As far as I'm concerned the best soy wax on the market is Enchanted Lites.(IMHO) However, there are other soys that are workable and have good results. I like to tell people that the best soy, is the one closest to them...LOL Shipping is a pain in the arse, might as well catch a break... on the bottom of the list in the link below is a great company to deal with. Beth and Doug are good people. I've heard good reviews on Save On Scents too. Enchanted Lites Bitter Creek They carry another of my favorite suppliers oils. Wick Your Wax from BC Canada. They are in Wisconsin. Candle Cocoon One of my favorite suppliers. They are in Wisconsin. Snowtop Great customer service and helpful folks. They are in Ohio though. That should get you started. Here is a link that might be useful: Michigan Craft Suppliers

Ive found the throw can be hit or miss depending on the actual fragrance oils you use. We've always done 8% FO at 185 high temp, then cool to 135 then pour. Experimentation is always important, even if it takes time to get it right. As a graphic designer, I keep my wax supplies and melting rig right next to my computer, so I can do tests while I work. Experimenting and testing new scents as we speak :) Check out our new site.

What I find works best is heating the container in the microwave or with a heat gun to melt down the leftover wax. (Just make sure the metal portion of the wick is removed first if you microwave). Once the wax is melted, I pour out the excess and wipe the container with a paper towel. They come out very clean and I usually put them in the dishwasher after that. Also, if your soy candles are not burning cleanly, try trimming the wick after each burn. If I do that, there is hardly any residue at all.

I have gotten good results with GB464 & Eco 10's. So the questions that come to mind are: How long do you let a candle cure befoe first burn? I would give it 48 hours. What oil are you using? They do not all work equally well. You have to go through a lot of trial & error to find the ones that work. I recommend keeping a little notebook to keep track of what works & what does not. Also, try things from different companies. No one company will have equally goud results with every oil they sell.