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Thank You for the web links !

I was reading a book awhile back on Candlemaking. Don't remember the name but have written the name down so I can go back to find what I am looking for. There was a taper frame made of 2 pieces of wood, a wooden dowl and I hooks. It was set up for 6 tapers. I was wondering if there was anything...

Interesting thread ! Thanks for the information. I had actually forgotten that I had asked that question. Been too busy to spend to much time on the computer.

Thanks for the information ! I appreciate it. Been rather busy lately so I have not been able to respond. Thanks Again !

Thank you for the information. Sorry it has taken so long to reply ! Life gets busy and I am not near my computer that much !

Thank You For The Information. I appreciate it !

Would like to know if there are any good whole sale candle suppy stores close to the east Tennessee area. With gas prices going through the roof. I thought it best to locate one or some in Tn. or near by states. Thanks ...

What is good and what is not good in Pariffin Wax when making Candles. Tapers and Columns. Also Temps !

Hello, I am doing more research into candlemaking. Tried to do some in the past and got sidetracked. Have found some good books on Candlemaking and am learning. I am however interested in any information into propper Wicks for different waxs and sizes of candles. Tapers and stick Candles...

Hi ! I was trying to get into candlemaking a while back. Got sidetracked by life. It happens. Anyway trying to get back to it. I am interested in making quality candles. Can afford to by small molds for small candles. Have also seen ways to make candles out of everyday household materials. I...

Can't find good stainless for melting pots. Everything I have read says stainless and Double boiler. Can I improvise and use cans. Aluminum and tin cans.

CPSoaper , Thanks for the information. Don't get the chance to really scope out the miller site as much as I want. Have gotten 2 books at the library that seem to be very good. It is a start. Learning how to make soap again should be fun. I helped my father make some in 1976 when I was 12. It...

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Thank you for the information. I'll check these sites out the first chance I get !

I have 2 books on Soapmaking. One by Maria Nerius and one by Susan Cavitch. Both are very detailed. The Nerius book {1997} says the SAP Value of Beef Tallow is 0.140. The Susan Cavitch is 0.197. Which one is right ?

Hey ! Have some new questions to ask. 1 : I have read that you should cut your beeswax in to small chunks of wax and set them in a tray in the sun. I have considered grating the wax with a cheese grater{ Large Holes}. Has anyone tried this and if so does it work. Or does it make a big mess ...

Thank you for the information. Both books are available at the public library. Checked them out on computer. They will be a start !! Another book or books I am interested in are in regard to the business side of Soapmaking and Candlemaking,or small business operations. Any good ones that you all...

Thought I was going to continue on my Newbie Question but decided not to !! I don't have access to my computer all the time. I found the Miller Soap Site to be a good one and enjoy what little I have read. ""What books are available on Cold Process Soaps and Lye Soaps. That would be easier...

Is there any particular brand that you would recommend using ? Is there an online site I can go to ?

Thank you all for the information. Will need to check into what is selling in this area. I bookmarked the Miller's Soap site. Will do some reading and research. Thanks again !!