Everito Bandito

That looks really good. You did great!

Candle Science has really good prices on aluminum molds.

eta: also have some good FO's with good prices.

I also thought the name was a little risque for some of my customers so I rename it Tickled Pink - and color it pink as well.

I like that..clever..

Yep, I've had some soy candles that did that, especially a rose color one. It's definitely caused by candle fairies..

Very Pretty Candle and I Love the Blue.

Looks good. I'll bet they would sell well also.

Michaels craft stores has a fairly wide variety of votive holders. They likely have several that would fit.

Way to Go! It sounds as if you may be getting ready to make a whole lot of candles. :smiley2:

CS rocks.

Yeppers, this part from the first link is what we seldom hear:

"It's been a long passed myth that soy wax is a safer alternative to paraffin and cheaper than beeswax. A soy candle can be just as dangerous as a paraffin.

Because of the addition of chemicals to soy beans to make them into a viable wax, it is generally equal to paraffin and beeswax for biodegradable waxes. Another fact, which is not required to be disclosed by soy wax manufacturers is that almost all soy waxes have some paraffin added in the creation portion. This is also stated in the Michael Richards patent. [1] Significantly, several components listed are chemicals. Paraffin is the most common synthetic wax.

Soy is also listed as a known allergen by the FDA, so if a person have reactions to soy, paraffin can be a safe alternative. Additionaly, as stated in Richards' patent declaration, iodine occurs as well, so people with iodine sensitivity should be cautious with soy wax. Paraffin is used in medical, food, and many other applications."

and this part from the second link:

"A common myth with soy candles is the idea that they burn with less soot than paraffin candles. A properly made candle will have very little soot - if at all - with proper upkeep and wick trims, this includes beeswax and paraffin, and many other waxes available. A poorly made soy candle can actually have many times more soot than a paraffin candle."

and this:

"Also, because each candle maker is different and adds different items, the vast majority of soy candles are no less toxic than paraffin or beeswax. In some cases, with the chemical choices of makers, they can be more toxic than paraffin candles.

Most myths of soy wax are based on sales tactics, or misinformation spread through ill knowledge, some intentional, some not. There are so many combinations of any candle that can change even the slightest bit of properties for any of them, resulting in different burning."

Imagine That :smiley2:

What did you pay for the item when it was on sale and what is the price when it's not on sale? How often does it go on sale?

I'd price it near the regular price when it's not on sale. However, if it goes on sale often, I wouldn't expect to sell as many.

If I had a retail license, I'd be looking to buy wholesale from someone such as jackel. Then I would see if I could double my cost. http://www.jackelus.com/

Last year I bought some votive holders from michaels that were on sale at 3 for $1 (they were regular priced at .69 cents each. Last week I saw that the same votive holders have had a price increase and are now priced at .99 cents each. If I were to sell mine at my candle stand (imaginary, since I don't have one ) , I'd price them at $1.

The market would let me know if that price was too much. IMO..it's easier to start a little high and come down than to start too low and come up.

Wow! Your colors are so vivid, especially the votives. Very Pretty, and I love that rustic. Talk about frosting, it looks like it's been sitting out in ice and snow..way cool..

I would like a digital scale, though, one that weighs more than 5 lbs! This way I can do more than mail things flat rate priority! Anyone know of such a scale that I wouldn't have to spend a fortune on? I've already spent so much!

Thanks !!!!

Violet

http://candlescience.com/equipment/candle-scale/

Nice Looking Candle Indeed! :smiley2:

Very Pretty and I Love that Blue!

Very Nice! They have a satin look..Pretty!

That last link works. Wow you've got a lot of nice grubbies there..looks like you've had your presto pot working overtime..:smiley2:

Those look Very Nice Wick-n-Wax. You're off to a great start..

Now about your other thread where you mentioned "Dad's wood carving chisels" for some reason the thought of a chisel on a wax orb give me a scary feeling..

I have not done any shows, but I have a dark red pillar that I scented with cinnamon and it's been sitting by a window and near a flourescent light (I've heard that flourescent lights can make candles fade quickly as well) for nearly a year. The candle hasn't faded in the least.

I used this and a little dab will do ya...no two parts to deal with either.

http://www.cajuncandles.com/uvinhibitor.html

Still running on the 2 cheapy AA alkalines that came with the scale - 1 year later.

P.S. Didn't answer the poll since my batteries aren't rechargeable.

You're welcome so much..lol.. Thanks to the mods that made that thread...

Here is a link that can be found at the top of the forums home page in the Sub-Forums under Access the Archives...click on "Candle Making (FAQ Archive)

This is what I read and learned from before I started priming my own wicks. Hope this helps someone.

http://www.candletech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1997

I use 3 of them and they all work very well for me. They melt wax quickly and hold a set temp for me indefinitley. Matbe I was just lucky and got 3 good ones. I custom built my pour table using an old table from a yard sale (5 bux) The table was junk as far as ever being a good dining table again, but it was perfect for what I wanted to do with it.

This table was rectangular, not rounded. I took one of the ouside fold down leaves off and made a rasied platform out it. Put the platform up on top so I can set my molds on level 1 and my pots on level 2. I put spigots on all three pots.

I took some cup hooks and strategically screwed then into the raised platform to hold my wiring in place. That prevents the magnetic couplers from coming loose unless I pull them loose on purpose. Problem solved.

P.S. If I could get my poor old digital camera to work I'd show you a pic. Guess I wasn't lucky enough to get a good camera. Works sometimes and sometimes not..

Yay for You! That last line of your first post was pretty cute - made me laugh..

Congrats on making a fine product that seems to be doing a nice job of selling itself..You deserve some happy dances for sure............ :bliss: :bliss:

Looks Real Good - Yummy! -

(bandito heads toward kitchen in search of sweets)