Glow Diva Candles

Update

My shipment of natural wax came in, so I have been really busy making candles. I got two different types of wax; a 100% soy wax, and a soy/natural wax blend. I think I'm going to work with the natural wax blend; it's easy to work with and the resulting candles have a wonderful burn. Its natural scent is very pleasant, and both the commercial scents and essential oils seem to cover it easily. I had to order it from PA, and shipping was insane, so hopefully I will find a source closer to home.

I got a new melting pot that is just so slick to work with; it melts the wax in a fraction of the time, and without having to use the double-boiler and stove top method. A neighbor was giving away a large metal table and a small nightstand a couple weeks ago, so my neighbor/friend John and I grabbed those up, and Dave set up a workshop for me in the garage. Based on all the wonderful encouragement I've gotten from my friends (thanks ladies!! You know who you are!! :), I am really going to try to get this candle business going in 2005. I am ready and raring to go!

I have been working really hard on the Keepsake Candles, since people have expressed the most interest in those. I also have lots of ideas that play off the photo candle idea, so if I get a good solid technique down, I think they will be popular. I still have some work to do before I will get consistent results, but I am making some good progress.

I've been kicking around some ideas for names. So far I've come up with two; Glow Diva Candles (the logo would be a goddess figure, since diva is another word for goddess (thanks Diva*Mama! lol)), or Fey Illumine, since they would be sold on my aunt's site, which is Fey Communique. If anybody has any thoughts or opinions on those (good or bad!), or other suggestions, please share. You can email me privately if you don't want to post a comment.

SO, that's what I've been up to with the candles. Sorry I've been so quiet lately, things got crazy with the holidays and company arriving. Now that things are winding down, I hope to be around much more. :) I hope everyone had a very happy holiday with their families. :)

posted by Jodi Selander at 9:55 AM