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CrystalClear

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  1. I don't use crimps because I have converted all of my gel candles to forever candles. Just a tealight burns. My customers prefer them this way so they are not "wasting" the candle and they can burn it without ruining the "scene".
  2. Oh, I could tell you TONS of stories! I just love craft shows :: snickers :: I will say, that my biggest pet peeve, and easiest/fastest way to get on my bad side is taking up some of *my* booth space. I don't care if it's an inch, a foot, or a mm...it's mine! That and the people not leaving themselves an "out". Meaning, they set up their whole booth but don't have anyway of getting in and out of their booth, so they think they can just walk in and out of my booth to get to theirs. That pisses me off to no end!
  3. Ditto! It's too much of a hassle to make em during the busy season, so I do em all during the off season.
  4. I use a combo of the aluminum pouring pots and glass measuring cups.
  5. Ditto. I wouldn't use gel if you are not using non-polar fragrances. Like Wendy stated, when burning, everything gets combined in the melt pool. Not good.
  6. Here's the thing: When the lady CALLED (I still can't believe she had the guts to actually CALL me at home to ask), I told her how many years I've been doing this, how much money I have invested (not an amount, just a lot haha), time, testing...etc. And she STILL wanted to know my process and how to go about doing it. She was very persistent! This was the most persistent person I have ever dealt with. Usually others will ask, and when I give em my schpeel, they are like "Wow..ok...nevermind." Ugh..just so frustrating!
  7. How do you politely tell them that it's impolite to ask and to bugger off? I got a phone call today from a customer that was so "intrigued and fascinated" with my products and wanted to know my process and how to go about making them. I mean..she wanted to know what wax I use, what scents, how I go about making my dipped animals...etc...EVERYTHING! She THEN tells me that she used to make crafts and did craft shows but she didn't make anything that really made her jump up and down, but when she saw my stuff Saturday, she got really excited. When you get asked this, what do you say?
  8. That would be handy if my slips said "customer copy"..but hence they do not.
  9. K..That's what I was thinking, but wanted to make sure! haha Thanks Vicky!
  10. For those that take credit cards and use the knucklebuster method...umm...which copy do you give your customers? The top slip or the bottom slip? :tiptoe: Thanks!
  11. It depends on how big/wide your pilsner glasses are, especially towards the bottom. For mine, I use 36-24-24Z. You could also try 44-24-18Z.
  12. I peel out the left over gel and it usually all comes out in 1 peel. If there is any left over, I'll soak it in water and rubbing alcohol and wash/scrub it.
  13. I pay $0 My hubby is an accountant so I get his services for free. haha I can ask him when he gets home tho, what the "going rate" is for that.
  14. Figurine candles. Toss up between tigers, cats, dolphins, and fish. Then pies are second.
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