HorseScentS Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I know MS, I got very angry & said I wasn't helping again. Then I felt bad because poor Ksranch was trying so hard with him. But after the votive thread, where he didn't even try to search, no more. If a person can concentrate long enough to write all that was written, they can take the time to search & read.Oh, so he wanted votive help too? I missed that thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 Pawz Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I've been making candles and soaps about 7 yrs, just a hobbyist though.I started by purchasing a few books about candle making, reading them and joining this board. There is a lot of good information here, but you must search and do a lot of reading. Sometimes the question that someone else asks may turn out to be your answer. Your books will help get you started and this forum has a lot of helpful people, many who have probably been candle making a long time, not to mention those who have a business making and selling their candles. I am sure that it has taken them a long time to learn by trial and error as it has me and I know that I have a long way to go. If you truly want to learn, this is the place to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkymonkey66 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I read all 6 pages and it's a toss up if this guy is joking.Insurance will not cover you, no one would issue a policy to ANYONE that didn't follow basic saftey guidlines. Candlemaking is not jar, wick, wax bam candle profit. You'll put yourself out of business before you even get started with that mentality.My advice is go to the book store and buy a few books on candlemaking and read up. Then google candle supply places and direct your questions at the business you choose to buy from regarding the use of their materials.You will spend thousands, you may or may not make a profit for several years. It's a craft not a get rich quick thing. If you want money now and don't want to do the work, sell scentsy or partylite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annie123 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 How many of these posts I have read on this board? People think that they are going to make a truck load of money making and selling candles. Candles are so easy to make, I saw Martha Stewart make some on tv, what's the big deal? Reminds me of that Ghetto candle lady on YouTube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkymonkey66 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 OMG I remember that. Of course they do, tis the season right? Everyone wants to start their own candle biz around the holidays because Yankee gets 28 bucks for their candle, surly I can do it too, Martha said so. "Merry Christmas, here's my jar of burn your house down." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy, USMC Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 (edited) Guess Adam didn't appreciate any of the advice. All of the posting done trying to help has been for naught. His last visit here was September 13th. Hopefully he's taken the information and is working on the basics ... but I personally doubt it. All that time spent by posters trying to be helpful may have been wasted on him ... hope it can help someone else who knows how to use the search feature & is not so impatient and is willing to use it. Edited September 22, 2012 by Judy, USMC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Guess Adam didn't appreciate any of the advice. All of the posting done trying to help has been for naught. His last visit here was September 13th. Hopefully he's taken the information and is working on the basics ... but I personally doubt it. All that time spent by posters trying to be helpful may have been wasted on him ... hope it can help someone else who knows how to use the search feature & is not so impatient and is willing to use it.Looks like he opened up his Facebook page again. Announced he's officially forming his business Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackbenimble Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Looks like he opened up his Facebook page again. Announced he's officially forming his business Omg!!!! Craaaaazzzzyyyy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Oh brother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithfulScenter Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Candles By Adam Yesterday at 4:01pmHUGE ANNOUNCEMENT COMING UP once I am declared a business and have my vendor's licenseVery scary!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Candles By Adam Yesterday at 4:01pmHUGE ANNOUNCEMENT COMING UP once I am declared a business and have my vendor's license. Very scary!!He doesn't deserve any of our help any longer. He's a moron that doesn't want to know the right and wrong way to make candles and WILL hang him self with the crap he makes and won't test properly. We see these kind of idiots come and go on here every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacktieaffair Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 I've read all of this... and I have to commend you all for trying so hard with this guy.Gotta admit, after reading all the comments, I've laughed til I had tears in my eyes, and been horrified at the same time. Ya'll tried. Over and over... that's all you can do. Well, pray too. I am so fearful for his customers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buttercup Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 People are so sue happy these days, I make and sell tarts but do not sell wicked candles althought I do make them for myself. I actually had a name brand jar candle crack and shatter while burning but luckly I was in the room to put it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 I am not a mean person BUT I hope he does come back to read this and I hope he does hang himself In starting a candle business before a serious injury to a innocent buyer gets hurt or worse.....And on his Facebook the picture of a candle.....OMG I hope that is not one of his he tried to make- its a blow torch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chefmom Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Wow. I mean, really. Wow.And I think that photo is a PhotoShop creation. My daughter is really talented at PhotoShop and she says that it is "shopped up." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annie123 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 And because of people like this guy we'll end up being hit with a "Safe Candle Act" to protect consumers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzyK Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I had only read part of this thread but because I should be doing other things, I read it. lol. His big announcement has to be that he burned his couch down to the ground or something.I only make tarts but even then, I researched for 3 months before I even spent any money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debratant Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I can't say I'm not surprised. I could read it in his posts. He was going to do this...end of story. He doesn't want totake the time to read and research...and from my experience with people like that...they will go ahead and do what they wantno matter how you try to talk to them otherwise. He is going to get rich quick...and nothing we say will change his mind.He's going to be the next Yankme...just you all wait and see I saw his candles...I can't imagine anyone buying them if he goes ahead as is...I wouldn't look twice at them personally. Should like his page to keep tabs lol...but I don't want him to think he actually has people waiting for these unsafe, untested things LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Candles By AdamSeptember 15FORMS FORMS FORMS!!!! SO MANY FORMS!!!Starting to fill out forms to declare this as a business and start collecting sales tax. yippie!Posted in his facebook page Very scary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Well, we can report him to the Attorney General and also the BBB, and any other watchdog agency that keeps an eye on this kind of fire hazard. Also, we can buy his candles, test them, then complain and sue. :laugh2: (just kidding) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanie353 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 A complaint to him via private message that his candle was a fire hazard isn't a bad idea. He might just get the hint to go back to testing, testing and more testing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 He might just get the hint to go back to testing, testing and more testing.Doubt it will help - I tried and tried - and he doesn't even follow directions on how to test. Going to be one of ones that makes everyone look bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 A complaint to him via private message that his candle was a fire hazard isn't a bad idea. He might just get the hint to go back to testing, testing and more testing.I thought about that also BUT I don't want him to have a email address or find my Facebook!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Don't worry. he'll be onto something else soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Candles by Adam wants to know:"How much would you pay for a votive?"Interesting concept there.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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