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Lol. No, if you buy (edited because violates section rules). They have great oils, wax, good prices and great cs. HTH. Steve YOU KNOW BETTER STEVE. (Scented)

Ok, here goes. The Clarus 3022 is the 70/30 that GL had and TCS sells as their own. GL discontinued the 3022 and then started offering the Clarus 3020 which is similar to 6006. It is 70/30 paraffin/soy. You can add 15 % soy to that wax and get the same effect as if you are using 6006. Eventually, the adhesion breaks down with that blend after a period of time or when the candle jar gets warm from burning. It is a good wax but I prefer the ease of the 3022. I would be interested to know how the new co wax behaves. Please keep us informed. Thanks, Steve

Anybody familiar with their Creme Brulee or Apple Jack Peel? I know that ky is tops for these two but it sure is nice to get free shipping. Thanks, Steve

Hansel and Gretel's House or Vanilla Bean Noel for me!

That's good advice all the way around. I love the square Mason jar but understand that corners in jar configurations often cause more headaches than they are worth. Jars that are about as wide as they are tall would be my only advice. Straight sided and non-tapered glass is a whole lot easier to wick. Make it easy on yourself and keep it simple. Some suppliers will let you buy a test amount of wax, jars and wicks to avoid being stuck with a bunch of costly stuff you don't like or want. Getting started doesn't have to break the bank but eventually you can't eat just one. HTH Steve

Sorry for hi-jacking your thread Soy. I have tried that wax and was not impressed. It really had a lot of wet spots and was a booger to wick. I think any wax has a knack to it that once discovered will give positive results. I can't imagine any mfg offering something that doesn't work but there are always trade-offs with waxes. This wax is identical in appearance to the Clarus 70/30 but obviously has different proportions of additives in the blend for jar adhesion. I would ask JBN if they test any of their fos with this wax and which ones were the best. HTH. Steve

Add your fo at 185 to 190 degrees and pour about 185 or 190 degrees. I find the hotter the better for this wax. I started using this wax with an LX and have tried eco and the others (zinc included) but cds performed best. I use 7% fo (15 oz wax and 1 oz fo). My salsa jar is the same diameter and I use a cd 18 in all my fos. I like the cdn wicks the best but jbn is always out of stock so I use the Candlewic cds but TCS are fine too. Right now I'm pouring TCS Hansel/Gretel, Pom, Spiced Apples/Peaches, Cinnamon Toffee, Vanilla Bean Noel and NG Apple Jack Peel. They all perform flawlessly in this wax. There are plenty others that will do just as well. Heat your jars, pour hot and cool slowly and you should get the same results. HTH Steve

I asked a customer if she preferred colored wax instead of my undyed look. She said, "I don't care what it looks like, only how it smells". My label says its so many ounces, the name and describes the scent. No one has ever asked what's in it. Ever. Steve

I have been using the 70/30 for quite a few years now and it works great "for me". I wash and dry my jars and then put them in my toaster oven in the shop and warm them to about 150 degrees. I add fo and color at 190 degrees and stir for 2 minutes and then pour into the warmed jars. The jars go into a covered box that I keep closed and only open to add new candles. I keep the jars spaced to maintain even cooling and then cover the box with a blanket for the night. I just poured 8 cases of candles and did not have one wet spot. I use cd/cdn wicks and if an fo seems weak, will give it a couple of cure days. Most candles are ready to go out the door the next day and have great ct/ht. The wax quality has been super with no issues in a long time. You need to pour in a warm environment if possible. I like to pour this wax hot. HTH Steve

I'm sure you're reading lots of posts and feeling kind of overwhelmed by the complexity of chandlering. I started with a votive kit from Cajun Candles. They sent me the fragrance oils I picked out and sent me enough wax and so forth to begin making simple votives. Most people have a glass coffee carafe that sits in a cabinet and those are great pour pots and or just as well to melt wax and mix fragrance and color. Buy a postal scale at Wally World and learn how to tare your pour pot and weigh your wax and your fragrance oil. Buy an oven thermometer with the long silver cord and the probe at the end and you are ready to start testing. I use 70/30 parablend (soy/paraffing) from Tennessee Candle Supply. There is a list of suppliers at the top of the Fragrance section for you to click on and if you have a supplier nearby; go over and talk to the supplier for advice. HTH. Steve

Sanguigno Orange Patch Scent Works If you stay in Rome, chances are your morning orange juice will be from the Blood Orange. So called for their surprisingly red flesh and deep red juice, the popular Sicilian Sanguigno variety have been described as a spicy berry orange. Grounded in, and balanced with, the warmth of patchouli and a hint of fir, our Sanguigno Orange & Patchouli™ fragrance oil will make your mouth pucker and be deeply satisfying to your senses.

Yes Candybee. No go on this fo. That's interesting to know that Alabaster has a couple, cause they are in my backyard. If they have anything in stock will be the question. Nope. Just looked and Alabaster is out of stock on both fos. I guess its off to NG land and then may have to look into that Wassail. Thanks a bunch. Steve

Wow, you are real peaches! Thanks a million to both of you! I've used Christmas Cabin a ton and love/hate it (lol). I kinda looked at the Wassail Babs and overlooked the punch. Oh Christmas is so much fun and so much work. Two more cases and I have my Christmas Farm order done and then its on to the next order. I'm being told that the perfumers are way behind due to a late start on the season. Thanks, Steve

Thanks CB. There are a couple that look similar but it appears that few suppliers attempt to dupe this fo. Steve

I have a pound of it if you want it. Steve

Bump. Where are the fo wizards? Scented, Babs, Carole, anybody?

I have a customer who wants something similar to this fragrance. Does anybody have an idea as to what might smell like this: "The nostalgic Christmas aromas of apples and oranges, accented by clove, nutmeg and ginger. Embellishes your favorite Christmas memories". I've never smelled this fragrance, so I don't have a clue. Thanks, Steve

Your packaging really looks top notch! You've been a really busy bee. WTG. Steve

I once purchased one of those little iron skillets that you fill with scented wax pellets and place on a warmer. The shop was just flooded with the fragrance but nothing in comparison when tried at home. The lady explained to me that she kept her overhead fan on in the shop for the purpose of fanning the melt pool and distributing throughout the shop. I tried this and it indeed helped the throw. The pellets usually lasted about 2 days and then you had to add some more. Too messy, too expensive and often forgot to turn off the burner; so I chunked it. I would like to make tarts but wonder how that would affect my candle sales? Steve

My question is more about the wax for tarts. I purchased some silicone molds that are perfect for tarts but it seems that the problem with extended scent retention is all about the wax. So is KY back in good graces or has everyone switched to something else? Thanks, Steve

Congrats on winning 1st place in 4 categories in the Saponifier this year.

I use the 12 oz salsa from SKS and use 8 oz of wax per jar. My 70/30 wax works real nice with one wick that burns just right in almost all my fos. True I had to buy $250.00 minimum for free shipping but with the look of how busy the season is starting off; I may have toput in another order soon. My problem is with everybody being out of stock on raw materials. I didn't start stockpiling soon enough. The advantage of the salsa is it provides a larger melt pool IMHO. Steve

Anyone have a lead on Gold Canyon's "Christmas Presence" dupe? Thanks Steve

i never thought about using that for tarts, probably too soft. I never could get a decent ht out of the 4627 or 4630 and settled on the 6006 overall. I started with the J waxes and zinc wicks and moved on when GL began selling the 70/30 blend. That's the same wax I use to this day. It is made by Clarus and is available at Tennessee Candle Supply as their TN70/30 (currently out of stock). I think you have to stop and think about using a 12% fo load as really expensive and unnecessary due to the quality fos available. I would buy a sample of these waxes and see what you think. I have most of these sitting in a corner in my shop gathering dust. It just comes down to sticking with a wax and learning all you need to know for the usual issues (bad batches, ect).

I tare out my pour pot and fill to the desired amount. I use 12 oz salsa jars that hold 8 fluid ounces comfortably (with lid on). I measure out 15 ounces of wax and 1 oz of fo and get exactly 8 oz per candle. Its been a long time since I have melted 16 oz of wax as a means to determine fluid measurement. All you have to do is use your scale and find out for yourself. This ain't rocket science. HTH Steve