Sharon in KY

Really? I never knew that. Thanks

(My dad & Grandpa- 86, bless his heart!) have a local apiary so I have tons of beeswax at my disposal , the store stuff must somehow be cleaned or something....

But I'm so greatfull for this forum and all of the expert advice, any of you want to start cold processing soap, let me know!

I haven't used NG's wax so can't say but you might have got a better throw because the candle had been made for awhile. Some find they throw better after curing for a week or more. Don't use the Eco wicks either. sorry but

I just asked about the bees wax in soy. Let me know if there is a difference in throw. May have to PM you to find out how to get the bees wax ready to use in candles.

Love home made soap but have only made Microwave and CPHP. Always in a hurry. Have all the ingredients and as soon as I get some time I plan on making some salt soap and CP. First I need to organize all my supplies so I can find everything. I like using rice brand oil, much cheaper than olive. Good luck.

For thoses who have added this to your soy candles. I know it makes the melt point a little higher but how about soot? Does a candle with Bees wax tend to soot more than one with pure soy. I know it all depends on the wick and all that. I might have a source from a local Bees Keeper/Honey Maker but I'm sure it will need cleaning. Don't want to mess with it if is a bear to wick.

What ever happened to Clean Wax? I bought some several years ago and have used it off and on for embeds and to harden my wax. Is it known under another name? TIA

What is UV inhibitor? Really, what does it do to the wax to make it not fade? What's it made from? I have some and have used it but really didn't tested long enough to see if it worked. Tried it to see if it would prevent bleeding on some of my embeds. Didn't work for that, haven't found anything for that, yet.

How about hot soapy water? Why wouldn't that work the first time?

Never used this wax but maybe pouring cooler will work. Never added vybar to soy so don't know if it's the reason for your problems. Try making some without the vybar.

Top are you hugging your candles???? Mine would never burn like that unless I gave them a good "hug" every now and then.

I always thought the LX did not curl as much as others. I find in votives they don't curl.

See, paraffin in no different than soy. Different from batch to batch. There is just no way to figure it out.

They're coming to take me away, haa haa hee hee.....

Top, what is the diameter of these pillars? I have always used LX wicks in my votives. I'm sure I have some larger ones around here I could test.

I love the liquid colors from Rustic Escentuals or Ky's Orange chips, they make a nice bright orange. I would try the yellow drops and maybe a toothpick for the red, a smidge at a time, stir and test on white tile or wax paper, till you get what you want. Don't think you'll need much red.

Unwrapped had Yankee votives. They are pellets that are pressed into a votive then dipped in wax. Maybe all pillar candles are done that way.

If what your looking for is a shinny candle? I read some where to quick dip your finished candle in very hot water. Can't remember all the instructions but they were really beautiful, looked like glass.

I'm no where my sink so I must have something else. Air is on now so don't have to dig those suckers out of my tarts but there is always next year. "The only good bug is a dead bug" just not in my wax.

I have trouble every time I open my windows in the Spring and Summer. These itsy bitsy bugs, smaller than a gnat land in my tarts and even the unscented wax, what a pain. I have to leave the windows closed and turn on every fan I own. Gets Hot.....

I've seen those jars too they're just a little shorter than the square Mason I sell. Mine are $5.50 wholesale and $10.00 retail. I fill them to the top so they have about 9oz. of wax. I have been using this jar for several years and I'm getting tired of them. Just hate to start testing again plus these jars are cheap for me cause I get them local and don't have to pay shipping. Sure wish there was another wholesale jar supplier in my area.

Does Peak's crimp the wicks they sell?

Love this scent but they have been out forever. Has anyone compared it to others or knows a real smelling one. Don't like Peak's.

I know salt is used to thicken liquid soap. Have you tried looking on the soap dish? Just another site to check out.

http://www.soapdishforum.com/forum/index.php?

If no one answers here.... Try posting this on the soap dish site they know a lot about these things.

http://www.soapdishforum.com/forum/index.php?

Has anyone tried making these. Sounds like a lotion bar I've made before. They say their soy is cosmetic grade. Where on the net does it say what the emollient factors of soy is? Also when a FO is skin safe, at what rate does that mean? I have wondered about this for a long time. Never says on suppliers web sites.

I'm one of those "milkers" and the jars I'm using now have a curved bottom so I have to use the silicone. Once you get use to the calking it's not that bad.

I use the clear silicone calking too, wick tab will not pull out of jar but the wick will pull out of tab if it is not crimped tight.

Found the caculator on Peak's site. Thanks Peak, now I can figure out how much a container will hold berfore I melt.