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it appears to be that summer is not the time for high candle sales. Do any of you suppllement your inventory with items that will sell better than candles in the summer months? Thanks

I was just reading the replies to whether candle making is your full time job, ironic that this is the subject I was going to discuss also. I just started my candle business last October and have to say that during the holidays I did quite well! Well, now that it's summer my sales are not near what they were during the holidays, which is understandable. As I was sitting in the scorching heat this weekend at a show where I did not even make back my booth rental, several ideas, questions, thoughts, realizations, ect. came to mind. Some of which I would truly appreciate if any of you could take the time to answer, after all us candle makers have to stick together! 1) It appears that candles seem to be more of a gift giving kind of purchase, i it seems to me that anytime I sell a nice item or several items to one person, they tell me it is for a gift. this in mind I was wondering if your inventory only consists of candles or if any/all/most of you also sell additional lines of items, such as wall hangings, wooden accessories that kind of thing? 2) Most of my items are failey low tickets items, I make bakery style candles such as pies, muffins, tarts, I also make wax dipped bears. The most expensive items is probably the wax dipped bears. What variety of items do any of you make, also if any of you make items that sell for over 20.00, what are they? 3) last question for now. How do you package your inventory, I am wondering if candles sell better if they are all unwrapped so shoppers can get a clear look at them. Currently I wrapp my items in a cello bag and attach a tag, I then display 1 open item of each style candle so people can pick it up and smell it and little kids can stick their fingers in it, and people can let their dogs lick it and laugh because the dog thinks its real....yes truly this is the kind of weekend I had! Thank you all for so much support and assistance! I was looking for a slogan and may have decided on "just keep smiling"

Thanks

How do you get the tops of your candles to be rounded in like that? Is it the mold? If so than I assume the bottom of the mold is actually the top of the candle. Am I correct?

Thanks for the suggestions!

Do you have their phone number? Thanks

Thank you Nancyjo that was very nice of you, I really appreciate the help!

I haven't tried any other raspberry but BCN. Thanks!

Thanks Everyone!

I sell candle rings, depending on the size they could be used to package something like that.

I am also in search of a really true raspberry scent. Again, I have tried BCN raspberry n creme and it smells nothing like raspberry. I also tried their plain raspberry and again, not what i am looking for. I just want a real basic, strong,sweet, raspberry, thanks!

I have tried BCN strawberry Jam and it's just ok. BCN Strawberry Margarita is ok also. But what I am looking for is a nice sweet, pure, old fashioned, strawberry scent. Anyone? Thanks;)

Somewhere in on eof these messages I read what type of bags you should use to package candles so the scent is not effected, can someone review that with me please? Also, on the bag subject....I sometimes buy the Wilton brand candy bags to package some of my products in, does anyone know if those are made of the proper material, it does not say on the package. Thank you!

anyone know where I can find info on making these? Thanks

Thank you, as I said before, you did a beautiful job!

Those are beautiful, do we have directions on this site for candles like that? I absolutely love them!

ok, maybe I've been living under a rock...but what are ornies????

Thanks for the help!

I need recoomendations for Pineapple, Blueberry, Pie Crust, and Peach. I have used BCN blueberry, peach & pie crust, and like them very much, but hey you never know, maybe I can do better! Thanks everyone!

does anyone have a really good supplier for pie tins and also kraft shopping bags? Thanks

Thank you!

thanks for your help!

can anyone tell me where to go to purchase display pieces, such as shelves, baskets, ect. Thanks

Can anyon eout there give me some advice on how to set up my display. I want my display at craft fairs to really stand out and look professional. Thanks!

Thanks for the help and suggestions. I appreciate it.