mommy2xp

After reading more than one complaint about them, I'm just going to discontinue any oils that I got from GL.

I never tried the Bubbles n Lights version, but I love ICS's All Hallows Eve.

Hmmm thanks! I may have to order a sample to compare.

Bubbles n Lights was picked up long ago by Bittercreek, however I was wondering if anyone found a similar or identical FO of the All Hallows Eve from elsewhere?

TIA

Stella, by right result I mean the tester was burned to the bottom with a good melt pool, hot throw, and the sides being cleaned.

Ah-soy, I didn't think about that. However, it stinks that if I test the old batch and love it and then get the new batch that doesn't perform as well. I guess I may have to consider to order from places like French and other larger companies.

Why do you think it is the oil?

During testing I got the right result.

Have you ruled out all other factors yet.

After using 1oz per pound with the correct wick size and getting a full melt pool with the tester, I assumed the same formula would yield the same results.

Could be air trapped around the wick.

Possible

The tunneling could be prevented by a second pour.

Maybe you are using an incorrect size wick for you application.

Have you tried different wicks? During the testing the wick I used gave a melt pool of 1/4" during testing.

Are you getting a full melt pool before extinguishing your candle. Yes

HTH

It just seems like after ordering a full pound or more, sometimes the new batch doesn't burn properly.

had an oil that you use stop performing correctly?

I've had this happen with a few scents. One is Pumpkin pie. My tests were fine, then after ordering and pouring my candles started to tunnel. Another scent was Noel.

I wonder if the batches are different than the samples companies send?

Does this happen to anyone else? How can this be prevented?

My printer started doing something similar. The left side was printing fainter and fainter with each sheet. I shook the toner and tried other things but to no avail. I had to break down and get a new printer. I guess 3 years was a good run for a heavily used laser printer. Good luck!

I just poured WSP Fresh Baked Bread this morning and my entire house smells like I am baking bread right now. This one is stellar and so true!!! Can't wait to test burn it! I am praying it is just as good as what I got pouring it!

Kymber, do you use soy and what percentage do you use? The oil from WSP is very, very pricey! I was just wondering if I could go down to 1oz per pound with it, or less. TIA

My Chevy HHR seems to do the trick. The seats, including the passenger seat, lay down flat. I can haul tons and it gets decent gas mileage 23/30.

The Candlemakers store will make those labels.

I emailed them to see if they carried them yet and got this: I can print those if you would like. We print anything that you want.

Just let me know.

I've started testing, but honestly I'm just too pooped right now. I want to sit and run reports and such, but I don't think I could focus if I wanted to.

Merry Christmas!

I like a program called Inventory Tracker. I believe this is the website:

http://www.productivity-software.com

I use Propay and have no problems. However, I feel the % rates are higher than you can get at a bank. HTH

I've often thought of the same thing. I've noticed a few that burn slower. I wonder if it has to do with the humidity level of the house when pouring and burning? I try to keep my place at the same humidity level and temp when pouring.

For the life of me, I can't remember where I found this "formula". It's not mine, but I hope it helps.

Straight fee - the promoter charges a booth fee, ranging from $10 to $1,500. This method is okay as long as your fee doesn't go over about $250. There are only so many bars of soap you can sell in two or three days, and there is a limit to how much inventory you can afford to make prior to the show. In my opinion, anything above $250 is pretty risky.

In general, 1 to 3% of the total attending population will buy something at your booth. (A show of 3,000 people) Estimate 30 people- $510(low end) to 90 people- $1530 (high end) purchasing. In all probability, only 1/3 to 1/2 of the total in attendance will even venture by or into your booth.

Expect to make: The “7x” rule: you can expect to make 7 to 10 times your entry fee. ($225) Multiply the entry fee times 7 for the low amount, and times 10 for the high number. ($1575 to $2250).

Thanks for the link ah-soy. I've been trying to explore some clean scents to ad to my line.

My best sellers are Orange Chiffon and Pomegranate Fig.

I've tried Lonestar's pipe. It was good, however, not exactly what I was looking for. Twigs & Berries pipe has been the best I've tested. A side note about them, at least for me, the shipping was a tad slow.

I got this email yesterday. In her email, she says she found me through "Google". However, when I checked my stats, she found me through Candle-Safety.org. I think she's shopping in areas around her. I assume she just emailed everyone on the list with the same email. I don't think she's lurking on this board, however I could be wrong.

Man, I LOVE message boards!

I like the first one too.

I believe it's best to have less. As what you have left on hand is considered "income".

Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

Mochamama,

You may have to sit down and talk to a banker. Get a DBA (doing business as) account. Mine has to have $500 in the account, or it's charged $6 per month. HTHs.

Woo hoo!!!

I.B. Leafy too!

I had no idea either! I had the hardest time getting samples and info from ADM that I just gave up.

I thought that enchanted made their own wax. Are they a middleman / middleman?

My largest order was for $700. She loves candles.