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I did email to ask about the schedule and never got a response so I hope we see something soon.

I would think you would have to use EOs to say it would be an organic candle, which could be expensive to make, as FO is a chemical compound and would not make the qualifications for organic.

The website states it is on July 12, 2008 but haven't seen any new information concerning the agenda, hotels and such.

Any news?

Thanks!

I turn the pots upside down on a cookie sheet and use my oven to melt the residue. A great tip I learned at J.T.'s first Texas Candle Conference is to spray with Odorless Mineral Spirits then wipe out. I also leave them in the oven a couple more mintues after that.

oh yes, and doesn't seem concerned enough to read the link to the lotion candle alert from the FDA and National Candle Assoc. after several emails back and forth.

IGI 1274 is a mottling wax so I don't think you would want to try that.

I was a little shocked by several comments made in an email newsletter from Connie's Candles.

With the FDA, the National Candle Association and the International Guild of Candle Artisans sending out the following safety alert http://www.igca.net/members/NCA%20lotion%20candle%20alert%200108.pdf on using soy candles for lotion/massage. Connie's Candles has the following paragraph in the newsletter.

Soy wax can be used in many different areas of our home life. Soy candle making is the most popular because the melted wax can also be used as a body moisturizer. Soy wax contains a natural Vitamin E component, which is also beneficial to your skin. There have also been advances in formulations for lotions, creams and body washes that contain soy products.

This is telling her customers that it is ok to ignore the safety hazards of a high fragrance load and using candle dye that is not skin safe on skin and ignore the FDA regulations too.

Just amazes me that a supplier isn't informed on safety issues and whether she will stand behind that statement when the candle maker gets fined or has an insurance claim arise from following this kind of advice.

Using soy in bath and body products isn't the problem, it is using candles that have the fragrance load high enough (6% and up) to scent a room shouldn't be put on the skin (.5% to 1%).

It is about time that this potential health hazard be addressed.

Soy candles to scent the home have way too much fragrance load to be put on the skin, no matter if the fragrance is skin safe. Also, candle dye is not skin safe and it really upsetting to see candle makers at shows using this gimmick to sell their candles without any regard for their customer's health. Dipping hands into a lighted candle just stuns me, if a child sees mommy do this and thinks he/she can do it too, the potential of a child being burned is horrible.

So glad to see a stand being taken against this practice.

Epson jet printers that use Durabrite ink do not bleed. I have had to soak labels off jars and scrub with a soap pad and the ink never runs. I never have to worry about runny ink You can get them around $90

One of the things I do is name it something locally.

Go up a wick size and see how it burns.

Before I bought my big melter, I was cutting and weighing the slabs of my container wax and discovered...that it is approximate weight. None of the "10 pounds slabs" were 10 pounds, they were always under. Just an FYI

Hi,

I use my dremmel to make a hole works great!

Valerie

Dremmel here to, last night I drilled holes in 40 ornies in 3 mins. Only way to go.

I use a lot in my line and with zinc wicks too. They are a great to step up too when the regular zinc isn't quite enough. HTH

I would be worried on how the candle burns..any color change can make a differrence on how the candle burns. Sending a new color out and not testing could hurt your business in the future. JMO

The Epson DuraBrite printers are the bomb. The ink will never, ever run, I have soaked the labels in hot water and had to scrub them off with a brillo pad and still the ink was still crisp. The CX series runs around $90. I have a CX4200 and its been great. This is my 2nd Epson and it gets major use printing labels. Can't beat it for an inexpensive inkjet and the ink will not run.

The new Epson photo copiers have a Claria (spelling) ink that doesnt run either and has more color cartridges in it to match up skin colors more closely.

Well, first of all I would not sell someone something that I would not use myself. I have very sensitive skin and I have not broken out yet. Everyone has this idea that they will burn the skin but due to lack of knowledge (not even experiencing them just judging them) and ignorance to the product I guess the only thing people can say are negative things. Of all the things to complain about, it is time to move on, everyone is entitled to have their own opinion. Everyone has the choice to do or not do, get out of the business -- NOT, I would be my best customer and so would a lot of my friends and family. This has become a debate and it sounds as if people are getting mad when all it started out as was a simple question. They are not just sold by at home candlemakers but they are on the internet and in some stores. Why does it have to be such a big deal to some small timers, I do not understand. To each its own.

It is not the burning of the skin pouring the wax on it that is the problem here, IT IS using a 6 to 9% fragrance load soy candle with the additives that is the problem. Lotion is .5 to 1% fragrance load per pound and telling customers that a soy candle with that fragrance load can be used as a lotion, that is not taking the health of the customer first, just selling a candle.

The recipe that was posted has a lot of skin loving qualities and should be scented in the range of a lotion not for a candle to scent rooms with. FDA requires listing of all ingredients that go on the skin and most chandlers that are pushing their soy candles as a lotion are NOT doing this.

The other danger to the chandler is the general public. You take the chance showing people to dip their fingers in a candle that is lit or one that is just extinguished and children that see the parent do this think they can too. A small child will not know the difference and when the accident happens that they are burned or worse, I hope you are prepared for the consequences for this.

The whole problem is not making a lotion that can be melted and rubbed on the skin, IT IS passing soy candles off to use as a lotion that is the problem and a danger to public health and to the chandler. Example, cigarettes were touted as being good for you when they first came out to relax and calm a person, and now look at what they have found out.

The ingredients in that formula are good for the skin and looks ok, IF you want the insurance liability that could from it when a customer has a reaction or set themselves on fire. Companies have warning labels on hair dryers that state...do not use this in the shower...must have a reason for that :rolleyes2

The whole problem is...candlemakers that use the sale gimmick of using a scented candle for the home and passing it as a lotion candle...

It is the amount of fragrance (no matter if it is skin safe) for lotion is .05 -1%. Using a candle with a fragrance load from 6% to 10% fragrance IS NOT SKIN SAFE. Also, using candle dyes, UV inhibitor, Universal Soy Additive, etc. plus any droppings from a burning wick should not be used on the skin either. The skin is a sponge. Not listing ingredients used is another law broken too. Do I want this kind of liability andresponsiblility, heck no!! A responsible chandler should take the customer's health and well being as a primary consideration.

If this is the only way to sell inferior made candles..get out of the business and don't make it impossible to get insurance for the rest.

Can I have an Amen for the Truth! Glory Be Sista!

Hehe just really glad to see this. I do both by the way, and just tired of hearing the scare tatics.

I was interviewd by the local cable company a few months ago and I am in Louisiana. What sucks royally is that the cable company won't run the cable up to my house as we are too far off the road. All my friends saw me but I didn't, LOL.

Make sure that it is 100% sodium hydroxide. Lye hasn't be available in stores anymore, so please check the label. If it has anything else in the ingredients it shouldn't be used.

Red Devil was the one to buy, and it has been off the shelves for a year now.

Gimmick selling, lol. The next line for the edible soy candles is...

Eat the candle and become squeaky clean on the inside as the 100% soy candle cleans your system, naturally of course

What you will save to buy wax won't equal the time, frustration and fun of making candles to buying the Presto pot. Your wax can be ready in a quarter of the time with a presto than with the double boiler method. And the candy thermometer clips wonderfully on the side of a presto pot.

Double boiler vs Presto pot = No contest!

IMO, the 4 purchases you should make for equipment is: Presto Pot, good scale, thermomenter and heat gun. HTH

Hehe I had a call one time from someone who had received my candles as a gift and decided to call for ME to teach her how to make candles and asked where I got my supplies and she was "only going to make them for herself"...

I told her that I don't do that and to research on the Net, that there was tons of information available. Proceeded to tell me that she did and there wasn't a lot of information to find! lol. Then said "Oh my friend, xxx, told me would wouldn't tell me anything." Yes ma'am I told her, no candle maker will give out their formulas and suppliers and she needs to research and read on her own and test a lot of different waxes, wicks and scents and expect to spend some money. Never heard from her again, lol.

Doh Rena sorry this has happened.

When I first met you I do remember asking you if you knew there was a Blue Moon Candle Supply and how that may affect you getting a website. I hope you can resolve this. Good luck.