Welcome! I share tips and insider secrets as a candlemaker, soaper, and biochemistry major, try out new supplies, and just have fun. I’m passionate about making cleaner, more earth-friendly candles and helping small businesses succeed, and it’s an honor and privilege to have you with me on the journey!
Hello there! Thank you for your video. Very helpful! I'm thinking about buying the reed diffuser base from NatureGardens. I have only been using CS base with CS FO and it works great. Is it ok to use CS FO with NatureGarden's reed diffuser base? I saw on NatureGarden's website that their base works with all NatureGarden's FO.
Thanks for your comment. I did actually order again and the second time was much better. They packed it much safer (box within a box) and had a substantially lower damage rate.
encontrei seu vídeo aqui na plataforma estou começando a fazer meus próprios vasos e estou muito feliz em cada peça concluída, digo a você não desista seus vídeos são ótimos já me inscrevi.
I've been obsessed with citronella. I tested so many different blends using Candle Science citronella as well. I use coconut soy and yellow beeswax. It gives that classic citronella look without adding pigment and beeswax adds a sweet clean smell and its beneficial for indoors as well as out. Obsessed! If I could I would make concrete vessels. I don't have space right now. CS came out with terracotta pots but I couldn't wait on the release. Im shocked at how many people hate citronella and I could burn it all year... especially the blends.
I think it has to be blended with another herbal of some sort or I personally wouldn’t want to burn it. Love this blend though! So glad you found one you like too.
Did you ever try mp 117? I read in a study that it is polyesther (sp?) wax. CS does not say that, I discovered this info. while looking for any kind of lab notes on it to see if I should try to move to add more paraffin or use it alone.
So im a newbie with candle making, i make strictly beeswax candles. What type of oil do yo use in beeswax or do you. I use natural oils like lavender/ chamomile or patchouli. I dont want to over do it because i like the natural honey smell.😊
Beeswax can be challenging for hot throw for sure. You’ll honestly need to test one by one because all of these oils come from different sources and will not perform the same across the board.
These kinds of videos make me feel so cozy and calm. Thank you for the effort you put into these! Since watching you videos I've gotten into body oil making and I've watched all of your fragrance oil reviews. Have you ever tried Vinevida or Voyageur? Their prices are good and I love the fragrance descriptions but I trust you nose and want to know if I should invest in them🤔
Thank you so much for these wonderful videos. I appreciate them so much. You are just so sweet and kind. Omg - I’m so glad your melting unit did not catch on fire. Sorry about the loss of your wax though.
In all honesty, it doesn't seem too terrible. I do order from candle science as well and live in NY. Almost every single one of a box of jars has at least one broken in it. Candle science is great about replacing, but it seems about normal for the amount and cost savings.
I love your fragrance reviews and appreciate your honestly. Just a helpful observation on this video. You positioning with your table and supplies behind you seemed disorganized and really awkward. Take it for what it is worth.
I think your table and supplies look great., I'm 70 years old and started making candles when my eldest daughter was diagnosed with a rare cancer. She passed away 7 years ago and making candles has been great therapy for me. You make smile when I watch your channel. I give my candles away as gifts as that makes me happy too. Keep being you and your room looks great !!! From Australia with love and light ❤
Omg I’m so glad I found you. You’re absolutely awesome! I love this video and must check out all your others. I’m really new to all this and have been learning cold process soap making since Christmas, which I love doing. It’s become a passion but I also want to learn candle making. I really had no idea about fragrance blending and yours is the first video I’ve watched and may be the only one. I can just tell how amazing you are. I mean I had no idea so thank you so much, ❤
I was checking out your patreon to see if you review the CT and hot throw after adding to wax, you totally should. That would make the patreon subscription perfect for me even if it's a hire priced tier.❤❤❤❤ Love your content btw! my fav Chandler
Hi there! It’s a great idea in theory but it’s simply not feasible for me to make and burn 100+ test candles per month, which would be correspondent to the number of samples I receive. Hot throw is also dependent on a number of factors-wax, wicks, vessel, percentage FO-and not simply the oil alone. I really appreciate your comment though!
Allen, great video! What was the name of the other honey fragrance oil from makes you that you said you fell in love with but hated at first? Is it Manuka Milk and Bergamot Honey?
