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Michelle · Michelle

Does anyone know what the best wax blend is to make massage candles with? I have all skin safe fragrances and have customers asking for body candles. I know they have palm wax in them but I believe it is a blend that is used.

MassageTherapist · MassageTherapist

Hi! I am a massage therapist and wanted to make my own candles. I tried 100% beeswax, 100% soy wax, and a 50/50 mix, but have not been satisfied with the resulting flame. I must have the wrong wick. For the tea lights, I have been using the prewicked tabs (WC-7U). They burn great for about 5 minutes. Then, t...

brighteyes · brighteyes

I make scented tarts and have really bad luck with the wax upon recieving it from another company,They have told me they can not garuntee the wax to be totally the same each time.Ok now that is not good for my business,So my question is what is the best wax to make soft tarts and were can I get it, That will b...

glamorpuss · glamorpuss

I need some suggestions on how to get rid of air bubbles when I repour my container candles. Currently I am using Ez soy wax and here recently i"ve been getting air bubbles in the repour which does not look good. I want a smooth top like i have been getting in the past. I'm doing the same now as i have...

nancyb · nancyb

I have 500 lbs of beeswax I need to clarify so I can make high quality candles. What is the easiest way to do this? I want to do it in a natural fashion without using caustic chemicals. I have read using maple sugar filtering cones is effective. Suggestions? I have also read putting the wax in a jute bag or i...

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	Body/Massage candles (Preview) Does anyone know what the best wax blend is to make massage candles with? I have all skin safe fragrances and have customers asking for body candles. I know they have palm wax in them but I believe it is a blend that is used.	Michelle	3	3925	Aug 10, 2010 by craftsmaster
	Wick suggestions? (Preview) Hi! I am a massage therapist and wanted to make my own candles. I tried 100% beeswax, 100% soy wax, and a 50/50 mix, but have not been satisfied with the resulting flame. I must have the wrong wick. For the tea lights, I have been using the prewicked tabs (WC-7U). They burn great for about 5 minutes. Then, t...	MassageTherapist	3	5346	Jul 26, 2010 by Renayna
	Needing some advise (Preview) I make scented tarts and have really bad luck with the wax upon recieving it from another company,They have told me they can not garuntee the wax to be totally the same each time.Ok now that is not good for my business,So my question is what is the best wax to make soft tarts and were can I get it, That will b...	brighteyes	4	4255	Jul 5, 2010 by craftsmaster
	Air bubbles in repour (Preview) I need some suggestions on how to get rid of air bubbles when I repour my container candles. Currently I am using Ez soy wax and here recently i"ve been getting air bubbles in the repour which does not look good. I want a smooth top like i have been getting in the past. I'm doing the same now as i have...	glamorpuss	1	2532	Jan 6, 2010 by Renayna
	clarifying beeswax (Preview) I have 500 lbs of beeswax I need to clarify so I can make high quality candles. What is the easiest way to do this? I want to do it in a natural fashion without using caustic chemicals. I have read using maple sugar filtering cones is effective. Suggestions? I have also read putting the wax in a jute bag or i...	nancyb	1	4514	Dec 9, 2009 by Renayna
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