Dear Candle Friends,

We have unfortunately come across a small set-back! That does not mean it has stopped us! Oh no, far from it.

We will be involved in every way possible with the soy candle industry. I will continue to be on the board working with them to keep the Chandler Guild moving along. I will do everything in my power to keep the soy candle industry moving and growing. This will also free Dan & I up to be more help in working with the Annual Congress.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Are there really any differences in soy waxes? After all, aren't all soy candle waxes just straight soy wax?

A. Yes, all soy candle waxes begin from straight soy wax, but that is where the similarities stop. The quality of a good soy candle wax depends on how it was manufactured. There are a lot of waxes on the U.S. market that come from all over and are not manufactured with quality or consistent procedures. Some of these waxes will have a high water content, some will have a high oil content, and a lot will not be consistent in either. Then you add in the problem of purchasing from other countries and you get even more inconsistencies. Thats where the problem comes in because once you think you have your additives down, the next batch of candles you make won't turn out right because of inconsistency during the manufacturing. You will have to constantly be reformulating your wax formulas. Phytowaxes are blended with exact quality procedures to offer you a professional, quality and consistent wax.

Hello Fello Chandlers,
Most of you already know me, as I try to contribute to this Guild often.

But, just in case, my name is Carol Lafferty-Winters and I want to thank you again for voting me onto the Table of Twelve.

I will do all that I can to help in any way that I can.

My goal is to see the T12 get the group organized into a cohesive group that can manage business affairs in an honest and fair manner. One that keeps with the mission statement that Mike Richards set up in the beginning as the founding member of this organization. And that is:

Hello Fello Chandlers,
I just wanted to pass on a little encouragement. Especially to the new Chandlers. But also to anyone interested. So, I would like to offer the definition of the word:

PASSION: That surge of spriit that helps you know---and pursue---what you really want out of life.

ADVICE TO NEW CHANDLERS

FIRST, take it easy. Because it's your passion, you can get carried away and burn out.