Chandler Guild - Supplier Recommendations

Retail Candle Packaging

Thu, 20 Jan 2005 08:15:28 -0500

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.

Suppliers

Sat, 29 May 2004 11:42:26 -0400

I wish to share some information regarding supplies that I use or have used.

Here are capsule reviews of our experiences and ratings for Candlewic, Bitter Creek, King House Candle Supply, Ewe R Wooly, Intercontinental Fragrances, Paramold, and Wicks Unlimited. Counterpoints and amplification are welcome.

Scent Throw Revisited

Tue, 18 Nov 2003 08:29:44 -0500

Hi fellow chandlers,
One area that I believe we can all be very helpful to one another is sharing info on which scents give us a good throw.
The way it could work is anyone having trouble with throw in a particular could post that information and then anyone who has experienced good throw with that fragrance might be willing to share the supplier's name so the one having trouble might buy a sample from that supplier to see if it works for them.

Chandler Training Goes Global :-)

Sun, 14 Dec 2003 15:51:05 -0500

We've had a delegation from El Salvador complete our Village Chandler training session in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. We now also have an associate to build our global connection for Chandler training in Europe.

Candle Coloring Tip

Thu, 16 Oct 2003 08:26:31 -0400

One of the toughest things to do in lighter colored candles is get a uniform look from batch to batch when using a very small amount of dye. Colors such as Ivory which for my application requires a tiny amount of dye so small I had no way of getting exactly the same amount in every batch.
My solution for ivory was to melt two dye blocks of brown into 2 lbs of wax. I then poured this mixture into tart molds.

Best Rate UPS rates from Wax Warehouse Partners

Thu, 09 Oct 2003 12:34:28 -0400

Warehouse Partners/Best UPS Rate

Brian Bock/The Candlelier has just pointed out that some Chandlers would have a lower UPS rate from one wax warehouse partner rather than another depending on the exact location of each Chandler.

All of the wax warehouse partners work as a team. If any Chandler determines that a better UPS rate is available from one warehouse location than another just contact your own regional warehouse partner. Let them know the location that you want your wax shipped from to achieve the best rate UPS. The warehouse partners are all committed to providing excellent service to all Chandlers. They will coordinate their effort to achieve this.

Wax is, indeed, ready to ship

Tue, 30 Sep 2003 07:59:16 -0400

Hello fellow chandlers! I just wanted to let you know that I contacted my wax distributor (Melonie Throne) and ordered some votive wax. I was in a pinch to get a big order out, but I did not relay that to her. I want you to know that I received the wax the NEXT day! I know this may be a bit much to expect on a regular basis, but it left me elated.

Also, I ordered a bunch of votive trays and a heat gun from the Belbecks (Ewe-R-Wooly folks). They also arrived post haste and in good order. The heat gun has already out lasted 2 I bought from a different supplier.

I encourage you all to support our chandlers in their distribution efforts. I know what they're doingi is not easy when we all have a million other things we need to do for our own businesses. Good job guys! Customer service is where it's at!

Wax Warehouse Partners Have Inventory Ready to Go

Mon, 22 Sep 2003 12:42:00 -0400

Without Wick and Wax a Chandler is not a Chandler. The Warehouse Partners are committed to shipping within 48 hours to any Chandler in North America.

You can place your fall wax orders on our toll free order hotline at 1-888-511-5177, contact your Regional Partner Direct with the access information listed above or place an online order at: www.soyawax.com

When you came to the Chandler Congress you met the entire Regional Wax Warehouse Team. They will see that you have all of the wax you need to keep your Holiday production on time.

Melters

Fri, 12 Sep 2003 14:05:22 -0400

If anyone could give me some feedback on the Cougar melters I would love to see what you have to say.

Thank you
Jennifer

Regional Warehouse Partners Are Ready to Serve You

Wed, 03 Sep 2003 16:46:55 -0400

The Phytowax Regional Warehouse Partners were recently organized. During the last few weeks the warehouse partners have worked together to stardardize incoming freight expenses. The warehouse partners all pay incoming freight on wax inventory, so that cost must be added to the price of the wax. Standard Phytowax prices are now posted. You can request shipment by UPS from your regional warehouse or if it works geographically, you can drive you own vehicle to the warehouse for your region.

Thanks to all at the First Congress

Thu, 28 Aug 2003 10:31:45 -0400

It was a pleasure to meet so many enthusisatic people at the First Congress. Due to my schedule, I was only able to attend the first part of Saturday. In that time I spoke with many people asking for information on labels and labeling.
I have some of your business cards - but there are many of you out there that I would like to get in touch with. I wish that I would have kept a list for you all to sign. Wasn't there some talk about posting a list of attendees here on the website? Thank you Mike for allowing me to attend and having the opportunity to speak with so many wonderful people.

Fragrance Oil Supplier For Soy Wax Candles

Tue, 26 Aug 2003 18:47:11 -0400

Hello Chandler Guild Members! I represent a fragrance manufacturer called Intarome Fragrances. I sell fragrances to numerous candle makers, mostly in the states surrounding Colorado, where I live, but as far east as Iowa. We have many unique and popular scents, in categories such as fruits, florals, baking, aromatherapy, etc. We have a 15LB minimum order per fragrance. If you currently purchase that much, please contact me if you would like samples and pricing. I can be reached via email (terryrafferty@yahoo.com), or if you prefer, via phone at 303-366-5073. Thank you, Terry Rafferty

Melter Donation Heats Up Congress and Guild's Future

Mon, 18 Aug 2003 18:17:29 -0400

Scott Cooper of Coogar Products LLC, inventor of exceptional wax melting units and candle fill/batch machines, has generously donated a wax melter to celebrate the Guild's first Congress and to support of the evolution of the Chandler Guild business network. Learn more about Scott's donation in this article.

How to start in the industry

Sun, 17 Aug 2003 21:17:34 -0400

We are soy bean farmers in South Dakota and would like to enter a value-added project
Linda enjoys crafts sewing etc
Help
Linda

Wax Facts: Beeswax, Paraffin, Soy

Sun, 17 Aug 2003 13:59:46 -0400

1. Question:
Would you recommend the use of beeswax as an additive to a soy wax?

Answer: Beeswax as a candle wax is excellent for several reasons:

1. natural source wax
2. mythical/historical value and perception.... beeswax has been in use by human beings for 50,000 years. Traditional churches such as the Catholic church require 51% beeswax in liturgical candles in the canon law of the church. Beeswax has a rich tradition in human culture.