Sunday, November 15, 2009
Apple pie Candle with three wicks, our most popular candle!
http://soycandlemart.com/5quot-apple-pie-candle-with-three-wick5.html
This is our most popular pie candle, take a look!
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Thanksgiving holidays
We are planning on going to my inlaws for a turkey dinner. That means no cooking, for me!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
the link on how to make your own cake stand
http://armellejewelry.blogspot.com/2007/03/make-your-own-cake-stand.html
Here is the link in case you want to make your own cake stand. Tip: dont use super glue! It will leave permanent fingerprints on the glass. I use the stands at my craftshows to provide a neat view of our pies!
Here is the link in case you want to make your own cake stand. Tip: dont use super glue! It will leave permanent fingerprints on the glass. I use the stands at my craftshows to provide a neat view of our pies!
Monday, November 9, 2009
make your own snowglobe- fun with the kids
Everyone loves snow globes! You can easily buy these items wholesale and resell them on your own. However, if you are creative, make your own to sell! A snow globe is a beautiful showpiece, and always makes a great paperweight,especially during the Holidays. This is why selling snow globes this time of year can prove to be a rather successful and interesting business.
You can buy snow globes on a wholesale basis and resell them, however you have the choice of making snow globes on your own, if you have the creativity and the patience to do so. It is not that hard to make a snow globe. First, you will need a jelly jar or any little round jar. In fact, any thing that is transparent, clear, and clean will work fine.
Next, you have to create the falling snow, best done with crushed eggshells. Using eggshell from hard-boiled eggs works great. This is because you can remove the thin lining that exists beneath the eggshell. If this lining stays in the eggshell, you will soon have unwanted floaters in the snow globe! Mineral oil provides the best atmosphere for making the snow look like it is falling. This is because mineral oil is thick enough to create the effect of the snow falling slowly, while clear enough to see through it.
You can create your own snow scene or atmosphere by using small objects to be glued on the underside of the lid of the bottle. Choose the smallest objects. The smaller it is the better the effect. It's also best if you use costume jewelry parts or clock parts of old watches. You can create great human and animal shapes using plastic wires shaped as the respective figurines.
You can buy snow globes on a wholesale basis and resell them, however you have the choice of making snow globes on your own, if you have the creativity and the patience to do so. It is not that hard to make a snow globe. First, you will need a jelly jar or any little round jar. In fact, any thing that is transparent, clear, and clean will work fine.
Next, you have to create the falling snow, best done with crushed eggshells. Using eggshell from hard-boiled eggs works great. This is because you can remove the thin lining that exists beneath the eggshell. If this lining stays in the eggshell, you will soon have unwanted floaters in the snow globe! Mineral oil provides the best atmosphere for making the snow look like it is falling. This is because mineral oil is thick enough to create the effect of the snow falling slowly, while clear enough to see through it.
You can create your own snow scene or atmosphere by using small objects to be glued on the underside of the lid of the bottle. Choose the smallest objects. The smaller it is the better the effect. It's also best if you use costume jewelry parts or clock parts of old watches. You can create great human and animal shapes using plastic wires shaped as the respective figurines.
Once you have created the snow scene, use some glue to stick the snow scene on to the underside of the jar's lid, add the mineral oil and crushed eggshells and then screw the lid back on again. Invert the bottle, shake it, and you are ready to sell or gift a snow globe! Of course, the main ingredient for a snow globe is imagination. You should expect maximum sales in the month of Christmas. If you are willing to spend more, you can create better snow scenes, and sell the snow globes at better prices.
How to know Which wax to use
Selecting the ideal natural wax to use in your candles depends on several key factors.
For one, you need to determine what type of candles you are going to make. For example, the type of natural wax you would use for container candles is very different from the type of natural wax you would use for taper candles.
Next, you need to determine what the most important wax traits are to you. Is it important that the wax is easy to work with, requires very little to no additives, or offers a stellar scent throw? Ultimately, the decision comes down to personal preference.
The first and most common form of natural wax is soy wax. As the name implies, soy wax is made from soybeans, and is an all-natural vegetable wax. Soy wax, because of its composition, burns cleaner and cooler than paraffin wax. It contains fewer toxins and carcinogens than paraffin wax, but also tends to be a little bit more expensive.
Because soy wax is made from an agricultural product, many people like the fact that soy wax supports the agricultural economy versus the petroleum industry, of which paraffin is a byproduct.
Soy wax is most often used in container candles and votives, and very often requires the addition of additives to eliminate some esthetic concerns and to increase fragrance retention and scent throw. Although soy wax offers many environmental and health benefits, it can be tricky to work with.
Another natural wax to consider is beeswax. While beeswax is the longest burning of any candle wax available, it is also one of the most expensive. Beeswax is most commonly used to make taper candles, and while it can be used in other types of candle making, most people find it simply too expensive to use in most applications.
A common way that beeswax is often used is to blend it with other waxes. Because of the burn life of beeswax, many candle makers choose to experiment and develop a unique wax blend that includes beeswax, giving them the results they wish to achieve without significantly driving up costs.
There are other types of natural wax that you may encounter from time to time.
Two of these are palm wax and bayberry wax. Because of how they are derived, both of these waxes are considered to be vegetable waxes. Bayberry wax is derived from the berries of bayberry bushes. It is known as a very hard wax and has a natural bayberry scent. Palm wax is a wax derived from palm trees.
Both of these waxes are slightly more expensive than paraffin wax, and are most often used as additives or in blends with other types of waxes.
For one, you need to determine what type of candles you are going to make. For example, the type of natural wax you would use for container candles is very different from the type of natural wax you would use for taper candles.
Next, you need to determine what the most important wax traits are to you. Is it important that the wax is easy to work with, requires very little to no additives, or offers a stellar scent throw? Ultimately, the decision comes down to personal preference.
The first and most common form of natural wax is soy wax. As the name implies, soy wax is made from soybeans, and is an all-natural vegetable wax. Soy wax, because of its composition, burns cleaner and cooler than paraffin wax. It contains fewer toxins and carcinogens than paraffin wax, but also tends to be a little bit more expensive.
Because soy wax is made from an agricultural product, many people like the fact that soy wax supports the agricultural economy versus the petroleum industry, of which paraffin is a byproduct.
Soy wax is most often used in container candles and votives, and very often requires the addition of additives to eliminate some esthetic concerns and to increase fragrance retention and scent throw. Although soy wax offers many environmental and health benefits, it can be tricky to work with.
Another natural wax to consider is beeswax. While beeswax is the longest burning of any candle wax available, it is also one of the most expensive. Beeswax is most commonly used to make taper candles, and while it can be used in other types of candle making, most people find it simply too expensive to use in most applications.
A common way that beeswax is often used is to blend it with other waxes. Because of the burn life of beeswax, many candle makers choose to experiment and develop a unique wax blend that includes beeswax, giving them the results they wish to achieve without significantly driving up costs.
There are other types of natural wax that you may encounter from time to time.
Two of these are palm wax and bayberry wax. Because of how they are derived, both of these waxes are considered to be vegetable waxes. Bayberry wax is derived from the berries of bayberry bushes. It is known as a very hard wax and has a natural bayberry scent. Palm wax is a wax derived from palm trees.
Both of these waxes are slightly more expensive than paraffin wax, and are most often used as additives or in blends with other types of waxes.
When considering using natural wax in your candles it is important to consider your personal preferences as well as your target market. If you feel strongly about supporting the agricultural industry and about offering a vegetable based product, then soy or other natural waxes may be a great option for you. If you plan to sell your candles at farmer’s markets or to natural food stores, than you probably want to choose a natural wax as opposed to a paraffin wax.
While natural waxes do tend to cost slightly more upfront, if you market your candles to the right clientele and plan to take the time to educate people about their benefits, then most consumers are also willing to pay a little more for your product. The choice all boils down to your sales goals, your buyers and your personal preferences.
At the Vallyne Candle Company we use our own special blend of wax which was created by a chemist candle maker. When Harmony candles retired, she gave me the special recipe for our candles.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
candle testing spreadsheet from french hill counrty
Copyright Dawn Hulslander-Shaffer French Hill Country 2008 All Rights Reserved
This Guide is Shareware- Pass It On To Your Friends
Frenchhillcountry.com
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French Hill Country~
Candle and Soap Silicone
Molds
By Dawn Hulslander-Shaffer
Frenchhillcountry.com
Outoftheboxsampler.com
Thecandlebuzz.com
Copyright Dawn Hulslander-Shaffer French Hill Country 2008 All Rights Reserved
This Guide is Shareware- Pass It On To Your Friends
Frenchhillcountry.com
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Candle Testing Spreadsheet
Wax: Date: Notes:
Scent & Company
Kind Of Wax
Wax Melting Point
Temperature Put Color
% Fragrance Oil
Temperature Add
Fragrance Oil
Wick Used
Additives & % used
Temperature Added The
Additives
Pour Temperature
Cold Throw
Hot Throw
Glass Adhesion
Tops Of The Candles
More Notes:
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This Guide is Shareware- Pass It On To Your Friends
Frenchhillcountry.com
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Glossary of Terms:
Glass Adhesion= the ability for wax to stick firmly to
the sides of the glass container.
When there is a variation in the way wax sticks to the
glass it creates a wet look. You are looking for wax
that sticks to the glass and does not pull away.
Tops of Candles- This term refers to primarily soy
waxes. The tops of the candles end up bumpy and
textured and frosted. Candle makers usually shoot for
smooth tops.
Cold Throw- The scent amount (strength) that is given
off when the candle is cold.
Hot Throw- The scent amount (strength) that is given
off when the wax melts.
Wax Melting Point- point in the heating and cooling
curve where the temperature change flattens out is the
approximate MP of the wax.
The manufacturer has a recommended melting point.
I would melt the wax according to their suggestions.
This Guide is Shareware- Pass It On To Your Friends
Frenchhillcountry.com
1
French Hill Country~
Candle and Soap Silicone
Molds
By Dawn Hulslander-Shaffer
Frenchhillcountry.com
Outoftheboxsampler.com
Thecandlebuzz.com
Copyright Dawn Hulslander-Shaffer French Hill Country 2008 All Rights Reserved
This Guide is Shareware- Pass It On To Your Friends
Frenchhillcountry.com
2
Candle Testing Spreadsheet
Wax: Date: Notes:
Scent & Company
Kind Of Wax
Wax Melting Point
Temperature Put Color
% Fragrance Oil
Temperature Add
Fragrance Oil
Wick Used
Additives & % used
Temperature Added The
Additives
Pour Temperature
Cold Throw
Hot Throw
Glass Adhesion
Tops Of The Candles
More Notes:
Copyright Dawn Hulslander-Shaffer French Hill Country 2008 All Rights Reserved
This Guide is Shareware- Pass It On To Your Friends
Frenchhillcountry.com
3
Glossary of Terms:
Glass Adhesion= the ability for wax to stick firmly to
the sides of the glass container.
When there is a variation in the way wax sticks to the
glass it creates a wet look. You are looking for wax
that sticks to the glass and does not pull away.
Tops of Candles- This term refers to primarily soy
waxes. The tops of the candles end up bumpy and
textured and frosted. Candle makers usually shoot for
smooth tops.
Cold Throw- The scent amount (strength) that is given
off when the candle is cold.
Hot Throw- The scent amount (strength) that is given
off when the wax melts.
Wax Melting Point- point in the heating and cooling
curve where the temperature change flattens out is the
approximate MP of the wax.
The manufacturer has a recommended melting point.
I would melt the wax according to their suggestions.
Monday, November 2, 2009
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