Candle Wax Supply. But it is a whole lot cheaper than what I would spend buying it from Michael's at $5.00 a pound. I just looked at KY Candle Wax Supply and they sell a 25lb bag for $28.75. I don't know what the shipping would be. But even at that it is a $1.15/pound. They also sell 10lb and 50 lb increments. There are so many soy suppliers all over the country you might want to see if it would be cheaper finding one that is close to you and seeing how much your total cost would be. Also you can have a better selection of wicks and Fragrance Oils than is offered at Michael's and much much better quality too. Than you can save even more money by having it all shipped together and have a higher quality candle. I also bought a presto pot (can find those at WalMart) to melt my wax. I am not comfortable melting wax in my microwave. Chris :smiley2:

I use the KY parasoy and I love it. I have one slab left, I have used 4 so far. After that one is gone, I am trying her Perfect Blend as I have 30 pounds of it sitting in my pantry. Nothing wrong with the parasoy either I too have a compulsion to try different waxes. I have never tried Peaks so I can't give an opinion on it. Chris

Mary Ann You have so much to learn. MY gosh, I have learned so much from you already. Chris:highfive:

Hey Mary Ann, I use M&P from Florida Soap Supplies. I add a little tiny bit of stearic for hardness (just do that out of habit, her M&P might not even need it) and a squirt or two of liquid soap which produces loads of lather. I just ordered on Sunday night from Florida Soap Supplies and got my stuff on Wednesday or Thursday. Incredible as this is (to me at least) Ginny the owner is out of town in PA with a sick mom. She has her family (son & granddaughter) taking care of shipping out from Florida. But, she kept in touch with me as far as my order. She is truly an incredible supplier. She even has a place in PA to ship orders from. I am a member of her yahoo group so I get an additional discount on my supplies also. Chris

We (you and I) got our presto pot and the same exact place. I got mine from Gena also. So who knows why mine clogs up. After my wax heats to the correct temp I then put it in my pour pot, and wax is the only thing that has gone in there. I save all my mixing for my pour pot. Oh well, I did like having a spigot at first, but now I have become an expert at pouring directly from the pot because of the clogging. Sounds like I got a faulty spigot. And how that happened I haven't a clue. But from now on I will just buy a presto directly from Walmart or wherever and forgo the spigot. Just wish I could become an expert at making candles. :rolleyes2 Chris

WITHOUT! I have only one presto pot and it does have a spigot which I did use. The spigot clogged up once and dh to clear it out for me. I went back to using the spigot again and a short time later the spigot clogged again. I have decided the spigot faires don't like me to use them and hey is there any clearer message than a constantly clogging spigot. Therefore my vote is NO SPIGOT!!!! Chris

You crack me up. I think your site is fabulous. Chris Got to go to bed otherwise I write more.

Stacy I am using a blend of paraffin and soy. I am really enjoying how these turned out too. I am going for the burn tonight. Chris

NO more whacking votives for me. If you are wondering why I did that I think I read it somewhere. Tonight I put my votives in our freezer for 10 minutes, then applied firm pressure to the tip of the pin and it came out. Now, if I can only remember to try some Pam on the base of those wick pins, that is another method of removal I want to try. Thank you everyone for your help. Chris

Beautiful Beautiful. Chris

Thank you for giving me the idea on how you do your cutouts and I am checking out the basic instructions next. Chris PS You do great work.

Gorgeous. Are you sure you aren't a pro, cause it surely looks like you have. Chris

Congrats you two on such stunning candles. Love 'em both. Chris

Wow, how cool. Chris

How totally cool is that. Those are darling! Are there instructions in the archives on how to do the votives? Chris

I liked the mixed one the best. Chris

Great job. I certainly feel like having fresh strawberries right now. Boy you certainly have realism down and I bet they smell YUMMY. Chris

Wow, MaryAnn, You have done it again and again and again. There is no end to your creativity. Lucky woman. More importantly, your lucky customers. How are sales going for you? I hope your cash register is wearing out from all the sales. Chris

I tried to pm you again. I think I got it. But I asked where did you get your mold. No one can give me any clear direction on if their mold will fit the oriental ducks or not. I really don't want to order a mold then get the ducks and it not be the right size mold. Thanks, Chris