Forgot to say..please e-mail me direct@riddle249@tds.net for some reason I don't get my messages forwarded from GW. Thanks, Carolyn

I've been making candles for the past 25 years and the one thing that I can tell you that you will hear again and again is TEST TEST TEST.. and it's truly the best advice to give.. Bitter Creek Candle Supply (http://www.candlesupply.com/) offers good things for newbies.. they sell sample packs of wicks, and wax in 10-11 lb slabs, and their shipping is pretty good.. and the prices are reasonable I've tried some of their fragrance oils and they are pretty good, if you like B&B Work type fragrances then it's TonyÂs Fragrance Oils hands down, they are a little higher on some things but they ship their oils in Boston Rounds not plastic! And you can use the empty bottles for mixing your own blends I also use them for room sprays http://www.tonysfragranceoils.com/ Hope this helps, tori~

I do not sell my candles but I give you some tips on making them; 1)Use good quality oils to begin with. If you haven't already done so, you will need to get some samples of oils & wicks, to test them. 2)Measure, measure, measure! 1 oz. of oil per pound of wax is generally accepted as a safe, effective ratio. 3)Monitor temperature. Add scent around 180 degrees F. (Too hot & the scent will evaporate) Pour at around 100-110 degrees F, so you will not crack the glass and the top of the candle will look smooth.

Crayons are fine for colorant. I advise against the glitter, because I do not know if is is safe, when exposed to heat & flame. As for "food essence", I have no idea what that is. There are fragrance oils, made specifically for candles. They should be safe & work the best.