estrutter Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I have made some candles over at my friend's house and we have had a great time doing it. I am really wanting to start the hobby myself but wonder if the fun will fade after awhile. What is your impression of candle making? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I believe everyone gets burned out. But I also believe that when a person finds their "passion" it is always fun. My hubby gets burned out @ his job as a restaurant manager, but he loves cooking and he makes it fun. Even after 20 years. I find my job as a candle-maker fun. Easy absolutely not. But challenges are what keep it going for me. And the fact it is my passion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Just like anything else you can get burn-out, just depends on the person how long it takes. Some people burn-out quick while others it may take years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenT Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I honestly get burnt out when I get a large order. By the time I am finished...I want to close my store!! I love making "regular" candles....votives, pillars, jars....even tarts (melts)...but making food candles over and over...I don't know....the mess in the kitchen...just all in all yuck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I think it's fun but after a large order I sometimes get "fussy." Mainly because I am still pouring in my kitchen and I am forced to clean up my mess immediately. My dream is to one day have a shop set up so everything is in one place and I don't have to pick up constantly!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I think it's fun but after a large order I sometimes get "fussy." Mainly because I am still pouring in my kitchen and I am forced to clean up my mess immediately. My dream is to one day have a shop set up so everything is in one place and I don't have to pick up constantly!! Bev, I'm with you!I love my candles and everything.. but cleaning the kitchen kills me! But now I have a very very big basement completely empty.. who knows.. maybe I can organize my work place down there!Back to the question. Sometimes I get stressed but when I pour a candle.. I find myself dancing in the kitchen lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandNewToCandles Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 It's still fun 5 months later for me... LOL. Haven't been at it that long, so I probably don't count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 It'll fade if you don't have creativity or really enjoy what you're doing. Just like anything else, ya know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxGirl Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I love it! I've only been doing it about 2 months. The part about it that is not fun, however, is finding the right wick. It's not as simple as popping a wick in a jar and pouring. There are a lot of different size wicks and you have to find the right jar, wax, fragrance, wick combination to get a good burn and so far that has been extremely frustrating for me at times.Added comment - I also get tired of repouring tops. I wish I knew of a true single pour container wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdieluvr76 Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I think you can get burned out by anything at anytime. Like tonight, I have to pour, and I don't wanna!!! But I will, because that is what I do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littysmom Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Candlewick has a single pour wax. it is their own blend I think it is CBL 129 or 125. It sure cuts down on alot of extra work Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I find that I start to burn out from time to time. More often than not all I need is a new challenge. Once I get a chance to spend time being creative and coming up with something new, I am eager to get to work.Janette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littysmom Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I love it! I've only been doing it about 2 months. The part about it that is not fun, however, is finding the right wick. It's not as simple as popping a wick in a jar and pouring. There are a lot of different size wicks and you have to find the right jar, wax, fragrance, wick combination to get a good burn and so far that has been extremely frustrating for me at times.Added comment - I also get tired of repouring tops. I wish I knew of a true single pour container wax.I have used Candlewics container blend it is a one pour wax I think it is CBL 129 or 125 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I have used Candlewics container blend it is a one pour wax I think it is CBL 129 or 125That is what I use :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallbabydoll Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Does candle making stay fun? Hmmmmmmmmmmm I guess my answer would be yes and no. When I'm making a candle for a request/order I hate it now. Most of my sales have been for pic embed hurricanes. There's no creativity involved, therefore I now hate making them. When I was making pillars, if they were for others I felt very pressured to match my family/friends requests and I was making them according to there wishes, so no creativity, so that wasn't any fun for me either. But when I could just pour whatever and however I wanted....just play....Yeah that's fun. Well until you try a technique that you cant seem to conquir, then that's just frustrating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmySue Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I have been making candles for about two years now and love every minute. There are times that, I will say I have had enough, but that is normal human behavior. I wouldn't change what I do for a living for nothing. It truly is my passion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linnyeg Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I find that I start to burn out from time to time. More often than not all I need is a new challenge. Once I get a chance to spend time being creative and coming up with something new, I am eager to get to work.Ditto! I've been making candles almost 3 years now. I find once I fall into a rut if I try something new, or get a new scent etc. It helps rekindle the flame haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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