Created: 2007-02-20 10:24:13

It's finally here, the new front page. My webmaster did a beautiful job. Now I will be able to list specials, new scents, scents of the month, new products and etc. I am very excited to try this out so stay tuned for thee upcoming first post of the scent of the month!!!!!

Created: 2007-06-17 08:43:28

The 4th of July is soon coming and all those fireworks and picnics and swimming is right around the corner. For the month of July I would like to introduce the first Scent of the month. Pineapple and Cilantro. The meeting of these 2 different scents combined make this a marriage in heaven, the cilantro takes the sweet smell of pineapple and gives it such a twist that you are sure to have fireworks go off in your nose!!!! when you purchase this scent for the month of July send your order through my email only so I may discount your purchase and I will bill you seperatley!!!

Created: 2007-12-02 11:22:31

How to Administer a Burn Test Trim wick to 1/4". Place candle on clean, flat, heat resistant surface - away from drafts. Record time & light candle. After 2 hours, record burn pool diameter and wick appearance. After a total of 4 hours, again record burn pool diameter and wick appearance and then gently blow out candle. Allow candle to cool for 8 hours. Repeat process until all of the wax is gone. Note: Candle should achieve desired burn at 2 hour check. The wax should not be more than 1/2" deep at 4 hour check. If either of these occurs, you need to adjust the size of your wick. Calculating How Much Wax a Container Will Hold Fill the container with water and use the below conversion that applies to the wax you are using. 16 oz of weighed Paraffin Wax = 20 fluid oz 16 oz of weighed Soy Wax = 18 fluid oz Pillar or Votive Candle Cracks If performing a second pour, make sure the re-pour wax is not too hot. This will cause thermal shock and candle cracks. Candle may have cooled too quickly causing cracks or mottling. Use only quality fragrance oils that have not been diluted to improve cost. This can cause wax to mottle. Prior pouring, make sure the mold is clean and free of old wax. Pillar or Votive is Difficult to Unmold Do not re-pour candle after it has become cool and started to pull away from the mold. Make sure mold is clean and in good condition. As a last resort, put the candle (and mold) in the freezer for 5 minutes. This will cause the wax to shrink and pull away from the mold. Candle Flame is Too Large Your wick is likely too large. Using the appropriate size and type of wick is fundamental to a well burning candle. Candle Flame is Too Small Your wick may be too small. Using the appropriate size and type of wick is fundamental to a well burning candle. Pit Marks on Candle Pour slowly and use minimal stirring to avoid the creation of bubbles. Prior to pouring, ensure your mold is clear and free from residual wax. Pit marks can happen when a candle takes too long to cool. Poor Candle Throw (Can’t Smell Scent) Try using a higher quality fragrance oil. Often fragrances smell good out of the bottle but lack the depth to create a candle with a good "hot throw" (smell while burning) and a good "cold throw" (smell while cold). Try adding fragrance just prior to pouring candle. Try adding more fragrance (do not exceed wax recommendations). Try changing waxes. All wax formulas perform differently. Container Candle Sink Hole Immediately prior to pouring candles, carefully warm containers in the over at 150º for 15 minutes. This will allow the wax to cool very slowly thus lessening the changes of sink holes. Do you heat the wax beyond the pouring temperature? Overheating causes the wax to over expand. Make sure you candle cools slowly. Avoid drafts in the room. Visible Horizontal Lines Here is information I search out and receive everyday, and this is one that I believe everycandle buyer or maker should know. This information is provided by wholesale supplies plus. Email me or comment if you have any questions!! When pouring a second time, make sure your wax is not too cool. When doing a second pour, retain some wax from your first pour and use this reheated wax as your second pour. This ensures the color of the two waxes will be exactly the same. Lower your pouring temperature. Wishing You Much Success! Debbie May http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/ 1-800-359-0944

Created: 2007-12-15 13:58:03

What EXACTLY is Soy Wax? Soy wax is a vegetable wax made from the oil of soybeans. After harvesting, the beans are cleaned, cracked, de-hulled, and rolled into flakes. The oil is then extracted from the flakes and hydrogenated. The hydrogenation process converts some of the fatty acids in the oil from unsaturated to saturated. This process dramatically alters the melting point of the oil, making it a solid at room temperature. The leftover bean husks are commonly used as animal feed. The U.S. grows the vast majority of the world's soy beans, primarily in Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana. This information was obtained from candlescience.com