sparkette Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Everyone has given me such good advice and I appreciate it all. As you can see from my other threads. I was just wondering how long you have been doing this to get so wise. I have learned more here than anywhere else. Are there any books you'd suggest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greeneyedney Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 come christmas ive been doin this for a year. i got a books but not sure of the names ill look and let u know.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Makin Momma Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 about two and a half years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkette Posted November 11, 2007 Author Share Posted November 11, 2007 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizbizzyb Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 7 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlelady Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Been pouring for 7 years, and got started by reading the instructions on Cajun Candles website (I just love there FO's and only use their zinc wicks), and from then, just did internet searches, and try, try, try. Took about 1-1/2 yrs. to get my containers, wax, coloring, FO's and packing down to what worked! During that time, I can't tell you how many candles were "so-so".HTH!Carrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkette Posted November 11, 2007 Author Share Posted November 11, 2007 I was figuring it was going to take me a year to get the hang of it to where I could start selling them but I have hope. I first thought this was going to be easy. What a fool I was! But now I'm addicited. Unfortunately, there are no classes taught in my small town. I wish I would have known that now. I have already found about 8 sites, including this one, that I am getting a lot of info off. And I have ordered some books online. Also, Not sure if any knows this but Michael's Crafts is useless!!!! I went over there to ask about wicks and they had no idea what i was talking about! Just one more question.... I promise.What do they call us candle makers in the professional world? Isn't it chandleir? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizbizzyb Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 I was figuring it was going to take me a year to get the hang of it to where I could start selling them but I have hope. I first thought this was going to be easy. What a fool I was! But now I'm addicited. Unfortunately, there are no classes taught in my small town. I wish I would have known that now. I have already found about 8 sites, including this one, that I am getting a lot of info off. And I have ordered some books online. Also, Not sure if any knows this but Michael's Crafts is useless!!!! I went over there to ask about wicks and they had no idea what i was talking about! Just one more question.... I promise.What do they call us candle makers in the professional world? Isn't it chandleir?They call me broke - lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkette Posted November 12, 2007 Author Share Posted November 12, 2007 HA ha ha ha. LOL... That was a good one! ya got me on that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyvega Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I was figuring it was going to take me a year to get the hang of it to where I could start selling them but I have hope. I first thought this was going to be easy. What a fool I was! But now I'm addicited. Unfortunately, there are no classes taught in my small town. I wish I would have known that now. I have already found about 8 sites, including this one, that I am getting a lot of info off. And I have ordered some books online. Also, Not sure if any knows this but Michael's Crafts is useless!!!! I went over there to ask about wicks and they had no idea what i was talking about! Just one more question.... I promise.What do they call us candle makers in the professional world? Isn't it chandleir?Lol at Mizbizzyb. It is broke, for sure. And Chandler. So Broke Chandler, I guess would be the correct terminology. I'm still a relative newbie at just coming up on three years. Still learn something new every day, just about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debscent Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 A little over 4 years, and learning something new everyday. (Like why did I take on 3 fundraisers this time of year?). LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlascandles Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Over 10 years......and broke pretty much sums it up! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinMom Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I have been making candles for about 6 years, but didnt discover this site until about 2 years ago and since discovering this site my addiction to candles has grown and everytime I look at the pics or see yummy recipces in the b&b section it makes me want to try it too! Everyone on here ROCKS!!!!!!:highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraftyChris Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 11 years for me. I do it full time, and have 5 employees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHippie Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Broke and 7 years. LOL. Actually I've been doing it off and on for over 20 but I've put in the most time within the past 7. 3 years before I started sharing my candles with anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGirl Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Two and a half years, but the first year of that was just goofing around, really. I'd like to forget that first year if I could. :embarasse Started doing B&B earlier this year, and am building my website for my newly-formed business in time for the holidays. (almost there) Woohoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda (OH) Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Almost 6 years in the wax for me . . .Been running my business full time for 4 years, and still "weak" when buying supplies (an underground FOHO, I am) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beechcreekcandles Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Just over 20 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Er, um - I've been TRYING for a couple of months now... this time around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I learned to make candles when I was 16-17(54 now) from a very talented lady who lived in our rural community. I found out after her death she was active in IGCA. Worked for her in the summer then had to get a real job. When I lived in Texas I worked 6 years making candles for another lady, then 4 years off and on for myself. Damn I'm old. Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in PA Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Three yrs. this month actually for me, started out with a partner in all of this and last Dec. took it over just for ME! An addiction for sure; and there's nothing like someone ooh-ing and ahhh-ing over something you made... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Been playing with pw for 17 years off & on.Started with soy a couple of years ago, & scents & I'm now completely hooked.It's always been really hard to get good supplies over here so I never bothered with scent til I started with the soy & most of my FO comes from USA.I still play with pw when I want to make pretty coloured pillars as I don't usually colour my soy.Sally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeAndMyPuppyDog Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 18 Years. THANKS for making me feel old! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malaki Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 7 years and every one has been a blast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I think it's been about 4 years, but it sure feels longer than that!! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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