DonC

Thanks Supa Star.......I should have mentioned that we will be using only soy wax and the best lead free wicks we can find. The supplier of the shells suggested using foil before pouring, but I was thinking that would look really tacky once the candle had been burning for a while. I just ordered the shells yesterday and when I get them, I'll let you know how I make out..........

My wife and I, both in our 50s, have been making candles for years but have never sold them. Just for our own use and for gifts, etc. That said.... We have decided to start selling our craft, only with a "twist" if you will. A good freind of my wife's owns a spa/salon and suggested we make candles for her to sell in her shop. That gave us the idea to make candles and to sell them exclusively to spas & salons in our small state in the northeast. We have done some checking with a number of "high end" spas and they like the idea. We plan to use scents that are known to relax and sooth and might even mix "special" scents that would be unique to each shop. I also found a company that has "coconut" shells for use as containers and thought that would be a GREAT idea. I thought I would ask all of you "PROS" what you think of the idea. Your input would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks in advance........... Don & Donna

I am just starting out, but I found this company that has NO SHIPPING COSTS. They don't have a very large selection of items, but the wax (soy/veg) is $1.50 to $1.75 per lb. I know this is a bit high, but there is no shipping. I just ordered 30lbs to "play" with. I also "JUST" found a local supplier(after placing my order with the other company) that sells it for around 50.00 for 50lbs and I can drive 45minutes to get it. The NO SHIPPING site is: http://www.dittocandles.com/ Don