CandleRush

While I don’t use that wax my journey has been very similar regarding numerous wicks and different containers.

You did an excellent job verbalizing!

And yes, testing is so subjective.🌸

Hi! Someone with more experience than me will chime in.

Your picture is a big help as well as your questions.🌸

I have not found one patchouli fo that smells close to the real one so I use  dark patchouli essential oil from Eden botanicals.

all their e.o.s are high quality.🌸

Hi Laura,

ive been storing my melts in large mason jars.

wonder if you can order a sample from that company?The product sounds good!🌸

Yup, I remember reading here all the various creative techniques for centering, however, my issue is not placing the the wick in the container it’s while the candle sets up and the wick ends up off center. I have used the bow tie metal thingies, chop sticks, tape, straw, etc. but they always shift. Can anyone relate? 

 That would be so great! I’m in!😀

I have visions of people wheeling in barrels of f.o.s!😀

Yup, my big challenge as well!

I use tape but lately I write on my jars with a black sharpie, super easy and fast and it washes off.

I say we all meet once a year, maybe somewhere warm, hey I’m in Wisconsin no palm trees here, and bring all our f.o.s and have a swap!😀

7% is a good amount.

Yes, 464 will benefit from a week or two cure and then you’d get an idea how it smells. It might be you won’t care for that scent at all. Each of our noses are so different.

My experience was the same. While everyone raves about this scent I did not immediately like it but when I relit it latter I loved it.

I use pumpkin soufflé from candle science and it is fantastic. I also love Flamings f.o.s

Sniffing out of the bottle won’t give you the full picture! 

The best way to judge is to put it in your wax. Depending on your wax let it cure.

The fragrance needs to combine with the wax.🌸

Hi!

You can check posts on craftserver or google bubble bath scoops, loads of recipes and Wholesale supplies plus has a recipe. Hope this helps🌸

Oh no worries!

Its in another post labeled, Lonestar fo favorites.

Thanks for your suggestions!🌸

Congrats!

I love the whole pkg.!

The containers, your color choices, the logo, so professional looking.

I bet You'll  have your first order soon!😀

Agree!

Learning from a video is a small slice of learning for sure.

when I rewatch those videos I see I’ve come a long way. I see that his wick choices, etc. differ from mine. 

Im the type who always questions everything! This forum is the bulk of my learning, thankful for that!

There are those that will cling on to his every word and those who will listen and observe and go on to do it their way. 

I can say I have learned a thing or two from watching his and many other videos with an open mind.

I question those who think his way is the only way and the right way. You should always question.

He is his own success, right or wrong. There is lots of energy and time he dedicates to His candle making process. I guess I respect that.

Yes, don’t underestimate your time. 

Your price also includes all your candle making knowledge which most of us know takes forever to learn!

The average person doesn’t know what you know about candles.

I love this one but my candle turned bright yellow in spots and was never in direct light. I’ve read numerous posts here just wondering if I dyed it yellow would that fix it?

I have the same problem with Flamings bday cake which is fantastic and yellow. Thanks whoever has an answer!😀

Feel free to move this if it’s in the wrong place!

Question?

ARE consumers more inclined to make a purchase if shipping is free? Does the seller still make out this way? Pros, cons?

These are my business challenges! Math arg!

I noticed candle prices on Etsy are all over the place, some underpriced and some overpriced.

Frostbread is an established business and can fetch those prices now.

How exciting to get your shop up and running!

Who knows what they use! A blend I’m guessing. 

Do you think they purchase their wax from C.S or am I thinking to small? 

I enlarged some of there pics, the candles do appear free of wet spots, there are some crystallized looking things on a few near the lid.

Photo shopped most likely and their labels cover most of the jar.

The book niche is big now and lots of them on Etsy doing the same. Each candle tells a story.

So who here is buying one of their candles to satisfy our curiosity? 🤪

I think this can be harder than making a candle! Well maybe.

 The label represents you, your candle and your brand and we want to get it right. The label is advertisement for your product.

I often look on Etsy, candle companies just to see what’s out there but for me the commitment of a label can seem like a lot. I know I can change it down the road but it still is a challenge. 

Wow, a 2 x 4 label has power over me!!!🌸

Fantastic! Thank you!🌸

What are your favorites?