Thanks everyone I had looked through the message boards only slightly, but will look thoroughly now! It is so great that you guys share with each other. I work as a surgical RN, but also have a Permanent Make-up and Equine Eyeliner business, which I've done for 10 years. People in the P.M. business are often so closed to sharing any information! (I finally ran across a message board like this for perm. cosmetics, and was thrilled.) I believe any knowledge we can share with anyone else is A GIFT!! There will always be competition and someone who who offer services cheaper, or better (OH NO!) than you, but...oh well!!! Just be and do the best you can and you will be blessed with success. Off my soapbox now!! Thanks again for your responses. I don't have a lot of free time, but for my own pleasure, I have tried stained glass, lotion/potions, and a myriad other "creative pastimes". Candles have caught my attention now and I would like to dedicate some time to that. I promise I will pour through all your wonderful messages and information before I attempt anything!! Thanks again....from Idaho...........Teri