samandkennasmom Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Just wondering what your least favorite things are about Candlemaking. I hate the stirring and label making!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzyK Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 the prep, getting everything out and ready to pour. Labeling labeling and labeling. lol. But I love the finished look so it must be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbrook Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Cleaning tester jars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chefmom Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Organizing. Too much stuff and never enough room. I need more table space, but hubby keeps stealing space! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 (edited) Yep, that's the one thing I really dislike!Cleaning tester jars. Edited April 18, 2013 by ChandlerWicks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanie353 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Label making. However, testing is closing in on taking first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeggyK Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 wicking the jars*shudder*and trying to sell them:tiptoe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixx Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Cleaning and testing for sure. Then having great ideas, and not the hands to produce it:sad2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simply fragrant Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Labels, cleaning up after pouring and putting away everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueH Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Washing jars, cleaning out the pour pots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 waiting to de-mold my rustics :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deb426 Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Wicking the jars. Ordering supplies (and paying for them). Trying to guess what the public wants to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixx Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 I think we can all relate to every response posted. But, here are a few of my favorite things... "That smells wonderful" "I love your candles" "My friends ask me where I got this" :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftsbychris Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 So true.. Sixxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 my least favorite thing hands down is dry spells. Everything going good, looking good, going well.... then NADA yikes! I hate dry spells!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justajesuschick Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 -Getting everything all out and then neatly packed away each time (I am an organizing and clean freak).-Scooping and weighing out 4627.-Wax blend testing.-Math. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samandkennasmom Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 -Getting everything all out and then neatly packed away each time (I am an organizing and clean freak).-Scooping and weighing out 4627.-Wax blend testing.-Math.Ya know, I never liked people like that..organizing & clean freaks! Cause I am a BIG TIME WANNA BE! would you come over to my house? Pretty please! LOL :yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redraider Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 wicking, and stirring those really heavy scents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justajesuschick Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Ya know, I never liked people like that..organizing & clean freaks! Cause I am a BIG TIME WANNA BE! would you come over to my house? Pretty please! LOL :yes:Oh, friends and family say that ALL THE TIME! No one really means it. Especially once I show up to help them with a new box of trash bags. Usually, then they say, "Just kidding. Let's go to dinner instead!". haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazzie Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 For sure paying the bill for the supplies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joleen33 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Hi! I'm new here and new to candle making but so far it's the trying to keep things clean and organized in my super small adobe. I like making messes but hate the cleanup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michdj Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Agreed. Love pouring but the post-pour clean up makes me cRaZy. Esp. with 4627 - yuck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Spilling dye on the floor and not being able to get it off the laminate. Dropping candles because I have a sudden attack of fumble-i-tis Not having a technique or color combo come out like I hoped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puma52 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 (edited) The prep of getting everything out, washing jars etcGetting dye all over my hands and not able to scrub offA pillar mold leaking when I thought I had it sealed wellTrying to make a sage green and it comes out puke green...oh those color combos!!! ackkk!! Edited April 21, 2013 by puma52 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.