u/ektacara

Hell everyone,

I'm a beginner candle maker and I'm trying to create realistic roll cake slice candles (similar to Swiss roll cake slices with whipped cream and fruit decorations). I am based from India with limited waxes available.

I'm struggling with a few things:

• How do you make the rolled cake effect?
• What type of wax works best for the sponge/cake portion?
• Any recommendations for moulds or tools?

If you've made dessert candles like this before, I'd really appreciate your advice, tutorials, or YouTube recommendations. Photos of your process would also be incredibly helpful.

Thank you so much.

Ekta

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Hi everyone,

I'm a cosmetic formulator based in India and I'm trying to develop a luxury shimmer body oil where the mica remains suspended without settling to the bottom.

I've researched a lot of formulations, and many recommend:

• TKB Thickening Clay (Quaternium-90 Sepiolite & Quaternium-90 Montmorillonite)
• Polyurethane-79 (e.g., Oilkemia™ 5S / Crystal Clear Wax)
• Trihydroxystearin
• AEROSIL® R972 (Silica Dimethyl Silylate)

Unfortunately, I haven't been able to source any of these in small quantities in India. Most suppliers either don't stock them, only sell industrial quantities, or the products turn out to be different grades (e.g., regular Aerosil 200 instead of R972).

My goal is:

• Crystal-clear body oil
• Suspended mica (minimal settling)
• Lightweight, luxurious skin feel
• No emulsifier (anhydrous formula)

Has anyone formulated shimmer oils without these ingredients?

I'd really appreciate any suggestions or supplier recommendations. Thank you!