cybersix Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Hi all, I finally found the european association of candle manufacturers.The site seems not up to date, very bad. Anyway I found a graph, it's "CANDLE CONSUMPTION IN GRAMS PER CAPITA IN MEMBERCOUNTRIES" for the year 2000look by yourself...I always knew I'm in the wrong side of the world!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hope Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 ..."CANDLE CONSUMPTION IN GRAMS PER CAPITA IN MEMBERCOUNTRIES"... ....I always knew I'm in the wrong side of the world!!Mmmmm.... a big bowl of wax flakes sounds good for breakfast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbaranj Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Good thing you don't live it Spain...looks like they don't burn any!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted May 2, 2006 Author Share Posted May 2, 2006 :lipsrsealit's a tragedy.About 1 oz of wax in a year. Means the italians burn only 1 candle per year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hope Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Is there some kind of candle rationing happening in Europe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nantes Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Thanks for posting this - I found it to be very interesting. I lived in Denmark for several years and they use a lot of candles to add that "comfy" feeling. When my husband and I moved to France, however, I had a hard time finding candle holders and nice candles. That was in the early 90's. By the time we moved back to the States 3 years ago, candles were starting to be used more and more. I guess it is a fashion trend - hopefully one that will continue to go up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted May 2, 2006 Author Share Posted May 2, 2006 Is there some kind of candle rationing happening in Europe?LOLno there isn't. It's only habit. I knew candles where not so used as in the US (or other european countries, in north Europe they are used more), but I didn't suspect the situation was so tragic.Well, now comes Mission Impossible 4: Sabrina goes around for all italy and all europe talking about the beauty of candles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted May 2, 2006 Author Share Posted May 2, 2006 Thanks for posting this - I found it to be very interesting. I lived in Denmark for several years and they use a lot of candles to add that "comfy" feeling. When my husband and I moved to France, however, I had a hard time finding candle holders and nice candles. That was in the early 90's. By the time we moved back to the States 3 years ago, candles were starting to be used more and more. I guess it is a fashion trend - hopefully one that will continue to go up!!How strange is this anyway. I'm wondering why there are so different trends in countries near to each other.Maybe in those countries where there is more sunlight and more hot candles aren't used.:rolleyes2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzie Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 On the bright side, at least your market isn't saturated - plenty of room for an enterprising candle-maker extraordinaire like yourself to succeed in. LOL. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hope Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Sabrina, good luck with increasing candle consumption over there! I'll be looking forward to the movie... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted May 2, 2006 Author Share Posted May 2, 2006 On the bright side, at least your market isn't saturated - plenty of room for an enterprising candle-maker extraordinaire like yourself to succeed in. LOL. Good luck.Hi Mozzie, thanks, you're too kind as always!Now I have to find a way to convert people!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted May 2, 2006 Author Share Posted May 2, 2006 Sabrina, good luck with increasing candle consumption over there! I'll be looking forward to the movie... Thanks my dear, I hope to show you the trailers soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Wow, interesting chart - I didn't know such data were getting compiled.I'm surprised Britain doesn't have higher consumption, especially considering it's often rainy and not sunny there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh-MYo Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Quote:Hi Mozzie, thanks, you're too kind as always!Now I have to find a way to convert people!!!Gosh, how hard can that be? Pretty candles, sumptuos scents. Just put'em on display, burn a few and they will be beating a path to your door. But then I'm as nutz about candles as ya'll are:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted May 2, 2006 Author Share Posted May 2, 2006 Quote:Hi Mozzie, thanks, you're too kind as always!Now I have to find a way to convert people!!!Gosh, how hard can that be? Pretty candles, sumptuos scents. Just put'em on display, burn a few and they will be beating a path to your door. But then I'm as nutz about candles as ya'll are:pHi don't know how hard can be..I can tell you that I made 150 little scented pillars for my hairdresser, she gave to her customers for christmas gift.. well, nobody contact me for other candles.I gave to a friend 5 pillars to take to her office, her coworkers bought two..I didn't try to do fairs, I'm planning to do one in autumn and we'll see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh-MYo Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 I'm sure you'll do great dear. I was just making the point that there is so much to love about candles. For many of us, it's not why-would-I-buy-a-candle? but what-kind-of-candle-do-I-want-to-buy/make-next?Candles are visually appealing and aromatically appealing. People burn candles for many reasons. You have a beautiful product and passion for your product. Ya just cant lose hon:highfive: The world wants what you have to offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted May 2, 2006 Author Share Posted May 2, 2006 :yay: Thanks!!! Thank you for your beautiful words and encouragement!!!I'll do the best that I can.Oh did I say that I love this board??Hugs to all!I'm sure you'll do great dear. I was just making the point that there is so much to love about candles. For many of us, it's not why-would-I-buy-a-candle? but what-kind-of-candle-do-I-want-to-buy/make-next?Candles are visually appealing and aromatically appealing. People burn candles for many reasons. You have a beautiful product and passion for your product. Ya just cant lose hon:highfive: The world wants what you have to offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 :lipsrsealit's a tragedy.About 1 oz of wax in a year. Means the italians burn only 1 candle per year!geesh - that's like half a votive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted January 30, 2007 Author Share Posted January 30, 2007 :sad2:very sad for a candlemaker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accents Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 They just haven't yet experienced the joy of burninig one of your candles. Then we'll see a change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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