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lol-I just try to avoid it all by double-glassing all of them!

Yes, what company is this? I don't have a smartphone

The only place I ever found the glass beads was Biomax, and they are a bit high, considering hat's all I'm ordering.

Has anyone had any experience adding Facebook's "shop now" tab to their page? I think it's fairly new. I added it, but really not even sure if it works! Just started dabbling online. Don't want to get into shipping yet www.facebook.com/udesigns Melissa

Perhaps I explained that wrong. Physically my stregnth is fine. I mean, my limbs work properly, etc. It's my balance that is terrible. I order my gel in 35lb boxes, but I'm just bringing it from my porch inside the door. I wouldn't be able to walk through someone's living room carrying a couple candles, though. I work as an IT Tech for a large building, and a lot of my job consists of going to someone's desk and taking their PC to repair. But none of us carry it. Procedure is to put it on a cart and use the elevator. So, to clarify, it's actually the walking AND carrying.

No one? lol I thought of an additional question. For those that do home parties, is a good part of that taking orders, or only cash and carry? A few months back, I did a lot of the research on liscensing, insurance, etc., so I think I'm going to be OK there. I just didn't think about this as well.

I am again thinking of starting a business from this "hobby" of mine. Because of an injury years ago, my balance isn't very good while carrying something. Even a 5lb box. lol-so craft shows are definitely out. My question is to you all who have so much more experience. Would you feel concentrating on other selling options be just as productive? I mean, I've thought of web-based, consignment, wholesale, home parties and fundraisers. If you have any experience (or horror stories), please share. I haven't really looked into any of them in great detail, and I'm not planning on jumping into all of them. Kind of thinking where best to start...Also, if there's an area I missed, please mention! I know craft shows are good, but I can't imagine everyone on this board that sells does them. TIA Melissa

I know this is an OLD post, but maybe someone will still see it Are there local sales permits or anything you have to apply for in your town as well? Or just the stuff mentioned previously and insurance. I'm also in PA, but I thought if it was zoned "residental only" where you live, making candles is considered manufacturing.

Thanks Luci. That link goes to Rustic Escentuals/Aroma Haven, and before when I did gel, I used other supplies from RE. Maybe I can now order scents from the same place! I can't beleive how much things have changed. There used to be gel forums, suppliers, all kinds of link! lol

I know gel scents don't throw well to begin with, and then there are so few FO suppliers out there that carry any. Are there any scents from certain supplier that you found to do really well in gel? lol-any input is appreciated. I'll be broke just ordering 1 oz. bottles everywhere! And there are a few that were so poor I had to sniff the gel a few times, wondering if I forgot to add my scent! Melissa

Thanks Laura. I placed a small order with ya! Right now I'm trying different things to get each pie the way I want. Not even messing with wicks yet-using 3 44-24-18z's because I have a lot. But the "design" part.-Dollop? Whipped ring? What way to arrange embeds? lol-who knew it was this difficult! I ordered a sample of fruits, but at this rate who knows how long until I get to use that!

I know most of you make your own, but I'm not ready to do that yet. Does anyone purchase the wax crusts (5") for gel candles? If so, where do you get them from? I was looking at CandleKitchen's, but they're unscented. Do you think that will make a big difference? Gel doesn't throw much to begin with, and that really added to that "real" pie smell! TIA, Missy

Is it possible it isn't allowed where you live? I looked into all this months ago, but did a lot of it backwards. Registered a business name, attended a small business start-up seminar, and bought a lot of supplies. The last thing I did was go to my municipal building (nothing is online in my town), where he basically said "NO way. Your street is zoned residental only". So, I just accepted that. I was upset about it, sure, for a while, but I figured that was that. Recently, though, I was talking to a friend about it, and they said they never heard of such a thing. Anyone run into this? I rent (not homeowner), but he told me it made no difference. It's how the street is zoned. Melissa

Well, I inquired about a permit or anything required, and I was told the area I live in is zoned for residential only! No home business of any kind! Thanks, though, for all the replies about insurance. Ironically, I had the app for Benchmark all set to mail in! Oh, well.

Thanks. Is it cheaper than Indie? ($545/yr)? I think I will call their 800 no. later. I had used the contact form on their website a while ago, and just got a generic response. I took that as a "no". lol I e-mailed so many I loose track though.