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I have been making candles and want to approach a couple of local shops to sell my candles. Has anyone done this and how successful has it been? I am assuming that there are a number of different distribution options (they buy at wholesale or they have them on consigment, or they take a...

I'm wondering if 9% FO is too much ? Do you think I should drop it down a little ? Thanks all

Thanks Relle9 The two I burnt yesterday was Black Raspberry Sugar and Cinnamon and Spice What oh what is problem !

I am very new to the candle making scene so I would love some suggestions or tips on why my candles are not smelling as good as they should be. I definitely have the right wick size for the jars and they are getting a full melt pool. To me they almost smell like a burnt smell with a hint of the...

Thanks for that ... what would the ratio be to start out ... I currently use 9% FO in Advanced CB ... do I drop down the FO to add the EO ? Thanks one and all !

I recently bought a candle from a store and read it had a combination of FO and EO's - it was a soy candle. It had amazing scent throw ... can you do this and do you do it ?? The throw was much stronger than the ones I make. Any idea's ?? Thanks again :grin:

Just one more quick question .... I am looking for these boxes without the window in white ... any suggestions ???

Thanks Relle9, I appreciate your help !! I might give the HTP wicks ago ... yes all trial and error. Will let you know how I get on :-)

Thanks Relle9 I will check them out... I have found a jar which I love but Natural Candle Supply seems to be constantly out of stock and they don't expect it in for another 3 weeks. Driving me crazy ! Can I ask what wicks you find best with the Advance ? I am using the CDN and find them good...

Hi Relle9, Thanks for your post ... yes I am new to the forum so need all the advice I can get. I live in Sydney and have started making candles for family and friends but have decided to try and sell them. I started out using C3 soy but found it just too difficult with wet spots. I then...

I am using this wax and can't seem to get a good HT. I am heating to 160 adding FO 9% - at 130 and stirring gently until 120 at which point I pour. Can anyone please help with my HT... Are these temps OK ? Any suggestions would be appreciated ! Thanks I let them cure for about a week...