Hi Everyone,

Can someone share where I might find quality votive retail packaging? I am looking for the clam shell type packaging that Yankee uses for their votives. I have a shop and I have run out of retail packaging for my votives. I would like to find a container that holds 13 votives. Like a Bakers dozen kind.. Buy 12 get 1 free sort of thing. I am pretty desperate at this point so any help would be much appreciated.

Hi Everyone,

Seems as everything has been pretty quiet lately. I just wanted to take this time to wish everyone a successful holiday season. Hopefully the Chandler Guild is not going to end and we will see a more productive 2005.
I would love to hear from some of our members. Please private e-mail me if you wish to 'chat' or please post your hello's on the forum.

With warmest regards,
Gwe

Hi Everyone,

Unfortuanetly, it doesn't look as if we will be having a Chandler conference this year. One of the things I was going to address would have been 'buying power' amongst all of the chandlers. Well, I have decided to address this anyway, especially with the holiday season approaching. Is there any one who would be willing to get together (via e-mail and phone) that would want to discuss this with me?

Hi all,

I need to purchase natural wax or beeswax pillar candles at wholesale for my store. Anyone out there do those? Please contact me if you do.

Thanks,
Gwen

Hello friends,

A while ago someone posted a question about shipping candles. I think it was Candlelier Brian who commented on using 2 boxes when shipping. I just wanted to let everyone know that we shipped candles to Florida from Indiana and they arrived fine. We wrapped the candle with a small piece of bubble wrap and placed it in a box and placed that box in another box. The candles arrived safely and this will be my mode of shipping candles from now on.

Hi All,

Do any of you use the frosted tealight boxes from Bittercreek?
We really like the quality and the look of the finished product. However, the cost is .89 per box. I went directly to the manfacturer of the boxes and if I order a case (500) I can get them for .54 a box. Would anyone be willing to split a case or purchase some of these boxes from me? I will gladly ship them to you.
I would like to order these ASAP, so if your interested please call me or email me back.

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to take a few minutes to wish all of my Chandler friends the happiest of holidays! I wish for all of you in 2004 a year of good health and an abundance of peace and happiness! I feel so blessed to be a part of this organization and I appreciate each and every one of you very much!
May God bless all of our businesses and watch over our family, our friends and our country.

Has anyone experienced a problem with candles smelling wonderful in the container and then after lighting there is no scent throw? I've purchased some Maple Pecan scent from Candles and Supplies and it smells great in the jar, but I can't smell anything while its burning. I've had a customer complaint and now I'm concerned. At first I thought it was just me. Are there any safe additives that can be used to guarantee a strong scent throw?

Hi Everyone,

Curious to know what everyone is doing with your candle businesses to prepare for the holidays?
We're going to introduce candle baskets and some new projects that were working on that are not quite perfected.
What are some of your favorite holiday scents?
Has anyone been doing local craft fairs? How did you do?
Just want to keep in touch and help everyone stay motivated.

Hi,

Does anyone have any knowledge of what it takes to have your products UPC coded? Is it expensive? Are there any legalities associated with the coding? Any information would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Gwen Heimer