Subscriber's Candle Testing & Review | Wood Wicks But What Wax? (Grantham Apothecary Ep. 30)
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- Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
- Candles sent in by Crystal with Grantham Apothecary, long time subscriber of the channel. Join me as we take a look and test her candles!
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Watching this video made me realize I know nothing about candlemaking. Thank you for the helpful videos. They help tons of beginners like me
❤️ takes time for all of us. :)
@@BlackTieBarn yep. I have started watching all your videos on wicks, waxes 😄
Love these type videos!!!!! Love your comments, suggestions. I myself loved the idea of the separate scent sticker but the front sticker needs something🤷🏼♀️. Good job candle creator!!!! Loved the packaged up look
Agreed!
Always excited when I see the notifications that say review. I hope to feel confident enough to send you some one day. Thanks for all you do.
Thanks Jason!
Keep Em coming I love these candle reviews!! I binged watched them all one evening. I learn a lot from these, love seeing the packaging and types of wicks and labels etc with your pov on everything
Awesome. Thanks so much!
I love the idea of a wax seal. Couple that with the wooden wick and, for me, it adds a natural "aged" feel to the product.. I'm sure it also adds quite a bit of time to package them. Nice job!
Yes it probably does. But... what a payoff right! :)
@@BlackTieBarn Absolutely!
Late to the party, I know, but loving watching these subscriber review videos. As a relatively new candle maker in the process of wanting to start a small business I find them very helpful to see the different tips and the different products etc out there. Keep them coming as I have been binging them 👍
Thanks so much!
I love these candle reviews. Thank you for taking the time to give real life feedback from an experienced point of view!
Thanks Teanna!
I'm still enjoying these types of videos...also loved the branding from this candle maker as well.
Thanks Sandra!
Yay!! Happy to see you're wearing a San Diego tshirt :) Hope you had a great time while you were out here. Really enjoy watching your videos during the work day!
Heck yeah! loved it
I love these videos Wade. Keep making them!
Thanks Denise!
These are my favorite videos! 🙌🏼 keep them coming 😁
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Beatutiful presentation love the wax stamp!!!!! The candles look great! As far as Gardenia (I too love it) but I always associate it with an old lady and that was confirmed when one of my coworkers smelled my candle and said "hey that reminds me of my grandmother." Still think it is a great classic floral.
Yah I can see that for sure. Honeysuckle Jasmine is like that too. I like them both. Lol
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Love these videos. I always learn something new. Thank you for your valuable content.
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Hey, finally a review from one I have previously looked at. Love the wrapping and those candles look nice. The jars, while simple, are something I would keep around and use again. I was curious about the honey one specifically beforehand.
❤️👍 it was interesting for sure
I'm really enjoying these videos and I'd love to see you do some flameless candles and wax melts too.
This particular submission was really very well presented!! I was totally impressed by the packaging etc with the exception of the label. The writing was way too small and much too low on the sticker. The font should be significantly bigger with a bold font and the logo much bigger with the scent on the front of the label. I guess she wanted to have a mass produced label to cut costs but design it with a space to add the scent on the front. As a customer, I would not want to have to go looking for it. Otherwise the presentation was really nice!! Thank you so much for sharing your products and Wade for your honest opinions on them. Your advice is so helpful for us newbies in the beginner research mode!! 👍
Thanks Nancy!
Really enjoy these videos, gives a great insight into something I might be struggling with and these videos might provide an answer or a suggestion that leads to the answer I’ve been looking for…
That's great to hear! :)
I really enjoy these videos. I also learn from them, (Please ignore my little emoji guy, my granddaughter like to use my youtube and doesn't want her comments to look like a grandma LOL) These were wonderful candles and I agree the Brand was spot on, something I struggle with. Thanks for the great videos and I am always waiting for the next one. Pam
Thanks Pam!
Always love these reviews:) great work to you and the maker:)
Thanks don!
Hello Wade Thomas
Great tutorial. The products were wrapped beautifully. I love the color scheme. The wax seal was a great touch. I am definitely interested in any tutorial and review you send out. I have learn a great amount of information. Thank you again!!! Can I send my products for review?
Thanks Tamara. Email me at youtube@blacktiebarn.com :)
Also with the crafty base problem:
I am also measuring in grams for the cement and pig. Using ounces for the wax and fragrance.
You can convert the grams and oz no problem
Just started watching! Loving all the insight so far! Do you know which type of wood wick she used?
Hi Wade! Wondering if you are still doing candle reviews and how I would go about it. Thank you!
Love watching the reviews.... super helpful.
I don't know if I'm missing it or if you mention it during the reviews, but do they tell you the wax fragrance oil ratio they use? Just wondering 🤔
Sometimes they do, sometimes they don't. Just depends. :)
Thank you for doing these great educational videos. It sure helps for newbies that are unsure and questioning everything. QUESTION. Are wood wicks suppose to flicker more then cotton wicks? I'm testing new wood wicks from a well known company and it lights great but flickers I feel more. I know with cotton wicks, people say that the size could be the issue. TY
There really isn't a hard set answer on this. Just depends. Too many factors. FOs also contribute to flickering sizez jar shape jar size, drafts, etc.
My shiort answer in general. Cotton wicks are more consistent.
As a graphic artist myself, I don’t personally see an issue with the font. I think the problem is it’s too small. Use the real estate on the jar. I’d enlarge everything and delete the box that the name of the company is in. That will allow you to enlarge the font and keep with the minimalist look. I’d maybe replace the box with a line in between the words. I’d bump up the size of the bee cuz I like it and then it would look a lot better. If you’re going to go with a condensed look, change the label to a wider label and allow the candle to be seen above and below. Make a shorter, wrap around or half wrap label.
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I also love bergamot and gardenia! Do you have either of those flavors in your shop wade?
I did. Not at moment. But coming back. :)
@@BlackTieBarn I'll keep my eyes peeled
When trimming the wood wick how much should you trim it? Thank you for doing your videos they’re so informative and they really do help us new Candle commerce to the business and I appreciate it very much
You might have knowledge on this. If I were to start selling next spring. A year down the road could I just do a total rebrand? Or is it easy to kill business flipping like that?
I have ideas and know what I want to do. But... I don't have enough to do full testing, mixing, etc.
Hey Chris. Yes you can. There is risk of course in losing any brand awareness and momentum you may have gained but it's just deciding if thst risk is worth it. There are many companies that actually use temporary names or brand for purposes of testing products, marketing strategies, and ad campaigns. Then they launch a new brand based off their testing.
@@BlackTieBarn That's awesome to here as a creator. Thank you for the information on how some companies test.
Because as a future maker I do have ideas to stand out and make things my own. And I'm patient enough to know it just takes time.
What are your thoughts of Hemp wicks?
I'm interested in making unique candles and tarts , been making them about 20 years, but not necessarily selling. I like adding embeds and glitter. Everyone makes normal plain ones and I think embeds help pull what we create better and tells the story of the design. Have you ever used them or glitter? Some people use botanical, but I agree with you on the possibility of fire Hazzard. What do you think?
Hey Laura. Definitely not opposed to the concept and agree with everything you said. It just depends on the type of embeds. I'm all for csndle safe ones. :)
@@BlackTieBarn candle wax embeds!
If your thinking about adding glitter, make sure it's biodegradable glitter since regular glitter is plastic and can clog the wick or possibly catch the candle on fire
I only sprinkle the top with cosmetic grade glitter.
I would love for you to do a review on my collection
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I just don’t like the fact that she uses so much paraffin. But her packaging looked really nice
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Can you please tell me the size of wick?
I am freaking out about Crafty base. It’s got me so messed up.
I am doing concrete vessels and candles.
I need help and don’t want to pay someone to help. Just started my business in June and have not sold anything yet.
Can you give me some direction?
Hey Lora. My advice would be to 1) red their their help tutorials... the have a lot. And 2) hit up their support team with anything specific. They are the most knowledgeable. And it's freell. Will be hard to get one on one help without paying (time is money) so I would start there since they are free resources. I'll help when I can but am always swamped so hard to do one on ones for everyone at this time.
@@BlackTieBarn okay, thanks.
TO MAKE A DOUBLE WICK 5LB TIN CAN CANDLE WHAT SIZE WOODEN WICK WOULD YOU RECOMMEND USING COCONUT APRICOT CREME WAX OR BEESWAX?
I've never made something like that so I literally have no idea, lol. Sorry. Maybe someone else here has. If it's for indoor probably coconut creme (you can add beeswax too if you want.) If outdoor probably beeswax
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?? I only purchase SOY with wood wicks for past 6 months now.. I already use 100% pure expensive oils for my diffusers. BUT i love my candles the flicker is so relaxing. MY QUESTION IS would i save money (just for me i DONT WANT A BUSINESS. I have lupus so I couldn’t even advertise much less package & mail out in a rural community in the extreme south MS. Would i save alot of money making my own. I can reuse my own blue cobalt glass jars? I pay 8 to 10 dollars for them now. I only like one wood wick that’s it. So that’s about a few pounds of soy wax and Wood wicks could I make them for less than say 3 per candle that does burn 33 to 40 hrs per candle. Thats 30$ per month on candles. So would i save at least half just for myself & reuse my own jars NO LABLELS ?? Anyone care to be honest with me?
You definitely can save money by making candles dor yourself. But it depends on the kind of candles, where you get your products, what type of bulk your buying for your materials. And factor in your time. So.... as safe as it might be of an answer, it's also an honest one. It just depends.
@@BlackTieBarn thank you, Your honesty, your personality, and your social media I know the social media takes up a lot of your time. Thank you I honestly mean that far explaining the technique of testing links, waxes I have actually learned a lot. I’m going to continue to follow you. I hope you rise above the biggest candle company in the world. “Do you know who I’m talking about“ they are the most expensive candles in every store from car refreshers, candles, I’ll just say it I hope you rise above the Yankee candle. No one can afford them unless they are extremely wealthy I look at it and I just think I’m burning money. And thank you so much for your love and devotion to making our homes feel and smell the way that we want them. Homey, seasonal, like a spa, woman scented, manly scented, & thank you for helping other candlemakers grow their businesses. Even though I am not physically able to do this for a living just when my body feels like doing a craft. I enjoy watching you. Social media is the new television the new advertising. I don’t have any social media accounts that I really post to it’s too time-consuming and it’s always upgrading I’m 49 years old I don’t care to learn anything new lol technology wise. God bless you and may your company rise above and your followers keep growing. Thank you for the advice. I have one 2 companies. The number one thing I enjoy the most for anxiety as a relaxing candle. I looked at your store. And I did find a couple of scents i’m trying to decide which one I want to purchase. ♥️ i’ll keep watching keep teaching and congratulations on your huge new facility. If you sale your candles and chain stores yet you may want to put that in your bio. If you’re not yet you will be. Your name is perfect, your product packaging, jars, labels, everything is done to perfection high quality and you can see the quality. Looking forward to ordering a candle soon lots of love and wishing your company and you the best from the state so misrepresented we love you here in Mississippi ♥️
@@Pamelaboo48 Thanks Pamela. I really appreciate everything you said. Means a lot and I will keep helping others as much as I can. Thanks again
Hey! How can I contact you privately?
Hello, I have a semi-insulated outhouse which I plan to use as a workshop to heat and pour my candles, but it gets cold in the winter. Would I need to fully insulate it to ensure that they set right? Or just have an electric heater in there while I pour? (as insulating would be expensive). I have a room in my house to store the candles after they are poured. I don't know if it would disturb them if I were to pour them in the outhouse and then carry them inside. I wanted to do the messy stuff in the outhouse to avoid wax particles and spillage in the house. I hope this makes sense! In summary, do I need to fully insulate my work room if I am only using it as a melting/pouring room and not as a place for them to set?
Thanks .
Im battling a similar issue, my house is not insulated so when its hot its really warm in the house and when its cold its really cold. I am going to have to invest in a room AC/heating window unit to help keep the room at the desirable temp. I understand where you are coming from and it sucks cause i am in the wick testing phase of my candle journey and was on a test until this heat wave in Cali started to hit and now I am at a stand still but working on fragrance oil blends in the mean time. Good luck
@@golfnfts2607 Hi, I'm in England so it's no where near as hot/cold (or interesting) as California but I will still be investing in wool clothes this winter! There are lots of DIY insulation videos on here so I'm thinking about that. I am told that it has to be room temperature for pouring, but a heat gun on the jars combined with an electric heater by the work table might be OK. I haven't tried any yet; still buying equipment. As for the summer, fans and keeping sunlight out I suppose. Working in the evening or at night might help you keep cool? Good luck!
I recommend getting one of those chef's conical controlled pouring contraptions. I don't recall if he ever geatured one, but check out Memory Box Candles channel for a review. It will make your pouring much easier. I don't recommend pouring and then moving from an outbuilding because this would be a pain yo try and maintain a clean poiur with no wax up the side of the vessel. Plus you risk spilling and/or injury.
It's a piston funnel. I think one is linked in description. I've showed them video before as well.
@@AtomicElf1 Thanks for the advice, I see what you mean about transporting them. I have a piston funnel, they are indeed great for the job. My problem is the room temperature, as my outhouse has half of its (external) walls uninsulated and it is costly to insulate. But I suppose I must have it done if I have to let them set there. Even though I can move them indoors after setting, it will be too cool in the outhouse while setting.
Can I get the address to send you mine, to do a review.