Recent content by Green Gardener Gal

I don't think the comment, "you can't cure stupid" is in the interest of an open air forum, nor could it be considered helpful. Hair dryers are often owned in the home, and might save a person who does not have a heat gun the expense of having to buy one. If a person uses a heat gun...

Can I redo ? Stacie, Just in case you do not have a heat gun, you can always save the added expense by trying to melt the candle wax tops using a hair dryer. However, she is right, if you are planning to continue making soy wax candles, the heat gun is the way to go. As a safety...

Candle Wick Mushrooming Wick tip blooming, called “mushrooming,” or wick tip carbon deposits are caused by burning highly fragrant candles. Zinc cored wicks continue to retain popularity for use in votives and containers. Zinc cored wicks retain rigidity and hold up during "hot pours.”...

Soy Candle Making over Paraffin Candles Hi, I am new to the forum, but love finding other candle making enthusiasts. If you are a newbie, you might want to take a serious look at the benefits of making candles using 100% all natural soy candle wax vs. the negative benefits of paraffin...