Chandler Guild - All SIG News

Scent throw

Tue, 12 Apr 2005 01:43:30 -0400

I am very new in the soy candle business and have been experimenting with different scents and wicks. I poured a 9 oz candle into a jar that was widest at 3.25. The scent was very strong prior to burning the candle. I used a #14 wick in the jar and the melt pool was to the sides in about 4 hours. When it burns though, there is no scent. If it's not burning and I smell the candle it is strong. Would the wrong wick still affect the scent throw if it is burning correctly?

Soy wax turning Yellow

Thu, 02 Dec 2004 07:38:28 -0500

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

Where is everyone?

Wed, 12 May 2004 14:06:24 -0400

I am wondering where everyone is? I have thought about attending the chandler guild annual meeting, but after watching this website for several months now, I'm not sure theres much to the chandler guild.

Please somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but whats going on?

TIA

Amanda

2nd Chandler Guild Meeting

Mon, 10 May 2004 08:17:50 -0400

According to Mike's website, Soyawax, the 2nd Annual Chandler Guild Meeting is August 21 and 22. I'm rather surprised and dismayed that it wasn't announced on or through this site.

Jerry Painter
Cedar Creek Crafts

Accumulation Of Oils In Jar Candles

Fri, 07 May 2004 17:33:41 -0400

Hello All,

Has anyone else experienced oils accumulating at the tops of their jar candles? I am fairly new at making candles and I noticed that my jar candles are starting to accumulate liquid (oil) at the tops of the candles. Some have little beads and others have alot of accumulation. I don't know what is causing this. I keep then in a 78 degree climate, so it is not because of the summer heat. I would appreciate any help on this matter.

Shipping Candles In Hot Weather

Thu, 13 May 2004 13:49:50 -0400

Hello All,

I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on shipping candles in hot climates? I live in Arizona and our temperature are well over 100 degrees during the summer months. I am starting to get requests to ship and I don't know what to do.

Thanks
Frank

Shipping Candles

Fri, 07 May 2004 17:33:26 -0400

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.

candles burn low and then go out

Thu, 26 Feb 2004 17:52:06 -0500

Can anyone tell me why my soy candles burn extremely low and then will go out.
Thanks Regymom

Best Timeframe for the Guild's Annual Congress?

Sun, 25 Apr 2004 15:46:26 -0400

Early to mid May

21% (7 votes)

Mid to late May

9% (3 votes)

Early to mid June

52% (17 votes)

Other (Add comment with suggestions)

18% (6 votes)

Total votes: 33

Where are we now?

Mon, 01 Dec 2003 17:16:26 -0500

On August 24th 2003 we met together, formed SIGS and elected a Table of 12.

It is now 3 months later and other than seeing Chandlers helping other Chandlers (and that's a good thing I might add), I have not seen many updates or other SIG/Table of 12 information being posted.

Are folks still interested in this, or are we just too busy right now?

Just curious...

Jerry Painter
Cedar Cree

Important News: Brian Agrees to Lead Guild Mediation Team

Sun, 21 Sep 2003 22:37:30 -0400

"He who knows only his own side of the case, knows little of that." - John Stuart Mill

The Guild has elected a governing body, The Table of Twelve. The Table of Twelve is now forming a conflict resolution Team of Three mediators. Brian Bock, of West Virginia has stepped forward to lead the Mediation Team. Any Guild members that have a complaint or any guild members that have a business dispute can submit their situation to this team for productive resolution. That process will be much more productive than random complaints, angry statements and accusations.

Calling All SIGs and SIG Leaders... Stand up and be counted!

Wed, 10 Sep 2003 13:37:14 -0400

We formed a number of SIGs (Special Interest Groups) at the recent Guild Congress. It's time to stand up and be counted!

For up-to-the-moment SIG news, be sure to check out the new SIG News page (a link to which is now provided in the masthead links of each page).

Suggestions, Issues, Complaints, and Kudos Business Processes

Mon, 29 Sep 2003 10:56:56 -0400

The No Time Like the Present Department is pleased to announce our initial implementation of four new business processes for the Chandler Guild to handle Suggestions, Issues, Complaints, and Kudos.

Web Site Tech and Editorial SIG Announcement

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 03:17:33 -0400

The Chandler Guild is pleased to announce the formation of our Web Site Technical and Editorial SIG (Special Interest Group). Please join us in congratulating and thanking the Guild members who will help to evolve and maintain the Chandler Guild website. Read this short article for more info and to see a collage of photos of the Unusual Suspects! :-)

Congress Elects Guild's First Table of Twelve

Sun, 25 Apr 2004 15:47:34 -0400

On August 24th at the First Continental Congress, delegates elected the Chandler Guild's Table of Twelve, members who will guide the Guild during its formative year of development. The twelve members of the Guild's executive committee bring a wide range of skills and experience to the Table, and they live in seven U.S. states and Ontario, Canada.

Read this short story to get the low-down on the newly elected leadership of the Chandler Guild, and join us in congratulating them for winning the vote of confidence from Congress delegates.