Whisper Girl

We have a finished basement that has also become my husband's "man cave". We moved our production area down to the basement about a year ago and it takes up about a quarter of the basement. Today Scott has the best smelling "man cave" around!! Scott also makes home brew. We laugh and tell our friends that between the candle business and home brew hobby, something can always get "lit". Lol

Do OBI tart warmers have 25 watt bulbs?

"Man of My Dreams", "Mr. Dreamy", "Man, You Smell Good", "My Beach Bum". . . .

We have done layers with different scents, but decided to stay away from them as we found that most customers wanted the same fragrance all the way thru. They knew they liked the top layer, but were concerned about whether they would like the scents further down the candle. One scent listed on the candle that the customer did not like would kill the sell of the candle.

My show last weekend - best show I have had. Sold a lot of clamshell melts @ $3.50 each. Sold a lot of candles also, but thought I would sell more than I did. Another big show this weekend.

I recently used Oak Moss and Amber which to me smells like a man's cologne and used it in a few small candles. I changed the name to Handsome Man and sold all of them. I will be making some more!

I do not think you are over reacting. It might not catch on fire, but why would you want to take such a chance????? I bet she doesn't carry insurance either - I can only say - - DUH!!

I use my regular label, but it only has my webpage info under my logo. So far this has not been an issue. To Classic, I make my cold calls in person. If you try to make an appoint by phone, it is just too easy for the customer to say no. If I go in person, I may have to make an appointment with them for another time, but I have had the opportunity to talk to them, show them at least one of my candles and then make an appointment to go over my whole line. Face to face is more personal. As far as my cart, I had someone create my webpage for me so I can't say for sure. Sorry.

Thanks everyone!

I do not write a contract. I do write up an order for them to sign. I do not set minimums but suggest numbers depending on their store. For instance, a large store with high traffic needs night quantities, but a smaller store just can't handle large quantities so I work with them on their order. I want the opportunity to be in their store. I want people to see Whispering Gardens Candles. By working with them, it becomes a win win for both of us. Price is based on cost. The trickmis to get your cost down low enough to that you can double your cost and the retailer can double their cost but still have the final retail price be reasonable. Sometimes this is difficult to do. For instance, if your cost to make a candle is $2.00 then I need to wholesale it at $4.00. The retailer then need to be able to retail it at $8.00. Now it that an $8.00 candle or is it really a $6.00 candle? If people won't pay $8.00 for that candle, then you need to start over before you make that retail call. You must have your numbers in line before you try to wholesale your candles

Sam and Kennas Mom - First, you have to understand that rejection is part of being successful. That can't hurt you. So they say no, that may just mean no for now. A no just means that you continue to call n them showing them new items when you go in. I always hit the door with a great candle and a business candle in one hand and pulling a professional case of my candles with the other. I try to look quickly at what the store is carrying and what I can offer them that they do not have. I introduce myself, hand them my card and let them see and small the candle I have in my hand. Remember if they say no just let them know that you will stop back by in about 30'days just to see how they are doing. Then be sure to come back. They more they see you, the more likely they are to buy.

Tam - Yes, these are all stores. I got them on cold calls. I have been in sales all of my life and I love cold calls. The difference is that now I am making them for myself! Lol

In the past week I have gained 3 new wholesale accounts with 1 more pending that i have appt for next week. Not bad for a weeks work!!!

CS states that their UV should be added at 185 degrees. Just wondering what temp you add your UV. I am pouring Paraffin at about 160. Just looking for feedback on this.

Thank you. I have been looking here in Kansas for a place to take some lessons - but could not find any so it is off to buy books!

I have seen so many beautiful soaps on this forum that I am now wanting to learn myself. Can I get names of books that you soapmakers out there think are great to use to learn this beautiful craft?

Question - I have an iPad and I understand I can use su on it. Is that true and if so, do I have to be "on line" to use it? A lot of my shows would not be in places that would have wifi.

Thank you Stella. Is there a way to switch this over to veggie wax or do I just repost?

Does someone have pics of a Palm wax pillar burning at different time intervals? This may sound strange, but I'm not really sure how a good Palm pillar should burn. I've finally come to this conclusion after testing my pillars for several months and not being pleased with the results. If you have such pictures and would be willing to share them, I'm sure others would also appreciate seeing them as well.

TeriM@Ridgwayins.com. This is her email address. Send her an email and she will get back to you about ins.

Jeanie - you are correct, kmart is the worse on customer service. I want to explain my earlier comment about hating Walmart. There are two Walmarts in my area that has terrible customer service. They have long lines due to only opening two to four lanes when they need eight open. The people who work there are obviously not happy to be there - no smiles, not helpful, even the buildings are dirty. I am a big believer that s--t runs down hill and so does bad management. Bad customer service comes down hill from bad management. Now on the other hand, there is a third Walmart a little further away that is clean. It has smiling employees who have stepped up to the plate with good customer service and seem to take pride in their jobs. I was so impressed with them, I actually requested to speak to the store manager and complimented him on his store and his employees. I guess in my original comments, I should have said I hate MY Walmarts. Hope your Walmarts are good ones!,

I hate Wally World!!! BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE. I work so hard to take care of my customers and then go to walmart and get treated badly. Walmart has killed a lot of ma and pa stores and that is sad. IMHO

Bernadette you can see our new patriot candle under the candle gallery. It is the one called Pics of our Patriot Candles.

Thank you Bernadette. It is fun to try something new and different. This forum has been great for learning and for ideas!

I could not find their site.