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Thanks for your insight -- it was very well written, and a very interesting read. Kudos!!

Oohhhhhh the purple swirl should be on my desk!!!! I love it!!!!

I love these. Very unique!!!

Are you using the same mold? It is totally a pain...and I guess it shouldn't matter that much....I doubt people are going to burn them...but ya never know. I just want it as best as I can get it...within time and cost constraints But they are going to smell soooo good even if they don't get a perfect burn! I got baby Magic from justscents...it is AWESOME. I think I like it more than a generic baby powder scent.

OK, I bought a new silicone mold that is of a baby block....and it is being a b**ch to wick....I'm stuck between making it hard enough to take a wick and getting good impression in the mold. The block itself is 1.25 inches square. If I use my hard wax (4045), I get a rustic finish and LOTS of pin holes and not a good impression. If I use a softer wax (J50 mixed w/ 4045)...It comes out better....but it still can get rustic....so I've tried heating the mold and it seems a bit better...but of course the wicking gets even harder. My last try was 1/3 J50, 2/3 4045 and 2 tbs. steric per lb. The wicks I've been trying (lx10 and a zinc I've been using for tealights) blew out in about 20 minutes. I'm just looking for something that will work...it is for my sister's baby shower which is in two weeks.... And, I've spent soooo much $$ already that I need to use what I have! Any thoughts for me? I have steric...so I could add some. Is there a max per pound? Thanks

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Yep, I love it!!! How unique!!!

A friend of mine just mentioned this to me.....I think I'm going to try it....if it generates some traffic.....HEY...that works for me!!!

Yeah, mine doesn't bring any sales either. The only marketing I've done is adding it to google, yahoo and a few other search engines. But, I hope to start a marketing plan at some of the new craft shows I go to that will give them a discount if they place their next order on the web. People should not think "build it and they will come" .... it soooo doesn't work that way. There are so many places out there with candles, aromatherapy, soaps, etc....that I think search engines are currently cluttered....and it will take some work to get away from the pack! I REALLY hope to see some ideas for marketing out there from other members. I need some ideas I can do marketing for others, but when it comes to me and my business, I completely fall short. So....please help!

I think i'm gonna go to the kitchen and make myself some cinnamon buns now....THANKS....lol. Great job btw

Beautiful They all came out awesome!!!!

Trippin' Citrus Divine alarm clock Citrus fresh sublimely earthy pagan fruit fruit of gemini citrine treasure sapphire earth inner hippie citrus madness psychedelic citrine aura fruita Citrus ritual Indigo Wild pogolimon magical fruit ok, there are my choices!! ok, so some are off the wall, but I had fun

I have mine in cello wrap and I tie it with a twist tie and I wrap it with raffia with my tag hanging off. That way the scent stays in and the label doesn't get oil on it or anything. Then, I poke some holes in the top of it so that you can smell it through the bag (because otherwise you can't really smell them too well through the bag). I do my votives the same.

I sell mine individually -- $1.50 each or 4/$5. I also sell the votive holders (some plain, some decorated). At this last show I think I sold a set and a few individually.....and some w/ a glass holder. Mind you, this show sucked, so this was my 3rd most popular item. And yep, I think people like them because they are small. and OMG they are a PAIN IN THE ASS to wrap!!!

Thanks for all your comments! I kinda had an idea when I got there how I wanted it set up, but it all came together on the fly. Yep, yep yep, that's what it was. They were very curious. I kind of let a bunch of them figure it out for themselves.....I had some open in front and some cubes in the warmer, plus little handouts about them....so most people figured them out. Some people already owned some clamshells and others had no idea what they were, so that's where I came in The one thing I do wish is that the hanging display had another row....it is way too sparse the way it is (IMO). That one is clean cotton! Thanks!

Here are some photos from my show this past weekend. It was a really slooooow weekend due to the crappy weather....but I had fun and did make some money that supports my habit My most popular items were clamshells and tart warmers. Educate them and they will come.....lol. Enjoy!

I vote for mixed in the square jar

Those bear accessories are just darling. These look awesome!!

Oh, and the only criticism I have is that the pumpkin pie needs to be filled more Other than that, everything is superb!!

How the heck did you get your buns to look so damn good??? They look like they were baked! Are you SUREEEE those are candles??? Awesome stuff. Keep up the great work.

Hmmmm things that come to mind are: Tropical Sunshine Hawaiian Sunshine Tropical Morning Invigorating Citrus Fruit Awakening I just think Peppermint is very invigorating and the other scents are very tropical-like. Can ya TELL I want a bar?? I need a wake-me-up soap!

Those are awesome. You make me want to go shopping today!!

Your balls look great Robin! Watch this thread show up on some porn search from google or yahoo. LOL. Between this thread title and the almost naked stripper in the off-topic area....this forum is too fun - Sue

These are beautiful. Very clean and nice Congrats on the orders!

The only place that comes to mind is Oddity....have you seen their stuff? I don't know how their prices compare to others, but I think they have some nice stuff. I personally look at the dollar store and other discount places. Also, I have found some inexpensive ones at Pier One -- get coasters -- they fit the 3" pillars perfectly