MOOdY_Girl

The hurricanes are absolutely gorgeous!

That is probably THE most frustrating thing for me :rolleyes2

That is absolutely beautiful and I would hate to burn it! What would be really cool is if there was a "well" down the middle for a votive or tealight...

I think everyone on here could tell you that testing never goes away. When I first started candle making, it was all I did...even now, as I not too recently started up again, I am still testing....testing scents, testing styles, test test test. Keep good notes. Fragrances are truly trial and error. Suppliers offer sample sizes, making it a bit easier to compare the same scent from multiple suppliers. For example, you buy 3 different vanilla's from 3 different suppliers. You make 3 different candles (label them as to wax, wick size and amount of f.o. used and scent supplier) Then, burn em. Take notes (I have to, because I forget a lot)...is it a true scent? does it have a chemical smell? does it have a weak or strong cold throw? how long before you can smell it once it is lit? does it burn clean? You get the idea. HTH

I have used 4627 since 2003, and learned quick to get a box of the powder free rubber gloves. The wire cutting thingy I mentioned above goes thru the plastic, so I am able to cut a "wedge" out of the block and then peel the plastic off. Unfortunately, the wax is so goopy that I do have to pull the small chunks that stick to the plastic...but the gloves DO keep my hands clean.

Thanks guys! Jaxx, I agree...as before, this is sooo addictive! I am just glad hubby is on board with it all. :smiley2:

I agree with Judy. I keep the packing material that comes with a lot of my supplies (peanuts, dividers and boxes). They work really well, but the downside is that I have acquired a stockpile of shipping stuff. :lipsrseal

I'm not surprised. Our PX here carries them as well.

I ordered like 2 dozen of the sampler bottles a few years back, and honestly I just didn't seem to get that "wow" that we all get when we know we have a winner. Having said that, there a lot of candle makers that really love her stuff...maybe it has to do with the wax...idk:confused:

My hubby made me a cutter using some sort of wire with a short dowell rod attached at each end so all i have to do is run it thru the block. I'm not sure what kind of wire it is, but it runs thru the wax like buttah!

First off, hello! I am new to this message board (i think). Back from 2003 to 2006, I was really big into my candle business and keeping up on the boards, however life had other plans for me. Anyway, I recently got back into the game , and really excited to get back on with all the other crafty folks out there! I can honestly say I have truly missed it and am so thrilled to be back!

Wow. This really makes me sad. I have been making candles since 2003, and 4627 has been my favorite. I hope other suppliers do not follow.