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When names are Trade Marked they have to include a list of inclusions and exclusions of what that name will be used for. For example if you TM the name "Trash Can" as a Fragrance name then in your inclusion list would state things like (Fragranced Candles or wax cubes, melts etc. or scented candles, scented wax products in general, etc.). If I was making another type of product like candy for instance, I could use and TM the name "Trash Can" as a flavor without infringing on your TM. Someone could also name their company the same if it is not TM'ed as a company name. To summarize, if you are applying for a Trade Mark then you need to include everything that may apply to your products and accessories to prevent someone else from using them. Also note that just because a name is TM'ed doesn't mean you cannot use it, it only means that you have to give full credit to the TM owner and a disclaimer (Type) on your part that it is only an interpretation of said owners product and it must be clearly located on the main product label, another way would be to get written permission from the owner to use the name. Using a Patent or Trade Mark Attourney is always worth the money because there are always some grey areas and they are always up to date on the do's and dont's of how to apply for a Trade Mark and they will do all of the reasearch necessary to better protect your name and prevent you from being sued in the future. HTH

I have a lot of experience with the performa wicks. I love how they burn and they can handle some really heavy FOs but I never had much luck with the HT. I get perfect posture and trimming with mostly no mushrooming but I could only get good HT with some of the lighter fragrances. I hope you have better luck than I did.

Yes, you can figure it that way if you are only looking for a percentage but she asked how to measure in teaspoons. That is a little more difficult, teaspoons is a liquid or dry measurement where as ounces is a volume or mass measurement and there is no direct conversion for calculating the change over. Several factors have to be known to make that conversion but you can use water as a basis for things that don't need to be 100% precise. 1/2 teaspoon (level) = 2 grams or in this case .08 ounces = 2.25 grams or 1/2 teaspoon and a pinch respectively.

.08 ounce or just a pinch more than 1/2 teaspoon. If you need the conversions let me know.

These figures to be 100% precise is .038% off but for all intents and purposes is more accurate than most people calculate. They are good numbers and to try to get them 100% accurate would be pointless so yes they are right.

Well, Yes you're right. If there is no reference of supporting their cause on your label then you have nothing to worry about. Don't let the out of state thing worry you either, the point of sale is in your state and therefore is not considered "out of state" sales. If you really think about it, the only people that will go to that event will be supporters and even if there was some affiliation between them and your products it will be perceived as being a positive advertisement for your products. Always remember, in order for a business to be successfull you have to accept any and all sales, even from people that do not agree with your opinions which is why I choose not to share them when I do business. I think this a great opportunity and you should be very proud that your products were considered, Congrats!

If I understand this correctly they wish to purchase your products to sell for fund a raising event. I would understand your worries with your company name or support if you were going to donate your products to their organizationand not sell them. I am typically a business minded person meaning that business is always my first thoughts then my personal feelings later so many of you may disagree, but here goes. Business is business and should remain just that, it is always a good idea to keep that separate from your religious and political beliefs. They want to potentially purchase your products for fundraising activities and that does not say to anyone that you are a supporter in any way. They can just as easy purchase your products from one of your wholesalers to do the same or they will buy products from some other company to raise money. The bottom line is they need to raise money by selling other peoples products and if it’s not yours it will be someone else’s. You should be honored that an organization has liked your products enough to request them for an evaluation in their fund raising event; I know several people on here would love an opportunity like that. On a business stand point you should not worry about their politics, that isn’t your problem, focus on growing your business and getting your name and products out to a larger public and this opportunity sounds like it will be a huge boost to your name. To put it in a one line format: There should be a separation between business practices and anything personal.

Using Beeswax as an additive will aid in many ways. It can extend the burn time and raise the melt point, by doing that it can also regulate the flow of wax through your wick and sometimes stabilize an unruly flame. Beeswax does not expand when hot or contract when cooled so it can also be used to counteract shrinkage issues that cause wet spots although it will not completly eliminate them, it is much easier to achieve a spot free candle with optimum pouring conditions. I don't know of any increase in HT by using Beeswax but other benefits are undeniable. If used as an additive you have to do it in small percentages between 1% to 10% depending on your wax type or problems you're trying to correct or else you will start getting new problems caused by the properties of the Beeswax. Keep in mind whether you are using Soy, Paraffin or a combination of the two, Beeswax should be used as an additive like other additives (Stearine, Vybar) and should be added in small percentages, 20% is way to much and is going to cause a number of problems, besides it is just to expensive to use that much.

I've never had any problem glueing the wick in before heating the jar. If you are using hot glue just make sure it is the High Temp kind.

If a company pings your account to verify identity then they will reverse the charges as soon as they are done. Those transactions should not appear on your CC statement and I have never seen any company ping my or anyone I know account with $1.00 exactly, it is usually less, something very unique (I think the last time it was .72 cents).

It apperas that your problem is not that the wax pulls upward around the wick it is that the wax is shrinking a little and when it shrinks it does not release from the wick causing the cracks. You stated that you've made some candles with cotton wick and did not have this problem, this is because with the smaller round wick the wax is better able to shrink around the smaller surface area of the wick. Because wood wicks are larger and have a greater surface area the bond between the wax and wick is stronger and can not flex enough to compensate for the amount of shrinkage. I've never had this problem and I'm not exactly sure what you can do to prevent it from happening but I have a couple of ideas. First try to wiggle the wick just a little while the wax is still slushy, just enough to break the bond between the wax and wick. Second you can try to add something to counteract the contraction of the wax when it cools like a little beeswax or a hardening agent like stearine in a small percentage. One of these methods should work and I wish you sucessful testing.

No, I wasn't applying for a CC, it was simply a purchase. I felt something wasn't right and maybe someone was trying to run a scam which is why I called them but they confirmed the email and told me that without sending them copies of my CC / DL they would not process the order. I had that happen with another website that deals with RC cars but when I called them they said that in lieu of sending copies they could ping my account with a small charge and I could tell them how much the charge was, then that would confirm that I am who I say I am. Amazon would not do that and insisted I send copies of my CC and DL. No way! Never going to happen! I use my cards all over the world and sometimes in countries that specialize in CC theft and have never had any trouble but the "All Mighty Amazon" wouldn't do it. Sounds to me like one of their employees is collecting information either to sell or use for themselves to make unlawful pruchases.

I tried to make a purchase with Amazon a few years ago, they emailed me an information form to fill out that requested very personal information that sounded a little strange to me. I called them and was told that they need that information before they could process the order, really! They wanted me to email them a copy of my credit card, front and back along with a copy of my driver's license. Well after hearing that I think I taught the operator some new words, I canceled my order and refuse to buy anything from them ever again. There is no reason for any internet based company to request copies of your CC and especially your driver's license and I would advise you to be careful when purchasing from them.

My guess would be a lot more than you can handle. Personally I would never deal directly with a foreign company in the first place. There are so many things that can go wrong and it would cost you thousands of dollars just to hunt them down not to mention what it would cost in litigation. Here is a link to their site: http://integratedfortune.com/index.php?lang=en , a lot of wax information for those of you that use Palm wax. Here is another link to their RSPO Company Profile: http://www.rspo.org/?q=om/1438, if anyone is interested in their commentment to sustainability.

Thanks OCcandles for that website, that is a lot of information that will take a little time to read through. BTW, IGI requires an anual purchase quantity of 24k lbs and a minimum of 1 pallet per purchase .