LynnS Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 I have been debating for sometime what to use for samples.Finally decided the flower pot votive.The 8 ounce JJ was to big.The tealight was to small and the tarts sometimes are strong on the burner and sometimes not but doesn't mean the candle isn't strong burning. This way the burning of this glass votive will give them a idea of the scent and if it is a good throw.Thought about the 4 ounce JJ but my goodness those are so expensive.I can only find them at WAL MART and they are like $7.99 for 12.I can get my 8 ounce JJ for $5.45 at a Candle supplier. So not kosher to make the 4 ounce candles or even use them as samples. LynnS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 That's a pretty generous sample, but by using the glass flowerpot votive as a mold, you could do a half-sized one that should be inexpensive enough for samples, perhaps. I dunno - I have not leaned toward giving away candle samples much (except to people who buy my candles, of course!). I don't mind giving away little tarts & melts - they take almost zero labor - but if I have to mess with a wick... I'm less likely to be generous. I know - what a scrooge, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraciS Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 What about tealights? Or the glass votive size - 2 oz maybe? Both would be a smaller option for samples and still something that can be burned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I used the 1 oz portion cups for a fundraiser that they have loved them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindanelson Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I'm getting lined up to use 4 oz tins and 1.5 oz. hex jars for samples.The little hex jars are pita to keep the wick straight while it is cooling, but I figured it out. They are really cute when filled with wax and burning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin146 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I use the 1oz portion cups. And I only give them to people who purchase from me. Other wise it would get to expensive. Regina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraciS Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 It seems like you are wanting these to actually give out for people to burn, right? Have you priced the 1 or 2oz tins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy, USMC Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I have been debating for sometime what to use for samples. Finally decided the flower pot votive.LynnSYes, Lynn, I totally agree on that method for container candles! I started doing that for the candles I was giving to my testers. When they get their initial set of samples I give them a flower pot. Then I do what Stella suggested - pour more candles using another flower pot as a mold. Now all they have to do is plop the new aroma into their pot. Of course they know to be careful about storing them til they're used since the wax is a container blend...but the CB-135 I use holds shape fairly well. Probably will not work with softer waxes.For samples that I include with a purchase I just give them a 2oz votive using my votive blend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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