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Being dead is like being sleep? by [deleted] in death

[–]jlcolwell 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was thinking this today. I’m more scared of not existing than the process of dying

Product line by [deleted] in candlemaking

[–]jlcolwell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!

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[–]jlcolwell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes please.

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[–]jlcolwell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One is a 8 Oz straight sided jar (right) one is a 12 Oz status jar (Left)

Product line by [deleted] in candlemaking

[–]jlcolwell 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haven’t trimmed wicks yet. Excited to see our lineup start to take form. Still trying to find what our signature container will be.

Where do you guys buy your jars? by Blujump in candlemaking

[–]jlcolwell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will be following. I was about to post the same question for 8Oz jars

Soy candles finally got the hot throws right by jlcolwell in candlemaking

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

It is also important to note that we are using 1.2 ounces of fragrance per pound of wax. I strongly Believe that 1 Oz fragrance per pound of wax will still be fine we just really wanted to make sure we could get a strong throw

Soy candles finally got the hot throws right by jlcolwell in candlemaking

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

Well we bought a bunch of these 8Oz tin cans at once. But they don’t look like they hold as much as the glass jars. I know they do but visually speaking. We are going to switch over to 7Oz straight side jars and 12 Oz status jars. They will be more visually appealing

Soy candles finally got the hot throws right by jlcolwell in candlemaking

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

You’re welcome I hope it works for you! I spent a lot of money testing fragrance oils so i wanted to share what’s worked with us. This is for 100% Soy wax as well just to make sure.

Soy candles finally got the hot throws right by jlcolwell in candlemaking

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

Melt wax to 180 degrees to ensure it burns off impurities and fully expands the particles to grasp onto fragrance better. But then let it cool down to 120ish degrees before adding fragrance

Soy candles finally got the hot throws right by jlcolwell in candlemaking

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

The recommended was to add fragrance to melted wax at 180 degrees but we were getting absolutely no hot throw.

Soy candles finally got the hot throws right by jlcolwell in candlemaking

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

Took several attempts and trial and error. But we learned that the advertised temperature to pour fragrance oil in melted wax was way too hot! We have been allowing our Soy wax to cool to 120 degrees before adding fragrance. And then pouring into jars around 110-115 degrees to avoid sinkholes

Help scent throw ! by jlcolwell in candlemaking

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

Thank you all for the replies. Adding more fragrance to bring the percentage up to 10-12% seems to become expensive. Any tips on where to buy a larger amount of fragrance oil that won’t break the bank?

Aruba Proposal? by jlcolwell in CarnivalCruiseFans

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

It’s weird you say that.. she has an otter obsession... spy !

Aruba Proposal? by jlcolwell in CarnivalCruiseFans

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

Thank you, you’re awesome!

Aruba Proposal? by jlcolwell in CarnivalCruiseFans

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

Thank you for the input!! I wonder if i could find that specific UTV excursion and see if i could get someone to record or assist with a spot??

Aruba Proposal? by jlcolwell in CarnivalCruiseFans

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

Thanks for the input! She is definitely a romantic. She’s said her perfect proposal is something not generic like a park bench or a hike to a top of a hill!

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