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We got the same scam from him a few years ago.  Didn't send him a refund of course, we knew it was a scam form the get-go because we had never sold a candle to any customers in his state.  Someone needs to stop this guy.

Try the Jar Store.  I know we got some from them before.

We use high temp radiator patch repair glue we usually buy from a Napa auto store. It comes in a red tube and have never had a wick come unstuck yet

We use IPower Web for our host at $7.95 a month and also register our domain through them for $8 a year. Check out our site at www.beechcreekcandles.com I design my own site, but you can hire a pro to do it as well....your choice.

This time of year, we are doing alot of fundraisers too....we always give 50% of sales. Yes, your own overall profit may not be as much, but you also have to consider that you are getting your name out there...and thats great advertising. We've always had "after fundraiser sales" and those are sales we would never have had. :smiley2:

According to the return address we got with the letter, the name is Paul. A. Hanson I'm hoping someone isn't scamming this guy by using his name, but that's the name we got.

We got the same letter as well. I tracked his address to a phone number 320-235-0932 But there hasn't been an answer. When I do find this guy, he'll wish he'd never crossed paths with me. The address he gave was 312 9th st. NW Willmar MN 56201

Thank you everyone for your comments. My wife and her sister have made quite a few of the diaper cakes, and the motorcycle was made for a boy baby shower. I'll post others as I get them.

Here's a motorcycle made from diapers that my wife and SIL made for a recent shower. Enjoy..

Thanks everyone for your comments. I'll try and submit more pics later.

The wick centering gizmos are from Candlewic. I believe they are called "jar cappers" on their site.

Just thought I would share one section of our pouring table...set up for a fundraiser. I have two "tables" that can go on top of this layer allowing me to pour 150 candles in one session.

We use liquid dye as well...never been a problem for us.

We sell our replacement votives for $1.25. Most stores in the area that sell votives are asking the same. While our votives are soy, we still wouldn't get many sold if we were to ask upwards of $2. At $1.25, we sell quite a few....it's better to make profit on volume than individual, IMO.

We pay our reps 25% commission on sales made directly by them either through craft shows they attend or house parties etc. We also pay 10% commission on wholesale orders they obtain with a minimum 4 case order.

non here either

For the spring time shows we're bringing 30 scents, 6 each of our 10 ounce, 2 of our 16 ounce and 3 of our 5 ounce. We'll also do 4 each of our 2.5 ounce votives and 6 each individual melts. Total of roughly 330 containers. We usually sell 80-90% of what we bring, especially to one particular show we do....and we do both a spring and fall shows at the same venue.

Ours is digital and has a thermostat to set the temp with in 25 degree increments, but the glass lid also has 2 small holes in it to purposely place a long needle type thermometer in it which I use to verify the actual temperature.

For centering from the top we use Candlewic's Jar Caps....here is the link....they work great for both single and double wicking.

http://www.candlewic.com/Store/Search.aspx?keyword=jar+caps

Maybe using surgical gloves? I know it may be a pain, but at least the fingerprints wouldn't show.

here's ours

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Beech-Creek-Candles/470664990322?v

UPDATE: I went out and bought Print Artist 23...the only Broderbund softwrare (so far) designed/compatible for Windows 7. So far...I like it very much....user friendly, and tons of features. Just thought I'd share for those wondering which program to use next for label design. Btw....23 allows importing of many formats, but not .zdl (avery format)...however it has many Avery label templates included.

It works fine with XP because it was designed for XP. My point is it won't work using WINDOWS 7, and Avery doesn't support Windows 7. It worked fine for me too when I had XP....but not now!

Just a heads up to those using Avery Design Pro 5.4 and Windows 7....Avery does not support Windows 7...and it will eventually crash. Trust me...it will. I reinstalled the program 5 times, and after restarting my computer, the program won't even open up. I called Avery, and the tech support said they haven't even tested it with Windows 7 yet....and there's nothing they can for me. Gee...thanks Avery!

Ever been into a "Yankme" store? They have a candle burning in there all the time. If they can do it....so will others.