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Can anyone tell me what are the required MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) or a list of the OSHA requirements sheets for a candle shop? And, where is the best place to find them? Also, is it required that you have a policy and procedure for each type of candle that you make, how to measure out scents, etc? These may sound like stupid questions. Any help will be appreciated.

I am still looking for glass shops. I only want to use frosted containers. That is my problem. Thanks for your help

Fillmore Container Glass is very nice. I currently use them. I hate having to pay separate for the lid. Container & Packing Glass, the samples I have received are great. There shipping is very high. I didn't think about the Walmart votive glass-- I will look into it. Thanks for all of the help.

I recently visited the Dollar tree and bought 25 6 quart storage container for the chips for my chunk candles at $1.00 each. Also, the flat teflon coated cookie sheets great for making chunks for a $1.00 each. They clean off very easy. It is a great place to get things that you use a lot of like paper towels, glue sticks, cheap glue guns metal spatulas. We have just started our business, 2 RN's and a stay at home mom. Right now we are researching our competition in the area. We currently work out of a shop in my house. If you guys have any suggestions that would help economic or any other please feel free to chime in. Thanks for your support. I can save lives but saving candles is another story.

My friends and I have found the Walmarts and Dollars Trees to be very useful also for cheap equipment.

I am looking for 3 oz, 4oz, 5oz, 10 oz, 16 oz jars.

I am currently using Fillmore Glass and Containers and Packing Supply. The Containers and Packing Supply company will let you have up to 10 samples of glass jars free and all you have to pay is shipping (about $16.30). The prices are great but their shipping is a bit steep. The Container and Packing Supply Company's jars come with the lids. You have to pay for lids separate with Fillmore. I have found shipping to be outrageous. I am using frosted jars which I guess, I will pay a hefty price any where until our shop gets built and we can frost our own glasses.:rolleyes2

Hi, I am a new person to candle making techniques and would love any "mother hen" advice that I can get. This started out as my husband thought that I needed a hobby and bought me a candle maker for Christmas and it has taken off from there (I think he may now be sorry for his suggestion). I was looking for a place to buy equipment but not have to pay a whole lot for it. I found Harbor Freight (known around here as the Male version of Walmart) to be an excellent source for a heat gun ( $9.99), GOOP (helps to wash your hands and takes off wax very very easy), 264 piece Dremil tool set ($24.00) Dremil tool for under $12.00 and a wonderful work bench with a back splash/peg board and large flat counter top with 2 drawers under it with a potential to install shelfs under also for $99.00. Also you can find very cheap shop towels and tarps to put on your floor if you drop a lot of things like me. I also found that the cup cake holders (the white square plastic with the handle snap cover on top) from Walmart is an excellent way to store you votives and transport them to craft shows. I am having trouble finding frosted jars? Who do you recommend?

Hi, I am new to the Candle making scene. I was wondering if anyone could tell me where is the best place to purchase square frosted glass?