Bill

We all need some more details. How much fragrance oil did you use and did you color the candle. What kind of wicks were they? I haven't had much luck with a lot of wicks in my soy. Tonight I just poured all my test candles for CD and Premier wicks. Let us know what you used and you'll get lots of help here!

It might seem too simple but I know lots of guys who like pine scented candles.

http://tess2.uspto.gov/bin/gate.exe?f=searchss&state=75dub5.1.1

Try that link. It will tell you any names that are currently being used or have been used in the past. Hope it helps and good luck.

There's a lot out there but I know that Bitter Creek carries them. Try this link.

http://secure.candlesupply.com/catalog_page.cfm?queries_index=index7&ProductCodeID=47&ProductSubCodeID=276

Ok, good luck then. I am still confused though. You claimed you did more research than the majors but on another thread you were asking what a flash point is? Something isn't adding up here, sorry?

I have also tested the scent loads and all of that stuff. I truly beleive that i am ready to begin making candles.

Sorry but I am still a bit confused. Have you made any test candles yet or not?

Be careful! Make sure you know how to put out a wax fire before one gets started.

There is a lot to learn to master this craft. Use this site as much as possible, the people on here are great and will help you out getting started.

Good luck and BE SAFE!!!!

I am just getting started at this also. I highly recomend as does everyone else that you DO NOT make that big of an order right away. Try to order some scent samples that you can try out. There are a ton of variables that change for every candlemaker. My big issue right now is finding the right wick. Some scents will have a great cold throw but not a good hot throw. The last thing you want is to order a bunch of supplies that you can't use because of one reason or another.

I don't want to discourage you but take your time reading all the posts on this site. I have been researching this for about 4-5 months now and have been testing for about 2 months. Visit other sites and read some candle making tips. Get a book on candlemaking too. They have ones dedicated to the craft and to the business. Right now I am reading Candlemaking for Fun and Profit.

It can be a great hobby and business but it can also become very expensive if you just start ordering materials without testing their effectiveness. Don't rush things and have a great time learning a new craft!

Health and Happiness to all!

Hi kari357, I live right by you and I still go to church in Palos!

Thanks Christina, I love your sales approach!

Happy New Years Everyone!! 4 days off from my regular job, maybe I can't get some candlework in this weekend! Hope eveyone has a great 2007!!!

That sounds like an invitation to begin negotiations:wink2: :highfive:

LMFAO, guess I set myself up for that one! Your not making a very good sales pitch btw. Maybe you should try a different approach, do you deliver?

Your hilarious! Got anything a little more manly? Pink just isn't my color lmfao!

I hope you sell a ton!

Of course it was you! I wouldn't toss around wick advice from just anyone!!

Hang in there! Divorces are hard but you will make it through this. Maybe someday you'll be back in business and bigger and stronger than ever! Best of luck to you in 2007!!!

Bill, try the CD 10's in the votives. I think you will like the results.

Thanks Jan, I had another member tell me they likes the CD's too, I have to order a sample pack and test them out!

I also wanted to add to make sure you get a lot of sample wick packs before you order a bunch of one kind. A lot of people have different issues with wicking soy wax. I started with the ECO wicks and have used hemp cored and also the RRD's, all with no luck. I think I am close to narrowing my problem down to the dyes in the wax however, and not the wicks. :undecided

I just started using the EcoSoya Waxes. The Pure Soy I use for my containers and the Pillar Blend I use for my votives. (I haven't made any pillars yet, one step at a time lol) My first votives came out nice. I used the metal molds with the wick pins and they released easily and looked good. The cold throw was excellent however the hot throw was so-so. I was going to attach a picture but for some reason I am not allowed to do so? If you want let me know and I will email it to you.

I like the look of those, they are sharp!

That's too funny, I used the same thing! Glad my ex left those behind!!

Ok, I knew this day would come. I had my first wax spill last night, what a freaking mess!! They soy is easier to clean up when spilled.......easier than what?????...LMAO!! I have never worked with other waxes yet so I don't have any other spills to compare. I do know that I will probably be finding spots I missed years from now. Oh well, live and learn right!

I couldnt help to notice that when I printed this out to read on the train home today that it was dated 11/13/2000. There should of been some kind of response to this by now, maybe someone could find that out? I will look later on if nobody finds anything.