donniej
Well-Known Member
I've had this 50 pound box of stearic acid laying around for months... found a bunch of 1 pint mason jars on sale, so I ordered some wicks and bought a cheap pot 
There's an artsy gallery tour downtown the first friday of every month. There's always college kids and crafts people selling there wares on the sidewalks... I figured I'd give it a try. So I picked up a 13 quart pot (stainless steel) for $10 at "Odd Lots", ~70 (1 pint) jars and 100 wicks, warning labels and I already have gallons of essential oils.
I melted the stearine acid (veg based) down and ladeled it into the jars with a plastic beaker, then added scent, mixed and added wicks. About 4 or 5 hours later I had 60 candles, made a huge mess, was covered in wax and stank of clove I also made Lemongrass, Citrus blend (Orange, Tangerine, Grapefruit & Lemongrass) and Sweet Basil. For some reason the clove over powers everything else. Oh well, I can think of worse things to smell of 8)
There's an artsy gallery tour downtown the first friday of every month. There's always college kids and crafts people selling there wares on the sidewalks... I figured I'd give it a try. So I picked up a 13 quart pot (stainless steel) for $10 at "Odd Lots", ~70 (1 pint) jars and 100 wicks, warning labels and I already have gallons of essential oils.
I melted the stearine acid (veg based) down and ladeled it into the jars with a plastic beaker, then added scent, mixed and added wicks. About 4 or 5 hours later I had 60 candles, made a huge mess, was covered in wax and stank of clove
I also made Lemongrass, Citrus blend (Orange, Tangerine, Grapefruit & Lemongrass) and Sweet Basil. For some reason the clove over powers everything else. Oh well, I can think of worse things to smell of 8)
and i love the real cinnamon, it's just that eo is so very strong..
