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Did it turn out using soy wax?

Okay tomorrow I'm going to try my hand at my very first candles. While I'm trying to soak in all the info I can...I have read a ton and don't remember anything about the pour pot. I have a melting pour pot I bought from HB. Can I put this directly onto the stove to melt the wax?? Or do I really need to use the double boiler method?

Congrats to you!!! I can't wait to dig in and get started!

Stella you are such a big help and so knowledgeable about everything!! Thank you so much for all your help. I'm certain I will have more silly newbie questions to come lol

Thank you so much for sharing. I'm sure since I'm new to this I will be trying out several different types of waxes

I'm in Southern Indiana about 20 miles from Louisville, KY. I do agree with you about the wax and buying from well known suppliers. Just to be on the safe side.

I kinda figured as much. It such a shame. Especially if you really needed supplies and had to wait a week for shipping. It's just a pain in the rear having to order the wax online. I bought silicone molds ( tarts, votives, and some christmas themed ones) and only have soy wax right now. And from what I have been reading here on the forums, soy wax will not work in molds, only containers. So I'm not on the search from pillar wax for the molds. I haven't even broken anything out yet!! I'm too nervous......and I'm unfortunately......one of those people who always always dive in feet first. Hope all works well with this new investment of mine. Hubby would freak lol

Isn't is exciting and a tad frustrating trying to soak up everything lol. I have been to the suppliers by state...by honestly haven't had a whole lot of luck. I did find the one site that wasn't too bad but it still seems soo steep to me. Is there no Ben Franklins in Illinois?? I wonder about Hobby Lobby?? Maybe they have some pillar wax. I know they sell the soy wax there

Hi everyone. As most of you know I'm a newbie here and have been asking lots of silly questions. But that's the best way for one to learn, is asking questions. Ben Franklins craft store sells pillar wax. It doesn't say anything about the wax...just that the manufacturer is Yaley...and that it is Premium Candle wax. Does anyone know if this is good wax?? I have been looking for a place local to buy wax without having to pay shipping costs.

Yes!!! thank you sooo much!! This is the site I was thinking of. thank you

5 free samples!! woohoo lol. I will have to check that one out for sure. Thanks for the info. It was a really nice little site....and I could kick myself for not bookmarking it lol

free fragrance samples? I was browsing around yesterday and stumbled upon a website that offered 2 free fragrance samples with every purchase!! I could have sworn that I bookmarked it, but I can't find it anywhere. If anyone knows which site this is I would appreciate it! It was a candle supply store.

Stella thanks for the info!!! I had no clue you couldn't use it for tarts. That's one thing I was really looking forward to making was tarts! Could you please please recommend a wax to me, that is suitable for beginners that works wonderfully with tart making? Also I honestly don't know what PP or CD8 is lol...sorry newbie!

I do love the way they look!! It just seems to me like it would be so much easier to paint the little details instead of mixing all those different colors of wax. I would surely screw something up!! lol

I go the kit in the mail today. The soy wax is 415. As my name states, I'm really totally cluess as to what I'm doing here lol. The instructions that were provided with the kit are pretty bad. Very minimal and not very helpful at all. I'm assuming I will be doing best to get online and look up some you tube videos. Since you mentioned the candles not having a good scent throw I will definitely add in the FO at a higher temp. Should I start with making a tart using a mold?? or start with a container candle? Which one is the easiest. I will be certain to keep all informed on how this all turns out btw lol. Wish me much luck...I'm sure I'm gonna need it!!!

No that kit does not include containers. But I have already bought some small little mason jars 8oz. I will definitely write her and see what type of wax it is. Good thinking But all in all it seems to be a nice kit!

This is the one I bought. But I only bought the 10lb wax kit because I want to make sure I can do it and not waste too much money on it lol. But I looked around and this looked like the best one I know I'm super excited!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/20-LB-SOY-CANDLE-MAKING-KIT-WAX-DYE-WICKS-SCENTS-/160374803933?pt=Candles&hash=item2557154ddd

Why so? You're freaking me out!! lol i love fragrance. Is it really that bad???

Are wick pins important when making votives? Sorry to change subject just need to know if its something i would need And thanks for the luck. I'm surely going to need it lol

Thanks so much! I will keep reading up and definitely look in the Vegetable wax section of the forums.

Ok so I'm super excited! I bought my first soy wax candle kit yesterday, but I wont receive it for a few days since I ordered it online. I have been reading a little and thought the soy wax would be a good first choice for a beginner like myself, considering I haven't a clue lol. I also went ahead and purchased some nice molds. I can't wait to dig and get started! I crochet for a living and really want to add something different! So I'm crossing my fingers that I'm able to make something pretty that smells nice. Would anyone like give any advice for a beginner? Anything important I need to know? Thanks a million everyone

Thanks for the response. It has been driving me nuts! I love all these silicone molds they make and want to buy some. And I was wondering how they were all different colors. So is it possible or even safe to paint on soy wax? If so what sorts of paint would you use.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lovely-Monkey-Soap-Molds-Candle-Silicone-Mould-Cake-Mold-/110750168720?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19c9397690 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Silicone-Pumpkin-3A-Soap-Candle-candy-Wax-Embed-Mold-/150679746107?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item231536763b This is what I'm talking about Hope that helps out

I hope i'm doing all this right lol. Sorry if I am not, I'm new at this. But the wax type is soy wax

Hi everyone! I'm completely new here. And I hope you all don't mind me joining and asking silly newbie questions. I'm new to candle making/ tart making. I keep seeing these tarts that have been from a silicone mold. Let's say a candy cane just for an example. How are they coloring these candy canes red and white and green? Are they painting them??? LoL!! Sorry, It's been driving me nuts. I have been all over google trying to figure it out and have gotten zilch. So are they painted or what??