kdmorgan Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 I just subscibed to this. Just wanted to know if I wasted my money. (you would think I would ask this BEFORE I gave them my money :embarasse ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 I felt I did but hey it was kind of interesting. But if you do B&B or soaps you might not feel that way I am just a candle person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangerine Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 I felt I did but hey it was kind of interesting. But if you do B&B or soaps you might not feel that way I am just a candle person.Same here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdmorgan Posted February 11, 2007 Author Share Posted February 11, 2007 It figures . I just make candles too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Dallas_Texas_Dean Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 In my opinion, they let the candle makers down. I will not renew. I wanted to support a publication. What I heard it was going to be and what I received were two different things. OK, that was an odd sentence. Make sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Heck I've rather enjoyed it, though it would be nice to see more candle stuff.But hey Michael, it's like going to a candlemaking seminar and most of the diet of info is for B&B and soap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1 Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 i received one issue from them and was not overly impressed. the presentation is very nice, but the content was not as informative. nearly everything discussed, i had already knew or you can easily get the answer on the different boards. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OFCILynn Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 I have only receive one issue and should have gotten 3. I always find interesting info in them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asheebeans Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 I wouldn't turn it down if it was a gift, but I wouldn't pay for it out of my own pocket. There seems to be alot of info in there that I already knew/could find on the net. I wish they had some fresh ideas/concepts. Now, for the total beginner.....I would say this magazine is worth it all the way! For us old farts who have been at it a while, most of us have been a little disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherl Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 I only got one issue and it seemed kinda general. Seems more for the soap rather than the candles but there was a nice how to on primitive candles. Not exactly sure what I'd really like to see.. new trends/techniques maybe. More technical info so they can be used as a reference.. maybe some info on doing shows. Its a start so hopefully over time it will develop into a nice publication for our industry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 I wasn't overly impressed with the content.Nice glossy publication, great photography and presentation- for sure. I found this to be focused towards newer crafters.They do have good ideas, and a good staff onboard. I might renew, I haven't decided yet. It is a one of a kind magazine from my vantage point. Definitely not geared towards candlemaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbleBath Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 I've received three issues so far and am disappointed. When I first began receiving the publication, I only made candles and there was little to no useful information regarding candles. I've recently started making soaps and went back to review my old issues (not like I have that many). All the articles that were in the magazines I had previously read on one website or another while researching soap making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 I received all my subscription issues and I am not going to renew. Loved the great pictures and the idea. Was disappointed with the articles almost teasing you with a little information that you could find on the internet and then letting you hang. Thought I would get more recipes that were more advanced instead of basic ones.I don't make candles, but I agree there wasn't much for all the candles makers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nodtveidt Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Sounds like the only dream that was created was the dream of them getting rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldehearth Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Is there a publication gears toward candlemaking available? I know there was supposed to be one over a year ago here after gauging enough interest but it never became published. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nodtveidt Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Maybe people here could start one up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 IGCA does a newsletter type. I get it about every 2 or 3 months it just printed on regular paper and stapled together. But I got more info out of it then I did out of create the dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 IGCA does a newsletter type. I get it about every 2 or 3 months it just printed on regular paper and stapled together. But I got more info out of it then I did out of create the dream.See now I was the complete opposite lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdmorgan Posted March 16, 2007 Author Share Posted March 16, 2007 Sorry to bump this guys but I still haven't received my first copy. Does anyone know how long it usually takes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smellywax Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 I am not renewing mine either and I am sure they are going to have a tough time keeping this magazine going with the high cost of producing a nice looking one...it was nice looking but as everyone said, nothing new in it and not much for the candle junkies. I wonder how many customers they are losing. Did anyone go to their conference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbleBath Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 From their website: SUBSCRIBER NOTICE : Spring Issue Ships 3-16! Due to a printing delay, the Spring Issue has not yet shipped. They are arriving from our printer on Friday (3/16/07), and we are going to make sure they ship out to subscribers the same day. Thank you for all of your patience, your support and kind emails. I guess it's in the mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdmorgan Posted March 16, 2007 Author Share Posted March 16, 2007 From their website:SUBSCRIBER NOTICE :Spring Issue Ships 3-16!Due to a printing delay, the Spring Issue has not yet shipped. They are arriving from our printer on Friday (3/16/07), and we are going to make sure they ship out to subscribers the same day. Thank you for all of your patience, your support and kind emails. I guess it's in the mail. Thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buttercup Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 I am more a soaper than candle maker. I will not renew, it had pretty pictures and nice adds, but I was disappointed in the articles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Too many adds, nothing special as far as I am concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Di_in_AZ Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Ahh, saw this post and was thinking about how I didn't get the next one. I also thought it did nothing for chandlers. Several articles I have read I had already seen the exact same articles on company websites and at a soap/candle convention I attended last year. These companies are offering this information for free and they are reprinting (I am sure with permission, don't get me wrong) and putting it in the magazine. There were too many things I had already seen. You can just go to some of the suppliers, read their tutorials and get the same info in my opinion.Ever the optimist, I do look forward to the next publication in hopes there is new material, or that they have clued into their subscribers wants. I mean it hasn't been in publication for a year yet I believe--so they may just need some growing room? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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