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  1. Paintguru
    I'm not against monthly subscriptions, but as @MilosCandles stated, if I'm just starting out with limited sales, I probably want to start on the inexpensive side. However, I'm sure customers don't want to see me changing systems every 5 seconds as I grow. I'll check out Bigcommerce; I do like the all in one option, and with my semi-limited time, I'd prefer to spend my time, as you said, marketing and making product.
  2. Paintguru
    Just started burning Cinnamon Buns in 4630 and holy hot throw, it is impressive. Definitely has the sweet frosting scent of the buns.
  3. Paintguru
    Great info. So how do you charge shipping on your website sales? Fixed amount? Exact cost to you?
  4. Paintguru
    Woo hoo, more stuff for me to buy. LOL. I have a small light box, but I like the idea of getting a bigger backdrop and using it for kids photography, etc.
  5. Paintguru
    Thanks. I checked them out, and they are pricey, but as you said, a better deal may be available. It is monthly rate, correct? And when you say your B12 site gets updated when you update your store, do you mean your Etsy store or another one? Also, do you have a link to your B12 site?
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    Point taken, and you are likely right. Maybe I should stick to my original plan and do a Square website, which is limited to just one page of products, along with the Facebook/Etsy stuff. I'll have to check out the B12 thing. @Quentin, do you use that as a landing spot with links to your Etsy site or just an information page or what? Thanks for the thoughts, they are greatly appreciated.
  7. Paintguru
    I may try to set this up over my 2 week Christmas break (WordPress + Woo). I was thinking of buying a book, but not much exists. I'll definitely try the Youtube route to see if there are any good videos. Trying to start simple at first.
  8. Paintguru
    Here's the rotating platform I found that I think will work: http://a.co/d/gNhG5NM Also tagged a lab stand (http://a.co/d/4M6LUOE) to tie the heat gun to. Perhaps there is a better support for this??
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    I really like your heat gun rotation thing, so I'm eager to see what you are building. I already have items for the turntable in my Amazon basket. I almost wonder if a standard heat lamp would work better than a heat gun (same turntable idea though). I love DIYing this sort of stuff too.
  10. Paintguru
    Yeah I can fit it in somewhere. Thanks for all the feedback. Do most people print their own warning labels? May be worth moving the weight to that and swapping the website in on the main label. Maybe I’ll go looking on Etsy to see what other folks do.
  11. Paintguru
    I don't mind this look, but I do wonder if I should include something with a website once that is up and running. I must say most of the ones I see at craft fairs don't have that info on the label, mostly they just include business cards with the info on them.
  12. Paintguru
    Ahh that is a good point. Hmmm need to think about that.
  13. Paintguru
    I have my city. That was all that I was planning to put on it.
  14. Paintguru
    Well I finally potted up a candle to give away and figured I would take a picture of it and post it. Overall, I'm happy with it. I do feel like the front is a bit busy.
  15. Paintguru
    I'm burning a candle of the Mulberry Spice now, and I must say the HT is pretty weak. Smells great OOB and CT....too bad as I love the berry spice scents.
  16. Paintguru
    Great, another FO supplier for me to try!!
  17. Paintguru
    I actually add my oil to an empty pour pot and then pour in my hot wax from another pour pot. Once all the wax has been added, I swirl it around for a little bit until it looks mixed, cool it down to 145 and then pour. I do have cavity issues around the wick that I'm trying to work out, but everything else seems to be good.
  18. Paintguru
    Okay after going back and burning more of the Pumpkin Chai from CS, I must admit I'm not a fan. Very strong HT, but overpowering spice. Candlewic will be my next attempt.
  19. Paintguru
    Throw is great, but I use IGI 4630 wax. Again, as I said in the other thread, I don't have any other TM fragrances to reference this one to, I just know I like it and will use it regularly.
  20. Paintguru
    As I mentioned in another post, I really like ICS' Toasted Marshmallow.
  21. Paintguru
    The Tobacco caramel is great and unique. Supernova (as Sarah said) is good too. Here are a few others I've tried and like: Georgia Peach Apple Ginger Crust Nag Champa Mahogany Coconut I have a bunch more in the hopper, but in general they have good stuff.
  22. Paintguru
    Those are really good Stanford. I'm thinking of stories like those on the website, but maybe on the label, just a short, 3-4 word expression about the scent. For example "Toasted Marshmallows: Gooey Campfire Goodness", or something like that.
  23. Paintguru
    I'm really enjoying the Toasted Marshmallows from Indiana Candle Supply. I have no reference to others for comparison though.
  24. Paintguru
    Well I just received this along with Love Spell, Tobacco and Bay Leaf, Baja Cactus Blossom, and Sparkling Evergrean. The Bayberry & Silver Oak one is very interesting OOB, and I like it. Baja is nice too. The rest don't excite me too much OOB, but we'll see. Another 5 samples to toss downstairs and get in the queue for trial
  25. Paintguru
    I still like #2 best from the initial post, but I'm a fan of curved things.
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