I've been "playing around" with the various types of candle waxes for months trying to find my niche, and nothing seemed to pan out. I'm a whiz at making those whimsical pie candles, but I wanted to validate my talent by making "real" candles like those fancy container and pillar-shaped ones. I sucked majorly at it. I could never get an even pour with my pillar candles, and I kept getting sink holes. For the life of me, I couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong, until I discovered SOY WAX!!! I loves me some soy wax for so many reasons. It's all shredded up and soft. When it spills, it cleans up nicely and easily. And most importantly, I get a nice, even pour. I admit, I got a small sink hole on a few of my candles, but I poured the wax too hot, and I was able to quickly remedy it with my heat gun (None of my current offerings have sink holes).
I'm going to stick with my new eco-friendly soy candles. They hold scent like a dream, and I love the creamy appearance of them. I don't use any color to detract from the beauty of them. I've got them burning all over the house now! Aren't they cute?
3 comments:
Happy you fixed your problem!
Now I just need to go and check out your sents :)
Awesome! One day I may try candle making, but no time soon. *lol*
I love candles. Whether I'm in the "mood", reading a book, relaxing after work or cleaning like crazy...it's just something about the pleasant aroma. I know I'd never take the time to make any but I do enjoy them.
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