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17 hours ago, bktolbert said:

 I think I just need to accept/embrace the "rustic" tops after first burn lol

 

 

But that isn't so given my results. Next experiment is to test CD12-16 in candle containers halfway full of wax and see how the flame affects the glass after a 3 hour burn.

 

Best of luck with coconut-soy. It's an adventure for sure!

 

 

 

Trust me BK, no one is ever going to say anything about how a candle looks after a burn.   They just want a nice smelling candle.

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Is that how all soaps are made?   With animal fats?   I thought you could make soaps the "vegan way".   I know nothing about soaps by the way.

Wow Tall Tayle......so chickens are carnivores?     I never knew that.   They will lap up the scraps?    Learn something new every day.....lol

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On 2/21/2019 at 1:49 AM, Sebleo said:

 

Lonestar has it and it is divine!  It’s pumpkin with coconut, maple bourbon, clove, and toasted oak. 

Now that sounds like something I would love.   I'll put it on my list.    I do very much like Lone star oils even though I have only ordered a few and they have been super nice.

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4 hours ago, glasllyn said:

 I had to comment, and I guess there's also a question in here: I bought some FOs from Bittercreek and they looked as though they'd been on the shelf since the 70s, and they smelled absolutely nothing like what they're supposed to be. Not only that, but they smelled bad, in general. I've ordered from tons of suppliers and have never had that happen. I was wondering if I had some sort of supernatural experience or if this is a thing.

 

You know I would give them a heads up and tell them exactly how you feel b/4 you use any of the oils so at least you have something to fall back on.   I haven't had a problem ever with them, but there could always be a first.

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12 minutes ago, Quentin said:

Thanks Trapp. That's almost exactly what I told him in my initial (and only) response. I asked him to get back to me and tell me specifically which items he was interested in so I could determine if I could handle his order in the first place. Other than being pleasant and courteous as I would with any prospect, I didn't even hint that I was eager and ready to get going on a deal with him. 

Good going Quentin.   I would have done that....lol

Haven't heard from him yet?

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Hey Arch, so what 1 style jar did you buy in the 2 different sizes that has no "bossing" on them?

So is that what you are going to offer to your prospective new clients?

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Thats why I said, let him pay with a check or cashiers check.

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You know what I would do to play along with this is have him give you the order and see what he wants.   Just tell him you have to check your inventory first, but at least have him give you an order and then you get with him and tell him the pricing.

Welcome Candle Nook!

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I bought one a few weeks ago....I'll get the info on it.

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Just get with out any "bossing" , lol

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I've seen posts like this before and to me it sounds great.   Why would this be a red flag?   All he has to do is send a check (no credit card) and you deposit the check into your account and see if it clears.   If he wants to pick up, then by all means, great.   One thing you don't have to do.   Sounds pretty good to me.

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I have a vast assortment of jars I use.   I use the jars by the look I'm going for in a store, so the store dictates to me what look I'm going for.

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52 minutes ago, Trappeur said:

Well, they are all embossed.   Even if they were debossed, a label still wouldn't work over the letters/numbers.

 

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I've done it in a pinch a time or 2, but no I generally won't do it, put a label over embossing.   I think it looks tacky and unprofessional.   So try and get with no embosing.

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On 2/20/2019 at 12:21 PM, Crafty1_AJ said:

 

Actually, embossed means the letters are sticking up.  Debossed means the letters are indented.  (Convex vs. concave markings.)

Well, they are all embossed.   Even if they were debossed, a label still wouldn't work over the letters/numbers.

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On 2/18/2019 at 7:16 PM, moonshine said:

I have a western line I have been doing the same for years and although I don’t tie anything around the square mason jar you might be interested in little horseshoe candy molds for your little do dads on top of the candle - amazon had them 

the horseshoe sits nicely around the wick 😉 I also stopped doing this, way too much time for me but I know you do some type on all your candles so thought you may be interested  

LOVE your label....as always 👍

Well, they sure are extra work, but I've been doing for years so I'm stuck with them....lo

I beat you to it....I have those horse shoe molds for quite some time now....very narrow and skinny but I use them/

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On 2/15/2019 at 2:51 PM, Ak Wolf said:

Hello all! My name is Michelle and I am new to making candles and have been experimenting with different soy waxes.  I have been doing alot of research on the forums as i have been going.  And am developing a love hate relationship with my new found hobby just trying to find the right combinations.  But this forum has been providing some interesting tips for some of the issues i have been having and am looking forward to improving my craft with some assistance of all of you of course!

 

 

Hello Wolf and welcome.   Your in the right place for sure.

I am very curious on something.   Being that you are brand new to candlemaking and are experimenting with wax blends, could you describle what you have been doing as far as blends go to make you develop a love hate relationship.  When did you first start out in making candles?    The date????? What have you been doing and why are you coming to such quick judgements being that in this wax world it is a natural given that this type of adventure is a very time consuminng thing.   How are you arriving at your conclusions?   What waxes have you tried?   What are your procedures?   Have you done testings with oils or without oils?   Any waxes that are not blends?  cure time rates?   We would better understand and maybe offer guidance if we all knew what you were dealing with since this is all brand new?   You have pictures of your findings?????   Are you not liking the looks of the tops after when poured?    What about scents?   Do they throw?

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Sure, no problem.....just walked right in with my basket presentation of completed candles, speak to the manager, show him my candles and then it's a done deal.

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I'm up against this all the time....so lets see

Lemon biscotti or lemon pound cake

Some type of apple spice

Pumpkins sell for me all year long so maybe a pumpkin pecan waffle or pumpkin caramel

Hot Apple Pie

Cinnamon Buns or some type cinnamon

Coffee sells wonderful like caramel coffee latte.

The 8oz are all without embossing and are from Flaming. 

The 16oz jars are not square but are round and have1 side free for a label.   This jar I buy at Save a Lot (no shipping).  They are the Golden Harvest jar.   They look like

very similar to the mayo jars.   I believe Aztec carries the Golden Harvest.   Even though 1 is square and the other is round, they look very nice together.   You can get the 16oz square jars from a few suppliers but they all have embossing (measurements) on the sides.

Thankyou Glaslln,

Great idea about renaming the vanilla.    I think I Will change it to Dark Bourbon Vanilla.

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Doesn't hurt to try Arch.   I've been eye balling Tractor Supply here myself but every time I go in there they have all these different brands of candles all bunched up together on a wire shelf sitting in the doorway as you enter and it always looks like old marked down merchandise.   Just a horrible way to merchandise and not appealing what so ever.   I would specify that I would go in there a couple times during the week and merchandise the line of candles and service them as I see fit....but I don't know.      Trappeur......

I'm finally winding down on all these labels for new accounts and here looks like my last one for Ace Hardware.

These are 2 totally different looks.   This is going to be a toughy one for them to pick out which one they want.

I love them both.   I think I'm leaning towards the red one as the store here caters to a lot of campers, hikers, hunters, etc so I'm thinking they might go for this label,  but who knows?

So which one do you like best?

This red label the black border will be trimmed off so you will see just the red/black buffalo check.

I found this label to be nice and clean and very vivid.

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In the search bar on Ebay type in "rusty tin crafts" and tons will show up.

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I already ordered the rust wire and tin stars on ebay.   See pictures.

I am doing for my presentation an 8oz square mason jar and also a 16oz canning jar.

I will go in with a black lid or rust lid or both if I like both of them enough.

Each jar will have the rust wire around the neck of the jar with a hanging star like in the picture.

I already designed my label and wanted something colorful so I did one in the roping cowboy and one with the barb wire.   We will see which one she likes the best.