mzphee

WOW!!!! IM PRAYING FOR ONE OF THOSE DEALS!!!

Thanks for the reply Steve and mzphee!

 

My thought process behind adding the 4625 was to increase my burn time a little, rather than add something like vybar or stearic and risk locking my fragrance. Adding it did do that, but also decreased my HT, still better than some I've tried, but not as good as the straight 6006. I have to agree, it wasn't really broken.

I currently use the CD wicks and they work great, just not impressed with the behavior of this wick, with the scents I like. I really like the LX as it's not a mushroomer for me. I'm not using a high fragrance load(1:1) so I'm at a loss as to what the mushrooming is coming from, a CD 60 in a 2 1/2 diameter tin, should be perfectly fine.

I also wanted to come up with something that would pop out of a warmer easily, as you know 6006 isn't coming out without a fight! lol No one complains, because the throw is worth it, but I'd like my customers to not have to "work" at changing scents in the warmer. I guess I need to change over to a straight paraffin for my tarts or head back to the drawing board. Unless either of you have suggestions for me to test out?

Thank you so much for all the insight you give in this forum! It's great to have a source of knowledge to draw from on this journey!

I use 6006 for containers only. But I will pour my extra in a 2oz portion cup for personal use. Again I mix 6006 with soy. It is a little hard getting out of the warmer. I use PB for my tarts and I love it....oh yeah I use zinc wicks and I get mushrooming also. I hate it but I like the wick wax jar combo I have.... So I make sure my customers know to trim the wick ...I stress it...it makes a difference in the burn and keeps the mushrooming to. Min

I started out a little over a month ago using 6006. After a couple days of letting it cure I wasn't getting a good hot throw. Since then I have tried 4630...I was getting a hard time getting some of the oils to blend with this wax. Tried CBL129 and the wax was just way too transparent inside the jar once cooled, although I did get a good hot throw with a couple scents after only 24 hours...other scents very little hot throw. Not to mention CBL129 shrinks a bit too much for jar candles. Anyway, I pulled those jars of the 6006 out after sitting for about a month and the throw was amazing. Unfortunately it seems 6006 needs a fairly long cure time to get the throw you want!

I use 6006 and mostly oils from Aztec I have some oils like creme brulee I get excellent CT. But there are other oils the the at it's not S strong but it's there. I cure my candles at least 5days. I can test in 3days but 5 is the norm for me. Because of the soy and I add about 10-15% extra soy I wouldn't test until after 3 days.

I agree this is my main supplier, I keep saying im going to try other suppliers but Aztec is so convenient for me...

• hey Jack I use 6006 for candle and PB/excel for melts ...what would you suggest  to test?

^{I agree with Chuck ...I use 6006 and im not changing a thing unless need be...lmbo}

Sounds like either just wet-spots or wax shrinkage due to cooler weather. 

What kind of wax are you using? How are you storing your candles? 

If it's just wet-spots it is just an aesthetic problem and will not affect the burn. If it's shrinkage, it should still burn fine, but as burning the melted wax cold go between the wax and glass. Should still just be aesthetic. 

hello thanks for responding, I use 6006 with excel I have never had this problem, I normally store in a box covered but this this I didn't cover the box I just placed them in to cure... I didn't think of this . should I heat gun it to fill the sides. like I can slide a thin piece of paper in the side

I have a show tomorrow and my candles are seperating from the jar. I need help this has never happened to me before. what can I do? CAN I HEAT GUN IT? do I have to omit the candles from my show? what are the effects if they are burned.. someone please  HELP ME!!!

I've set up at several shows in my area and I just realized no one had handmade soap there

Ok I have to learn how to make soap... I want theses results. I purchased the supplies and they have been here for a year ...I'm just gonna do it..I'm gonna stop being scared

Because of Stella that's what I use also

If you choose eo's make sure they are labeled FCC (Food Chemicals Codex). Not all essential oils are handled the same, so even if, say tangerine essential oil, may be lip safe, the bottle of tangerine essential oil on your shelf may NOT be because of how it was made, bottled, transported, etc. really do your homework on what you choose.

I use several different essential oils in my lip blends. No flavor oil can compare to the depth and complexity i can achieve using appropriate essential oils.

Thanks a lot that was actually the EO I saw at my help food store and was thinking to get. I'm glad I brought the idea here first.im gonna still start the research because I may do in the future.

Thanks see that's why it's good to think out loud... I wasn't thinking skin safe vs digestible... I say nay don't even bother with it... Thanks that was a quick fix...lol

I make 3-4lbs at a time now since I make so much lip balm.  It's nice not to have to make a new batch each time.  I do the same for my solid lotion base that I make.

 

For one I use a loaf mold that's made for soap and just cover it with plastic.  The other I use an old tupperware thing that I found at the goodwill (i cleaned it out really well) that I think is called a celery keeper. I wish I had more of those, they are the best and come with a lid.   I can take a pic of them if you need me to.

Cool can you please send a picture, so do you put in the ridge to store?

Hi I would like to add EO to my lip balm. Can I do this ? I know some EO in small amt are safe for skin.... Any help to start would be greatly appreciated

I make my own lip balm base and normally I make just enough to use. But this time I made way to much and would like to store it. I use just butters and oils .. And a small ant of stevia... How would I store this I have it in a 8oz jelly jar for now... Any help please

I use square as well for the past 3yrs and I love it. I just got an ipad2 and cant wait to purchase the square stand and set up my store ...try square the money goes straight to your bank account

Thanks,  I'm now trying 6006 and 4625 at  80/20 ratio  for my tarts and am having really great results.

 

Thanks for the input

 

Karen

how is the testing going for this combo? I use 6006 for my container but never tried for wax melts....I have never used 4625 I know 6006 is soft..whats the 4625 texture

what were the results?

i use PB mixed and like Suzy K said some oils just aren't strong in the mixer but I love it..play around with it

Really Jack!! Now I use go check this out..lol

SuzyK I just ordered the white frosted bags from Storesupply it was 100 for 10.75 that was a great deal.. I wrap my candles in the tissue paper but now I make square and tried the 4x4x4 boxes and they work great. good luck SuzyK, My big show of the season is Saturday as well.

REALLY? I FEEL SORRY FOR THIS PERSON. they really don't have a clue. WAAA LAAA yea right....smh its sad

Ok I have a website with vistaprint and for the life of me I don't know how to add shipping. I called vistaprint and was told it had to go through paypal, well its sooooo confusing. all I want is to add flat rate shipping. Does anyone know how to do this? I am losing customers..PLEASE HELP ME:cry2:

congrates you will do well. I also hade a workspace in my shop and people loved that fact that their candles were being made right there....