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I'm new here and looking to network with other people in the candle industry.





Thanks,


Jameel





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Welcome to the Candles Board.Edited by: tamralynn

To Tamralynn:


I find it very immature to report someone who honestly misunderstood the guidelines for the board. This was actually my first time on the board and after viewing other posts I thought it would have been fine, not to mention that I didn't see a specific "guideline" folder within the "candle" folder like on other sites.


But to report someone...leave the job to the moderator, I'm sure she would have deleted the post. But like I stated before it was a common error.





Thank you!

Hi and welcome Jameel.


I`m sorry you got off to a rough start here.


There are a couple candle makers here, as well as reps for companies. Hop right in and get your feet wet!


Terry

Thank you Terry for the welcome.


Yes, I did get off to a rough start. I'm passed it now! smileys/smiley1.gif This is a wonderful and very informative message board.





Thank you again,


J

Welcome Aboard Jameel!!! smileys/smiley2.gif

Thank you Shannon!


So are both of you ladies candle makers or reps for companies? If you're a rep, how do you like? Have you found it too be beneficial?


Well, I have been making candles and in business for about7 years and I'm a one person show. I find that making candles is very therapeutic because it allows me to be creative not to mention make money at what I enjoy doing.


I appreciate the welcome ladies! smileys/smiley1.gif





Jameel

Hi Jameel


I just started in the candle business myself. I will be makingcandles but am also involved with a team.I am really excited about it. If you have any advice I would always appreciate it.


Michelle

Hi Michelle,


Well, welcome to the world of candlemaking!Candlemaking can be extremely fun and extremely stressful. I have been through the good and the bad and now back to the good with making gel and soy wax candles. The advice that I offer is to have a lot of patience and enough space for your supplies because it can grow before your eyes.


I started off making paraffin candles...smileys/smiley7.gifwhich were a total mess if it spilled on the countertop or kitchen floor. Hmmm...having flashbacks! I then migrated into gel wax, which I totally enjoy making because I have a natural art talent where I was use to doing sculptures and painting and then when I got into gel candles it allowed me to express my talent in another way. What I think of gel candles now is that it's primarily for home decor and now so much for everyday burning. For a true candle lover, soy candles are the best. I have researched extensively on the best quality wax and I have finally found a company that offers a high quality of soy wax. Soy candles can be very challenging but the end result is awesome.


Another piece of advice is to know your product and know it well. I say that because I recently attended a major gift show in Philadelphia and quite of few people stated that they handmade their products and when my associate started asking questions concerning their product many of themstuttered around the answers and some plainly admitted tonot knowing. So know your product and be honest thatkeeps your customers wanting to come back to you.





HTH,


Jameel





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Does anyone know where on the boards or either personally where to get your Candlewax wholesale for a good price.





Thanks


Blush

Hi Jameel! I sell soy wax candles too. I love that they clean up easily!


I am a consultant with a company. Candlemaking sounds fun. Maybe I`ll try my hand at it one day. In the meantime I enjoy selling. :)


Terry

Jameel,


I'm sorry you started off on the wrong foot. I didn't mean to upset you. There just seems to be more and more ads here on the candle board. I just want to make sure it stays fair for all of us.


There is asection on the wahm boards to get information on the rules for posting on the boards. You can view the rules, set by Cheryl the owner at this link: http://www.wahm.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=303&amp;PN=1


Hopefully we can put our rough start behind us and share some good tips on building our business. smileys/smiley4.gif

Hi Tamralynn:


It's alright. I can totally understand the logic behind it. The rough start is definitely behind me.


Thank you for your reply.


Moving forward...





Take Care,


Jameel

Hi Blush,


There are two sites where I go to order soy wax. One of the sites actually sells the wax in smaller pounds as opposed to the other site.PM meand I will share with you.





Jameel

I am also a consultant for a soy candle company.They are the best candles ever! I am my own best customer. lol

HI Jameel,


WELCOME to the boards. It is nice to see all the "candle" people here : )



I am in the process of opening up my own candle business so it is exciting to meet other candle business owners.


Look forward to chatting with you.

: )
DAWN GROSS

Hi Dawn,


Thank you! Congratulations on starting your candle business. Have fun!





Jameel


smileys/smiley1.gif

Hello and welcome. I too just started my own candle business. Well actually just started meaning 6 hours ago. I guess we'll see how it goes.

Congratulations to you! Have fun with it.





Jameel