Guest guest Posted October 20, 2004 Report Share Posted October 20, 2004 I've been making soy candles today and I made a new favorite. Lemon-lime. I think it's a new fav with me. I used Lemon and lime with Maychang and YUMMMMMMM! They're not for me, but I did make one extra that in a few days I intend to burn all for my wittle self.... Urrrrrr Yummmy! I also sniffed Cumin today. Is it just me or does anyone else think it smells like BO? BAAAAAD BO. I prefer Vetiver over that one. I think my next candle is going to be Bay Rum with a hint of clove. Or maybe something a bit citrusy like Orange... any suggestions? I also have a tip in case anyone might need a suggestion. Sometimes when you pour your wax votives, be it the evil paraffin (which I DO use) or the soy, you might find that you have a problem with your wick wobbeling or falling in... My suggestion is to use Curler length Bobby Pins. Hold the Wick steady. Works a treat. Now I'm back to work... although one can hardly call it that when they are having so much fun. And Butch... If you're reading this. Per usual, excellent service and lovely oils. Except the cumin sample, but that's just my peculiar personal taste and no reflection on the oil itself. Cheers! Kathleen Petrides The PurrfinickyQueen http://www.fatcatcandleco.com Candles, Kitty Carpets, articles, practically everything but the Hairball! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2004 Report Share Posted October 20, 2004 Hi Kathleen, How about orange with a touch of clove. Or I have done orange and eucalyptus (radiata) and loved it. Lemon, lime and may chang sounds divine. My fav at the moment is patchouli ,lemon and sometimes I add ginger and a splash of lime. Thanks for the tip about the bobby pins. Sometimes when I pull on the wick to straighten it the whole thing comes out lol. Virginia West Aussie At 07:06 AM 20/10/2004, you wrote: ><snip> >I think my next candle is going to be Bay Rum with a hint of clove. Or >maybe something a bit citrusy like Orange... any suggestions? > >I also have a tip in case anyone might need a suggestion. Sometimes when >you pour your wax votives, be it the evil paraffin (which I DO use) or the >soy, you might find that you have a problem with your wick wobbeling or >falling in... My suggestion is to use Curler length Bobby Pins. Hold the >Wick steady. Works a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2004 Report Share Posted October 20, 2004 Kathleen - We were previously discussing labor coping techniques. I can tell you that candles help most every mom when they want the room as dimly lit as possible. One mom here posted that a citrus spray had helped her very much. One of my previous clients loved the couple drops of mandarin and ginger that we put together for her (in a warmer) at her birth center birth. Normally I am not a lover of that combo but maybe it was the whole birth atmosphere (yes, there is a certain aroma as labor hormones kick in and depending on the person you may find yourself keenly aware or not aware of it at all) blending with those EOs and it was a pleasant fragrance at that moment to me. So, maybe you could start some candles for birth for me???? hint hint hint...... Dale - Kathleen Petrides I think my next candle is going to be Bay Rum with a hint of clove. Or maybe something a bit citrusy like Orange... any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2004 Report Share Posted October 20, 2004 Hey Kathleen: Your stuff sounds so wonderful that I'm having an olfactory hallucination. I am nutty about burning candles for the scent and soft light they produce (and also because I experience synesthesia with smells) Can you recommend a good website or book for people wanting to make their own candles? Drae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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