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  1. lyschelw

    Mixing Waxes

    So, for my understanding coconut wax is hydrogenated coconut oil. So, 92F coconut oil that is hydrogenated would be considered coconut wax. There are all different recipes for coconut wax blends. I have been told by wax manufacturing companies that only 5-10% coconut 92 (wax) is needed. I...
  2. lyschelw

    Do you know about Eco-Soap Bank??>>

    That is so wonderful! Such a great use!
  3. lyschelw

    Do you know about Eco-Soap Bank??>>

    Hello all of you wonderful soap makers! While scrolling through my Insta I saw a soaper that mentioned the "Eco-Soap Bank" I looked them up and they appear to do some amazing work! They employ people AND they use up soap waste. This is where you all come in to the picture. Many of you have...
  4. lyschelw

    Post your Gripe

    I see it on various websites. I can't remember where off the top of my head. It is generally something that I only get once in awhile, like a piece for a curtain rod. And I think it was once at a place that sold all bamboo products. And I totally agree with you. If it is for wait staff then...
  5. lyschelw

    Post your Gripe

    I actually feel the same way. I don't know why but it always makes me a little angry. We don't even collect for anything on the site because I am afraid it will give the same feeling to people. I don't know why it puts me in such a bad mood. I know I have the right not to give a tip but then...
  6. lyschelw

    Candle Makers - Want to try Coco Extreme - BW917? 10% off pounds

    SALE - Interested in trying the Coco Extreme- BW917? Get 10% off 1-44 pounds! Use code "IWantExtreme10" at checkout. Sale price good until 4/14/22 at 11:59pm. (not good on cases) Want to read more about my new favorite wax? Coco Extreme Wax- Read
  7. lyschelw

    Lemon soap

    I am a bit jealous that you can grow your own lemons! That alone has me impressed. And your soap is incredibly lovely. The colors work beautifully together! I am curious as to what the little bit of orange looking material is on the top of the soap. Is that a lemon piece?
  8. lyschelw

    20% off Organic Golden Jojoba, Avocado Oil and Aloe Vera Gel (1X) - 3 days only

    Hello Everyone - Time for another sale just for you! For the next 3 days you can get 20% off 2oz , 15/16oz or 5lb/7lb sizes of Organic Golden Jojoba, Avocado Oil or Aloe Vera Gel (1x)! Simply enter the products and then enter the code at checkout - "SpringClean20" (Take off the quotes)...
  9. lyschelw

    FREE Mix and Pour Long Neck Pour Pitcher $5.95 value - $50 purchase. Quick Sale. Ends Feb 28th. 2022.

    Hi Minnie, you will need to remove the spaces. Otherwise robots find our emails and spam us :)
  10. lyschelw

    Uneven Bubble Candle Tops

    I saw in another post that you used soy. I have to say that it would be very strange for soy to indent like that. Although I do see "tear" marks on the surface that look like soy. The "tear" is what soy usually does. It doesn't usually make a clean looking "fold". So I am totally wondering...
  11. lyschelw

    20% Off Virgin Hemp Seed Oil! 3 days only

    Hi everyone! I have too much Virgin Hemp Seed Oil! For just 3 days I am offering the 2oz, 14oz and gallon sizes at 20% off. Just use code "HempSeedOil20Off" when purchasing. Order Here Ends March 9th at 11:59pm.
  12. lyschelw

    FREE Mix and Pour Long Neck Pour Pitcher $5.95 value - $50 purchase. Quick Sale. Ends Feb 28th. 2022.

    Hi Minnie, Yep, wax to CA from us is expensive. But $86 seems really high. Honestly, for wax if you can get it closer it is always a good thing. But I would be glad to take a look at the true shipping cost. Shoot me an email customer @ candlecocoon.com Let me know your address and I can...
  13. lyschelw

    Renaming after 21 years.

    Rebranding is tough! 21 years is a long time to put into a product and there is now a lot of "good-will" associated with that name. If you change names entirely you may confuse a lot of people. And people don't like to be confused. I am currently going through the same issue so I feel for you.
  14. lyschelw

    Newbie 100% Coconut Oil Experiment

    6 - 12 month wait! Oh wow. Patience is a virtue!
  15. lyschelw

    The Truth About Lasting Fragrance (Essential Oils)

    Thank you Peachy! I haven't done our Coconut Macaroon in soap yet. Now I am wondering if it would have the incredible fresh baked "pop" as it does in candles. Or if it will be one of thoses that gets eaten. I did our Candy Corn and it totally got blitzed. Kinda smelled like Play-Doh in the...
  16. lyschelw

    The Truth About Lasting Fragrance (Essential Oils)

    I read Brambleberry's article, thank you for sharing. I am still a new soaper here but I used to know a lot more chemistry in a former life. And my question, that goes along with yours, is - wouldn't over fatting the soap save more of the scent? Basically, saponification is a chemical...
  17. lyschelw

    Beeswax/Coconut oil Soot Problem

    Hi there, you are on the right track. Combustion prduct is Co2 +H20 + soot. Soot is any unburned product. SO, there could be too much oil still since wax is oily and scents are oils. But from looking at it I would say that it is overwicked. The flame is stuggling to "eat" the wax which...
  18. lyschelw

    Mixing Waxes

    Hi there! You have a lot going on! Call me impressed. Oh to be young :) Yes, you can mix beeswax with many other products. And as others have said you do need to be careful not to use too much. Beeswax is a natural "vybar" and can aid in scent throw if you don't use much. And I mean very...
  19. lyschelw

    problems with front label for parrafin wax pillars

    That is a tough one since wax by it's nature has a lot of oil in it. I know that from putting price tags on the bottom the candles kill any and all labels. Not really sure there is anything that will work directly on a candle for the long term. Short term, yes. Long term... Maybe if you had...
  20. lyschelw

    Uneven Bubble Candle Tops

    Hi there! Candles I know :) Not sure what it is that you are considering the issue? Are there indents on the right hand side? Not sure what I should be looking at? If you could maybe circle a spot on the picture? Questions - What wax are you using? I can usually tell from the picture....I...
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