kita309 Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Hi everybody, I am new to this board. I have been making candles for a little while now. Not anything serious. Just mostly for myself. What I was wondering was and sorry if this is a repeat post.I would like to know what is the best container wax and the source. I have four children and it seems like every year the gifts to the teachers get more expensive. I thought this year I would make all of the teachers some candles and maybe some tarts. I live in Middle Tennessee. Also, I am a chacha guide and if anyone wants to know more about it, I will be glad to talk to you guys. Just let me know. You can IM me on Yahoo at --kita309Thanks Anna"> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mammapajama Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Container wax is a personal preference. After doing lots of research and testing and buying lots of equipment and samples, you will find the brand and supplier you like best. It takes time and money. Try searching on this site a bit more and you may find some suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixisprkl Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 I would find a candle supply company in your area to save on shipping. And then just start testing waxes. Personally, I use a mix of votive wax and container wax for tarts.Best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logcabinmomma Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 You might want to try Aztec out of Knoxville for your wax. They have great prices on their tins too! http://www.buywax.com-Kristi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Check out suppliers by state http://www.candleandsoapstuff.com/Suppliers_by_State.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmp Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Hi Anna ~Welcome to the board. YOu will find lots of useful info here about candlemaking. Your post made me giggle. I too have four children and started out wanting to make teacher gifts (got to be cheaper, right?) Well, it didn't quite work out that way. I've spent quite a bit (over $200) and am still trying to perfect my candle. :embarasse I"m sure others out there can vouch for this story. But the hobby is fun and I'm glad to have found this niche despite the initial cost. Just wanted to give you a heads up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leashaann Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 For the first year that I was making candles, I didn't know this board existed. After I "discovered" it, I visited on occassion but only recently really started posting and utilizing the information here. It's a great place to start. The moral to my story is that recently I did a few searches on "the best container wax" and realized that the wax one person may love and have tons of success with may turn out to be my worst nightmare. I've finally found one that I think I can live happily ever after with but only time will tell. I suggest that you search the board, come up with a list of viable candidates and then start trying them. It helps if you can find a supplier close enough that you can save on shipping but from my experience sometimes it's worth having it shipped because there are some suppliers out there that just don't understand customer service. And a word of warning: There is a strange species of bug out there and once it bites you, it will be very hard to stop buying fragrance oils etc. Just stay strong and maybe those teachers christmas presents will only cost a few hundred dollars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane42 Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 ok, I gotta ask...what the heck is a Chacha Guide? LOL I am so out of touch with things!!!!!Definitely try out waxes that are near you! The shipping is killing me, and I am only ordering one state away! Good Luck! Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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