ThisLittleLightOfMine Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 What's your name? My name is CamiHow old are you? I am 37Where do you live? The majestic Bitterroot Valley in MontanaHow long have you been making candles? I am just BARELY getting started in candlemaking. Have been researching throughout the past 3 months and finally made my initial investment and am trying to nail down all of the many elements but soooo excited!!!How did you get started making candles? After years of buying MANY smellies I decided I would love to start making my own and then my entrepreneurial mind kicked in and now I'm taking a leap of faith!Are you married? Any kids? I am happily married to the most amazing man for 18 years now and we have 4 teenage boys that keep me hopin!If candle making isn't your primary job, what do you do? I am a full time manicurist and salon owner specializing in nail art of all mediums... It has been something that I have been passionate about for the past 12 years!Anything else we should know? As of right now I have settled on IGI 4627 as the reviews of the hot/cold throw are consistently amazing (once you get wicking right lol) I am also doing a mix for tarts but am open to any and all suggestions and help to launch forward and hopefully not make too many costly newby mistakes. Am particularly interested in FO that work well with the IGI 4627... After all why reinvent the wheel right?? I am so excited to meet all of you and continue to learn and hopefully be able to help others someday ...sort of the pay it forward mentality! God Bless you ALL for the time you put into this forum... Have been reading through it for the past couple days and there is SO MUCH info it's kinda overwhelming to know where to start but I am beyond grateful to have stumbled across this site in my journey! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Hi welcome to the board. It sounds like you are on the right track. I am so glad you found us. I look forward to seeing what you create. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisLittleLightOfMine Posted January 5, 2016 Author Share Posted January 5, 2016 O thank you so very much for your warm welcome Vicky_CO! I was beginning to think maybe my post was in the wrong place and that no one saw it Can you tell me what helped you most in terms of a place to start on this forum. Do you make candles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Welcome to craft server! I've been busy and recovering from the holidays so haven't been around much until today to see your post. Lots of great info here. Good to see another candlemaker here! Once you get started and have questions this is a good place to come and post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisLittleLightOfMine Posted January 5, 2016 Author Share Posted January 5, 2016 Thank you so so much candybee! The holidays were pretty crazy indeed! It's my busiest time of year at the salon so I will be glad to get back to a normal schedule! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I wish I could say start here but without knowing right where you are at now. Not much help I know.My thing is ask what you need to know. Search is also good but you want to narrow you searches as much as possible. Other wise you end up with to much info and usually not what you are looking for. You can always broaden the search terms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisLittleLightOfMine Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 Awesome ty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Hello and welcome here! Nice to meet you. Trappeur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Greetings and salutations, TLLOM! Waving to you and my brother up there in Montana. I don't use 4627 wax so I'll be of no help in your pursuit of learning the craft of candlemaking. Just remember to enjoy the journey. Oh, and keep good notes every step of the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisLittleLightOfMine Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 Hello to both of you and thank you so much for the tip old Glory! Where abouts does your brother love up here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 White Fish ... ? I think that's the name of the town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisLittleLightOfMine Posted January 11, 2016 Author Share Posted January 11, 2016 Gotcha! I live about 4 hours from there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I think my brother lives in polar fleece. You would find me frozen in the snow - a popsicle. It was cold here today with a high around 35. I'm wearing 2 warm layers, sheepskin boots and I'm still COLD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisLittleLightOfMine Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 O wow... So you definitely would like the whopping 4 degrees it was today! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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