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If I remember correctly Soy candles will soot also. All candles will if not properly wicked. Do a search in the Archives and on the new boards you will find alot of information on it. And yes I do make parrafin candles and the only time I see black smoke is when I don't have the right wick inserted;). Don't be to hard on parrafin until you do some more reading. hth Tammy

Have to agree also, Just doesn't sound right. Tammy

I made a coffee soap with the Freshly Brewed Coffee/Cappaccino Hazelnut combo and everyone here just loves it. DH loves it in the shower first thing in the morning. And out of all my soaps its the one he likes the best and doesn't like to use the others anymore lol Tammy

Wtg Fire & Ice. :highfive:Glad you did so well. Sending you good vibes for the next show. Holy cow thats alot of folks to show up:shocked2: 70-80,000. Tammy

Thanks dallas_dean will be checkin it out to Suds- ummm the consumers more then likely don't know what the standard size is. So it may very well be a marketing stragety(sp?) Tammy

Thanks Joeysgirl for the heads up . Everito thier 2oz votives are $3.50 each now to cruise by JBN and see what else they have:D Tammy

This is what I have and continue doing. Notebook within reaching area or by computer. Keep notes on every item you make, I have and continue to do so. And yes you need to test every type of candle (rustic, layer, etc.) they all need to be tested until you are 110% satisfied with them. And then I burn one for fun just to make sure I got it right. hth Tammy

Wasn't doubting the candles was just curious so I looked them up; Off to check WSP to see what else they have along those lines. It was just a first for me to get a call about another Companys Candle line But I do however get asked if my candles are soy. I say no and give them a list of websites that do carry soy candles. And from lookin around the forum hmm it looks like I may need to add a few to my list. Thanks for the heads up Sandissoap Tammy

lol Niether did I. I only know it as a F.O. Tammy

A Gentleman called and asked about the Trapp Brand candles and asked if I carried them. Sorry sir I don't I hand pour all my candles. So he asked about the Trapp brand Med. Fig . Never heard of Trapp brand, think I need to get out more lol. Med. Fig I have heard of but haven't poured or tested it. google is my friend though and this is what I found http://www.candlesoffmain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=156

Sorry I haven't seen them anywhere. Just thought I would bump ya up to see if anyone else might have seen them.

I make both candles and Soap. Haven't sold a single bar of soap yet. So I put candles. Hopin that in Oct. that will be a little bit different.:undecided.

Here is what I did for a Dental Office. The promotional Manager just so happens to be a good friend of mine, a Tester( She power burns every candle she gets) and one of my best customers. Once a year they give out goody baskets to some of the suppliers, She came to me and wanted 26 or 36 of my hex jars ( I only have the 7oz). I told her that I would give him 10% of the whole order. She told me ABSOLUTLY NOT. I was to charge him full price. I sold them last yr for $5.00 and this year they are $5.50. Was told that was still to cheap. Any how back to topic. Don't Discount them unless its not in the budget they have in mind. Great promotional tool to utilize. But since the office already knows that you sell them for $1.00 each , or I'm assuming they do, 2-1 says they have that set aside in the budget for the lip balm. . Go ahead and charge them $1.00 per tube. and Congrats on the oppertunity to get more customers.

Those are really AWEsome really like them.

Thanks everyone. Still working on the labels. If they pass inspection here lol:grin2: I will post them and see if you folks like them. Off to do some more editing.:tiptoe:

lol yep the lip gloss labels sure do need help:laugh2: . And I am working on them

Pillars, Votives , Wax smellties and New Labels. Need to get as much done as possible before I head up to Colorado to help my sister out. She is having surgery to remove the baby makin machine. And I get to watch her 3 kids for a week or 2. And get ready for the show thats in Oct.

Since I don't post alot and after looking at everyones wonderful and creative products I thought to post some of mine. But warning that don't look as good as everyone elses:D . Labels are geting reworked as I am writing this. Went to my Daughters in June and took a few things with me by request. We lined up the shelf above one of the computer cubicles they have in thier office. When I came back home I was asked if I could leave them for them to sell. So I did. DH took the picts . I blame lighting and background for bad picts lol. :undecided Well shoot need to resize a few to post them. be back later with the shelf pic that shows most of the products lined up. so here is the lava lip gloss and solid lotion bars. I know they look bad. But they feel wonderful. Couldn't get it resized but here are some of the other products that are there and a gift basket I made for my sister that graduated LPN nursing this year. I'm so proud of her and yes its the same sister that is having surgery.

I use the baby wipe containers that my sister saved for me to put the extras I use for testing new candles. and I have a 3 drawer organizer you can get at wal-mart for the 3 I use the most. HTH Tammy

Thanks Texasbrat I knew they were going to move but not about the rest of it.Guess I will be lookin for lye also.

Depending on where you are at I think that To Die for Soaps will have some of the supplies you will need. They recently moved thier shop so I don't know where they are located at now. :undecidedBut I haven't had to order any sodium hydroxide(lye) in a while. Runnin low so I guess I will need to look em up and see where they are at :tiptoe: gonna go have a look around. and Welcome, Some oils you can get at the local grocers so check there to.

Well after about a year and a half of testing and selling to a few friends I finally have my first show in Oct:grin2:. Sure hope I'm ready by then. Good luck everyone with your shows Tammy

Cool, she gave me a Qoute(sp) of $500.00 a year. Have to find my notes for the rest of it.

For those of us who live in Texas, Sandra Morin can help you with product liability Insurance. She is located in Leander, Texas and her Toll Free # is 1-877-260-8288. She is with Farmers Insurance. Just thought I would pass along some information that I recieved.

They all look great.