Karen Ov Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 I always thought and from what i have read that its not good to put things in your candles, like dried flowers, herbs, gems and sprinkles, because it can clog the wick. So when I was looking on etsy there are tons of candles like that and they all have great reviews. So is ok to do that???.. I could try it but just don't want to waste anything if it really doesn't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfroberts Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 It is a fire hazard. I can't imagine an insurance company covering liability for something like that. Seriously not a good idea. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 You can opt for wax embeds in candles. Wax chunks -- I've done those. They are cute and don't pose a fire hazard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 I have seen pictures of candles on Etsy that are literally on fire. total surface engulfed in flames. I’ve posted them somewhere here. Not everything on etsy is a good idea. Wax chunks are excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Exhibit A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Ov Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 1 hour ago, TallTayl said: Exhibit A That candle is ready to blow lol .ya definitely not a good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Ov Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 3 hours ago, bfroberts said: It is a fire hazard. I can't imagine an insurance company covering liability for something like that. Seriously not a good idea. Its to bad though, they are pretty with all that stuff in them, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Ov Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Crafty1_AJ said: You can opt for wax embeds in candles. Wax chunks -- I've done those. They are cute and don't pose a fire hazard. Seems like a better idea ..thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 I put NOTHING in my candles other than wax & FOs (pillars or containers).......Just because you see something on the internet does not mean that it's good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Ov Posted October 29, 2019 Author Share Posted October 29, 2019 1 hour ago, Pam W said: I put NOTHING in my candles other than wax & FOs (pillars or containers).......Just because you see something on the internet does not mean that it's good True..Maybe those candles are just for looks . I cant imagine they would even burn the right with so much stuff in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfroberts Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 (edited) Kinda related story... Several years ago Bittercreek did a blog entry re: making pillar candles embedded with mini pine cones. They promo'd it by doing a FB contest offering the winner the opportunity to choose a scent and receive a candle. I won the contest. I chose A Northwoods Christmas, which I already loved. Anyhoo, emailing ensued and eventually they mailed me the pillar. It was huge, and really very pretty. The candle was made without a wick so it could not be burned, since that would be a big fire hazard, and they specifically told me that. I still have the candle and use it in my holiday decor. I notice on FB groups and whatnot that every time someone is called out for using flammables in candles they always say, "It's not meant to be burned." Yet they always have a wick. Why not just leave out the wick? Edited October 29, 2019 by bfroberts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 49 minutes ago, Karen Ov said: True..Maybe those candles are just for looks . I cant imagine they would even burn the right with so much stuff in it That's just the point.......do you want to sell candles because they look pretty or because they are quality candles with an amazing HT??? It's your choice.....sell candles that look pretty and smile all the way to the bank OR sell a quality candle that brings back customers because they are happy with the end product??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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