erinmfritz Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 I just started making soy candles a couple weeks ago and I am hooked. I bought my kit from Just by Nature which included GW444 wax and RRD40 wicks. I would like some advice on your preferences of the best soy wax (for containers) and wicks(which will not mushroom so much). I will to stick with the soy wax container candles, but I am overwhelmed with my searches for ingredients, I odviously would like to find the best prices too. I don't like the look of the jelly jars so I am also looking for a good place for jars. And then there is the scents. I hope you can all help me get off to a good start in this craft (and hopefully profession)I would also like to know if anyone has advice on dipping animals and where to get them.I'm sure I will think of more questions to pick your brains in the future.Thank you in advance for all of your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 I would recomment checking out Bitter Creek's website. They ship fast, have great scents that throw well in soy, and in my opinion great prices.I use the EZ Soy from Bitter Creek and I am quite pleased with it, although the candle I poured last night has a lot of wet spots this morning. But wet spots aren't enough to get me to switch waxes! Even the most high priced candles will have wet spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carol k Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 thecandlesource.com has fantastic oils and are very inexpensive. super customer service and fast shipping. millcreek-mcsoywax.com all of their oils are tested in soy, and i've not had any problems with their oils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scentlady Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 For dipping bears I like Millcreek and Sherryssoycandles.com. Millcreek has good fragrance oils. I like Candle Cocoon also. Do searches for particluar scents and you will get opinions on who has best. Just Scent can be hit or miss on their oils although I like the ultimate vanilla. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 You got of to a good start with buying a kit. Now one of your best friends will be the search feature of this site. There you will get opinions of older and new candle makers. Next thing is start a little slower one thing at a time, research out your candles first in one type of wax and jar then perfect it. Then move on to the next thing don't try to do it all at once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinmfritz Posted November 6, 2006 Author Share Posted November 6, 2006 Thank you all for the input. You have given me some ideas of where to start. I'm glad I found this wealth of experience and information to help me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuepie Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 since you are in Indiana why not try Indiana Candle supply. They are a pretty good supplier and this would save on shipping for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekrunner Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Welcome to the board from a fellow Hoosier! You are up there in my grandma's (former) neck of the woods. I still have cousins that live in Garrett and Butler. Millcreek in Kewanna, and ICS near South Bend have great FOs, and Southern Scentsations in Michigan have good ones too. Millcreek and Southern Scentsations house brand wax is actually Golden Brands 415, a good all-around soy wax. Whichever one has the best shipping costs shoud be your choice, should you choose one of those two.geek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 First off, find a supplier nearest you. If you can find one within driving distance, that would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinmfritz Posted November 6, 2006 Author Share Posted November 6, 2006 Thanks for suggesting mcsoywax.com. I went to their site and they are in Indiana just a couple hours away from me. I just placed an order with them, wish me luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacien Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 I agree with buying the kit. But I think RRD's are kind of a rough start. You should order some sample packs of various wicks to see which suits you best. Also if you are aleady using 444 maybe even try the 464 if you are going for blends anyway. Some suppliers send out sample sizes for a small fee. Millcreek and I believe Soycandles.com does too! Peaks is not a bad company to work with either. Just test some samples from various sites that are often praised on this board and try it out. Everyone has a different opinions on scents. Geek is right! I have worked with Millcreek and Southern scentsations both great companies to work with. I am jealous you guy are at least in the same state. I have Gateway and they are all the way down south from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyllandcandles Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Hey and just an FYI www.flowerfactoryinc.com is a great place to buy jars. I got 26 ounce Apple jars for 45 cents. And the basic jars are between 40-65 cents. You need a vendor's license to purchase from them. Let me know if you need any help, I live in Ohio. just outside of Indiana. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhepp7gw2 Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 I use the Golden Brands 444 and love it. I get mine from www.soycandle.com Their prices are so reasonable andthey ship fast plus they have great scents that have been tested in soy.Ask for Melissa , shes extremely helpful and knows the business well.Natures Garden is a great place for good Scents too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katie Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 I started with the same kit. And I really like working with JBN. The wax worked great but I did make a switch to a local supplier because of the shipping costs. I use C3 and I love it. But I did like the JBN oils and they are tested in soy. They also have great customer service but I have to say most of the populat companies do as well. I would suggest to find a local supplier of wax to help save on shipping. Then try some sample packs of oils from other companies out there like Millcreek, Bittercreek, etc. There are so many to play with.Enjoy and have fun with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlebuddy Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 I agree with the others, if possible, find someone near to you for shipping purposes. My top 3 suppliers are TN Candle Supplies, KY Candle Wax Supply, and Candle Science. Great oils and customer service too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinmfritz Posted November 8, 2006 Author Share Posted November 8, 2006 All of the information you all have given me has been so helpful. Thanks again. So far so good on my candles, I just got my new shipment from mc and it's killing me to wait til tomorrow when my jars are here to make more candles. I took one of my dipped bunnies and a candle last night to show some friends and they were a big hit. I hope I can continue to be so enthusiastic about this, I love this board, I've gotten some great ideas and advice. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotmama Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Good luck and hang in there! Soy can sometimes be frustrating!!!!Mama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Good luck! I remember when I first started out, ahhhh the memories:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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