BrandNewToCandles Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 I am a very new candle maker (or candle tryer, at any rate) and I think I may be getting obsessed! I have spent too much money already but I can't seem to stop, I NEED every new scent I see, they all sound irrestible. Then I need to try wicks, and dyes, and I need a ton of wax, and molds and tealight cups and pots and thermometers and jars and God knows what else! Did you all go through the same thing? When does the obsession tame into a healthy, normal hobby... lol. If it's not soon, I may need to apply for more credit cards...j/k! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 I definitely over bought in the beginning. Especially in the classifieds. LOLYou'll slow down eventually, or go broke if not! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrie Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 Oh, man, I spent way too much money in the beginning. Heck, I still spend too much money. LOLIt gets only slightly better as time goes on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixie*dust Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 Hi Deanna...Welcome to my Addiction!!I dont think it ever really tapers off to a reasonable amt of things own can own.. specially when it comes to scents... one can never have enough scents around now can we? Then of course, there are molds... and lots of them, we have to have every single mold imaginable.. wicks... of course we NEED these to test with all the different types of candles we are going to make... so we buy pack after pack.. and ohh dont forget containers... sooo many choices there too. Colors, scents, jars.. wicks .. waxes..OHH MY!! Then of course... there is B&B.. and lord if that list doesnt get as full as the others with this and that and more colors.. and ohh this would smell good in a lotion.. exotic butters and oils... Then you have of course.... soapmaking.. more molds, colors, even more oils... THE LIST GOES ON FOREVER............Then were the heck are you going to stick all this stuff????? Under kitchen cabinets, till bottles fall out at you when you reach for the "real" coffee can! In the basement.. I even staff some stuff under my bed so hubby wont find out how much I really have... :embarasse Then what used to be my kitchen is now a vast array of boxes .. I havent a counter anymore.. its full of scents and dyes.. and whatever I happen to be working on...Ohhh I could go on forever.... but I'll just have a lil crooked smile and say...welcome to your new addiction... for now until you have no more space to put stuff... then your looking for a bigger house with another 2 rooms, just for your stuff =)pix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandNewToCandles Posted April 14, 2006 Author Share Posted April 14, 2006 Oh, great... so I'll be spending the grocery money on fragrance oils eventually, won't I? LOL. Haven't tried molds yet, hadn't thought of it... trying to master the votive, maybe a container or two. I like little metal buckets, hides quite a number of flaws:shocked2: ...lol. It's the fragrance oils, just so much selection... But I reason that the money I was spending on partylite is better spent on a hobby that I really enjoy that just happens to produce something I really love! BTW, I've been going through the galleries and OMG!! There are some amazing pics in there. Hats off to you ladies, I am beyond impressed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandNewToCandles Posted April 14, 2006 Author Share Posted April 14, 2006 Oh, and the classifieds are going to be a problem for me, too...lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anhoki Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 I was "obsessed" for the first year and then it settled down a lot. I realized making container candles was more for me than anything else. I like making FUNKY looking candles and I never could make a pillar look right. Then I obsessed about scents. When I realized I didn't really like half of what I had I decided to make my own scent blends and then got more chaotic. Now...whenever I see a cool soap in a new scent I have to have it and then test it in everything I make. I'm not sure there is hope for me, you or anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Dallas_Texas_Dean Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 I am fairly sure I will have to harvest a kidney to pay my next Visa and AM EX bills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anhoki Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 You, a kidney, me, a liver. Maybe we'll be in the same hospital room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 Oh I can relate all too well lol, especially with those FOs. But then next comes the molds. I just gotta have the unique ones. Now I need to start testing them out too! Eventually it may slow down. And then it may not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bttrflikiss Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 (and then bttrflikiss stands) "hi i'm bttrflikiss and i'm an addict , my addiction consist of jars when Hobby Lobby has them 50% off , heck thats cheaper than buying over the internet , 'NO SHIPPING' , i try to reason with myself but i know i don't need more , and my gosh the scents , i can't stop , i really need to join a support group or my family will have to go to make more room for my supplies that line the walls now....and by the way welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dick Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 If you think Candles are addictive try making soap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaW Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 Just don't take the time to add up your receipts or you may permanently freak out:p Mine are very neatly packed away out of my sight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aswan01 Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 OMG! We sound like a bunch of 'twelve steppers'! In a year of making candles & a little b&b products the only firm decision I've made is which container wax I want to use (kinda). :embarasse I have stacks of partial cases of containers because I can't decide which ones I want to use and that brings about having enough assorted wicks to test each different container. I test at least 6 different types and sizes of wicks in each container, because I have so many that I haven't a clue where to start. Heck I even have 2 different sets of labels because I came up with 2 (not 1, but 2!) company names that I really like, therefore the logos are NOTHING alike.I thought this was suppose to be a RELAXING hobby!?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anhoki Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 I made it a little easier for myself. I wanted to do Soy from the beginning. I found that several of them carried the same wax and that it had awesome reviews so I tried it, liked it and stuck with it. Containers... different story. I tried to stick with just one type and that failed miserably. I have 13 different types of wicks but try to stick to containers that are around 4 inches in diameter or bigger which makes things a little easier for me. Now B&B products....Fuged aboud it. That is addicting. Soap, lotion, body butter, salts, fizzies, bombs, lip balms, cuticle balms, salves, lotion spray, linen spray, scrub, whipped soaps, cream soaps, shampoos, shower gels....on and on and on and on and on and on.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyberry Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 Oh Girl..... it only gets worse:grin2: much MUCH worse.....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallbabydoll Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 When I added up my receipts for 2004 I had spent over $1,000 on candle making supplies. That may seem low to sum, but it was alot for me. I was green and spending way to much on supplies from the wrong places cuz I didn't know any better. But you learn your way around, who has the best prices, and best products, so the price comes down. I dont make containers, so I had no glass expense, and I didn't sell yet, so I wasn't going through supplies to make orders. I did participate in some swaps, one being for almost 50 votives. Swaps do use up supplies. I had started to get into B&B, but realized that I needed to perfect one hobby and make it a little more self sustaining before starting another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giedre11 Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 But...but...but...it's not a hobby! It's a passion!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicky Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 I used to spend lots of money on supplies. I don't now only because I am currently unemployed, but trust me, it kills me not being able to buy what I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 Just don't take the time to add up your receipts or you may permanently freak out:p Mine are very neatly packed away out of my sight.Boy that's no lie! Rob already freaked out lol! He told me not to look and, well, I did. Gulp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hewells Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 I find myself wanting to spend tons on supplies, thank god my hubby won't let me otherwise I think I would have to find somewhere for the kids to stay and take over their rooms. I have a terrible time with impulse buying...ohhh I bet that smells good, bet that would be nice in a candle, what FO can I use with that color dye. So far I have been lucky haven't gotten to crazy, have about 8 to 10 FO and about 200lbs of wax, but I do have to say I have a ton of jars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandNewToCandles Posted April 14, 2006 Author Share Posted April 14, 2006 I added up my paypal recipts for a reality check and then I made a list of everything I have or have in shipment. I decided that was IT, I have a TON of scents to try to find a few I love and 30 pounds of wax to start with until I know which of the waxes, if any, I like and a few different wicks, etc. so I can stop for a while, use what I have and then stock up on what I really like after that's all gone. Then, of course, I realized after testing my first votive that I need a smaller wick and nothing I currently have ordered is any smaller than what I have now, so I need to order that. Oh, but I did get a deal on a small digital scale on ebay, so I'm happy about that. Maybe the spending won't stop RIGHT away...lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glowlite Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 The first 2 years I spent like crazy! Bought stuff I never used or didn't really need. But now I'm pretty good about my spending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixie*dust Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 I think I have it pretty lucky, I just make a order, tell hubby that a page is calling him for his cc #.. I didnt realize though that I was spending soo much.. until I checked my paypal acct as well... and gulp I spent wayyyyy over what I thought I had... I thinknow, I roughly spend like 600 mnthly. And that is good for me...Dont even ask me what I buy though.. cuz half the time I cant remember,,,pix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc26 Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 my first year I spent a lot! lets just say, I spent more on candle supplies than I did on rent. I went nuts. I still have stuff I bought but don't use. I have learned to limit the spending. I used get a hair up my bum to try something new and buy all the stuff in bulk and then not use it all. I learned to stop doing that. I have waaaaaay to many bills now not to have learned that lesson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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