TL;DR – My name is Jorie, Candles are my passion.
Hi, my name is Jorie. I fell in love with making candles when I was a child, and I made them with my mom (paraffin, crayons and string). About 10-15 yrs ago I started making real candles, after many false starts, my candles got to be pretty good . Due to some family problems I needed to stop for about 8 years.
Now I have used up the old wax, and some of the old fos they still have lots of throw! And am considering switching to all natural wax (soy and palm (from reputable sources)). I spent yesterday making the 1st and 2nd test batches of soy w/ scent. I got such a “high” from listening to music, dancing and pouring. (and I don't think I can wait 2 weeks for 1st burn... LOL.) My son came home and said it smelled like home again.
I just read the list of questions...
Age – physical or mental?
Where do you live? - Central, IL
Are you married? Any kids? I have been married longer than I care to mention and we have 1 adult son (going to college).
If candle/Soap making isn't your primary job, what do you do? I am a caregiver to my Husband (severe stroke) and our friend/roommate (diabetes and heart issues), and helping my son work his way through school (aka cooking, cleaning, etc)