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Have you tried LX14?

Spices -- in this case, cloves -- are preservatives.

NG... the link is www.naturesgardencandles.com

Kim...Are those measurements flexible?

WSP also sells them

KJohnson: The other side of the coin, aka food for thought After three years in retail, I lost my storefront. During that time, I never had to dip into my personal funds. Sales always covered business expenses. The key, I believe, was that I positioned my candles/tarts as an accessory to a variety of product offerings....an add-on sale of sorts which, in reality, was my main product line. Initially, I was devastated. My married daughter offered to send my landlord a thank you card for putting me out of my misery. At that time, I had no clue I was miserable. My husband offered to draft building plans for a shop on our property....plenty of acreage and no zoning issues. In Kristine's Shower, a fellow CT board member, generously emailed me her wholesale info. Within three weeks I had five wholesale accounts and consigned with two shops. It's been six months, and I have no inclination to return to bricks and mortar. In 2008, I plan to discontinue all shows except charitable events which benefit the community in which I live. While I agree with all of the other responses to your question, I thought another view may be helpful. While it is possible to have a profitable storefront from the first month you hang the Open for Business sign, you can easily become so consumed that it's years before you realize that you have become oblivious to almost every aspect of your life except wax, wick, etc. Wishing you the best!

My experience has been that the 416 does have super cold and hot throw, makes a somewhat hard tart, and releases from metal molds only if you pop them in the freezer for a few minutes.

Jane, Where did you purchase your 4794 and when? Do you happen to have the batch#? I suddenly began experiencing problems with votives and electrics..funky, brittle, cracking, breaking...after opening a new case of 4794. Finally, I called the supplier who, in turn, contacted the manufacturer. That particular batch was within tolerance, but at the high end. Needless to say, that high end was too high to justify wasting anymore of my time, FO, etc. It was easier on my sanity and bank account to write off those 4 cases. Back in production with another supplier and another batch #. Long way around, I know, but the problem may not be you. Call the supplier with the batch # and date of purchase to inquire whether they've received similar feedback from other customers.

Last weekend C&S offered free shipping on internet orders of $500. I ordered Friday night, and UPS just delivered 20 boxes...FREE!

Jordan, If you're using 16oz apothecary jars, try double-wicking with either RRD29s or RRD34s.

UPS delivered here at noon today. Lots of boxes, but no GW474:cry2:

Does anyone know the answer to this question?

By all means, spend some time at the www.irs.gov site. Did you register for a PA Resellers Lic and file PA sales tax returns? If not, go to www.paopen4business.gov If so, visit that site for links to answer many of your state tax questions. In addition to mega hours researching the state and federal publications, consider a tax course. H&R Block offers one every fall. Although extremely time-consuming, you won't regret the ability to provide complete, accurate info and records when you meet with your accountant/tax professional. And, in my opinion, accurately pricing your products requires accurate cost info (direct & indirect).

Cherish, an invigorating floral & fruit scent, is receiving rave reviews this spring.

Yep, Becky will do that to you. Instead of calling, I order online...it's safer (and definitely less expensive).