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  1. OOB thier FO's smell pretty strong. I've tested the 3 below all with good results in 4627. Cool Citrus Basil Midnight Pomegranate Apple Jack & Peel I've tested the following in Ecosoya PB mix with C1 (For Tarts) with great results. Passionate Kisses Pina Colada Monkey Farts
  2. hello there. Not on this site that much anymore. I like the C3 mixed with the 4627 because it gives it a creamy look. I like having the para-soy blend because people are so weird about straight paraffin anymore. The C3 now is not as good as when Cargill produced it. The 4627 gives it a good throw. 6006 mixed with C3 is also a good mix, but you have to wick it so it doesn't smoke

    hope this helps

    Carol

  3. I'm located in IL. South East of Chicago or NW Indiana. I not even sure what to do a search for on google. I've tried several things but mostly pull up auto glass or plastic bottle companies. I'm sure i'm not searching for the correct things. When I search for the libbey number I don't get local results.
  4. I'm looking for a good supplier of Status jars. I know the jar store has them but i'm hoping for a mid west supplier. Any help would be great.
  5. removed post. Sorry! Thanks,

  6. I do agree, and I should have tested them first before sending them out. I knew someone was going to spank me for that. LOL I was just trying to get some prospective on what a customer would think. I've made over 50 testers and so far only 3 stand out. I'm going to be changing some things and doing some more testing. Burning a tester I made last night.
  7. Thanks debbie... I'm using a 8oz status.
  8. I've been doing a lot of reading and testing these last 6 months and finally put out some testers to family to get feedback. I made some jars, tarts, votive, smelly Jellies, & Pillars. I need advice on everything of course but I’ll start with the jars first. I sent a survey and I asked if they were strong, fair, faint, none. All came back in the fair to faint. Everyone that came back also said I needed to add more fragrance to the candles. To them it seems that I didn't add enough but I’m sure it must be something with the wick or my process. Maybe too much FO is burning off because I’m adding the FO in the wax at 195 and mixing with a stick blender and pouring at 180, or maybe the wick is too hot and burning it off. My tarts did very well with the FO's in EcoSoya PB so I doubt its bad FO's that are causing the problem. (Although i'll take advice on that as well.) I did not test these before sending them out because I only have sample size FO's. In most of my other candles I have made them with the Eco's because was recommended by CS wick guide. I am getting more soot buildup on the jar than I would like though. I noticed most people here suggests the HTP wicks with the wax so i'm going to try that direction as well. I do appreciate your responses. Wax: 4627 Jar: 2.6" Diameter FO load: 10% Poured: 180 Degrees Wick: Eco-6 ---FO List--- Candle Makers Store - Black raspberry Vanilla Wellington - Coco-Mango Cajun - Mulberry Madness BC - Hawaiian Paradise BC - Sex on the Beach CandleWic - Strawberry & Champagne
  9. Sliver and Candybee, I wanted to tell you thanks for all the help you've given me these past months. I've been doing a lot of reading and testing and finally put out some testers to family to get feedback. I made some jars, tarts, votives, smelly Jellies, & Pillars. I want your advise on everything of course but I’ll start with the jars first. I hope you don't mind. I sent a survey and I asked if they were strong, fair, faint, none. All came back in the fair to faint. Everyone that came back also said I needed to add more fragrance to the candles. To them it seems that I didn't add enough but I’m sure it must be something with the wick or my process. Maybe too much FO is burning off because I’m adding the FO in the wax at 195 and mixing with a stick blender, or maybe the wick is too hot and burning it off, or maybe the FO's suck. I did not test these before sending them out because I only have sample size FO's. In most of my other candles I have made them with the Eco's because was recommended by CS wick guide. I am getting more soot buildup on the jar than I would like though. I noticed everyone suggestion about the HTP wicks. Please suggest a size because I will order some more. Your help is appreciated. Wax: 4627 Jar: 2.6" Diameter FO load: 10% Poured: 180 Degrees Wick: Eco-6 ---FO List--- Candle Makers Store - Blackraspberry Vanilla Wellington - Coco-Mango Cajun - Mulberry Madness BC - Hawaiian Paradise BC - Sex on the Beach CandleWic - Strawberry & Champagne
  10. It takes color pretty good. Its a little pastel IMO. I mix it with with a lower MP wax at a ratio of 70 / 30. 70% PB and 30% being what ever i have the most of at the time... (464, C-1... etc.) Cracking: I'm assuming you mean in the 6 or 8 cube tart mold. If you fill it up to the top, I haven't had a problem with cracking. However if you skimp a bit and only fill just past the dividers, it will crack when you try to close the lid. If you plan to use PB by itself, its pretty hard, with a good CT. If your making anything over an 1" thick with straight PB you won't have an issue with cracking. So why do I mix it if it does OK alone. I think its just too hard for my taste, so i mix it.
  11. How did the others turn out. I noticed you stated that they are not worth the price. Who has a better product in your opinion with price not being a factor.
  12. Lauran, Thank you for your response. You are correct, I only make candles right now. The reason I asked is because I believe most FO suppliers dilute the FO some. Some places you can get Ultra concentrated, or a higher grade of FO from the stardard. This lead me to believe that they must be diluting it a bit. I read that DPG can be used as a carrier oil but i thought that was what you put in the reed diffusers. Where can I purchase the FCO.
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