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I’ve been testing since last July and have only just got there with 2 fragrance oils. 2 more left to test! It’s mostly wick dependant when it comes to HT. Do you leave your candles to cure? I went through a stage of trying to rush everything and I started to not enjoy the process. I would say just go with it and be patient, you’ll get there!! x

I’d say it’s to do with temperatures when you poured you candle

I only ever change one thing at a time, either change the wick or reduce fo as I think you'll never really what worked or what didn't if you change more than one thing at a time. Hope that makes sense lol (it makes sense in my head 🤣)

Afternoon Everyone 🥰 Has anyone got a dupe list of CS fragrances please 🙏 Your help will be much appreciated 😘 Thanking you all in advance 😘 🤗

What a wonderful idea, there are some fragrances on the list I've been keen to try. So I will definitely be ordering some soon, Thank you!

I’ve made candles for the first time and have noticed some sinking particularly on the 9cl ones. I’m using c-3 wax, 8% Fo, heat to 80, adding FO at 65 and poured at 50. My 30cl seem ok. I’m using Lottie and Lauren glass jars. Have a poured too hot or cold?

I’m also using CS1 and am struggling with variable HT, so am following this with interest and to share the pain with you!

Regarding the silicone mould ones, it might help to warm the mould first.

This is one of my absolute favourites x

Have you looked at Candle Shack https:// candle-shack.co. uk/products/ blackcurrant-tub erose?_pos=2&_s id=efc71fa05&_s s=r

Oooh LOVE IT! That always seems to happen. You forget something,soooo you have to place another order 😂

Beautiful soaps

Hi Jane, I burn all sorts at home, we have 3 dogs and 2 kitties. Nothing so far has irritated them. X

Don’t worry you can smell it. If you have covid. I have had a hard time smelling and I lost my sense of smell for a month and some days I can’t smell so I would stick to the recommendations . 😊😊😊. Love the candle holder.

I like this one

Hiya hun I don't use this wax however, looking at your photo you seem to have a full melt pool on your first burn? If so, I'd say try wicking down before you try increasing FO %. You shouldn't need 10% FO to get a HT let alone a CT. The main issue here is no CT that's the most concerning part. With them only being 9cl I would say only test the HT in a small bathroom to start with. I also do think you may be stirring too much? You shouldn't need to stir longer than 2-3 mins. I would also leave for at least 7-14 days to cure before you test, I think with how little 9cl is you can probably test after 7 days but if still no HT/CT I would leave another week. I don't use this wax or FO but hope this helps x

I think but I might be wrong depending on what base you have you will need a clp that's made for use with a hazardous base! If it's got alcohol in it then I'm pretty sure that's classed as a hazardous base, beyond that I'm not much help I know that much but iv not touched clp products for over a year now so I don't know how you get hold of them or anything like that

Your melts can be any size and I would expect to get at least 3 x 4hr tealights out of each one.

Hi dose anyone no if mimosa& cardimon fragrance oil has bin discontinued

Paul Hilton I have a label with logo only and fragrance name is on the CLP on one collection and CLP nlt on another as I have different glass and it doesn’t require an additional label

I love it, so do my customers! Xx

Can any one help please ? How to make up hoover disks please what’s the ratio ? Is it fo & alcohol x

No not certified as such but you do still need CLP labelling.

And me please xx

Don’t give up - you can do it! If it’s any consolation though, I used C3 for a year before packing it in, switched to RCX and never looked back. I’ve saved SO much money and time because it’s so much easier to wick. C3 really is a cantankerous bugger, hats off to anyone who uses it full time!

Me too fantastic product

I love winter berries and have it as an all year round scent as it's lovely and fruity. It is stunning in a reed diffuser, need to check the ifra 49 as not made it in a diffuser for a long time

Those temperatures are right. Have you got anyone else who can test them for you. I’m assuming creed is strong really. I’ve never used it. I’ve been making them for over 15 years and very rarely take the temperature 😂😂

Yeah any modified fragrances will need to be retested in candles and diffusers to make sure the new recipes work as they did before!

Just a little bit of context. My post was in a local group, for one of the villages here that is a very tourist driven area. A lot of the people in the group are tourists/those who holiday in the area. Abersoch. So I have a scent called Abersoch Sands. A lot of the people in the group have bought from me and loved my products, so the comment was just totally unexpected! X

Congratulations 🙂

Thanks for the update and glad you are feeling better.x

Same here please

Hello Shackers, May I have your advice? I really love this community & Candle Shack. I started my candle making quest a few months ago with lots of research. Just tested my first candles, only wick no fragrance, just to get to know my best pour temp, and to check out wich wick works best. Learned that the best way to test is one “additive” at a time, so next step would be Fo+wick+vessel and test again. 🥸 I used 30cl vessels with a dm of 7.5cm Wax type: C3 soy wax Cured: 2 weeks Netto weight: 220 grams 2A: used stabilo 14 burn time 42 hours 2C: used stabilo 16 burn time 37 hours, think I trimmed my wick to much. Overall outcome of my 4/ 5 hour burn tests; Stab 16 mushroom was bigger than 14…

LCV reformulated for ifra 49 a few days ago so old one can't be used in diffusers. PF and DHT awaiting reformulation or a mod for ifra 49. VPO don't think has had any reformulation

It’s very strong - one of my best sellers xx

I sometimes only use 15%

Cheryl do you think lemongrass and ginger will go off if I buy a few years worth?

Hello all - question about room spray base - there are a couple of NICS fragrances I use that can't be put in diffusers but seems they can be put in room spray - what do you use as a room spray base? Thanks

The best reed diffuser I’ve ever smelt. Can anybody recommend a similar fragrance oil please?! (Description A radiant, white floral fragrance with elegant jasmine and sun-kissed orange blossom.)

Hi I make room sprays with fragrance oils and wondered has legislation changed ? I used to make them at 10% oil but when I look now it says maximum 5% but thinking at that level the scent will not be strong. Thanks in advance 🙂

Don't forget to check the IFRA 49th amendment documentation for safe usage levels. After the 10th May the new maximum percentages need to be taken into account. Some now can't be used at more than 15% so may not work effectively. 10.A is the category for reed diffusers (the documentation sheet with 12 categories not 11) x

Charismatic Cat - FairPlay for standing your ground. You and your creations are worth every single penny.

I actually got so excited when i saw the email. Need a spa break….. You big tease 😂😂 had my bag packed and was already picking out what treatments i was having. Love Lav Spa though 😍

Morning could anyone tell me if it’s easy to work with wooden wicks. Looking to use in 10cl Tins and 20cl glasses With CS1 wax and 7 % fragrance. What would a good starting point size wise be ?

Matthew Beynon

Sorry to jump on please could you message me too x

I melt 500g wax and use 50g of fragrance oil

Hello Shackers! My name is Joyce, I am married, and am a dog and macaw mum I live in the Netherlands in the province Zeeland. We love living there. I work in healthcare. 2) I am a new candlemaker. 3) Well, I was in a not so good place for a while and started this to be busy with something else. After watching some youtube vids. And although candle making can make you go uhm “ up the walls 😂” I love it! 4) My dream is to have my own candle company. Next to my other job. 5) Nope. 6) I would have bought another melt pan, because the first double sided one keeped leaking water in my wax….. I can tell you, these pan’s can fly…. Also, there is no perfect candle. 7) Do you research! Don’t just start. The website of CS has lots of info, black tie company lots of vids on you tube, Armatage candle company as well. Just suck it all in…. And use the searchbar. Last advise: if it works for one, doesn’t has to work for you. Testing is life 🤣 😎 If Candle Shack could grant you 3 wishes, what would they be? More stock in the BV. I feel like we are a bit neglected! It is so expensive to buy in the UK. And lots of products are not in stock in BV, and when i look on the UK site it’s there…. Very frustrating from time to time.. 9) Proud, joy, home. 10) What would you like to see more of in our community group? I am glad I ended up here. 🍀

You will need to have clp and sds created for the base , it's not a case of providing supplier etc, it needs recalculating (around £25 per scent)

So I get this with eco soya. I think it's from stirring the FO in it. I've tried loads of different temps and nothing works. Only thing I haven't tried is filling up most of the way and then doing a second pour. Otherwise I'm considering changing to a different wax

Has anyone got any tips on Sleepy Head in 464 30cl. I’ve tried a stab 14 but get a burnt smell towards the end of the candle.

Thank you everyone! I ordered 3 fragrances. Rhubarb & Rose Fragrance, Rose Petal Jam Fragrance, Velvet Rose & Oud Fragrance🥰

There is no best wax, it is down to you as to whether you want to use mineral or vegtable wax, hence why there is so much choice. Maybe do a bit of reading first and decide what you think you would be happy with. Then use the search bar in the group to find alot of answers for you and your chosed wax. Good luck

Hi Cheryl Maclean Cheryl. Are you saying that the lemongrass and ginger in the sale can be used for diffusers as well as candles. Also can I ask from your amazing list of modifications, you refer to and comment the following.... Lemongrass & Ginger – This is the best submission we have had. It has changed very slightly. I think this is better than the original. Moved to burn testing.. Are you referring just to diffusers! I hope this makes sense!! Thank you for your patience and hard work. Its really appreciated x

Is Craftovator's Pumpkin Spice really strong? 🎃

No you cant say its a dupe or inspired by - loads of people do but technically its a breach of their trademark

Love Rhubarb and wild mint! Bora Bora is a bestseller of mines, Wood Sage & Sea Salt, Black Pomegranate which is Pomegranate noir by Jo malone, black cherry, winter fae is the lush snow fairy Dupe, sand and sun smells like nivea suncream

This is a splendid idea guys 👌🏽🙏👌🏽

So most waxes go up to 10g of fragrance per 100g of wax tho there are a couple of waxes that go up to 12g of fragrance per 100g of wax natural wax like soy wax will give you frosting but that don’t affect the wax melt only the look pour temp depends of the wax you use so wax chips are best for colour I would say then as for sizzlers you mix a 100g of what ever base your using of for the sizzlers with between 2 to 4 grams of fragrance

Fireside

Anyone destashing any fresh scented fragrance oils? Not sure what to go for🙈 Preferably 50ml/100ml x

Hey guys.. hope you all had a lovely Easter Holiday. I need your help 🙏 could you please direct me to fragrance wholesalers for Oak Moss & Sea Salt for candles please?

Maybe try pouring at a lower temperature if it possible for C3?

I get it with some fragrance oils using CL wicks but some are ok. I tend to use stabillio wicks now with my RCW 😊

Dior - Addict Dior – Hypnotic Poison Dior – J’adore Dior - Joy Dior - Miss Dior Dior – Poison Dior – Pure Poison Dior - Sauvage These are the only ones I can see xx

Does CS do a FO dupe for Brazilian bum bum? T.I.A. X

The fragrance most likely has an element like vanillin in which discolours over time.

Question about the fragrance calculator...is it me has anybody else wondered how the wax calculation for two candles .....FO and wax amount ...using fragrance content method .....is not double the amount....the wax amount calculated is usually less than would be expected for two plus candles ?? Am I being a bit slow .... this doesn't make sense to me. Any one good at maths know why please?

Snap!!! I did the same, the wax didn’t look like it was going to budge but this morning it popped out!

Yes

Ecosoya recommended heat to 70 Celsius pour at 60

Sometimes you wish you didn't open your mouth! Am after a BUTTERCUP fragrance for a customer. In my wisdom, I said "absolutely, no problem" and can't find it anywhere. Wasn't even aware buttercups had a fragrance! Anyone got any suggestions for something wildflower like, maybe a loose interpretation of what she wants, but the best I can think of....

La Vie Est Belle one of my best sellers x

Hi Everyone, We’ve been asked for a long time if we can supply 10g-20g bottles of oil, or another way of testing our oils. So….we’ve launched ‘melt samplers’. These are 50g wax melts (4-Cavity) with 10% oil in HPM. At just £1.25 ex vat each, it enables you to try 8 fragrances for a tenner :) The first 20 are online now and if these prove popular, we will add more in the coming weeks. Let me know if you like these? PS: the 20th fragrance is ‘Pink Pepper & Rose’

I usually give 7/8 reeds with diffusers, makes them perfect xxx

I have just used the eco soya melt wax for the first time and I love it

I adore lavender 🤍🤍🤍

Hi everyone Has anyone tried Oud for greatness fragrance oil? If so what do you think of it?

If you’re using a shorter “oil burner” as opposed to a taller wax melt burner it will burn hotter and lose scent much quicker. Lots sold in shops like b and m are less suitable for melts…

☕NEW FRAGRANCE OIL ☕ FRESH COFFEE - A rich, dark coffee bean fragrance with a hint of cream and a sprinkle of cocoa. Available now! https://www.randallscandles.co.uk/products/fresh-coffee-fragrance-oil

Candle Shack provide clp cover up to max of 20%. Try 15-20% and see how you get on. Also what reeds are you using? The thin fibre reeds work best for me. Good luck