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Does anyone ever get any requests or make floating candles for weddings, etc.?  One of the shops I have my candles in is thinking of working a bridal section in and was wondering about the floating candles.  I told her I did not think they were as popular as they once were but I would check it out.  Any help would be appreciated.  Thanks!

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I am not really interested in doing them but I told the other lady at the shop I would see what others have to say about it.  The smallest I make right now is 8 oz square masons and she was thinking of trying something smaller.  I thought either the glass votive size or flower pot votives.  I am not too thrilled about the idea of buying a bunch of molds for something that I don't think will sell.  

 

I don't go to that many weddings but I have not seen anyone in this area use the floating candles in years!

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I don't blame you. Seems I am constantly getting requests for items I don't make. On the occasions that I do it turns out the buyer doesn't end up buying the full amount they originally asked for. So.... my policy is I don't sell what I don't make.

 

I will only bring in a new product if I have numerous requests. It has to be worth my time and finances to bring in a new product. If it doesn't make financial sense then I obviously won't do it.

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I did floating candles for my cousins wedding years ago, but they were not typical floating candles. They were made in a bowl and were about 6 inches wide and 4 inches deep with 3 wicks in each. They were gorgeous lit up floating around the swimming pool during the outdoor wedding. If I can get any pics from her, I'll post them, but she has since divorced, and I don't have the pics, so not sure how easy it would be to get them. :( 

 

Those were the only ones I've ever made and the only request I ever had for any. If I were to do them, I'd do them as special order only, so I don't think they are really worth it. 

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I agree with Jcandle above....unless it was a special custom order, something that isn't available on the commercial market I really wouldn't bother.

 

Floating candles are available by the box very cheaply online.  I actually like floating candles on my table or outside on the patio in the summer, but even as a candle maker I don't make my own....I buy them!!  >>gasp<<  If I had a brick/mortar store I would just buy them wholesale and offer them by a dozen price or something....or offer to order them as a special order type of thing. 

 

I have tried over the years to make a good floating candle that doesn't dip to one side or blow through the side and drown itself....I found them online and just pick them up every now and then when they are on sale or something.  I have looked at the molds...and the cost of molds....I have considered making my own molds....but then I just wuss out and buy a box...

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I know what you mean about just going and buying them when needed!   :)  Looking at all of my Google searches I started thinking the same thing.  I really hate putzing around with tea lights.  I thought maybe I could just buy a bunch and decorate them and sell them.   :P  Nah!!  That wouldn't be right!  The shop is all hand-made stuff so I just wouldn't feel right about that.  

 

I guess I have too many other things on my plate right now I don't want to have to learn how to make floating candles. 

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I agree with Jcandle above....unless it was a special custom order, something that isn't available on the commercial market I really wouldn't bother.

 

Floating candles are available by the box very cheaply online.  I actually like floating candles on my table or outside on the patio in the summer, but even as a candle maker I don't make my own....I buy them!!  >>gasp<<  If I had a brick/mortar store I would just buy them wholesale and offer them by a dozen price or something....or offer to order them as a special order type of thing. 

 

I have tried over the years to make a good floating candle that doesn't dip to one side or blow through the side and drown itself....I found them online and just pick them up every now and then when they are on sale or something.  I have looked at the molds...and the cost of molds....I have considered making my own molds....but then I just wuss out and buy a box...

Omg, Chefmom -  this line made me laugh so hard - and I really REALLY need that today. lol - a floating candle drowning itself..................the irony.......

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Happens a lot. Thats why you see more larger floating candle molds. When I made them they only used the small fluted tart molds that hold an oz of wax. Now you see much larger molds.

 

Anyway, the small floater candles would sink flush with the top of the candle so if any waves or ripples happen in the water the candle drowns!

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Oh I believe thats what happens,

 

lololol...drowning floating candles.....

 

I'm sorry.....I'll stop.......but just sounds so funny reading it......

 

and the <<<gasp>>>  put in there............too funny.

 

I love to laugh, so thanks for that!

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I did 2 weddings last year with a rose floating candle.  One was teal, black & white swirls and the other was solid orange and white.  They both had 3 floating in a wide bowl with colored stones in the bottom.  The first wedding was where I got the order for the second wedding. 

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