SatinDucky Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Has anyone started over after a long time away from making candles? I've just recently starting playing in my wax again, but discovered I'd lost my notebook! I remember so little and starting over seems so daunting to me. :undecidedAnd a big Howdy to all ya old-timers ... new-timers too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Where did you run off to? Hope everything was ok. Welcome back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modhatter Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Yes, I retired my candle making about 4 1/2 years ago. Come back and now I see all these soy candles you guys are making. New waxes, new wicks (zink a no no now, and I probably have 50000 of them) Almost forgot everyting I learned. (blame it on my old age) Notes-well I lost those a long time ago. So, almost like starting all over again.One observation. I find the Fo's a better quality now in many places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted January 3, 2007 Author Share Posted January 3, 2007 Howdy Trish I was gone but not completely. I think. LOL Yup, things are looking much better now. Thanks!Modhatter... It's only been a year or there abouts so I hope things haven't changed too much. Umm... they've banned Zinc now too??? That just doesn't seem right. Guess I've much more catching up to do. :embarasse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Banned zinc? Uhhh, no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Welcome back Satin Ducky.. Hope all is well with you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted January 3, 2007 Author Share Posted January 3, 2007 Whew! Good to know zinc is still ok..lolHowdy Bunnie! Good to see you!ooOO .. just noticed you're a mod now Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Welcome back. I think you were just leaving when I came in .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcc Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 I quit for a little over a year while being prego and then taking care of newboprn son...I didn't lose my notes though. Maybe starting over from scratch is a good thing? better formulas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Oh, so sorry to hear you lost your notes! I lost my notes once long ago and went into panic mode. Hahaha! But fortunately they turned up. But welcome back to candlemaking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Welcome back!I'm sure you'll remember more than you think once you dive in. We can always remind you. Pop Quiz:How many drops of liquid dye gets you true black in a paraffin pillar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted January 3, 2007 Author Share Posted January 3, 2007 Thanks for the nice WB ya'll! Welcome back!I'm sure you'll remember more than you think once you dive in. We can always remind you. Pop Quiz:How many drops of liquid dye gets you true black in a paraffin pillar?Umm... depends on who the mfg is...lol. Besides, if I remember correctly, I had to add a couple drops of another color to it to get the true black. Alot I do remember still. Mostly it's the the little things like which FOs are and aren't in the normal range and which require different size wicks. All that wick testing all over again. *faint* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Welcome back!I'm sure you'll remember more than you think once you dive in. We can always remind you. Pop Quiz:How many drops of liquid dye gets you true black in a paraffin pillar?Just the right amount. (smile)Welcome back C........I am just getting back myself.....hope all is well. Email me. Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Welcome back Ducky I'm sure you'll get back into the groove of things in no time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth-VT Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 (zink a no no now, and I probably have 50000 of them) Says who? Zincs are quite common. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Welcome back Ducky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 It will be like old hat once you get going. It's like riding a bicycle, really. Welcome back. I know you're posts should still be well archived and the searching feature is a lot easier ... so you won't have to start from the beginning!! Catch yourself up on your old posts lol! You'll be in the swing sooner than you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Umm... depends on who the mfg is...lol. Besides, if I remember correctly, I had to add a couple drops of another color to it to get the true black.Lol, I was just remembering you put 20 in that last 1343 black pillar you made. If I can remember what you did then so will you, or enough to get the ball rolling.Unless of course you've been getting electroshock therapy in the meantime. In that case, Basic Instructions link is on the left and Peak has some good kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linnyeg Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 It's nice to see you back! Good luck with remembering your old formulas! I agree with scented though, try searching through your old posts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patience Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Welcome back Ducky. A while back someone bumped up one of your old posts. I thought you had come back then... until I read the date of the post.I always enjoyed the pics you posted. I'll bet it is like riding a bike...you'll be posting pics in no time! Oh the joy of a face full of FO....now that's something you don't forget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanya Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I know how you feel, I have been trying to come back for awhile now and just havent done it. I figured if I hang out here long enough I'll find my mojo again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Welcome Back Duck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted January 4, 2007 Author Share Posted January 4, 2007 Thanks everyone. It's good to see so many of you still here! It's been the same with me Tanya. I've been piddling around about 6 months, but just couldn't get "in the mood". The tide is slowly turning in the right direction now. Yours will too Top... I'd forgotten about using 20 drops in that one. Wonder how it burnt...LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennhalcyon Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Welcome back SatinDucky! Hope you are doing well!I recently came back to candlemaking too! Took a break while pregnant. Boy I missed it...I'm sure you know what I mean!Jenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaGA Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Welcome Back!I'm ready for lunch. Are you still working third shift?donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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