soapqueen Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I was wondering how often some of you make candles? Once a week, couple times a month? And when you do, how many at a time do you make? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 3-4 times a week. Each time it varies. I might just make 1 pillar or some tealights or some days I might make 12 dozen tealights, 4 dozen votives and 10 pillars. Never know what might come up.Today I made 8 dozen tealights, 3 dozen votives and 4 pillars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I make in cycles and depends on what I'm making. Some scents I have to load up on and others I don't. Currently in the restocking of soap and will move to other items. Thought about rotating weekly and may do that yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luci Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I have no really good workspace with a tiny kitchen in my main home, so I'm currently making more candles than usual over at the beach house. I've got a better setup over here, so I pour pretty much all the time while I'm on this beloved island. I'll go stay in the other house for a few days and soap. I've got my laser printer there, so I have to go back and forth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapqueen Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 I have no really good workspace with a tiny kitchen in my main home, so I'm currently making more candles than usual over at the beach house. I've got a better setup over here, so I pour pretty much all the time while I'm on this beloved island. I'll go stay in the other house for a few days and soap. I've got my laser printer there, so I have to go back and forth.Wow, you are busy. So you keep supplies at both places then? I would love to have a little getaway place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbla Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 The last time I poured candles was early November, 2 1/2 months ago. But I don't sell so I don't go thru them very fast, and I haven't had time since then to play with new scents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2rottndogs Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I have space in the back room of my salon that's for candles only. Shelving, cabinets, an 8 foot counter that is for candles and then all the undercounter space...one being under the 8 footer and the other under a 6 foot counter and sink.I come back out at night and pour candles. Sometimes I might pour a dozen jars and another night I might only pour a couple. Depends on how things are selling and what's selling. Some scents don't sell as often as others, so I might hold on pouring those until I have a number of jars I need to pour.Kimberly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Almost daily... But as Scented says.. It cycles..I poured 80 candles this morning as my inventory is low..Some days, I will only pour special orders.. It all depends..I pour as much as I can to have the inventory ready to go for shows, wholesale accounts, and online orders..This is my full time job, so I must pour, pour, pour..!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pureblisscandles Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I pour 2-3 a week and maybe more when I get orders....I basically have too many scents to keep stock on every scent. Here lately I have been pouring once I get an order in. My problem is I only do soy so I can't have a ton of stock cause then i have to deal with those ugly frosting issues. I have been playing around lately with valentine chunk and soaps...but I really need to get some candles poured today for my booths I rent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I make them in cycles, depending on my available time and number I've sold. Sometimes, I'll go a month between pours; other times, it's daily for a week or so. Just depends. When I pour, I generally make 9# batches (the most I can get into a Presto) with 2 batches going at once. I never make less than a 9# batch unless I am on a "scrap using" binge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love2Scent Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I typically pour candles 3-4 days a week. Then 1 day is b&b and/or soap. But, during the Holiday season and right before Valentines Day and Mother Day I pour more often. Especially right before Christmas...then it is daily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Fields Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 hmm, almost every day. probably 360 days a year, 6-8 hours/day, during the Christmas season 10-12 hours/day. Dont have a clue how many I pour. Never thought to count them. A bunch. And before everyone asks "do I get tired or tired of candles?", yes, I get tired a lot (thats when I go to the movies or take a nap). But I never get tired of candles. Its still fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugtussle Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 David, I really admire your & your wife's attitude. We poured so many candles before Christmas, I just got tired of it & thought I didn't want to pour another one. We were pouring every day, uck, too much! I'm slowly getting back into the routine.Think we may drop a few wholesale accounts. I hate selling them so cheaply and wholesalers making more than we do on a candle. To heck with getting our product out there! Business for 2008 was good for us and I want to concentrate on web sales for 2009. Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizbizzyb Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Average 3-4 days a week. All depending on orders, etc. I try to keep stock however it feels like I am forever replenishing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Fields Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 bugtussle, you've been talking with my wife haven't you? She uses almost those exact words about wholesale accounts all of the time. lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I pour thousands between August and Jan. Then it slows down, so I concentrate on soap and whipped butters and lip balms. Things are usually steady until summer. Then I have fun in the sun, drink beer and garden. I love all my lavender and herbs! It is a fun cycle. I have been thinking though. I need to spread out my pouring a little more during the summer, so I am not so bogged down from August till Jan. I love my "play" time though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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