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Here's their eBay feedback, which isn't bad. They're now NARU. http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback&userid=alpha-aromics

I bought some Alpha-Aromics FO on eBay in 2002 when I first started making candles (and before I knew better). They were weak FOs. I believe the company is no longer in business. Here's a picture of one of the bottles. As you can see I used very little. Guess it's about time to trash it.

http://www.candlesupply.com/flashpointinfo.html

I think it's odd that she's claiming there were permanent damages (damage that could not be rectified), but is not asking for any restitution. I just think she's trying to see what freebies she can get from you just by scaring you into making an offer. Don't offer her anything. Just ask her to please send you photos, and to return the candle, because your attorney would like to examine the candle and the damage. If she says she no longer has the candle, and that the wax has been cleaned up, I'd think she was full of it from the beginning.

They look pretty, but were made in Guatemala for probably almost next to nothing. http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06204.html

I just tried it and it worked fine for me. Have you used the site in the past and did it work OK then?

You can't become an LLC just by putting on the tax ID application. You have to file documents to become one. Right now you're a sole proprietor. http://www.sba.gov/starting_business/legal/forms.html

You don't have to sue or spend money to complain. Many people selling soy candles are violating Federal truth-in-advertising laws. http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/buspubs/ad-faqs.htm All you have to do it fill out the complaint form. https://rn.ftc.gov/pls/dod/wsolcq$.startup?Z_ORG_CODE=PU01

I wonder if it could be nothing but Universal Additive. It can be added to any type of wax. Maybe she melts it and pours it into molds to make the discs.

Is this the type of info you're looking for? http://www.candles.org/about_facts.html

Your email sounds similar to what's posted here: http://www.giftbasketmessageboard.com/board/viewtopic.php?p=36193&sid=41b81daa26183c7e162a274489a32640 There was also a more recent post at that site asking about the Fall Showcase, but so far no responses. http://www.giftbasketmessageboard.com/board/viewtopic.php?p=60544&sid=addf87f49abe5cbfa847e28b323b7583 Looks like you've got to pay to play.

If bleach or cleanser doesn't work, maybe this will - http://www.harrietcarter.com/Detail.cfm?pth=33&Cat=2∏=5607&sr=60

According to the National Candle Association, "No candle wax has ever been shown to be toxic or harmful to human health." But sometimes I wonder about soy wax, because of the pesticides used to prevent soybean rot. http://www.candles.org/elements_wax.html

It sounds like you might have an issue with them, so I think that some customers would too. I can say that it would bother me. I don't know if the higher wattage could be a problem, but there is something to consider. The manufacturer sells the beverage warmer for the intended purpose of warming beverages. Let's say you sell one to a customer, and you tell her she can use it to warm candles. The customer melts a candle on it and the jar cracks, resulting in burning or damage. I'm wondering if you could be liable for causing the accident because you told her the beverage warmer would be safe to use for candles. I have a Cozy-Up Warmer. It's only 17 watts and the package is clearly labeled as a candle warmer for jar candles. The package also states that it's for jar candles only, because there are people out there who are foolish enough to sit a pillar or votive on it. It's properly labeled and marketed for its intended purpose. I feel the supplier was wrong to sell beverage warmers as candle warmers.

"They" are saying to stock up on candles. The government says to have flashlights, lanterns, and batteries on hand. Candles can be dangerous during situations where large numbers of people are scared and panicking, and shouldn't be used for emergency situations. http://www.pandemicflu.gov/planguide/checklist.html http://www.fema.gov/txt/library/pfd.txt http://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/emergservices/bem/Planning/planningindiv.html

http://aromaxpress.com/adult-fun-aromas.htm

I prefer to do all the "technical" testing myself. For the very rare occasion I might ask someone to test for me, it's for scent opinions only.

An LX24 is recommended for containers approximately 4"-4.5" in diameter. You would test the CD wicks that are recommended for the same size containers to find which one(s) gives the burn closest to the LX24. No chart can tell you that any two different wicks burn exactly alike. Variations in your wax/fo combo can affect the burn. Maybe only one type of wick will work, and others won't.

http://www.candlesupply.com/wicks.html

I've found that just because an oil is heavy doesn't necessarily mean it's going to be more difficult to wick. Some of those lighter oils can fool you. You never know until you test.

That FO has frankincense, musk, and patchouli in it. Those can be difficult to wick individually, so it doesn't surprise me that they'd be troublesome combined.

Were you able to use less FO than usual?

The scammers are getting better and better. There's been eBay and PayPal spoofs coming through with the recipient's real name in them, so that doesn't always mean the email is legit. Never log into a site by using a link in an email. Always go directly to the site through your browser.

http://www.candlecauldron.com/trademarks.html

I use anywhere from .8 up to 1.5 oz. per lb., depending on the FO.