lmc

Today at work a Scentsy Rep had come and set up a table for residents and workers to shop (senior living)....stopped by for a few to check out their scents and the Rep commented that Scentsy wax is all natural and is in fact, the same wax thats used to coat apples at the supermarkets. I've never heard of this...have any of you?

Of the waxes you listed, imo, the C3 throws best. I use CDNs with an 8.5% fo load. Soy is picky when it comes to oils...here are a few that throw great in C3 for me...CS Macintosh, Mistletoe, Beach Linen...Peak Ocean, Key Lime, Lemon Poundcake, CandleSource Butt Naked, Grapefruit, Pink Sugar...hth

Loving 3022...played with 3020 and liked it too but I prefer a higher soy content.

CS Pumpkin Souffle

CS Macintosh

Peak Lemon Poundcake

Peak Key Lime

ICS Caramel Cheesecake

These throw well in my soy and soypara...hth

I use AH/REs MF and love it...makes a great mixer as well. I also use BN from CandleSource...nice, fruity, summery...but no, its not 'something special'.

Thanks

No, not the same. I buy LouAnns at our Walmart and most grocery stores here carry it in the baking aisle...hth.

I use old milk containers...rinse out, cut tops off and pour the hot wax into it, let harden...when its full, I toss it out.

USA helps with the tops and texture of wax...I do not use any additives and Ive used up to 9% fo without any problems. CDNs tend to mushroom less with this wax...if you can purchase 76* Coconut Oil there, try adding 1tsp per 12oz wax or pp while melting C3. Coconut Oil seemed to help the C3 burn easier and may help the CDNs to work better for you.

I know many here use 6% fo but for me, with C3, I use 8.5% and Im happy with the ht. If the CDN16 is too small maybe try the ECO14. HTH

Thank you everyone for the replies....I will just keep my candles and melts for myself, I enjoy making them and want to keep it that way ; )

Thanks for help. So far I have tried a cdn14 and it seemed small, the jar is a squat jar (probably about 2 inches of wax) so am I right in thinking that I need to get a full melt pool first burn as the jar is squat? The next step was going to be a cd16?

Some think that full melt pool should be reached on 2nd or 3rd burn....let it burn till the end, it may surprise you and catch up halfway through. How is the ht? If the flame is too small and ht is poor then try going up a size.

There are some great threads on tempering....Tempering helps to greatly reduce frosting, gives wax a much smoother, creamier look, and for C3 it takes away the 'bubbles'. This is what I do....

Heat wax to 185* (you can add up to 1 tbs USA-universal say additive-pp to further help) and hold at that temp for a few minutes stirring it on occassion

Remove from heat and let cool to slushy stage (to save time, I do this at night and let wax harden, then finish next day when Im ready to pour)

Then heat back up to 185*, add color, remove and add fo, stir 2 minutes then pour at temp you like.

Stella has many threads on C3 and tempering and gives the scientific explanation on how and why tempering works so well. Do a search on tempering and you'll get some great info...hth

Hi, I've been using C3 for several years and love it. Let me first say that what works for one won't necessarily work for another. I can offer some suggestions but it all comes down to testing and finding what works best for you.

For me, I prefer CDNs and Premier wicks...ECOs work well too tho. I temper C3 but that's for looks and doesn't really play a part in ht. I heat the wax to 185*, add fo (8.5% works well for me and doesn't cause seepage issues), stir 2 minutes, cool to pour temp (125* works for me) and pour. For optimal throw, I let the candles cure for 2 weeks...one week is fine for testing purposes. For citrus fo's, I add at 175* to avoid a fuel smell.

CandleScience has some great oils that work well with C3...Macintosh, Mistletoe, Lime Cooler, to name a few.

Soy, including C3 tends to be pickier than paraffin when it comes to fo's...wicking, oils, cure time all play a big part in achieving a great ht. Keep good notes, let the candles cure, test a few different wicks, dont go overboard on fo (will lead to other issues like seepage and clogging the wick)...you'll get there! Have fun! HTH

I have been making candles for several years now and I make for myself and give some to my family....I have no plans to ever make a business out of it. However, I would like to give some to my friends on occassion as gifts. The question is IF heaven forbid, something were to happen (jar breaks, furniture gets scorched, whatever) am I held liable for damage?

The whole state tax, filing tax, business license, liability ins. is what keeps me from selling to begin with, but I'm unsure of what my responsibilty is if something should happen from a candle (that Ive made) that's gifted compared to one sold. TIA

If you need some tart molds try Candlesource.com....his shipping is very reasonable (click on shipping options, use small flat rate box). He also has some very good, affordable oils. Throw a few samples in with your tart molds : ) Some that throw great in soy and parasoy are...

Grapefruit

Caribbean Coconut

Pink Sugar

Butt Naked

South Pacific Sea

Spicy Apples & Peaches

I know you dont care for bakery so these are some that you may like...hth

I've never tried NG Butt Naked but use CandleSource and it throws great in C3 and a soypara blend I use at 8.5%....I use CDNs.

For candles, its probably best not to mix 2 soy waxes together....try a 70/30 blend of 415 and 4627 and allow for cure time.

When making tarts, try a 50/50 blend of 4625 and 4627 and at 10% fo should be plenty for a great throwing melt...hth

When you click on their newsletter tab, you'll see the archives and approximately when to expect a sale. CandleScience usually runs 2 sales a year on their sample size fo's in Spring and Fall...hth

Ive always used a regular notebook with each candle having its own page. On each page list the wax, fo amount, wick, pour temp, cure time, ht, ct, etc...keep notes on each burn you do with each candle. Based on your findings, you should be able to narrow down the wax or wax blend you like best and the wick and then go from there...hth

I've used C3 for several years now and love it. Here are some suggestions for wicking...you may need to go up or down one size depending on jar shape, fo, and amount of fo used....

CDN14

ECO 12

LX24

Premier 790

HTP 126

I prefer CDNs and Premiers with C3...hth!

Truly envious, they're beautiful!

These scents are from AH/RE and ICS, plus a few are custom blends....they all throw very well in parasoy tarts and in C3...hth.

Love them!

They look great...coconut pear sounds really good!