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LOL I do understand but so far I love it, the good bad and ugly...lol and the bad good ugly to come! lol

hello fellow "WAX DRIP" LOL I am new to this also, If you go back out to the disscusion board under general candle making disscusion there is a post in red titled supplier by state and in IN the is 12 suppliers maybe those sites can help you with little shipping cost...Wow Im in Illinois and I miss Ben Franklins..lol

Update>>>I decided to go with apple pie and cinna mixed it smells so good, I tried a few new things today so im so excited to light them but I am going to wait it out ..geesh its gonna be hard..lol

@ beth they are cute those are the small jars I purchased and I like them too ! I also purchased the 8oz jars

thank you Ms Stella now I know when I read the threads what they are really speaking about and can understand whats going on with my own test. im going to go back and read over some of the post ive read in the past 3days. I am loving this ive been reading all day and night ...Im a learning!! thanks again and will speak too you guys later I had candle studing to attend

Ms Stella what does melting pool mean? when Im testing what am I looking for and whats a good vs a bad melting pool?

thank you guys, LOL @dcroome2005 my husband is already like wow! lol but I believe this will eventually turn into a income that I will be able to help with in return, I love this craft and was always intimidated about learning to do it. I just made a decision to go for it and he game me his blessing and the CC (with caution)lol

hello all I have read many of the post here and they are very informative. But is there a post that has all the candle terminologyand definitions? or were can I find it if not here. I wont to understand wicking, melt pool, HT CT...etc I just like to write things down and review

whats brewing in my pot today..WELLLLLLLLLLI guess im going to finish the bag of HL soy wax and FO until I get my good stuff in lol, and make small apple pie or cinna or mixed candles! lol

Good morning all! I have a question, should i order or not? The Candle Makers Store I found a few things to get me started, heres what is in my cart 10lbs of Natural sol 464, 8 dozen HTP 104 wicks, and 4 FO(they were by 3 get 1 free) including shipping $43.00 NOW I also have in another cart at CandleWic I have a soy sampler comes with 5lb each of (Golden Foods GW-444,Candlewic soy 125,elevances c-3) and four sets of sample wicks,and 3Fo including shipping $52.42 AND last at LONE STAR i HAVE 10lb Golden Brands 444 enhanced,50 sample wicks HTP, and 3 FO including shipping $40.54. ok so I know as far as $$is concerned which is cheaper but which product is better to start with? I am using 4oz and 8oz mason jars? thank you I really would like to place order today..so PLEEEEEEEEASE give me your honest opinion

ok thank you what about ordering candle wax from the candle making store?

Good Morning has any one heard of this company Indiana Candle Supply www.Indianacandlesupply.com , they have 10 1oz FO for $18 and the shipping is $10.95 is this a good buy? I am a wax drip lol, and taking advice to start with small amt of fo:tiptoe:.

did you pour your wax right in the container? this is a great idea

@dcroome2005 thank you so much for the warm welcome. lol I will post pictures no matter how fugly they are lmbo!

@ Beth I saw these at walmart Im going to check and see if they still have the half pint size. I saw only the pint size ....ooooh Walmart has site to store shipping I can order online thanks

thank you Jeanie so much, I am so willing to put in the work im so excited . This is a personal craft that sets everyone apart because of their personal touch and sweat equity lol...so I wont purchase the baby food jars, I understand safety has to be first and I do agree...cheaper is not always better...but wow 171 jars for $35 lol great deal for another project i guess lol.. again thank you

Good Morning and thank you all for all the great advice, I will do exactly what you guys advise and take it step by step to set a great foundation. I have one other question there is someone in my area selling 171 clean 40z baby food jars for $35 would this be a good investment to start with? oh they all have lids also. I thought it would be but would like the experts advice.

Hello everyone my name is Felicha Im a stay at home mom and have a passion for candles. I have been in the work field for quite some time and just cant seen to find that right career(even with a degree) so I decided to come up with a business plan that will fit me. I am an encourager, bubbly, understanding, I love smiling, very girly, strong, but sensitive, love helping people, and helping to make there day better. candle making was at the top of my list !.... I have several question I have researched and read alot, and although the WWW(world wide web) has alot of information and suppliers I just dont know who to trust. I found this forum while searching for more ideas read many of the discussion and JOINED right away...this was the place for me lol...I need help with all information regarding soy candles, I have purchased the starter kit from hobby lobby and it came with palm oil wax, I since then purchased the soy wax flakes from hobby lobby. Is there a site to purchase soy flakes, fragrance,containers...etc...Can you please help me to get started on the right track, im excited and ready to put in the sweat equity lol:yay: