robertgibbens

In testing I burned my lx-24s for as many as 6 hours. Never had a blow out.

I use lx-24 on all my 3 inch pillars. They all burn perfectly everytime.

Actually this info is not accurate, but it's what I believe as well before I actually ordered printed labels a few years back. There is a minimum order quantity but you can spread the minimum number over different labels. I have 22 scents for my candle tins. The minimum order was 250 labels. Times 22 labels was 5,500 labels I thought I need to buy! Turns out I bought 20 of one labels, 50 of another, 100 of another until I met my minimum. There was a set up cost for each level over 5. Like $10 per extra label but that was one time set up fee. As to the question of self printing. I use both method. I sell 4 and 8 oz tins. After extensive testing and hundreds of sheets, I came to realize that printing small round labels was not possible due to printer drift which happens with every printer (according to the online labels tech). The first label looks good but each one down the page was out slightly. I was able to print my 8 oz tin labels successfully as there was more room between the labels on the page and the drift was not as noticeable. I pay about 10 cents per printed label for my smaller labels. Damn cheap actually and each one is perfect. The labels I print myself are often not perfect (but very close). I would recommend a printer overall. I usually buy 2000 to 3000 labels at a time at 10 cents (you will pay 25 cents per label buying only the 250 minimum so buy as much as you can afford). I also print my own wrap label. Is the small round that have me the most problem!! Good luck...

I microwave my ED oil bottles to melt them. Micro on high for 1 min then shake. Micro another 45 seconds then shake. Net had a problem. Don't forget to remove all of the foil seal (I use a knife) from both the cap and bottle. If you don't sparks could fly!

So I'm not seeing anything indicating that the bars are not useable. If I can take the color I am assuming their ok to sell/use...

Anyone ever had the problem I am currently having? I am making salt soap. 75 percent coconut soil, 25 percent other oils (shea, avacado, grapeseed, and castor). Then 75% salt by oil weight. 1 oz of scent per lb of oil weight and liquid key west green color. Now most scent/color combos make beautiful green bars made in silicone 5 oz molds. But I am finding with a few scents (pineapple and pina colada) that as they bars cool they turn from a nice green to a nasty brown. I've used a brown bar and it lathers well. Wondering if anyone has had this experience and if there's a solution short of dont use the scents that discolor.

Has anyone ever had their cupcake bath bomb frosting mold? After sealing them in shrink swap I am seeing mold spots on the frosting. Non sealed are not molding. I am using the recipe from soap queen. Also the frosting takes a long time to dissolve. Seems if I don't break it up y hand it would float forever! Any advice?

I use a shot of Pam cooking oil. Soap comes out easily.

Dendritic salt is best used to carry scent as it has a much larger surface area than sea salt. Scent should be added first to the dendritic salt, then mixed with the sea/Epsom salt.

I make beer soap and add The lye without removing the alcohol. I've never had a fizz. I always use flat beer so the carbonation doesn't affect the fiz.

I have found 100 percent lye for cleaning drains locally. Going to give that a try.

Actually most companies will not send Lye on an airplane. I have called 4 so far. I will try essentialdepot.

Does anyone know how I can ship lye via airplane? No ground service to Hawaii.

Cleanest scent ever..... Himalayan Bamboo from candle science.

That's a load of crap. Driving 55 is the law too. I went to our local Pier One Imports and not a single candle sold at that national chain listed the candle weight. Many sold at Walmart did not either. Use common sense and forget the hall monitor types on this board! The candle police will NOT show up at your business. Just stupid advice!!!