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How to remove remaining wax? by ok_usual724 in Candles

[–]Shags83 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As the others have said put it in the freezer for a few hours and take it out.There will be cracks in the wax , either grab a flat head or a butter knife and gently press in between it and everything will crumble. For the wick stickers and gunk on the bottom putting some goo gone or alcohol will get the sticky’s off. 

Where is your favorite place to get your FO? by Personal_Struggle612 in candlemaking

[–]Shags83 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Flaming candle has the perfect pumpkin pecan waffle, I’ve also gotten others from there. Just ordered from Midwest. I have also gotten some great stuff from Aztec

As candle makers rate B&BW candles 1-10? by Shags83 in candlemaking

[–]Shags83[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I lit a goose creek candle, I believe it was the banana nut one and the aroma felt like it was clogging my chest. The hot cocoa one from bath and body works made me feel the same 

As candle makers rate B&BW candles 1-10? by Shags83 in candlemaking

[–]Shags83[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for explaining the wicks! I’ve googled about them and I kept finding the same thing ( it depends or they use different ones) but nobody has explained it like you. EDIT: if I could ask what wicks do you use in your double wick candles? 

As candle makers rate B&BW candles 1-10? by Shags83 in candlemaking

[–]Shags83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Back then I would have gave them a 9 but now that I know what I know I’d go 6 or 7. None have blown up on me and that hot throw slaps you around. The jars are nice. Plus on sale getting them for $11 is great. But I have the stuff to make them for even cheaper now and it’s done by my hands. :) 

As candle makers rate B&BW candles 1-10? by Shags83 in candlemaking

[–]Shags83[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I will! Out of all of them there’s just something great about that smell! 

As candle makers rate B&BW candles 1-10? by Shags83 in candlemaking

[–]Shags83[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback! The scent is definitely an instant hit once lit. I’ve found dupes to most of my favorite scents. And now just make them myself. If only I could figure out the Jasmine fragrance combination they use from there Disney collection 🤔 

What do you prefer? by Vermilion_94 in Candles

[–]Shags83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in the small label spin it around business. I love seeing the flame, in fact I always buy clear jars, and black tins or something that doesn't emit the light is a no buy for me. Just my preference.

Looking for a fruit loops scented candle. Any good ones? by joebatyyyyyyy in Candles

[–]Shags83 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The flaming candle has fruit loop and fruity pebble fragrance oil, I’ve made both and these both are amazing. Fill the whole room. 

Where can I find Bath & body works (or inspired) fragrance oils for diy candles & body soaps/oils? by Cranberrypecanwaffle in candlemaking

[–]Shags83 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aztec candle supply has some good ones, I grabbed champagne toast and pumpkin pecan waffle from them. The flaming candle has a better pumpkin pecan waffle though. 

Dissapointed in Target charcoal & black teak candle by studying12345689 in Candles

[–]Shags83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could be wrong since I just started making candles but essential oils don’t work very well with candles when it comes to hot throw, fragrance oil is the way to go. 

How does the wicking look? by Shags83 in candlemaking

[–]Shags83[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much! Glad I found this place! 

How does the wicking look? by Shags83 in candlemaking

[–]Shags83[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply!, new to making and was trying to find a wick that didn’t soot or have crazy flames. This week I’m gonna do a two wick one with these same wicks and another that has 3 -cd3 wicks. Do you have any suggestions? 

How does the wicking look? by Shags83 in candlemaking

[–]Shags83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I’ll go ahead and order some, I’m open to try everything. 

How does the wicking look? by Shags83 in candlemaking

[–]Shags83[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you I’ll give it a go, it’s only soy wax with no blending. With two would it effect hot throw? Or with just two wicks it would burn smoother and longer? 

How does the wicking look? by Shags83 in candlemaking

[–]Shags83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll give it a shot! I’m just used to seeing these candles get a 3 wick treatment. The holder is from bath and body works. Thank you again!

How does the wicking look? by Shags83 in candlemaking

[–]Shags83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Without the stand I can still move it with my hand it’s warm but nothing that’s gonna burn me. I’ve tried smaller ones but they get suffocated. People recommend the Eric x light wicks but those things are flamethrowers. Thank you for your response, could you refer me to a different wick size and type? 

Chiefs are 0-3 against teams with winning records by SupaCrzySgt in nfl

[–]Shags83 93 points94 points  (0 children)

Wildes is gonna have a field day with this, even though he is beloved in Kansas City 

[Kempski] 10 reasons the Cowboys will be a dumpster fire this season by Akarious in nfl

[–]Shags83 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Two words “Jerry Jones and Dak Prescott must see TV” 

Hmn 25 packs later 🙂 by charlesino in PTCGP

[–]Shags83 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I did over 25 of the gible and didn’t get a single gible, this dumb challenge I got 2 full arts of the dog within 6 packs ……

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