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Doneen

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    candles soap b&b
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    Wisconsin
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    Candle & Soapmaking Supplier

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  1. Since you live in a Mountain area, what about something like Mountain Home Eclectics, or Eclectic Mountain Home? That could be general enough to encompass all types of home decor and gift items. You could use a tag line underneath the company name to describe what you sell: Eclectic Mountain Home Candles, Gifts & Home Decor
  2. To do a national trademark search go to www.uspto.gov and click on Trademarks in the menu on the left, and there is a search feature. It's also a good idea to do searches on Google and other popular search engines to see if any other companies on the web are using that name. They can still be using it and just not have trademarked it. HTH
  3. There is also a product called Preserve Your Memories II that is a waterproofing spray and it has UV protection in it. It says it can be used on labels, photos, and lots of other items. I've never tried it myself yet, but a friend just told me she tried it and it works great on her shower gel labels. You might find it at your local craft store, or some craft places online sell it. HTH
  4. IGI recently changed the size of their wax cases, so you are probably seeing some of the old that is still in stock from a previous batch, and some new recent batches with the new case size. HTH
  5. Thanks for the warning, lol! I never used it in large enough amounts to have any problem, I just tried it for coffee. It probably wouldn't be enough in tooth soap to have that side effect either I'd guess. But now I know what to expect if I ever try baking with it I like Stevia too, but I like it better when I mix it with other natural sweeteners like Xylitol, Erythritol, Whey Low, and I use Agave Nectar too (very similar to honey but it comes from a plant). I love experimenting with different kinds.
  6. LOL Kelly! It's funny, before I got into candlemaking I never used the word "molecule" lol. I'm not generally the scientificy type
  7. I forgot to mention... Xylitol is the all natural sweetener that's actually good for your teeth. I've done lots of research on the various natural sweeteners on the market, just in my own quest for something better for my coffee habit. It's the only sweetenter that claims to be clinically proven to fight cavities and plaque. Even Trident is putting it in their sugar free gum now. Here's a link with some info on it: http://xylitolnow.com/ Hope it helps with the tooth soap! I actually got curious and tried brushing my teeth with peppermint CP soap once. Right now I use Tom's of Maine natural toothpaste and I really like it.
  8. I wouldn't have thought those would work in lip balm because they are water based, and lip balms are oil based. Did you have a trick to getting them to blend? Have you tried them in coffee? I'm a huge flavored coffee addict, so I might hafta get me some of those to try
  9. IGI 1343 is one of the most popular or commonly used bear dippin waxes, but many people also use soy wax to dip their bears. It's just a matter of personal preference I guess. Try a bear in both and see which seems easiest to work with and which ends up looking and smelling best to you. HTH
  10. I haven't ever tested that theory so I can't say for sure if it would need to re-cure. If I had to guess I'd say maybe it should, just because by melting it back down it's disturbing the molecules and setting them back in motion, so it makes sense that they'd need time to fully settle back down again after it is poured and hardens. HTH!
  11. I do wear gloves sometimes, the ladies gardening gloves with the rubber grippy nubs on the palms. They protect my hands from getting burned when I'm wiping out a hot pouring pot or presto pot (I'm a wuss, lol) and the rubber grips stop the handle from slipping out of my hands too (good if you tend to be clutzy like me sometimes). For fingerprints, baby wipes or alcohol wipes are handy. HTH!
  12. I love your color combos Misty I like the odd shaped pillars too, they end up looking so unique!
  13. I just saw this post and wanted to clear up any misconceptions. We have not given Hershey any customer info, and have no desire to do so. Our current computer system doesn't even have the ability to pull up a list of who a certain item has been sold to. We received a letter shortly before you did, and have been discussing the situation with our lawyers. We immediately changed the name on our site and on our labels, and we're issuing a notice in our monthly newsletter to let our customers know to change the name also. We originally purchased the fragrance oil under that name from the manufacturer, we did not name that fragrance ourselves. We had no knowledge of any infringement as our product is a fragrance oil and does not fall under the class of product they have any trademarks on. But we have respectfully complied with the request to cease using the name, and we're advising our customers to comply as well. I'm not sure how many other suppliers were also selling a fragrance by that name, or if they've received the letter or given any customer info, but I can assure you we have not. Large companies like that have many resources, so it's hard telling how they go about finding possible infringers, but I know they use the web as one resource. I know some of the big companies search message boards as well, I've had one of the largest candle manufacturers admit this to me before. Hopefully by spreading the warning we can help others to avoid any problems. If anyone has questions for us on this issue you're welcome to email me. Thanks
  14. I agree with Fredron... if you use too much or leave excess spray in the mold it can affect the finish on your pillar. Sometimes it can cause tiny little pits. So wiping the excess out with a paper towel is good. Mold release powder works really great too (that's the kind you add right into the wax like an additive). HTH!
  15. Hi, Do you still have the case from the last one? If it had that item# on the IGI case it should be correct. If you can email me the batch or lot numbers off of the two cases we can check into it for you. You can email me at Doneen@candlesupply.com
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