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Mannie

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  1. These are absolutely georgous!!!
  2. Hi all, I have been making candles for 5 yrs now and would like to start doing it to generate some income. I have looked into insurance and recently went to SCORE which is an organization advising how to start up, They have told me that i need a business plan. Those of you who sell did you have to do that? How was it starting for you? I am looking to sell on occassions like holidays. Any Advice would be appriciated. Thanks everyone.
  3. Hi all, quick question, do I need insurrance is I only sell candles during the holidays? how much would I need to get? Thanks for you imput
  4. Hi all hope you summer is going great. looking to start making Christmas gifts Has anyone tried the "Hybrid wax" fron candlessandsupplies? Did you like it? Does it hold more fragrance. Would love to try it. What do you think?
  5. Hi iike the idea of using tins for candles and have beed thinking of trying them myself, my only concern is that the tin getting hot. how hot does it get?
  6. Hi everyone I have been making candles for a while now, about 4yrs. i am looking to sell a few at craft shows and to friends who have asked for it, I want to be on the safe side and do it properly so i am looking to get insurance how much should I get? From post on this site i see that most of you use Indie Business Network. I have checked them out but not sure what to get,Any suggestions?
  7. hi all haven't been here in a while. Not that we have finally moved and settled in I am ready to take my hobby to the next level. Quick question has any one tried fragrance from candlewic and which is your favorite from them?
  8. Do they also insure candle makers or are they only for soap makers?
  9. Hi all just want to show my latest candles.
  10. Hi fellow Chandlers, I made this 16 oz keepsake jar candle sometime in August. Use 444 soy wax, 7% oil, and 1 dye chip for the middle layer and Cd 16 wick. Decided to burn it today 11/13/12 here is a picture after 41/2 hours burn. The flame danced a bit, any opinion on the burn? Thanks.
  11. Crochet, ... can't knit to save my life lol
  12. Hi all just wanted to show my completed project.
  13. Absolutely gorgeous!!! I just love the color.
  14. Thanks every one. I will start off with $15.00. The jars really add up to the price wish I could get something similar costing less.
  15. hi all Someone has asked me to make them some soy candle I make the 16 oz keepsake jars I fill them up with 12oz wax it cost me $5.71 to make one jar, I want to charge between $12 - $15 is that too much? Here is what my Keepsake jar looks like.
  16. Curious... should a hobbyist sell their candles? And do they need to charge tax if they do.
  17. at that point do you use liquid dye or dye chips?
  18. I have never used starburst. I used the feather palm wax. with 1oz oil pp and CD12 wick . That works great for me.
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