NavyVet Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 What's your name? Dan How old are you? 40 something Where do you live? Winchester, Virginia How long have you been making candles/soap/whatever? Soy Candles - 2 weeks How did you get started making candles/soap/whatever? My wife loves candles so we figured we'd give it a try and love it now even after such a short period of time. Are you married? Any kids? Married for almost 22 years with 3 daughters and 1.5 grand daughters If candle/Soap making isn't your primary job, what do you do? I currently work as a service writer for a mechanic shop but look to make this my full time job Anything else we should know? see below I was told once, that if you want a successful relationship, you should take interest in what your spouse is interested in. That being said, I can't convince my wife to play playstation with me, so I craft with her. I crochet large sports team blankets to pass the time. Here lately we have taken interest in soy candles due to their healthier nature to alternative candles. We are looking to turn this amazing hobby into a business for us. We have already begun the process of registering our new business and will be call The LAA - LAA Candle Company (first initials of each daughter). I have already made a dozen or so candles and my friends love them and I find myself not being able to talk about much of anything besides candles now. I found this site and was amazed at the vast amount of information and hope to use as much as I can to succeed. I am sure I will be flooding the message boards with many questions and know that I will be led in the right direction. I am so very glad to be here. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponiebr Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Welcome! I make soap but this is a chandler's paradise! Lot's of really helpful, talented, and knowledgeable people here at Craft Server. I'm glad to know there is another guy out there that can crochet. Slainte, Sponiebr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franu61 Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 20 minutes ago, Sponiebr said: I'm glad to know there is another guy out there that can crochet. 20 minutes ago, Sponiebr said: My 6th grade teacher (MR. Seever) taught our class how to crochet 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyVet Posted November 12, 2016 Author Share Posted November 12, 2016 Thanks for the welcome. My wife and I look forward to using the knowledge that can be found here and to pick some brains (zombie reference) when we run into issues. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Welccome here! / So what wax, wicks and jars and oils are you presently working on? Trappeur 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyVet Posted November 13, 2016 Author Share Posted November 13, 2016 We are currently using 464 in an 8oz tin. We are not using any dye at the moment. We like the look of the natural soy. We are using eco14 wicks. Most of our supplies are coming candle science at the moment, but my wife likes the fragrances that lodestar offers. (I think it's cause she is from Texas.) We are currently allowing our first candles to cure so that we can test the scent throw. I will keep everyone posted. One thing I would like to bring up is that, my wife and I are both vets and are thinking about trying to help other veterans out there. I have downloaded an application to align ourselves with the wounded warrior project. This would allow us to use their logo on our products. We are looking to give a portion of the proceeds from our sales to the wounded warrior project. Does anyone have any experience working with another organization in this manner? Can I get some thoughts, pro/con on this idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belinda Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Hello NavyVet and welcome to the board! I live in Texas so am just curious what part of Texas your wife is from? Leather and leather blends are my biggest sellers! LOL! I guess it's a Texas or Cowboy thing! There's another supplier called Texas Candle Supply that has some really good Texas/Cowboy themed scents. I don't use soy so I am no good at any help in that department but you will find tons of help from very knowledgable people that are more than willing to give you loads of advice. I haven't done any work with any organization but I'm sure someone on here has and can help you in that area as well. I'm very impressed and touched that you learned how to crochet for your wife. How sweet! Y'all will have a lot of fun making candles together. I wish you all the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyVet Posted November 13, 2016 Author Share Posted November 13, 2016 Hello Belinda and thank you for the warm welcome. My lovely wife was born in Houston but moved to deep east Texas when she was a young girl. She grew up in a small town named Woodville. If you are not familiar it is just south of Lufkin and just west of Livingston. As for my crochet skills, my wife says I do extreme crochet since I learned and went strait to the hardest thing I could find (sport team blankets). I want to let everyone know that I look forward to our future conversations. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Welcome neighbor! I live in Front Royal just down the road from you! Good to see another chandler on board. Welcome to Craft Server! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyVet Posted November 13, 2016 Author Share Posted November 13, 2016 Thanks Candybee. Nice to know that there is someone close by. It is great to be here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Welcome Dan! Good luck with your candle making but most of all have fun doing it. I always told myself when it stopped being fun, I'd stop doing it. It's my Zen time, it allows me to clear my mind and focus on just wax. You found the best forum out there so search away and ask away! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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