KB12 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Has anyone used this jar? It has a 3" diameter and is 3.5" tall. What wick sizes have you used in it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursenancy Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 I use either a cd 14 or 16 with 444. this is one of my biggest sellers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB12 Posted July 31, 2015 Author Share Posted July 31, 2015 Thank you! I made some testers up with cd 16s and 415 wax, I'm still waiting for them to cure in order to be able to test them. I was just afraid that the wick might be too big. I hope you don't mind me asking, how much do you sell these for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 There are many Chandlers (on this forum and several others) that use that jar. The price you sell them for is going to depend on many factors. Your cost of goods, including shipping, with added in labor, then your mark up. I think the average would probably be around $7-$8 depending on all of that, but am not sure, as I don't use that particular jar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 In c3 wax or 415 wax or 464 wax I use a cd 12 or htp 105. In my neck of the woods, a lodge I used to sell to sold them for 12.00 each.\ Trappeur 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 In c3 wax or 415 wax or 464 wax I use a cd 12 or htp 105. In my neck of the woods, a lodge I used to sell to sold them for 12.00 each.\ TrappeurWow - I was completely guessing, since I don't make that jar, I had/have no idea! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursenancy Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 i sell them for 8 dollars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbaranj Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 I use paraffin in that jar with a 52z wick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 They would easily sell for $12.00 here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amanda Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 I used to use these. 6006, cd12 or cd10. $12. I miss these jars! People really like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 I sell them at parties for 10 my wholesale accounts charge 12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puma52 Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 (edited) I use paraffin in that jar with a 52z wick.Same here... paraffin w/51z! Love this jar! Edited August 1, 2015 by puma52 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 You can find those jars with soy wax here selling for $6-7. Candle related products have extremely low retails in this area because a major supplier is just up the road and so many people think they can decide to make candles and sell them the next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB12 Posted August 1, 2015 Author Share Posted August 1, 2015 Perfect! Thank you everyone! I'll make up some more testers, with smaller wicks, and go from there. I was thinking of selling them for $12, so it's nice to see that some of you sold them for that. There are some sellers on etsy that are charging even more for this jar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 I used to sell those for $5.00 retail. I used the nice lids that look antique but the jars can only be labeled on the lid. The raised lettering is the whole appeal of the jar, so it only makes sense to label the top of the lid. Tip: buy the warning labels for the bottom of the jar with a line for writing the fragrance name. Lids can get mixed up. They tend to get hang up in those corners but make nice candle containers. My customers said no to jelly jars or canning jars and I use a 12 ounce salsa with gold lid. Its still a canning jar but looks a little more uptown. Buy in bulk and save money or they can be costly. HTH Steve 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB12 Posted August 4, 2015 Author Share Posted August 4, 2015 Thanks! Even with buying in bulk, how were you able to make any money on them with only charging $5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 That was a long time ago in a land faraway. I generally charge $1.00 per ounce of wax. Buying wax, wicks, fos , labels and jars does not equal profit. The alternative would be to charge an amount that would leave most of them on the shelf. My market is rural and the customer base has limited money for luxury items. My products are bought for teacher gifts, shower gifts and some home use but few of my customers are willing to pay premium prices for a product that is on every shelf of nearly every store. I see lots of candles sitting around on shelves and it makes no sense to over price a product. The salsa jars are half the cost of the jelly jars in bulk. I can buy $250.00 worth and get free shipping to my door and fairly good quality of glass. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisymay66 Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Hey Steve!I know you have posted before where you get the salsa jars? But I don't remember. Would you mind sharing again? Thanks so much! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 SKS 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 I get mine at Fillmore Container. I can save money by picking them up if I take a day trip to Lancaster, PA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mannie Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Candybee are you In Jersey by any chance? I also drive to Fillmores Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 I use that jar and 415- I sell them for 10.00 around here and others sell them for 8.00- I would go broke at 8.00- they must buy in serious bulk or use crappy low grade cheap oils I am not big enough to buy like that and use a lot of expensive FOCD 16 May be too hot with jar and that wax- I do have 2 oils I use that size for that are PIA's to wickA 10-12 is what Works me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oceangazer1 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I'm testing these jars with 6006, dye and 10% fo. The CD8 seems a bit on the big size and the 51z is too small. I'm going to try CD7's and keep testing CD8's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy63 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) Oceangazer, I'm using the exact same jar and formula, and although the CD10s and 12s are giving some amazing scent throw, they are burning too hot for me. I think I'll try the CD 7 and 8's also. Please keep us updated with your results! Thanks. FYI: Aztecs Pumpkin Caramel Latte is about to run me out of the house!! Amazing hot and cold throw! Edited September 1, 2015 by Nancy63 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB12 Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) I ended up testing the 415 with 10% FO and no dye with cd 10 and cd 12. I used coconut craziness from NG and I like cd12 better. Edited September 1, 2015 by KB12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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