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Books On Candlemaking or Candle Making
Quentin replied to Quentin's topic in General Candle Making Discussions
I do have that one. Thank you.- 17 replies
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Books On Candlemaking or Candle Making
Quentin replied to Quentin's topic in General Candle Making Discussions
Hmm. I don't know for sure if I have that one. I'll look. If you recommend it, I'll order it.- 17 replies
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Outside Views on Pouring Temps
Quentin replied to Quentin's topic in General Candle Making Discussions
If you have to call that generally means it's expensive. You've probably heard it said before. If you have to ask how much it costs, you probably can't afford it. I'm gonna ask anyway. Fortunately, this forum has a member that can design and build something similar for a fraction of the cost. Hold onto your money for now. @MilosCandles will have his version out pretty soon.- 50 replies
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Outside Views on Pouring Temps
Quentin replied to Quentin's topic in General Candle Making Discussions
A year ago I would have disagreed with you on this TallTayl. The people on this forum have convinced me otherwise. I've noticed big differences in the quality and consistency of my candles since I've started following the "rules" so to speak. My candle failure rate has dropped dramatically and I'm much more confident now, when I: 1) Heat the wax to 190 (unless the directions say higher) and add the dye. Then stir for two minutes. 2) Add the fragrance at 185F and stir for two minutes. If the temperature drops below 185F when I add fragrance, which it will, I stir until I get the heat back up to 185 and then I start my timed two minute stir. I'm a believer now.- 50 replies
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Quentin replied to Quentin's topic in General Candle Making Discussions
I "need" one of those machines badly. That's awesome.- 50 replies
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Quentin replied to Quentin's topic in General Candle Making Discussions
You've posed a really good question.- 50 replies
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How long did it take to get started in the candle business?
Quentin replied to Trappeur's topic in Business Side of Things
Thanks. There are used copies on Amazon. I otdered one.😃 -
How long did it take to get started in the candle business?
Quentin replied to Trappeur's topic in Business Side of Things
If they're out of print, I can still buy used copies on Amazon and Ebay. I'm interested in anything you can come up with. -
Books On Candlemaking or Candle Making
Quentin replied to Quentin's topic in General Candle Making Discussions
That's what I'm looking for too. I like stuff that's over my head.- 17 replies
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Quentin replied to Quentin's topic in General Candle Making Discussions
Yes!!! I have the second one you listed. The first one appears to be what I'm looking for right now. I followed your link to the book by William Nustle. I ordered a used copy. These old out-of-print books probably have lots of technical information. I hope it has lots of scientific words I don't understand so I can ask @Forrest what it means!- 17 replies
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How long did it take to get started in the candle business?
Quentin replied to Trappeur's topic in Business Side of Things
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How long did it take to get started in the candle business?
Quentin replied to Trappeur's topic in Business Side of Things
I don't want to take us off the subject but you touched on something here. I can't find any good scholarly books on the subject of candle making. The books I've seen so far are nothing but a lot of fluff. Typically, they start out with a brief history candle making, then some safety rules. Next thing they have is some very scanty general directions on "how to make a candle", some recipes, and then the rest of the book will give you some creative ideas about special technique candles. Where are the good technical books on candle making? Are they all out of print? -
wholesale Yee Ha! My First Wholesale Opportunity
Quentin replied to Quentin's topic in Business Side of Things
Now that's something I didn't know about Square. I most definitely will check into that! Most certainly. -
wholesale Yee Ha! My First Wholesale Opportunity
Quentin replied to Quentin's topic in Business Side of Things
I just wonder if he got spooked when I told him I use Square to take credit cards. Would that have made any difference ya think? -
wholesale Yee Ha! My First Wholesale Opportunity
Quentin replied to Quentin's topic in Business Side of Things
...and the credit card acceptance was the main theme of this guy's inquiry. Very good point you make. -
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Quentin replied to Quentin's topic in Business Side of Things
I think that's wise. Why would someone like that want to order "expensive" products from the U.S. when they are already dirt cheap in their own country? -
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Quentin replied to Quentin's topic in Business Side of Things
Thanks Trapp. That's almost exactly what I told him in my initial (and only) response. I asked him to get back to me and tell me specifically which items he was interested in so I could determine if I could handle his order in the first place. Other than being pleasant and courteous as I would with any prospect, I didn't even hint that I was eager and ready to get going on a deal with him. -
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Quentin replied to Quentin's topic in Business Side of Things
I did this last night. Unfortunately, it didn't turn up anything. But thanks for that tip. I'll use it when future incidents arise. -
wholesale Yee Ha! My First Wholesale Opportunity
Quentin replied to Quentin's topic in Business Side of Things
Yes. In the report you sent, and which I read, the scammers were confusing the victim into paying money to "someone". I wouldn't pay someone to make a sale happen. The way selling works is that the customer pays me money. I'll read it again. What did I miss? Just tell me. I assure you I won't be embarrassed to have it pointed out to me. Hit me hard! Slap me across the face if I'm not getting it. Be direct with me. I can handle it. Be like @TallTayl -
wholesale Yee Ha! My First Wholesale Opportunity
Quentin replied to Quentin's topic in Business Side of Things
So now what do I do other than ignore him? I've got every virus protection thing in the world as it is, or at least that I know of! I guess now I have no choice but to haul my computer to my repair guy and have him probe deep, deep down in there? -
wholesale Yee Ha! My First Wholesale Opportunity
Quentin replied to Quentin's topic in Business Side of Things
VERY good point. That hadn't occurred to me. You're all right! Which brings up a scary thought. Since he hasn't replied again, he may have already gotten what he needs from me❗ -
wholesale Yee Ha! My First Wholesale Opportunity
Quentin replied to Quentin's topic in Business Side of Things
I just read the story from the link. It does seem very similar. The reason I shared that guys correspondence with me was because I knew that if it was bogus that some of y'all had probably seen it before. The only thing I can't figure out is what it is he wants from me. Does he want the merchandise or will he come back to me with a story that the deal with his freight forwarder has fallen through, blah, blah, blah and we need to work the deal another way, blah, blah, blah? -
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Quentin replied to Quentin's topic in Business Side of Things
It is possible that he's legit. That's why I'm waiting him out. If he does get back in touch, I'll press him for more information in a friendly sort of way. Like you mentioned, he did say he had a freight consolidator that would pick the merchandise up. Don't anyone worry. I won't do anything stupid when it comes to this guy. Purely speculation on my part, but I'd be willing to bet he's been in this forum snooping around. He may have seen where I joked several times about not making any money at this and figured I'd be an easy mark. I don't have anything to base that on. Just speculation on my part. -
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Quentin replied to Quentin's topic in Business Side of Things
Whoa! Excellent idea! I'll do that for sure. I did get an email the other day from a lawyer in Africa. Turns out I'm the last remaining heir to a fortune of some rich prince! Nope. Not me. That one is older than the internet. The crazy thing is that people still fall for it. -
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Quentin replied to Quentin's topic in Business Side of Things
He did include a phone number. I tried to find his name on Facebook. I found similar names but not his. I'll remain cautious. It's really curious that he asked if I took credit cards that are issued in the United States. Since he was on my website, he would have seen that I do. So far, he hasn't replied to my response to his inquiry from my site. Maybe I said something that spooked him off.