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The Chandler Guild is an on-line community for solo, family-based, and small business candlemakers using environmentally-friendly soybean wax.

The New Look and Feel of the Chandler Guild Web Site

Submitted by Sohodojo Jim on Thu, 07/21/2005 - 07:51. Web Site Tech and Editorial SIG | About ChandlerGuild.com

While the Guild is mostly in a state of dormancy due to a lack of funding for us to move it forward, the loyal users who visit here will notice a dramatic change in the look and feel of the site.

This massive site update was required for security reasons. A vulnerability in the PHP web scripting language and our Drupal content management system had to be fixed by performing a significant upgrade. In one fell swoop we went from the moldy version 4.2 to the latest 4.6.2 version of Drupal.

While we cannot afford to do more at this moment, this significant upgrade positions us to make significant changes in the functionality of the web site. These changes are fundamental to our moving the Guild forward. Two big changes are now possible. We can have member-only content as well as public content. And we will be able to have very flexible and compelling e-commerce.

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Chandler Guild - The Next Generation

Submitted by Guild Admin on Thu, 05/13/2004 - 07:01. Chandler Guild Training Ground | Guild Membership SIG | The Chandler Guild Business Model

The Chandler Guild was established to be a self-organizing alliance of independent small candle makers. There are no staff, there are no dues to pay. Under these circumstances, we've accomplished a lot culminating with the First Continental Congress. We've learned some valuable lessons and now it's time to start moving forward with The Chandler Guild - The Next Generation!

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The Chandler Guild Handbook

Submitted by Sohodojo Jim on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 12:31.

The Chandler Guild Handbook is a collaborative document used to capture the spirit, values, and knowledge of the community.

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Water Jacket Melters 500# and 1000#

Submitted by Jan Martin on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 20:03. For sale

We have one 500# water jacket wax melter and one 1000# water jacket wax melter. These were used during the fall season of 2006 for approximately 4 months. We purchased them new. They have only been filled with virgin soy wax (no scent or dye). These are currently in storage in Colorado. The 500# has been reduced to $1700 and the 1000# has been reduced to $3200. We can work with you on pick or delivery in Colorado, or we can palletize them for shipping via freight line.

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10 oz. Clear Glass Tumblers

Submitted by Jan Martin on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 19:42. For sale

We have 2 pallets of 10 oz tumblers. They are packed 36 per case. These are perfect for drinking glasses long after the candle is gone! We need $25.00 per case and you pay for actually shipping charges. If you live in Colorado, we can arrange for pickup or delivery. If you are interested in several cases the price may be negotiable.

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Retail Candle Packaging

Submitted by Gwen Heimer on Wed, 01/19/2005 - 16:31. The Chandler Guild Community | Supplier Recommendations

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.

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Melter

Submitted by Isabel Christian on Mon, 12/13/2004 - 19:06. Village Chandler Marketplace | For sale

Wenesco Melter

New never been used; just taken out of the box and placed on a shelf.

Holds 105 lbs (15 gal) with sealed and polished aluminum interior, is fully insulated and convection heated. A heated drain valve and cover are included Temperature is thermostat controlled (300 F)

MPW 15 operates at 120V.

$800.00 plus shipping & handling from 31088 (Warner Robins, Georgia).

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Soy wax turning Yellow

Submitted by aromazona on Wed, 12/01/2004 - 20:14. Chandler Guild Training Ground | All SIG News

I was wondering if anyone knows what causes soy candles in jars to turn yellow. It seems to happen when exposed to sunlight. Is there anything that can be done or added to prevent this. I appreciate any help.

Thank You,

Frank

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Happy Holidays!

Submitted by Gwen Heimer on Sat, 11/27/2004 - 15:27. The Chandler Guild Community

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

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Sink hole in candles

Submitted by Karen-SoydeLight on Wed, 10/13/2004 - 21:39. Candle Production and Quality SIG

We've been having problems with a sinkhole/crater in the 18 oz and 28 oz candles we are pouring. The top forms over but then later, after full cooling, there is a crater or sinkhole on the top.

How can we prevent or fix? We are not pouring at a high temperature -- 140-150. We are not pouring too quickly, either.

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