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  1. ksranch
    Not sure how to get the votive molds to quit doing it, not that I mind the look... but some people want "perfection".. ;0)
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    You guys are awesome. Same mold, same temp wax today - little test - no water (thanks for the warning) hit it with my heat gun just before pouring and got an awesome flawless result! Myself, I don't mind the look of the first one either, but some like it perfect, so want to know how to do both. Really appreciate everyone's help. Now if I could just figure out how to get the votives to not do that (not that I mind, but..) I'll put an example on the candle forum cause I haven't figured out how to attach a pic to a response here yet - lol Really, thanks again!
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    Great info - thanks everyone! I'll order a couple samples and see what I can come up with for her! Thanks again!
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    Okay, that makes sense. I preheated the mold, but didn't think about the sand! I'll have to wager that the sand 'absorbed' the heat off the mold for the first pour(s) - by the time I got into the latter ones the sand was good and warm and keeping the mold warm.. Okay, so next time maybe put some hot water in the mold and set it in the sand while prepping the wax.. Thank you!
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    yes, they are scented - blueberry - I'm calling them "Blueberry Delights" lol Thanks for your encouragement!!!
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    I did search, and found some things on this issue, but most said it was due to too much vybar. I'm using a blend and don't have control of how much is in it. It's an old blend from Blended Waxes Inc BW902A - my reasearch (which could be questionable) is that it is like J50 or IGI4636. Anyone know if this is accurate? And, anything I can do/add to avoid the rippling? On this candle it only did it on the first few layers... you can really see it on the white...
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    I want to thank everyone involved in the tutorials, and numerous threads I've been reading! I decided I'll only learn if I try, so here are my first attempts at tilted, and I don't remember what they called the technique on the square one, but it worked! Far from perfect, but I'm encouraged to keep practicing. Thanks again!
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    I have a customer asking for candles that smell like Coconut Suntan Lotion? (says it would remind her of vacations) Any ideas on what to add to Coconut for this? She's tried straight coconut and swears something is missing....any thoughts?
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    I had fun trying to find something to use for pipettes, but thanks so much to you both - I let the wax cool a little more, and used a syringe type deal for adminstering medicine, and after a few trys it worked pretty well. Practice & Patience will be the thing now. Again, thanks for the tips.
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    Awful stuff, prayers out for the boy and his family.
  11. ksranch
    I'm brand new to this forum as well, and my best advise is read. There is tons of good info here, old and new. If you don't get a lot of answers to your first posts, don't get discouraged. Keep reading, these guys are awesome.
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    Thanks for sharing your thoughts - I'll give it another try!
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    [ATTACH]21939[/ATTACH]First completed brownie sundae - now if I could only learn to drizzle?
  14. ksranch
    I'm having a really hard time learning to drizzle wax (for ice cream candles). Anyone have some tips/suggestions on this?
  15. ksranch
    Thanks everyone. No, I've burned several - some of them are fine, but others like lilac or spiced pear are just nothing. I test a batch and see. Thanks again, I'll probably have several silly questions in the coming weeks as I get back into it!
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    I recently bought out another candle business, and in the deal came nearly 2000 votives. However, I don't want to sell them because I don't feel the scent is strong enough. I'm just getting back in the business after being out for 20 years and some things I have definately forgotten - so, can I melt their votives, add more scent, and repour?
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