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I use a Pyrex cup and a paper towel. LOL

Could you not just use the clear glass flower pot shaped votive holders as molds? You can get those pretty much anywhere.

I know you can get bulbs for ceramic tart burners (like the tea pots, etc.) from National Artcraft. They carry the shape that is longer. However, when we carried them, our customers were able to buy replacement bulbs at the local hardware store, even grocery store. However, although the shape was round and not a cylinder, the base was candelabra and the wattage was the same. We warned our customers not to use over 25 watts due to overheating. Our cords could carry up to 75 watts. However, ceramic holds heat...and with a 40 watt bulb, the warmers held too much heat and burnt (literally in some cases) the cords. HTH.

We have done outside shows in July and August in the Midwest....when the shows were good. However, since the number of quality shoppers have been dropping off, we decided to cancel these shows. Yes, we did have candles melting and soaps softening. The glycerin soaps almost liquified. We took coolers to switch them out. But even by saving the candle or soap, the packaging was ruined. So when damage totals became greater than sales, we quit the summer outside shows!

We use one to package our melts, and love it. The packaging looks much better than the bags we used to use. And it is more durable and lasts longer.

Try heating the jars before you pour into them. Then pour the wax with the jars in the cardboard cases. This seems to work best for us. HTH.

I used to have electric tart burners made for me and they heated with a bulb. Initially we sold them with a 40 watt bulb. However, this heat was too hot for the burners (which were ceramic). As the heat increased, the cord melted and the bulb blew up. In some cases the cord was blackened and crisp. A MAJOR fire hazard. We changed them all to a 25 watt bulb and they worked perfectly. It did take a little longer for the wax to melt, but they were much safer. In our case, patience was priceless! HTH

I have made the gel tea lights before, but also with zinc. When I tried the other wicks, (and even the zinc after time), tended to fall over and sink down into the gel. They seemed to burn okay though.

Is anyone planning on going to this event this June? It's in Ft. Wayne IN.

http://www.creativitybee.com/

Does anyone know of a Vanilla Musk f/o that smells like the one from Majestic Mountain Sage? I have tried CandleChem and JS and they don't match. I am looking for an exact match.

TIA.

Richard's Packaging also has the tureens. They are also wholesale with a $500 minimum (at least the one in Memphis does.) They are also located in Kent, WA. You will need to contact them for pricing. Their contact info is on their website. HTH

Maybe try here for dye???? (Never ordered from them, but maybe worth checking into) http://www.jepolish.com/

Another vote for NG. And we don't change the name. People see "Monkey Farts" and if they are not scared away, they will come over to smell and usually by it! Had to start buying it in 25# containers!!

Another good supplier for Lemongrass is CandleChem (who also sells on Ebay). I have used it in 4794 with very good results. And this fragrance is a year round, top seller. HTH.

I usually ship all year long, with the exception of a couple of super hot weeks (I am in MO.) When I ship candles, I wrap them in bubblewrap and package them within packing peanuts. An I have sent numerous packages to San Antonio, TX with no problems. The peanuts seem to help keep the candle cooler. HTH

There are two that I know of coming up:

Ft. Wayne

Creativity Bee

http://www.creativitybee.com/

And

Chicago area

http://www.chicagosoapandcandlemakers.com

Thanks.

There is also the Chicago Soap & Candlemakers conference on August 11 just outside of Chicago--Tinley Park, IL.

So much for summertime/spring time scents. Finishing fundraiser with cinnamon, creme brule, etc.

You might also try Richards Packaging. They used to have bees, too. Not sure they still do.

Good luck

I think it would depend on how many candles you make. I used to use Presto Pots for each of my types of wax. However, despite the quickness of the melting process, it still was not fast enough for my needs. I currently use two 70-80# melters and LOVE 'EM. The wax is always ready to go. And they hold a case at a time. You can adjust the thermostat for temps.

Good luck on your search.

THose look great. Thanks for sharing!

sent you a pm

Thanks, Michael.

Now that's great customer service!!

I used to order (and sell) a lot of their warmers. At that time, they were ceramic-like material, and not polyresin. And it seemed that the pricing was much better. I could sell them for $12 each and make good money on them. Boy, how things change over time!

I think a friend and I will be attending. I am only about 6 hours from Mall of America. It's a Great mall by the way!

The only other candle convention I know about is:

IGCA 42nd Annual Convention:

http://www.igca.net/conventions/index.asp

I don't know anything about it tho!!

The IGCA convention is a lot of fun. You learn a lot with the classes...and meet a lot of candlemakers, too.

There is another convention I am trying out this year....in Ft. Wayne, IN. It is the Creativity Bee: http://www.creativitybee.com/

HTH.