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Guess I'll stay with J223. I've learned alot about it lately by good ole try and error. Mostly error!!

I have used J223 for several years. I bought several cases 2-3 years ago and just finishing my last case. I don't make candles full time as you can tell. This last case is kicking me in the A$$ with all the spots and bubbles. I will probably just continue with J223 cause I don't want to start with new wax. Does IGI give samples of there waxes??? I would be willing to try a sample.

Happy Mother's Day to all!!

I finally got all the air bubbles and wet spots out with the hot air gun. Sure was alot of them but now I will sleep better. Hope they don't come back in the morning. I never saw such ugly candles. Maybe I poured to fast which I thought I did it like I always did. But I did everything else right as far as heating and cooling the jars. It really was a mess and I was ashamed to show them to anyone. I don't know whether to keep the J223 or switch to J50. I hate to try new wax not knowing what to expect but I will let you know if I do. I still have 3 slabs left and my daughter is heading back to Texas Friday so she can pick wax up for me. I have to decide quick.

I also use J223 and have been having trouble with BIG wet spots and air bubbles. While on the IGI website yesterday, I noticed they suggest pouring J223 in heated containers and pouring at 145-155. I'm going to remelt some of mine because they looked so bad; mostly 11.5 oz. Salsa and 16 oz. mason. The 10 oz. keepsakes were ok.I had poured these in heated jars at the correct temp and let them slow cool in the box they came in but the longer they sat, the worse they looked. I'm on my last case of wax....don't know whether to stay with 223 or switch to J50.

Mine would be Butt Naked, Birthday Cake and any thing fruit related.

I cooled the last batch slowly...maybe the jars were too warm... maybe I poured to fast...maybe it wasn't a good day for makin' candles. Ha Thanks y'all!

I've had alot of problems with with last box of J223.....pulls away from the container and air bubbles. Contacted IGI but haven't got their reply since I gave them all the details. I decided to remelt several and try to repour since most had pulled from the sides and it just wasn't a pretty sight. Do you need to add a little extra oil after you melt down or would they still have strong smell from previous amount (1 oz. per #)? Thanks

Thanks everyone...Top, I do remember that survey, very helpful. Is IGI going to keep making the J50 and J223?

I am almost out of J223 and was wondering what everyone else uses for containers. I'm open for suggestions....maybe what you like and dislike about the different waxes. Thanks

I do poke relief holes in the 16 oz. but not in the smaller ones. Had them in all sizes. Thanks

I noticed that I even have air bubble in the bottom of jar so could these have been poured too fast? I didn't think I did anything different. The room they were poured in was also a heated room. Just wondering.

I poured a candles yesterday...heated the jars...poured around 155....slow cooled in box covered with a towel. Big ole wet spots...When you heat the jar, you get air bubbles coming up. I contacted IGI this morning....they contacted me with questions about all necessary info so I am just waiting. I've had this wax for a couple of years....maybe three. I am on the last box and used the first couple of slabs. Does wax get old and cause problems? or am I doing/not doing something?

When I die, I'm taking it all with me. It was my money to spend as needed, my kids went without food for me to afford this addiction and I don't want someone else having all the fun while I'm laying around dead, doing nothing. It just gets in your body like a disease and takes over.But ain't it great!!! When we die they can use FO instead of imbalming(sp?) fluid.

Thanks Candle Man, I was thinking that might be the case but wanted to get another opinion. It looked like alot of meltin' for that little wick. Thanks. I'm gonna get brave and try one of these sometime. They look really different.

Do you have to go up on wick size when you make chucks? Wasn't sure if it needed a "boost" to get those chunks melting or if it would be just like a regular container. I've never done this before, as you can tell, but I wanted to get my ducks in a row before I started and made a big mess. Thanks Ginger

I've been reading throught the archives looking for advice on chunk container candles. Do you make the chunks out of a pillar wax and over pour with container wax? I noticed in the archives that some used the same wax for both but with container wax being softer, wouldn't you end up with squishy chunks? or is there a secret to doing it with container wax?

I also use the zinc.

Those are sooo cute. My 6 year old grandson would flip over those!

I make candles but have never taken or posted any pics. I just love to read all the great info and look at the pictures of all the awesome products everyone makes. Plus I'm always asking questions and searching for advice. This is site has many creative crafters.

I bought some of those that couldn't be printed on back side so I used the clear labels to print the scent names on and then just pressed on the inside. It will work until I get these business cards used up and then I'll change to some that are printable on both. The business cards are easy to use...just takes time to set up for printing on both sides.

I don't make bath and beauty products but you guys sure make some beautiful products. I really enjoy looking at all of the great creations you guys make. Your presentation is so much nicer than mass production companys and it's better quality. Keep up the good work. I just sit and dream while I enjoy your pictures.

Would it help to put a small amount of wax in pouring pot and then add either/both the dyes and let them melt in that small amount then add to the rest? I personally didn't like the smell of the liquid dye and I have the other two on hand. Maybe I just won't make red or pink candles and that should take care of it. :undecided Thanks for your help. Practice makes perfect,practice makes perfect, practice makes perfect.

I use J223 wax, either powder or block dye and in alot of my red and pink candles, I get the red spots where the dye isn't dissolved good. I stir till I can't stir any more and still have them. Is there any other reason for these spots?

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That's wonderful and I know you must be very excited!!