countrylane

I think you need to look around paypal as it's been awhile since i did that, but you just copy and paste their link and set up your business account with them. It was pretty easy.

Ok- i just went to paypal and clicked on the business tab, and they have a tutorial there on what they offer. HTH

So the salt was actually dry? The solar salt stayed wet but I put it on the warmer and it smelled great,

just not dry.

as i read it would work, but so far it doesn't seem to be absorbing the oils. I think these are so pretty, but i can't get them to either. I know some blow them dry, but I would think that would take away some of the scent.

I guess I need think of it more like you said- a business, rather than crafts/hand made items. I was very short sighted. Thanks for the bigger picture:o)

Is that hokey to just offer the drops, warmers, possibly some scented crystals? I thought that I could get some baskets and scoops and have like 10 open for people to mix and match scents to create their own scents. Then for the other scents, just have them prepackaged to sell.

I have been out of the candle biz for several years, I had to give it up when I developed allergies to the FO's. I am really missing the whole craft show sales thing and would like to get back into it somehow. I use to make wickfree candles and tarts and sold those and warmers- I would like to do that again, but was looking at possibly wholesale or the soy drops that EL sells, but that would not make it handcrafted.

I have seen a couple of candle shops that sell the drops, but they have scents that are not offered on the EL site, are there other suppliers out there for these? and are the drops good? does the scent last? I love the sites that have blueberry lemon cheesecake and such- they sound divine!

As a background- I am in NW NJ, where we can't get insurance for anything( that's why I really don't want to do bath and beauty products, and i realize I'm taking a risk w/ tarts)

thanks for the ideas and opinions.

Meredyth

I personally have never tried it but that's what I read somewhere- ya can't beat it to order 8oz of it for $5 and get the free samples as well- I love ordering from them!

And I got a storm watch from ICS that seems really strong- didn't put it in wax yet ...so i can't comment. just thought i'd throw it out there if you were looking for them.

Meredyth

We have alot of suppliers in this area- candles&supplies, candlewic, farmhouse,longwyck, FOH, RA, plus I am sure other- I just can't think of. who normally puts these on..the suppliers or a general person. I would love to do something to help if we have one. I'm in NW NJ .

Meredyth

if you'd like to get a couple to try free- let me know I will see what I still have around in samples and will send them to you to try- all you have to do is pay for shipping...but they will fit in an envelope so it wouldn't be much

HTH

Meredyth

and those kinds of places- hth

meredyth

Southern Scentations has a great country vanilla

or ICS Vanilla Smoothie

MMM good and they both work great in my soy wax

HTH

meredyth

i was just coming here to see what others recommened too- i need to order more of the cinn buns and that is all i pretty much use..good luck

meredyth

some won't - I just LOVE her coconut milk and peaches- it is my all time favorite scent!!mmmmmmmmgooood

Her wisteria is also kick butt-M

I just never knew how to do that- and don't bother- I use mine mostly as repeat customer orders... I am not good at the marketing side of the biz- I am sure that there are a lot of people who do well at that, but I think it takes more work than people realize...I know a lot of people think, "if Ijust had a web-site- then that's all I would need to do to sell my stuff" you really need to work it and get your name out there-maybe at first it was easier- but if you google candles or soy candles or whatever- there's thousands out there all hoping to get your business...so you need to work on getting your name to the top of the google list... and make sure you have eye catching items.

:smiley2:

I just got this and really like it- I use 100% soy..hth

Meredyth

really need to sell cheaply....I don't see how the people who do sell candles on there make a profit- they sell for almost nothing and then you need to figure in the fees that ebay takes out. To me it's just not worth it. And the website sales- well, to be honest I really only to website sales to previous customers- I don't think I've every gotten a sale from someone out of the blue.... so don't expect to "build it and they will come" it just won't happen. You need to build your customer base elsewhere and just use your site as a reference place for them to go to check things out or re-order.

sorry- this wasn't a yeah- what a great way to sell- response but this is an honest one- if you look on ebay what people are actually selling for and then take out the fees- it's impossible to make any money on them. it cost hundreds of dollars if not thousands to make and sell a good candle....then to have to cut yourself short on the price- no way- you work too hard to sell out so cheaply...

) Meredyth

cuz I locked myself out of my truck and had to wait an hour to have AAA come to unlock me!

but at least I got to sniff alot- here's what I got and have sampled so far-

I use 100% soy and only do tarts- peaches and cream - the best thrower by far in my soy

mulberry spice- mmmmgoood

streusel & spice- very nice

tangerine

orange

cool citrus basil= way strong

witches brew- it smells patchouli and throws ok- not real strong but not sure if I'd want that one really strong

green tea and cucumber is very nice- better than the straight green tea. this is cool and refreshing- not a whole house thrower but nice

Apple- plain apple- very nice and strong

carmel apple- has a kick butt throw-need to cut back on this one- it was almost icky at 1.2/lb

oh and my most favorite sample was mango margarita- wish I would have gotten a lb of this one- throws great and smells awesome.

hmmm I know i got more but can't think right now- I will tell you I did sniff the mulled wine and it was good- I liked it much better than the mulled cider- that stunk in my opinion...hope it smells better in wax;)

HTH

Meredyth

and it throws great in my soy....) Meredyth

I also love their Peach Magnolia and Raspberry- this is just a great scent...I held off ordering this at first-but finally broke down and ordered it and it's very nice...hth

Meredyth

one is ICS's vanilla smoothie and the other is country vanilla from southern scentsations...hth.

Meredyth

it's through discover network and there are no monthly fees -no yearly fees and the rates are unbelievably low..i don't remember what exactly but they are very good-

My rep is Glenn Ashley and his # is 800-347-7996

or email glennashley@discoverfinancial.com

there is NO pressure like other vendors- and they have different programs depending on what you want- but he will get an idea of what you plan to do with it= and they do sell you the knuckle buster for @ $30 ish...

HTH

Meredyth

Country Lane Creations

and I was wondering at what rate you normally pour these in 100% soy? I got asian sandlewood, patchouli, french vanilla amber, georgia peach, coconut milk, hmm and i forget the others but thought i would see what others may use before testing...thanks so much

Meredyth

I placed and order for a few samples to see how they do- Meredyth

I use 100% soy- and I have quite a few oils that I love- but I have not found a great throwing cinnamon/clove/nutmeg/ginger type scent- thought I would see if you all had any advise for peaks FO's

Of course I like to try a couple new ones with that and I think we had a thread on the old board- would anyone like to make some recommendations for Peaks FO"s that are great w/ soy? thanks so much

Meredyth