Making our own Gel Candles....

K-tina · 07-18-2002, 09:59 AM

Okay gang,

I know I've got a few people hooked on jewelry but you won't believe how easy Gel Candles are??????? I'm becoming a Crafter Nightmare.

We've made 6 candles. They are adorable!! I've just ordered more Gel, Glasses, Colored Sand, seashells, wicks and 100 little figurines. I need to be back in the busy season! :0) :0)

K-tina

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BooBop · 07-18-2002, 09:08 PM

What in the world do you do for relaxation girl?

tangirl · 07-19-2002, 12:16 AM

She makes jewelry and candles. Let me know how the candle sales go over. Pricing, etc.

K-tina · 07-19-2002, 08:51 AM

HA - I don't relax! You gals are funny! Seriously....my fiancee is a huge part of the crafts. We don't have children and live in a condominium. No yard work on the weekends and no kids to feed or put to bed. We're a young couple trying to make money and honestly enjoy staying home. Trust me....a chilled bottle of wine is always in the refrigerator.

Back to the candles...we plan on selling anywhere from $18.95 up to $150.00. The gel is a little-tiny-bit tricky..they REALLY are adorable.

Mitzi & Tangirl - I'm telling you...candles are not hard to make. During the slow season I make jewelry all day at the salon - I'm here 60 hours a week. So Sunday night will be dedicated to candles. Check out the these websites and let me know what you think. Of course, this is really nice work!!!

http://www.brighterscents.com/?source=overture

http://www.moonglowcandles.net/images/shipahoy.jpg

http://www.happycandles.com/oceanview.html

Kristina

p.s. Tangirl - I sent you some photos via e:mail of our first two batches... :0)
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K-tina · 07-19-2002, 10:30 AM

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Nichole74 · 07-22-2002, 02:55 AM

When you light them do they burn the stuff inside? They are to cute to light I think?

K-tina · 07-22-2002, 09:24 AM

Nicole,

Very good question. Yes. Some materials are flamable. These are called embeds. The websites in the my post above have hundreds of little embeds to choose from. They are designed for gel candles. A few customers want candles for decor only. I may not put a wick inside if that's the case.

Kristina

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07-18-2002, 09:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
K-tina Join Date: Dec 18 2001 Location: South Posts: 365 Rep Power: 7	Okay gang, I know I've got a few people hooked on jewelry but you won't believe how easy Gel Candles are??????? I'm becoming a Crafter Nightmare. We've made 6 candles. They are adorable!! I've just ordered more Gel, Glasses, Colored Sand, seashells, wicks and 100 little figurines. I need to be back in the busy season! :0) :0) K-tina [ This Message was edited by: K-tina on 2002-07-18 12:40 ][ This Message was edited by: K-tina on 2002-07-19 09:20 ]

07-18-2002, 09:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
BooBop I love Derf!! Join Date: Apr 5 2001 Posts: 9,497 Rep Power: 13	What in the world do you do for relaxation girl?

07-19-2002, 12:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
tangirl Join Date: Jul 6 2001 Posts: 2,184 Rep Power: 8	She makes jewelry and candles. Let me know how the candle sales go over. Pricing, etc.

07-19-2002, 08:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
K-tina Join Date: Dec 18 2001 Location: South Posts: 365 Rep Power: 7	HA - I don't relax! You gals are funny! Seriously....my fiancee is a huge part of the crafts. We don't have children and live in a condominium. No yard work on the weekends and no kids to feed or put to bed. We're a young couple trying to make money and honestly enjoy staying home. Trust me....a chilled bottle of wine is always in the refrigerator. Back to the candles...we plan on selling anywhere from $18.95 up to $150.00. The gel is a little-tiny-bit tricky..they REALLY are adorable. Mitzi & Tangirl - I'm telling you...candles are not hard to make. During the slow season I make jewelry all day at the salon - I'm here 60 hours a week. So Sunday night will be dedicated to candles. Check out the these websites and let me know what you think. Of course, this is really nice work!!! http://www.brighterscents.com/?source=overture http://www.moonglowcandles.net/images/shipahoy.jpg http://www.happycandles.com/oceanview.html Kristina p.s. Tangirl - I sent you some photos via e:mail of our first two batches... :0) [ This Message was edited by: K-tina on 2002-07-19 09:11 ]

07-19-2002, 10:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
K-tina Join Date: Dec 18 2001 Location: South Posts: 365 Rep Power: 7	[ This Message was edited by: K-tina on 2002-07-22 13:10 ]

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Nichole74 Join Date: Feb 11 2002 Posts: 439 Rep Power: 7	When you light them do they burn the stuff inside? They are to cute to light I think?

07-22-2002, 09:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
K-tina Join Date: Dec 18 2001 Location: South Posts: 365 Rep Power: 7	Nicole, Very good question. Yes. Some materials are flamable. These are called embeds. The websites in the my post above have hundreds of little embeds to choose from. They are designed for gel candles. A few customers want candles for decor only. I may not put a wick inside if that's the case. Kristina

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