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@DRAWSKWA 2 күн бұрын

You mentioned that you found a great way to store the mini fragrance testers… still waiting to see that please! 🙏

@lisatakeitorleaveit 4 күн бұрын

So interesting!

@xyngchic 4 күн бұрын

I’m based in the US. I use a tips dipped in each oil placed in the same baggie for 24 hrs will give me the final answer on if I want to combine scents or not.

@chrisharris5497 5 күн бұрын

Sadlu due to legislation we are not allowed to do this in the UK as every scent has to go through individual testing to be approved despite all the contents already being individually tested to go on sale to the general public. I've had to go back to the drawing board and start trialling a different wax as I went from 100% success to 100% failure after buying more wax and wicks (same wax and wicks just a different batch) and since then I've not found another wick that will burn adequately so I've now start using soy, I was using Parasoy because the cold and hot throw is incredible as well as holding colour really well.

@stripypjs 4 күн бұрын

Please read the REACH regulations for the UK. You can blend fragrances provided the original fragrance have been registered and meets compliance. The original fragrance must have been registered for use in candles. You will need the correct CLP labels for the blend and a revised SDS. A number of the large fragrance suppliers in the UK can help if you are blending only their fragrances.

@juliafranzese1080 6 күн бұрын

I love you.

@housebeyondthehedge 7 күн бұрын

Not being a candle business owner myself (just a fan of candles), I loved the more vlog style vibes of this one!

@nicolesakowicz2949 7 күн бұрын

Did you ever try raising up your digi boil so that your scale and poring pitcher fit under it? I think it is memory box candle who puts it on concrete blocks. Just might save you a step in the process.

@amberandoak 6 күн бұрын

Yesss i really want to try that! Thank you so much for the reminder. Gosh I love this community so much <3

@OpenMindKreation 8 күн бұрын

I use a silicone mat to pour on that way if I spill wax I just stretch the mat to get the wax off when it dries

@amberandoak 8 күн бұрын

Oh my gosh this is GENIUS!! Thank you so much for sharing!

@OpenMindKreation 8 күн бұрын

@@amberandoak no problem happy to help

@wafaisheree 8 күн бұрын

I love your videos ❤️

@Cuterful2 8 күн бұрын

Try 454 its my favorite wax!

@keher8366 8 күн бұрын

It was a no go for me with the 444 wax for that reason alone. The ugly tops!! 😂 Same! 454 wax ❤er! I’m still trying to find the perfect wick for the 8 oz straight jars but the wax is amazing.

@HerIndulgenceGlow 8 күн бұрын

@@keher8366ECo 10 or 12 thank me later

@marthagichia 8 күн бұрын

Thank you. Can you please do a studio tour? I love how you have things organized.

@amberandoak 8 күн бұрын

Yesss I plan to do one soon!!

@marthagichia 8 күн бұрын

@@amberandoak Thank you.

@itsjustjoelle6640 8 күн бұрын

Most of us aren't pouring candles in full glam... I love that you keep it real. I think content is more relatable when we see the same struggles that we have. Very nice video! :)

@amberandoak 8 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

@marianaavila4673 8 күн бұрын

I use 464 wax and I’ve just come to terms that it is picky with fragrance oils. There are some fragrance oils that just work wonderfully and give me beautifully smooth tops with no sink holes right off the bat, I dont even need to use a heat gun, and some others where it is just a hot mess and I have to keep smoothing the tops over and over again. I had to come to terms that sometimes it is just not worth the effort, energy and anxiety to continue trying to make one fragrance oil work, so I just pivot from there. If I have a very particular vision I am trying to achieve with the FO that is not working, then I try to use a similar fragrance oil from a different supplier to see if that would fetch me better results. IDK if it helps! On the other hand, thanks for sharing!!! Love seeing the more candid, realistic content ❤️

@amberandoak 8 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this! I definitely notice a difference in tops with different oils. It’s so interesting!

@BluerosesT 9 күн бұрын

I just picked up that glue gun and plan on switching too! The wick stickers are so inconsistent. 😩

@megandepczynski9021 17 күн бұрын

Completely agree! I don’t have anyone close to discuss candle making with 😭 but the FB groups really do help!

@victoriabrown8474 17 күн бұрын

Thanks for the video - good to see the pros and cons of each!

@calafiacandleco 18 күн бұрын

100% agree with your thoughts! Great video 👏🏻🙂

@amberandoak 18 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!! ♥️

@delilahcarbajal6734 18 күн бұрын

Where can we order? I bet they smell amazing just in time for summer ❤

@amberandoak 18 күн бұрын

Aww thanks so much for the love :) amberandoak.co - the summer collection launches June 1

@luminarygoddess8642 18 күн бұрын

BBW uses paraffin wax and vegetable wax in their candles for better scent throw as do many. Generally it’s the scent that makes you get headaches as well as soot from improperly sized and trimmed wicks. Beware palm wax is contributing to the rainforest demise

@lisatakeitorleaveit 18 күн бұрын

I agree with everything you said here! What a wise approach !

@ExperienceKevsworld 18 күн бұрын

I am still working on getting up and running and putting together my first line of candles. I have a strange way of looking at the candle maker competition thing, donuts! I know it sounds funny, but I feel that when you have a product that is so similar to so many other makers the competition (challenge) is in getting your product in front of people.

@nicolesakowicz2949 18 күн бұрын

I am actually attending the Handcrafted Soap And Cosmetic Guild conference. As a novice maker I was nervous to attend. I’m so happy I took the plunge - everyone was so friendly and helpful. It’s an amazing community of other makers and technically competitors but it has been very refreshing to see the love and support of this community. Everyone has been so willing to share their knowledge and experiences. It has been exactly what I needed to gain knowledge and confidence to open my doors to a business. It has been a much different experience from just being on FB forum.

@amberandoak 18 күн бұрын

Omg I just saw they were in CT and candlescience was there!! I wish I knew, I guess if they sent an email it went to my spam folder :( where are you attending it, which state?!

@nicolesakowicz2949 16 күн бұрын

@@amberandoak I live in western MA so I drove in everyday. I figured it was a sign I should go with it being in my “backyard”. Next year is in Reno. I think registration opens in Sept or Oct. the longer you wait the more expensive it gets. I’ll see where I am at if going makes sense. It really is a business write off so if you can swing it definitely go. I took an all day class presented by Kevin Reed from Candlescience it was amazing how much more I learned. Getting to visit all the vendors is fun and they usually offer great deals and discounts to attendees. Let me know if you have any questions!

@amberandoak 16 күн бұрын

@@nicolesakowicz2949 wow thank you for all the info!! I’m on Long Island so ct would have been sooo perfect! That’s great you got to go and soak up the knowledge and experience it :)