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Green Leaf has them: http://www.greenleafcandlesupply.com/dyes.htm

There is also a free form here: http://www.candlebusinesscorner.com/forms/testcard.htm

Yes, I've tried them but they don't have some of the ones I wanted. I guess I should have been more specific. I'm looking for a Blackberry Sage and a Cyprus Rose.

Specifically looking for fragrances that are known to throw well in soy. TIA!

Those come from EL here: http://www.enchanted-lites.com/6a.htm They pastilize the beads using the same machines they pastilze their wax with. They also offer custom pastillation.

Dang, I just added Blackberry Jam Butter Cookies to my line This is the only oil I get from them so perhaps I will be dropping it.

I think it is a great idea depending on what type of wax you use. For instance if this is a fast cooling machine it would never work for soy votives.

Maybe they are friends and just chose to pay via Paypal. Log into your Paypal account and make sure the money is really there and that you didn't just receive a spoof email. If they paid for it I would ship it if they added enough to cover the shipping charges.

I had a booth in a fleamarket in 2001 and it was horrible. We sold a lot of candles, but had to constantly reduce our prices in order to move inventory. Everyone wants a deal and no one wants to pay what the items were worth. In the end it just wasn't worth it to us.

They don't have a website where you can browse their products, however if you do a web search for "waxcessories" you will come up with a bunch of different sites that sell their products so you can see how they look.

I do. Their initial order minimum is $200 and reorder minimum is $100.

Resin is porous and shouldn't really be used for candles. It was a big no no when I used to make gel candles and from what I've learned it can soak up wax and become like a wick.

From what I was told by the insurance company (and it makes sense) the liability is still with the manufacturer since they are the ones who made it.

I do private label, most of my private label customers don't mind if I have my info on the warning label. That said, if a customer wants private label , with none of my info on it, then I would have them label them themselves. You can make the labels for the etc..... I do have one customer that does candle tins with none of my info on them so she labels them herslf. The only label I put on is a generic warning label, just because I want to make sure it is there. You need to figure out what you are willing and not willing to do. My name is out there, and most people recognize one of my candles if they see one. Income is income, but you do have to have some limits. One of my private lable accounts does about 4 to 5000 dollars worth of business with me a year and she just opened another store. I am not going to pass that up. One of the things I have learned being is biz is to let go of the emotional attachment you have to your work. It can be hard. But you can still be proud of your work.

I agree totally and we do the same thing. I don't care if their name is on it or not. Look at huge stores like Publix and Winn Dixie that have their names on private labeled products, do you think the companies providing the services really care? A business is about providing a quality product and making a profit. IMO that is what seperates a true business from a hobby.

Thank you all for sharing!

This is a question that has been asked/answered many times before. Searching the forum might give you more responses.

Yes, I have done a search, however people do experiment and change waxes so I wanted to ask again.

Here is a good sized one for under $80 http://www.skymall.com/shopping/search.htm

And what do you like best/least about it?

I use EL M blend for containers and their votive blend for votives and tarts. I like the M blend because it has a wonderful burn and scent throw with my fragrances and I love the finished appearance of the candle. I don't like all the wet spots, but hey I think that is an issue with most waxes if not all.

I like the votive wax because of the scent throw, but I don't like the cracking for votives and the frosting issues it seems to have.

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That link doesn't work for me. Could you verify?

I have the 2 mil coverage through the Indie Beauty Network. I think what they are saying is that the policies for both are the same which means you are covered, however for membership in the Soap Guild 50% of your sales should be soap. For the IBN membership it doesn't matter.

Has anyone tried ICS hot apple pie in soy? How did it throw? Did you try any awesome throwing apple scents from them? Thank you!

I recommend the book "The Business Coap" by Brad Sugars. It is like having a one on one coach for the price of a book.

Of course. Just like any other person who receives wholesale prices.

I would add a cancellation fee to the policies page if I were you. That would deter people like her. Make it a good 20%.:highfive:

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How are you liking it ?????

I am looking @ QuickBooks Pro 2007 to compare the two..

Let me know if you can

Thanks,

Brooke

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