tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373649330246824979.post4584327657738903633..comments2023-04-15T05:57:49.200-05:00Comments on I'd Lather Be Soaping: Adventures in CandlemakingLatherBeSoapinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18018716091511424218noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373649330246824979.post-1751754542846262562016-01-11T19:05:50.811-06:002016-01-11T19:05:50.811-06:00Hi, Robin. I'm afraid that I probably can'...Hi, Robin. I'm afraid that I probably can't be much help here. I've never used beeswax in candles before. I actually have very little experience with candles - the above post is about the extent of my knowledge so far, and I've made only a couple of batches using the EcoSoya wax. I do know some candlemakers do make beeswax candles, although I'm not sure what the best oil blends or proportions are. A quick internet search turned up lots of results about how to make beeswax candles, and there are some online candlemaking forums out there where you might be able to get some advice. I'm sorry I couldn't be more helpful. Best wishes to you on your candlemaking adventures, and thanks for reading!LatherBeSoapinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18018716091511424218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373649330246824979.post-79225032751262028742016-01-09T11:37:27.644-06:002016-01-09T11:37:27.644-06:00am at the researching stage..what happens when you...am at the researching stage..what happens when you blend beeswax with soy for the wax? my focus is on wax selection as well as wick pondering. Allergies are such that I am avoiding all scents as think I ought to avoid paraffin too. Aunt Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415711350427145200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373649330246824979.post-41750003486222211502016-01-01T17:43:08.917-06:002016-01-01T17:43:08.917-06:00Thank you!Thank you!LatherBeSoapinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18018716091511424218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373649330246824979.post-22139686133154091042015-12-30T11:40:10.766-06:002015-12-30T11:40:10.766-06:00very informative, i really like this article very informative, i really like this article Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14200265768433556728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373649330246824979.post-23574451907270160472014-08-20T17:52:53.645-05:002014-08-20T17:52:53.645-05:00Hi, Diane! Honestly, I haven't made many candl...Hi, Diane! Honestly, I haven't made many candles and don't have a whole lot of experience with them. From the few I've made, I haven't noticed any problems with the throw. I've used the EcoSoya CB Advanced wax with the Candy Cane FO from Lone Star, and with Peppermint Patty and Iced Cinnamon Rolls FOs from Nature's Garden. All of them had great cold throws. The Candy Cane and Peppermint Patty had nice hot throws, too. (I gave away all of the Cinnamon Rolls candles to my family for Christmas and didn't get to burn one myself. But it seems like everyone liked the candles!) So far, I've been happy with this particular wax and it appears that lots of other candlemakers like it, too. Bramble Berry sells a 2-lb. bag of the EcoSoya CB Advanced, if you want to test a small portion to see if you like it. I hope that helps! Thanks for reading!LatherBeSoapinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18018716091511424218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373649330246824979.post-35846166583860205842014-08-20T10:33:02.570-05:002014-08-20T10:33:02.570-05:00Thanks for the photos and step by step, I apprecia...Thanks for the photos and step by step, I appreciate it. Can you comment on the cold and hot throw of this wax? I have used all types of waxes and I am having a hard time settling on 1 type. Fragrance throw and wicking are the most difficult things for me when making my candles. Would like to hear any info you could throw my way.<br />DianeDi Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18342625087530582281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373649330246824979.post-38977425596405765102013-09-21T10:33:57.539-05:002013-09-21T10:33:57.539-05:00Thank you, Adina! And thanks for letting me know a...Thank you, Adina! And thanks for letting me know about the giveaway!LatherBeSoapinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18018716091511424218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373649330246824979.post-4920287122893435002013-09-19T18:23:34.858-05:002013-09-19T18:23:34.858-05:00Jenny, canldes look great and I am sure they smell...Jenny, canldes look great and I am sure they smell divine! Keep up the great creativity. I am doing a soap giveaway feel free to participate or pass on the word.<br /><br />xoxoxo,<br />AdinaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12754207420404456036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373649330246824979.post-20395900206018720722013-09-16T18:39:02.521-05:002013-09-16T18:39:02.521-05:00I absolutely understand you-not only that you'...I absolutely understand you-not only that you're saving money,buy also expressing your creativity throug making process, which is soooo great! I'm looking forward to seeing more of your nee hobby,because I really like how they can be designed! Diva Prirodna Kozmetikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01713766013775796957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373649330246824979.post-60466654922479293392013-09-16T16:32:16.092-05:002013-09-16T16:32:16.092-05:00Ha ha, I know what you mean about not needing anot...Ha ha, I know what you mean about not needing another obsession, Maja! I always like to have a candle around to burn when we're just hanging out at the house. I figured it would be fun to make my own, and I think it should also save money. And it is nice to be able to customize the candles to my liking. Thanks for your comments!LatherBeSoapinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18018716091511424218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373649330246824979.post-76580968601026558452013-09-16T16:26:48.177-05:002013-09-16T16:26:48.177-05:00Hi, Silvia! Thanks for your comments. How fun that...Hi, Silvia! Thanks for your comments. How fun that you are also making candles! I'm glad to hear that the EcoSoya Advanced wax and the CD wicks are working out well for you, too. So far, I like that wax and wick combo. I'm looking forward to trying out some more fragrances!LatherBeSoapinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18018716091511424218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373649330246824979.post-29902789660795431812013-09-16T16:20:22.599-05:002013-09-16T16:20:22.599-05:00Thanks, Kate! I'm glad that you enjoyed the po...Thanks, Kate! I'm glad that you enjoyed the post. I really like how the mason jars look, too!LatherBeSoapinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18018716091511424218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373649330246824979.post-34616447898664318002013-09-15T16:23:21.849-05:002013-09-15T16:23:21.849-05:00Ohhh no,no, I don't need another obsession! LO...Ohhh no,no, I don't need another obsession! LOL!<br />I love candles, to smell them, to look at them, to admire one's creativity when it comes to candle containers, but I just don't have a habit of using them! <br />Hihi, that's maybe good, because it will keep me safe from hooking up on them!Diva Prirodna Kozmetikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01713766013775796957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373649330246824979.post-88381172669625363332013-09-15T16:17:24.314-05:002013-09-15T16:17:24.314-05:00Hi Jenny! Thank you for this really neat, informat...Hi Jenny! Thank you for this really neat, informative and detailed post! It will be my go to reference when I make candles again. I agree with what Cindy above said, that the soaping and candle making bones are related. Just like you, after doing a bit of research, I decided on EcoSoya Advanced and cd-12 and cd-20 from Bramble Berry. I made small votive candles and I think they came out well. I should make some more. Thank you for reminding and inspiring me. :-)SoapJamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13643087391861279707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373649330246824979.post-55241712128097529042013-09-14T22:40:55.605-05:002013-09-14T22:40:55.605-05:00That was so interesting! Especially about the wick...That was so interesting! Especially about the wicks. I love the look<br />of candles in jars and yours turned out beautifully. That really looks enjoyable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373649330246824979.post-46374187555540083262013-09-09T16:28:47.492-05:002013-09-09T16:28:47.492-05:00Hi, Monica! Thanks for your comments. I'm glad...Hi, Monica! Thanks for your comments. I'm glad that you enjoyed the post! I tend to be a tad obsessive and I can get hung up on details. That's not always a bad thing, though! I hope you make some more beeswax candles and share them on your blog! I've heard wonderful things about beeswax and beeswax candles. I may have to get some to play with someday!LatherBeSoapinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18018716091511424218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373649330246824979.post-28604961814420478982013-09-09T16:23:11.561-05:002013-09-09T16:23:11.561-05:00Thanks, Kalla! I'm looking forward to using my...Thanks, Kalla! I'm looking forward to using my favorite FOs in candles. It is a little overwhelming, and I've still got a lot to learn. But I think candlemaking will be tons of fun! I hope you give it a try someday!LatherBeSoapinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18018716091511424218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373649330246824979.post-36190419261560035132013-09-08T18:10:53.854-05:002013-09-08T18:10:53.854-05:00Are you a scientist by day Jenny? ;) You break eve...Are you a scientist by day Jenny? ;) You break everything down into very concise, neat paragraphs, making it so easy to follow and keeping us interested in all your projects. And your research, you are so thorough! <br /><br />I have the same sniffing problem that you do but I think you'd outlast me. :)<br /><br />I've only made beeswax candles before, which are much simpler to make. Now that you've reminded me, I think I still have beeswax laying around that I should use up.<br /><br />Can't wait to see your future projects!SoapSudsationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11718909493010782389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373649330246824979.post-9868910129475514462013-09-08T13:29:00.132-05:002013-09-08T13:29:00.132-05:00Great job and thanks for sharing the process of ca...Great job and thanks for sharing the process of candlemaking! I think the candles are beautiful just as they are, and love the jars! Years ago I bought a candlemaking kit but never attempted to make any...found it too overwhelming. I think I still do, lol. Looking forward to seeing more of your candles! SoDakSoaper {Kalla}https://www.blogger.com/profile/15240630812409646732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373649330246824979.post-65403922594423103522013-09-07T10:19:03.945-05:002013-09-07T10:19:03.945-05:00Hi, Deirdre! Thanks for your comments and kind wor...Hi, Deirdre! Thanks for your comments and kind words. It would be so much fun to make candles with your mom! That's a great idea. I hope you give it a try and that you both have a blast!LatherBeSoapinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18018716091511424218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373649330246824979.post-41658926344828961982013-09-07T10:14:02.038-05:002013-09-07T10:14:02.038-05:00Thank, Cee! Choosing a wick was the most overwhelm...Thank, Cee! Choosing a wick was the most overwhelming part for me. Which type and which size for which wax ... Choosing a wax was a little overwhelming, too, but I hope that maybe I've found a wax and wick combo that works well! LatherBeSoapinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18018716091511424218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373649330246824979.post-48290499413725874692013-09-07T10:10:29.609-05:002013-09-07T10:10:29.609-05:00Thanks, Gordana! 'm glad that you enjoyed the ...Thanks, Gordana! 'm glad that you enjoyed the post. It will be nice choosing exactly the scent I want for my candles. I think candlemaking will be tons of fun! It's nice that lots of FOs can be used to compliment each other in both soaps and candles. I plan on making more soon - I'm out of candles now!LatherBeSoapinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18018716091511424218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373649330246824979.post-15410556812223095162013-09-07T10:07:51.396-05:002013-09-07T10:07:51.396-05:00Thanks for your comments, Lindsey! I think the Han...Thanks for your comments, Lindsey! I think the Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild includes candles in their insurance for members. That might be worth looking into, if you haven't already. Using antique tea cups as candle containers sounds adorable! What a great idea! Orange spice and cedarwood also sound great together. LatherBeSoapinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18018716091511424218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373649330246824979.post-52043476545550001522013-09-06T23:19:57.423-05:002013-09-06T23:19:57.423-05:00Your candles look and sound lovely Jenny. Very bea...Your candles look and sound lovely Jenny. Very beautiful with the clean white appearance in the mason jars. I have also been thinking of trying my hand at candles as a gift for my mom who is obsessed with candles. Think that might be a hobby that we could do together :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00644094444794632454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373649330246824979.post-75996270749770783092013-09-06T23:04:16.670-05:002013-09-06T23:04:16.670-05:00What a great post Jenny, super informative! It loo...What a great post Jenny, super informative! It looks like it could be a bit overwhelming, but you have done a great job of breaking the process down. I can't wait to see more of your candle creations :)Ceehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13894195914088348516noreply@blogger.com