Michdj Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I nearly fell over laughing at a show this weekend. My competition had candles in mason jars, all of which had strange bubbles all over the bottom and weirder little streaks going straight up the sides. Me: "Is this palm?: (As that is the only wax I've seen make strange streaks (although this wasn't quite a feather - looked like it the streaks weren't there on purpose.)) Her response? "Our wax is pharmaceutical grade and food grade - you could eat our candles if you wanted to!" I suppose I could, if I really wanted that fabulous laxative effect - or death. I'm sure the FOs taste fabulous as well! So I asked, drolly, "So is it palm?"Her response? "Our wicks aren't even treated." And I realized that there are probably consumers out there who lap that up. (The inane marketing, not the wax. (Although according to her, they COULD!)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesncats Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 (edited) Wow...just wow... :shocked2: Edited November 25, 2013 by candlesncats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franu61 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I really did "laugh out loud" when I read this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursenancy Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 WTF? people are idiotic at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn624 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 lol, sounds like she didn't even know what kind of wax she had... I hope no one takes her up on that "you can eat our candles" thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michdj Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 After doing a little research, it sounds like that's her standard response to the question I loathe the most: "Is this soy?" As paraffin is food grade, etc. And I suppose technically you can ingest it in small quantities.... Ugh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shuntley Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Oh my, doesn't sound like she's going to last long ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilyspoppy Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Does she make beeswax votives that contain no fragrance oils? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michdj Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 Honestly it looked like Gulf Wax with a string! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilyspoppy Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Honestly it looked like Gulf Wax with a string!Next time you run into her, hand her a spoon!YUMMM!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcuset Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 What is wrong with people? Nevermind, too many answers to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Reminds me of a customer of mine who ordered a custom blend Almond Biscotti candle from me more than 10 years ago and kept emailing me about how it smelled good enough to eat. I laughed it off. About a month later she told me she couldn't take it and licked one of the candles.I still can't think of an appropriate response, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I would have said "would you mind demonstrating that for me?"Actually, I've heard this before from a candle maker at a show I did several years back. Only the person saying it was her 9 yr old daughter bragging that you could eat her mothers candles.I looked the little girl straight in her face and told her you can't eat any candles. That took the smirk off her face. Honestly I just could not see telling a child this stuff and was hoping to set her straight. Hope she never tried it because her mothers candles had dyes and fragrances in them. Ick!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeana Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Next time you run into her, hand her a spoon!YUMMM!!!That's too funny! Hey BTW emilyspoppy I PM'd you back but it said your inbox is full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilyspoppy Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 That's too funny! Hey BTW emilyspoppy I PM'd you back but it said your inbox is full.[/quoteOOPS! THAT'S TWICE IN ONE WEEK. SOREEEEE! FIXING NOW.DAVE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 We have a big candle at the Denver office that has lots of teeth marks in it from kids who have tried a bite.On another note, if it is just unscented wax, you could use soy or palm wax to grease a frying pan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilyspoppy Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 "Denver office" ??? Maybe the altitude effects their little brains? I 'm situated at sea level so I can't claim that excuse for myself."Use SOY or palm WAX to grease a frying pan." . . . Confession; I've done that! It didn't taste bad either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vernie1 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I am LOL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilyspoppy Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 I am LOL!!At my poor grammar or bad typing?I really have to stop posting when I'm virtually falling asleep. Actually I should stop posting . . . period!"Altitude EFFECTS" OUCH!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Somehow I just can't see whipping up a batch of scrambled eggs and frying them in soy wax. Ick!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilyspoppy Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Somehow I just can't see whipping up a batch of scrambled eggs and frying them in soy wax. Ick!!CHICKEN!It was sautéed chicken breast with sliced mushrooms, shallots and a Madera wine reduction. It was actually quite tasty.I'm real particular about scrambled eggs myself. No Butter . . . No eggs!(LOL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleyjeang Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Lol it's funny sometimes what people will say to get a sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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