ForHisGlory Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 I've just decided to stop making votives. I think my votives burn great, great throw, etc...but it seems the people around here have NO idea how to burn one. They think they're little pillar candles and wonder why it created a huge puddle of wax on their counter...I just don't want to deal with the liability anymore, plus I don't enjoy making them so poof! No more votives for me!!:laugh2:I stand amazed at the questions some people can ask. "Where's the back door?" "It's in the back!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Trish, one solution is to sell loose votives with the proper size/shape votive cups in which to burn them. Another way is to pour votives directly into the containers. I wholeheartedly agree with you about how folks don't understand how these are intended to be used! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Trish, one solution is to sell loose votives with the proper size/shape votive cups in which to burn them. Another way is to pour votives directly into the containers. I wholeheartedly agree with you about how folks don't understand how these are intended to be used! I realize both of those things. I know I don't post often, but I'm not a newbie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverSoyed Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 :tiptoe: It's downstairs out front! :laugh2:I stand amazed at the questions some people can ask. "Where's the back door?" "It's in the back!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 After being verbally bashed a few weeks ago when I posed the same question... LOL... yes... they are worth the repour! Oh please, get over yourself. Stop bashing, attitude is everything. You have very professional web site, but obviously have not done the research. Don't drag someone else who poses a question into the web that you have woven for yourself since you joined the board. Move on to a new soapbox please. I've been around here for a long time, I have taken my punches and made wonderful friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForHisGlory Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 :tiptoe: It's downstairs out front!:laugh2::laugh2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverSoyed Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 For real... it's like... "Why do people rob banks?" "Cuz that's where the money is!" :laugh2::laugh2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverSoyed Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 I was just stating that I posted the same question awhile ago. The fact that I was ridiculed had nothing to do with the question that I asked anyway. The search function is a wonderful thing! I'm glad to see you have been around for some time. Without devoted members, the site wouldn't exist, and we all appreciate your support.Friends are a great thing as well. I have had the chance to become acquainted with quite a few people as well. YAY FOR ONLINE FRIENDS!Oh please, get over yourself. Stop bashing, attitude is everything. You have very professional web site, but obviously have not done the research. Don't drag someone else who poses a question into the web that you have woven for yourself since you joined the board. Move on to a new soapbox please. I've been around here for a long time, I have taken my punches and made wonderful friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 I realize both of those things. I know I don't post often, but I'm not a newbie.I don't understand what being/not being a noob or posting frequency would have to do with it - I was just offering a couple of suggestions, not only to you, but to other readers as well. Since I'm not familiar with the product line of every member of CT or the things they have tested along the way, I have no way of knowing whether you'd have considered it or not. No offense nor disrespect was intended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidijo Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 I love votives, actually it's the only candle I can make well! I don't repour though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlefolks Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I don't mind making them either. I use the metal molds and have used the EL soy, plain ol' paraffin and palm wax and don't have to re pour. They sell depending on the general economy around here. If people can afford the bigger they go that way otherwise they buy the small stuff like tarts and votives.Only thing I can't stand is cleaning all those molds after each batch. Can't tell ya how many times I've sliced my fingers doing that.Whenever I get new votive molds, I take the time to use a fine file and emery cloth to lightly shave the edges and smooth them. Haven't had a cut since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredron Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Percentage wise, I make more money on votives & tarts, than on any other product I make. If I could sell every votive/tart I could make, I'd make nothing else.Fredron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriLynn Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I'm trying the new votive clamshells from BCN. I got a sample in my goodie bag at the BC convention this weekend. No more packaging worries, pour the clamshell, trim the wick, close the lid and label. They're done!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxGirl Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 I have a love/hate relationship with votives. LOL I love them -love the way they smell so good, enjoy making them, enjoy being creative, BUT ... I get "burned out" making them rather quickly. So I make them in small batches then move on to something else for a while. They really are worth the effort though. :-)As for dye free ... It they are soy, maybe it would be OK, but even with soy I prefer at least a pale shade of color. Part of the charm of votives is they are a decorative item. With paraffin, I make the colors dark and rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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