FaithfulScenter Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 It's been a while since my last post, about a year I think! Just wanted to stop by and say Things in my neck of the woods are going well, I have been using the same wax for quite some time now, TRI 1278 for candles and TRI 6380 for my tarts. I have been very pleased with the results I have been getting, as well as some great reviews! I don't get to pour as often as I like, as I am now an LPN working full time, on midnight shift I have been burning up my local supply, 2 scents I highly recommend are the Bourbon Toasted Pecan and the Lemongrass and Orange. I have had great successs with both. I am still pouring into Pint and half pint jars, and making my wax crumbles. If things continue to progress as well as they have, I hope to apply to sell at a local festival next fall (2016). Your crafts have to be submitted and "juried" in May before your invited to be a vendor. It's called the WV Pumpkin Festival and it is HUGE! Here are my questions, my wax is a soy blend, I have had great success with it so far using zinc core wicks, but even though I put it on my labels and tell my testers, they still can't seem to get it through their heads that the wicks have to be trimmed! Very frustrating! So I'm wondering is it even worth the time and effort to test self trimming wicks, or should I just start bonking people when I hand them the candle?! Another question is, I picked up some Citronella FO on sale, I have yet to pour it. I'm wondering if there is a difference in the EO and FO, and if I need to use a special wick? Or if they can be effectively poured in the pint jars. I tried searching the topic but it didn't come up with much. Would love to hear how everyone is doing! Maybe now that life has slowed down a bit I can hang around some more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puma52 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 (edited) It's been a while since my last post, about a year I think! Just wanted to stop by and say Things in my neck of the woods are going well, I have been using the same wax for quite some time now, TRI 1278 for candles and TRI 6380 for my tarts. I have been very pleased with the results I have been getting, as well as some great reviews! I don't get to pour as often as I like, as I am now an LPN working full time, on midnight shift I have been burning up my local supply, 2 scents I highly recommend are the Bourbon Toasted Pecan and the Lemongrass and Orange. I have had great successs with both. I am still pouring into Pint and half pint jars, and making my wax crumbles. If things continue to progress as well as they have, I hope to apply to sell at a local festival next fall (2016). Your crafts have to be submitted and "juried" in May before your invited to be a vendor. It's called the WV Pumpkin Festival and it is HUGE! Here are my questions, my wax is a soy blend, I have had great success with it so far using zinc core wicks, but even though I put it on my labels and tell my testers, they still can't seem to get it through their heads that the wicks have to be trimmed! Very frustrating! So I'm wondering is it even worth the time and effort to test self trimming wicks, or should I just start bonking people when I hand them the candle?! Another question is, I picked up some Citronella FO on sale, I have yet to pour it. I'm wondering if there is a difference in the EO and FO, and if I need to use a special wick? Or if they can be effectively poured in the pint jars. I tried searching the topic but it didn't come up with much. Would love to hear how everyone is doing! Maybe now that life has slowed down a bit I can hang around some more!Hi FaithfulScenter! Welcome back. This is where I buy my tools for my candles: http://www.wickmanproducts.com/Bryce is the owner and a really nice man to deal with. He sells single tools as well as sets. I am very happy with his product. These make great upsell items when selling your candles. Edited July 1, 2015 by puma52 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisymay66 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Hi Faithfulscenter!Welcome back! I have tried self trimming wicks too. I didn't really they were self trimming. I mean, maybe a little better than non trimming wicks, but the fact remains I think peeps still need to trim them..and unfortunately most don't if bonking them in the head with their candle works, I'd definetly like to try that method! Lol I just made myself up a bunch of citronella candles in mason jars. I use my regular size wick and they are super strong. I've never tried the EO so not any help there. Sorry! Bourbon toasted pecans sounds amazing! Would you share where you get it? The Pumpkin Festival sounds like fun..lots of work though I bet if it's big! Glad you are back again! Have a great night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithfulScenter Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 Oh, I forgot to throw in the name of the supplier! http://www.tristatecandlesupply.net/ They are about 15 minutes from me, so I'm not sure how good they are with shipping, but I have had great experience with them! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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