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Pennies add up to make dollars! So why not save money where you can. As far as the "scrap wax" is concerned is there is a market out there. I hated the thought of throwing it away and I myself didn't want to create anything out of it. So I threw it on Ebay as a "what the heck" type of thing, just to see what happens. Well, lo and behold I started getting hits on it and the questions about it. So I've sent it off to all parts of the USA and have another customer right within my own state that likes to pick it up. Anyway, I state very clearly that the wax can be dirty and it's just second hand stuff. In fact, most times it's scented real nice with a potpourri of fragrances. Anyway, the people are that are big into making firestarters use it. I mean you make firestarters, what do you use besides wax? I've heard some people use bits of cardboard, dryer lint, paper shred and sawdust.....so why not use the dirty wax? It's not like it's been rolled in the grass, dirt or worms. Just what's on the bottom of my boxes. Which most of time is just cardboard bits. A great American and patriot once said: "A penny saved is a penny earned." Oh how these words ring true!

I buy the wick stick ems to anchor my wicks to the jar. To save money, I take the stick em and cut them into fourths. They stick just as well as if I had an entire wick stick em. By doing this, I turn a sheet of 25 into 100! Another cost saving tip, I use bamboo skewers for my stir sticks. They last forever and are cheap, cheap, cheap. To cover my kitchen counter tops I use newspapers. After they are read, it's all old news anyway. So why not put the newspaper to good use! I know there are some people out there that believe that pouring into pretty jars like an apothocary,bean pot,or a hex jar is good for sales. I'm not saying that it's right or wrong, it's preference on the candlemaker. But I think that a candle lover is a candle lover. They'll buy a candle regardless of what type of glassware that it's in. So with that being said, I pour my candles into mason jars. At about 50 cents a piece, you really can't beat that price for glass ware. The other thought about using mason jars is that; what do most people do with their candle jars when they are done with them? Few people will recycle them, but perhaps most will just throw them. We all have scrap wax right? If you're not into making fire starters with it, sell your scrap wax. When I clean up, I scrape my newspapers that have spilled wax on them. My funnel also acculmulates alot of excess wax, I save it. My wax boxes that I get my slab wax always has crumbles and dirty chunks in it. Save it! You can weigh it out and sell it out right or melt it down into an old cake pan and Voila you have a thick slab of scrap wax ready to sell.

Hi Tiff, The friend that you were selling for, I'm sure went through extensive testing in order to sell to the general public. So, it's very important to test everything. I mean everything! Whether it takes 3 months or 3 years, or a new jar or new scent. The upside is that you will learn lots and lots, downside is that you will go thru the money very quickly. You don't want to have a fire bomb on your hands, so make sure everything is right with it. After all, your name will be on that candle and you want to be proud of that candle you put on the market.

What's nice about mine is that I can fit a whole batch (12) of candles in mine at a time. They're over 2.5 inches thick and extremely durable as well as very stackable. I got my thick styro foam coolers from a company that sold chemotherapy and diabetic type drugs to their patients. My partner worked there at the time and she always brought them home. You could perhaps call your local pharmacies to see if they have any they want to get rid of. I've also seen mail order meats come in them, such as Omaha steaks. You could use those flimsy styro coolers that you can get at 7-11's, but they are so cheap and flimsy, they just don't last. I've had my coolers for over 6 years now. They're a little beaten and wax worn, but they are still usable and will be for many years to come. Picture is a little small, but they are just like the ones in the picture.

It also helps to s-l-o-w cool them. Once I'm done pouring, I put them into thick styro foam containers to slow cool. Could it be that they are cooling way too fast?

Hi there, What temp are you pouring at? I've used J50 for years and never have had a problem with air pockets. I pour at 150 degrees into warm jars (mason jars) and they are perfect.

Hi Terri, At first it might seem a little scary as to how to ship pacakages to Canada and beyond. Once I figured how to ship to Canada and Europe, my business has boomed. After it all, I sat there and wondered why didn't I do it sooner. Anyway, you would prepare your package normally. Boxing, packing peanuts, what have you. I would stick an invoice inside the box as well as having one in a packing pouch on the box. Just in case customs need to look at it. If your Canadian or European is getting a package from someone in the USA odds are that it isn't their first. They will know that 1. It can be sometimes delayed at customs and 2. the package may have been opened and looked at. In order to send via USPS all you need to do is fill out a customs declarations form from the USPS. It's very easy and self explanitory. It form # 2976A When you go to the Post Office, they are normally just sitting on the desks. If you plan on doing a lot of International shipping grab a handful and take some home. Just simply fill out the form with all the shipping information, where to, how much does it weigh, value, the contents, etc. As to how to ship it there are several options as to how fast your customer wants it. Of course this is totally up to the customer and how much they want to pay. Here is an example of the choices for a 10lb package to Canada. Global Express Guaranteed® Document Service 2 - 3 Days $60.00 Global Express Guaranteed® Non-Document Service 2 - 3 Days Calculate Global Express Mail™ (EMS) 3 - 5 Days $34.00 Airmail Parcel Post 4 - 10 Days $23.35 Economy (Surface) Parcel Post 4 - 6 Weeks $18.70 Most people will choose Airmail Parcel Post. Once you have addressed your package, filled out your form, you can bring to the Post Office and that's it. When you ship Internationally there is just a few things to keep in mind. 1. Your shipment can be delayed for days. 2. Customs will open the package at times. 3. Give your customers tracking numbers...it puts their minds at ease that their package is on the way. 4. If you have any questions why your package is delayed or you want to know where it is, Call the USPS. They can tell you. 5. Save all your paperwork! I think I have covered most everything for you. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!