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deanna

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    St. Louis area, Missouri
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    I own a small shop in a tea room where I sell hand-crafted items.

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  1. I tighten the base with pliers, then put wick stickums on the bottom of them until I am ready to use them. When I use them, I stickum to the bottom of my jars and then pour my wax. I line them up 3 jars at a time. I use bamboo skewers to keep my wicks straight. I place the skewers across the middle of the jars, pull them up straight, and then bend the wicks over the stick - which doesn't put any pressure on the wick tabs. I have great luck with this method. Since I double wick all my jars I needed a method that would keep both wicks uniform. This does it!
  2. I appreciate the advice! What type of wax do you suggest? Any type of soy?
  3. I don't know what the name of these are but I have seen them in the store. They are pieces of crumbled wax (some I have seen are semi-circles even) that you can scoop out and put in tart warmers. They come in different scents and colors. Can anyone help me figure out the name of them and does anyone know how to make them? I think it would be a cool addition to my line. Thanks so much!:wave:
  4. They make one pour container waxes and I think that is the way to go. I tried out 12 different types of container waxes (soy and paraffin) before I found the one I currently use. It is a one pour soy blend that works GREAT in the jars I use. It also works consistently with any wax and has never pitted or frosted. Try Taylored Concepts 50/50! It is the BOMB!
  5. Would love it! Can't wait! I love when people share!
  6. I own a small shop where I sell all handcrafted items on consignment. It was me that provided my consignors with a contract. They should do the same for you. If they haven't offered and they want you to do it, I could email you the one I have. You can change it to suit your needs. My fee is 25%. I told my consignors to think about the $$ they put into materials as well as their time and effort and then mark it up 25% from there. That way they are not losing money, but making it. Let me know if you have any questions! Send me your email address if you want it!
  7. Hi all! I was wondering if you have any suggestions to the problem that I have: I have liquid dyes in amber bottles with eye dropper lids. They are about 7 months old. The weirdest thing is happening. It seems like the dropper lids are disintegrating because the dye is seeping through the rubber part and getting all over the inside of the bags they are stored in. When I use them, it gets all over my hand! Any suggestions? I love my dyes and don't want to get rid of them. My candles are still burning the same so I know they haven't gone bad. Any suggestions would be helpful!
  8. Does anyone do this with their customers? Is so what type of scents do you do? How do you figure out how to charge for the candles and for shipping? Thanks for the advice!
  9. I like the purple one - are those candles that you sell? If not, I would suggest you put a picture of your own candles on them...just my 2 cents! Otherwise, they are great!
  10. what is mals-e? i am looking to set up a website with shopping capabilities. please tell me more!
  11. I have a customer that has some containers she wants me to fill for use on her candle warmer. They won't be wicked which makes me more comfortable with the request. My question is about how much to charge. I pay .99 per pound of wax and around .99 per oz. of fragrance. So do you think that I should charge $3-4 per pound of finished product that I put into her containers? How much do you charge for refills? Thanks!
  12. Beatiful! What gorgeous displays! did you sell lots? who did you invite?
  13. I think it is more taste and preference over anything else. Yes, canning jars are less expensive, but then you have the 2 piece lid to deal with on some of them. You also have to decide what kind of customers you are targeting. If you live in a rural area, and those are your customers, then canning jars may work. If it an upscale look you are going for, some balmorals may be what you need. Search the web for candle companies, decide who your customers are, and pick out a range of jars that will work for you. Personally, I love apothocaries. I use the 10 oz and 16 oz and find them very versatile. Customers love them because of the way I decorate them. I also sell 8 oz melts in jelly jars with daisy lids. I sell candle warmers for these (usually 2 sales at once). The melts are cheaper because they are less wax, no wick and less work overall. People like choices, but you are the ultimate decision maker - you are the one that has to make them and sell them. You will never sell one thing that everyone likes. That's what makes this business so challenging and rewarding, too. Hope this helped!
  14. Anyone know a company where I can get a great smelling sandalwood? Thanks!
  15. Hello! I have a customer that called me today wanting to know if I can use a container that she has (that had a candle in it that has been burned out) to fill with wax for a melt for her. She doesn't want any wicks, just the wax to put on her candle warmer. I know that it is not wise to reuse a container for wicked candles because glass containers can weaken over the course of their usage. What do you think? I don't want to be held liable for accidents, but at the same time, I don't think candle warmers get warm enough to cause problems. Any feedback would be great!
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