Dariablue

Thank you! This was the first time that I posted any of my candles on this message board...I will get some more posted. You can also see my ones for sale on www.etsy.com/shop/candlesbyaynsley Thank you again for all of the wonderful comments!

What I hate the most is having a hold set up at an angle so that I can get unique layers in my candle. Then going to pour the last layer at the angle, it tips over and spills wax. This has only happened a couple times, I have learned how to not balance my molds quite as precariously, but it is frustrating to lose that work.

Yes - it is another cold and dreary day today - candle making time!

Thank you for the feedback! For those of you who have used these before, is it difficult to get the circle on the top to be centered or look decent? I know that with 1000, I will have plenty of opportunities to practice until I get it just right.

They do smell wonderful - but all mixed together, I must admit that my house does smell a little strange. At least it isn't raining now so I can open the windows and air it out a little bit!

How I spent Saturday morning as it was raining and cold outside. Nothing like being able to play and make some candles!

1. Love Spell

2. Mimosa & Mandarin

3. Cool Citrus Basil

4. Chocolate Cappuccino

5. Day at the Spa

All 3 x 4.5" Palm Wax

Being in Minnesota also, I would recommend checking out www.bittercreek.com out of Ashland, Wisconsin. They have a nice selection of products and their shipping is very reasonable. I find it helpful (and saves money) to get a list together before I go onto the website, otherwise I always discover products that I don't really need, but would be nice to have. Before making large investments in supplies, shop around!

www.bittercreek.com

www.candlescience.com

www.peakcandle.com

Those are my three preferred suppliers, I've never been disappointed with them.

http://allwhitecandles.easystorecreator.com/items/Candle-Packaging-and-Candle-Shrink-Wrap/list.htm

Has anyone ever used their shrink wrap products? I am interested in the 3" and 6" pillar shrink wrap and was hoping to hear others experiences and opinions before purchasing 1000.

I have never shrink wrapped anything in my life and I'm hoping that this is a good way to start. If nothing else, I will have 1000 to practice with! :rolleyes2

Eric - thank you for that tip - great advice!

Eric - Great looking candles. I have hope that palm wax can be made into tapers, so now I just have to practice (and get taper molds)!

Thank you!! I am planning to use a taper mold, I'm not going to attempt to dip palm wax. Thank you for the wick advice too, that gives me a great place to start with. I've made the same sizes of candles for so long that I know which wicks I usually use, but trying to find a wick for a completely different size is difficult.

Steve,

I'm having the same thoughts and I think that the palm might be too brittle. However, I am hoping that someone has done it and had success - I think that they would be beautiful - if possible.

I use Bitter Creek North; http://www.candlesupply.com/ I find their wax prices to be significantly lower then several of well known vendors out there.

I have recently had a request from a customer to make her unity candle and two palm wax tapers for her wedding in October. I have worked with palm wax for several years and make pillars and tarts, but I have never made a palm wax taper. To ensure that the crystalline formation forms properly, I am planning to use a taper mold rather then dipping the candles.

Has anyone ever made a taper with palm wax, and if so - do you have any advice? And also any suggestions of what type of wick for a palm wax taper would be best? I am looking at making 1 x 12" tapers - if palm wax can be made into tapers.