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AdrienneR
03-08-2006, 09:44 AM
I've dallied around a bit with candles in the past, but i'm considering making them from home for profit. if there is anyone willing to share a good recipe and some links with me i would so very much appreciate it.


thanks guys,


adrienne

tranquilityrose
03-08-2006, 11:20 AM
Hi Adrienne,


Here are some great sites: www.candlecauldron.com (http://www.candlecauldron.com) www.candlesupply.com (http://www.candlesupply.com) and if you go to Yahoo groups, there is a great candle group called Candle Making Survival.


Good luck!
AdrienneR
03-08-2006, 02:39 PM
thanks! great site. i went and bought some supplies this afternoon. i wish i could find some really cute glass containers for them.

tranquilityrose
03-08-2006, 03:08 PM
If you are just starting out and want to dabble, I would go to the dollar store, WalMart, KMart or Michaels. Most of the stuff they sell that is votive size should work for you.


Now, if you want to jump right in, these are a few places that I buy jars:


http://www.cierracandles.com/containers.aspx (http://www.cierracandles.com/containers.aspx)


http://www.jarstore.com/default.htm


http://www.fairwayglass.us/


http://www.candlesupply.com


I'm all ears if you need help! Have fun!
AdrienneR
03-08-2006, 03:36 PM
Well, you'll be sorry you offered, lol


What about labels?
tranquilityrose
03-08-2006, 03:41 PM
Never! I really love making candles and it has become a passion for me. I also love sharing my passion! smileys/smiley36.gif


Labels:


http://www.brownkraftlabels.com/store.asp


This is the cheapest and best lable company that I have found. While it says kraft labels, they do have other options available.


I also forgot to mention this candle glass supplier that I LOVE!


http://www.yessupplyco.com/ The prices here are the BEST!
tranquilityrose
03-08-2006, 03:43 PM
I forgot to mention a sealer for your labels. They have this acrylic spray stuff at Walmart that you can spray over your labels to seal them. Let me see if I can find out the name.


I personally do not use the sealer, but I here it works well.
AdrienneR
03-08-2006, 03:50 PM
well, i'm excited. my first candle smells like wassal. and i had a little left over so i poured the rest into another jar and i'm going to fill the rest up with vanilla.
Taz61281
03-11-2006, 01:54 PM
I forgot to mention a sealer for your labels. They have this acrylic spray stuff at Walmart that you can spray over your labels to seal them. Let me see if I can find out the name.


I personally do not use the sealer, but I here it works well.





Krylon® Preserve It!®
KandleIndulgenc
03-11-2006, 06:15 PM
Hi Adrienne,


Check out www.candlescience.com (http://www.candlescience.com) for supplies and for labels www.onlinelabels.com (http://www.onlinelabels.com).


Good luck!


Jameel Nolan


Kandle Indulgence Co.


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PeggyR
03-12-2006, 02:39 PM
COOL! smileys/smiley20.gifYou'll have to like me check them out when I pick you up in a couple of weeks. smileys/smiley2.gif
AdrienneR
03-12-2006, 09:18 PM
uh, peggy, you may have to take a rain check on that candle. i burned it and it smells "cheap and weak" may take some work to get them better. are you familiar with circle e candles made in fredericksburg? my favorite. i keep them in my house. they have a rich smell to them, and that's what i'm looking for. if only i knew thier secret.


meanwhile, i'm going to start pushing my cakes (incase you ever need one) and i've invested alot of time into bath and body products, so......