sharyl55 Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Just a warning to those of you doing craft shows this fall. I have just posted a series of candle safety tips on the dozen cat boards I belong to. This is what I had to say about hand made candles:"If you buy a candle at a craft show, talk to the candle maker about howto safely burn the candle. Ask them how the candle was tested and howlong they have been making candles. Unfortunately, some people startselling candles before fully testing them. .......All the reputable candle makers I know want you to safely enjoy their creations. They will be more than happy spending some time with you explaining how to safely burn their candles."So if someone at your next craft show asks you how you tested your candle ask them how their cat is doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickchick Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 That's a riot I wish ALL customers would ask for the proper way to burn a candle, and would take the time to "look into" their chandlers! It irks me to hear people say, "Well so and so has over 200 scents and just started making candles 3 months ago, how come you only have 5 scents". Don't get me started, LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAngels Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 I tie a little card around my jars with Candle Safety Tips.I use card stock paper. So far works well with people:yay: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flutterbye Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 I would be so incredibly happy if someone would ask me how to properly burn a candle. Instead, I end up telling them without them asking and they just look at me with a blank stare like they couldn't care any less. I was telling my friend once how its so important to trim you wick and she said she has never heard of that. :rolleyes2 It's kinda common sense... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherish Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 I would be so incredibly happy if someone would ask me how to properly burn a candle. Instead, I end up telling them without them asking and they just look at me with a blank stare like they couldn't care any less. I was telling my friend once how its so important to trim you wick and she said she has never heard of that. :rolleyes2 It's kinda common sense...I totally agree! I would love to tell people the testing process...in hopes they will better appreciate the candle and will have confidence that it is a trust worthy product! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Candelishis Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 I too have a sheet printed out with all the "common sense" stuff, like don't throw your matches in the candle after you light it (my sister in law does this crap!) and TRIM YOUR WICK (she also doesn't do that). She wonders why all her candles make soot and smoke....HMMMMMMM I DON'T KNOW!!!! LoL..people don't listen!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Hey, Sharyl, we need everyone to spread the word! I cringe when I see some of the candles people are selling. I sure hope some cat people come see me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted October 12, 2007 Author Share Posted October 12, 2007 Hi Bud. I hope they do too. Expect questions on essential oils. Now they are on a discussion on whether EOs are safe for cats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Well at least we can raise our kids right. This morning 14 y.o. DD asked if she could burn her Pink Sugar candle. Soon after, she comes in to grab the scissors. "Whatcha doing?" I asked. "Wick needs to be trimmed." Later she said she was going to put the candle out because we were leaving. "Don't worry, Mom -- it has a full melt pool." Great kid. :rolleyes2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted October 12, 2007 Author Share Posted October 12, 2007 Smart kid, good Mom. They are never to young to learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented North Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 I was telling my friend once how its so important to trim you wick and she said she has never heard of that. :rolleyes2 It's kinda common sense...Ummm, I beg to differ. This is a LEARNED procedure, not an innate one. I once had a girlfriend who refused to sell me Party Lite candles because I never used to trim my wicks. She'd be proud if she saw me now! Of course, now I wouldn't buy them if she sold at cost, LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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