Blue Goose Candles and Molds

Strawberry Festival 14 June 2009

2009-06-13T08:36:00.006-05:00

Sarge's Kettle Corn will be at Mapleside Farms, Brunswick, Ohio on 14 June 2009. The show is from 10:00AM to 4:00PM. If you love strawberries and fresh made kettle corn, stop by and have some fun. The large bags will be $6.00 and it holds 20 ounces. The medium size is $4.00 and the small is $2.00. We also have a special 3 medium size bags for $10.00. If you never tasted kettle corn, give it a try. It will surprise you.

National Guard Support Groups Fund Raising

2009-04-20T13:06:00.004-05:00

This for the National Guard Support groups in the Lorain and Cleveland area. My name is Ted and I own Sarge's Kettle Corn. I know that the support groups try to raise money for the different function that you do. I am here to help you in rasing money for you group. Selling Kettle Corn is an easy way to raise money for the holidays. You can read more about the fundrasing at Sarge's Kettle Corn

I retired from the Army and the National Guard with 28 years of service, so I know how important it is in supporting the unit.

Mini Cinnamon Bun candle or soap mold

2009-04-13T11:15:00.003-05:00

The mini cini candle mold is great for making tarts. You can us soay wax in this mold. The finish product will weigh .7 of an ounce. You can also use this mold for making small mini cini soaps especially for Christmas shows or even fall craft shows. You can make four of them at a time.

Hearts and Roses silicone pillar candle mold

2009-04-13T11:10:00.003-05:00

Hearts and Roses silicone pillar mold is on e-bay for the rest of the week. This is one of our popular molds for spring and summer. You cand use this mold also for wedding favorites.

Fundraising with a Pop

2009-03-28T18:36:00.018-05:00

Kettle corn by sarge is a fun way to do a fund raisers for your group. There are two ways to do a fund raiser with us.

One way is to pre-sell the kettke corn and the second way is for us to set up at your location with your help and pop away. Everyone one loves kettle corn.

We also provide free delivery to with in 50 miles of our location.

Kettle Corn by Sarge

2009-03-28T18:30:00.004-05:00

Blue Goose Candles would like to present Kettle Corn By Sarge. This is our new business in addition to making candles and candle molds.

We are making kettle corn at craft shows and street fairs this coming year. We are also doing two fundraisers where we will set up at supporting Relay for Life.

Besides making kettle corn, we also make chocolate covered kettle corn, cajun kettle corn and ranch kettle corn.

Countdown to Christmas

2008-10-22T08:13:00.002-05:00

Helpful reminder for Christmas. Christmas is just around the corner, and if you need candles please visit Blue Goose Candles. The candles are all hand pour, tested and are highly fragrant. We use soy and palm wax in our candle making process.

Please be careful this season when burning candles.

Tarts, Natural Palm Wax Candle Tarts

2008-10-22T08:05:00.002-05:00

New!!! Wholesale pricing on Candle Tarts from Blue Goose Candles. You will receive 2(two of these fabulous candle tarts. The candle tarts are made from all natural palm wax. Palm wax is very clean burning and leaves no soot. The candles tarts are highly fragrant and will last you for at least 3 melts. We have tested these candle tarts in our santa and snowman warmers. The colors of the candle tarts will correspond with the scent.

Thank You

2008-10-22T08:01:00.003-05:00

We just wanted to say "Thank You" to all of our customers that where at Christmas in the Woods Craft Show. You made this show very successful for us here at Blue Goose Candles and Molds. We hope that you enjoy the candles and products that we work so hard at. Thank You again and have a safe and Happy Holiday.

Luxurious Bath Products

2008-09-12T14:38:00.007-05:00

New!!! from Blue Goose Candles and Molds, Luxurious Bath Products. Try our buttermilk foaming milk bath, or our coconut foaming milk bath or the goats milk foaming milk bath. The large foaming milk bath will give you 8 to 10 baths. All you need is one or two capfuls in your water for that silky feeling. Give your body the treat that it deserves. Don’t forget our new bath confetti. The bath confetti comes in different shapes, scents and will last for 3 baths.

Electric Snowman Candle and Tart Warmer

2008-09-12T14:29:00.004-05:00

Special Sale!!! from Blue Goose Candles and Molds. You receive One Electric Snowman Candle Jar, Tart Warmer and One Flameless Wickless Candle. The flameless candle is made from all natural palm wax, which is clean burning. The electric snowman candle jar and tart warmer has two functions: The first function is as a candle tart warmer or melter and the second is as a candle jar warmer. You remove the top piece or hat on the electric snowman and use it as a candle jar warmer. The top part of the electric snowman will hold an 8 - 10 ounces jar. The electric snowman candle jar or tart warmer is 4 1/2 inches high and 4 1/2 wide.

You are receiving two items for the price of one and you are saving aound $5.00 when you purchase both the electric snowman warmer and jar candle.

We offer Ship to Address

2008-09-12T14:25:00.003-05:00

We here at Blue Goose Candles and Molds do offer "Ship to Address" for our customers at no extra cost to them. If you are looking for candles or bath products for that someone special, we will ship them for you. All you need to do is fill out the Ship to Address and we will do the rest. Best wishes to everyone this upcoming Holiday Season.

Sorry for not posting.

2008-09-12T14:14:00.003-05:00

Just wanted to say that "I'm sorry" for not adding any new post to my blog. This year hasn't been the best for me. In between the personal, we have been busy making and testing new candle. The wax manufacturer and the wick makers have changed their process in making their products. This year has been a learning year again. I'm going to post a few items that we have work on during the year.

Flameless Wickless Soy Candles

2007-12-13T08:15:00.000-05:00

Flameless Wickless Soy Candles!!!! If you don’t like burning candles but like the scent from your childhood try Flameless Wickless Soy Candles. These candles come in an 8 ounce mason jar and you place them on top of your warmer. The flameless wickless soy candles hold more scent than a normal candle because there is no wick to clog up. After you use these candles a few times, all you need is refresher oil or scent to add to your jar.

Another idea if you don’t have a electric warmer--Place the jar on top of your stove when your baking or when you have your oven on to roast. This will warm up the jar to let the scent out.

Hot Cocoa Cups

2007-12-13T08:10:00.000-05:00

Special!!! For the month of December, Blue Goose Hot Cocoa Soy Cup Candles. These hot cocoa soy cup candle is made from all natural soy wax. The cups hold 10 ounces of soy wax and have three (3)soy wax marshmallow on top. The cups can be reuse after your burn them. Clean them out with warm soapy water. The burn time on these soy hot cocoa candles is 70 hours. The hot cocoa cup cups come also with their own little square coaster. This blue cup is very cute. It has a two blue snowman on the cup.

Burning Candles Safety in your Home

2007-12-13T08:05:00.000-05:00

Burning Candles Safely in your Home this Holiday Season:
These are some of the common cautions you see on candle labels. Please take a moment to read them over and realize how important it is that you follow these serious cautions to ensure safe use of candles. Product labels are only helpful if you read them and follow the directions!

Never leave a burning candle unattended! Stay in the same room with it!
Never leave a candle burning while you sleep! This is a huge cause of house fires!
Keep candles out of the reach of children and pets! Many candles smell so good, and some of them even look like a food product, so make sure kids don’t mistake them! Watch for wagging tails near a flame.
Trim wicks prior to each use and keep trimmed to 1/4" to prevent smoke and soot damage to your home.
Keep candles away from drafts, vents and flammable objects. This means do not use near or under a fan or near a breezy window or vent, and do not burn candle near curtains or anything else that could easily catch fire.
Extinguish a candle that smokes and trim wick before re-lighting.
Extinguish and discard candle when only ½" of wax remains in bottom of container. if flame is allowed to burn all the way to the bottom and touch the glass it will get too hot and could cause it to shatter!
Use only candle holders that have been manufactured for use with candles and burn only on a stable heat resistant surface.
Keep matches and other debris out of the candle’s melt pool.
Extinguish the flame if it burns too close to the container or holder. If flame leans against the glass it will get too hot and could cause it to shatter!
Do not move a glass container while the wax is still hot and liquid.
Candles are a pleasant accessory for your home, but they need to be taken seriously. Always use common sense,
and remember you are playing with fire!

Wholesale Crackling Wood Wick Soy Candles

2007-12-06T11:35:00.000-05:00

Wholesale!!! Crackling Wood Wick Soy Candles from Blue Goose Candles. These wood wick soy candles come in a 8 ounce mason jar with a pewter lid. Once you light the wood wick soy candle you can hear the wood crackling. The wood wick candles are made from an all natural soy blend wax. The color of the soy candle correspond with the scent.

Black Battery Operated Tea Lights for Halloween

2007-08-31T13:06:00.000-05:00

We now carry "Black" battery operated tealights candles just in time for Halloween. These new candles are flameless, wax-less, cool to the touch and long lasting. These battery operated tealights provide a warm amber light with a realistic flicker. Now, you can say goodbye to the wax mess and fire risks. Height about 1 1/2 inches and width 1 1/2 inches.

Halloween Ducky Soaps

2007-08-31T12:50:00.000-05:00

Available for just a short time, Halloween Ducky Soaps. The Halloween ducky soaps come in Halloween Pumpkin, Count Duckula, The Good Witch, The Mummy and Mr. Frankenstein. These ducky soaps are made from shea butter soap and glycerin soap. The white bubbles are made from shea butter, All the soaps are hand pour using our own silicone molds. Each soap comes in it's own 4" x 4" gift container.

Crackling Fire Wood Wick Soy Candles

2007-08-08T12:43:00.000-05:00

New Item!!! Wood Wick Soy Candles from Blue Goose Candles. These wood wick soy candles come in a 8 ounce mason jar with a pewter lid. Once you light the wood wick soy candle you can hear the wood crackling. The wood wick candles are made from an all natural soy blend wax. The color of the soy candle correspond with the scent.

Craft Show--Christmas in the Woods

2007-06-22T06:25:00.000-05:00

In you are in the neighborhood, please come visit us at the Old-Fashion Christmas In The Woods. This will be our Fifth Year at this craft show. There are 200 crafters at this show and you will find something that you like plus good food.

2 Exciting Weekends of fun. October 13-14 & 20-21 -- Time 10:00am to 5:00pm both weekend. Cost is $6.50 for Adults Children under 12 Free

Here's your opportunity to shop for holiday and traditional crafts from some of the country's best craftspeople in a setting that only Shaker Woods can offer. Each booth, beautifully decorated in an old fashioned holiday theme, transform the woods into a holiday wonderland. Demonstrating their unique skills, the craftspeople fashion one of a kind objects right before your eyes.

For more information please go to Old-Fashion Christmas in the Woods

Blue Goose Soy Grubby Pillar Candle

2007-06-08T10:13:00.001-05:00

Blue Goose Soy Grubby Pillar Candles made from all natural soy wax. This soy candle is white or cream color with and over pour color matching the scent. The soy grubby pillar candles measure 3 1/2 inches tall and 3 inches wide. This soy grubby pillar candle weighs over 1 pound, comes on a rustic tray and uses a lead free wick. The over pour color for this soy grubby candle will be added to your choice of scent. Example, perfect pumpkin (dark orange). This soy grubby pillar candle will burn for about 80 hours plus.

Hand Rolled Cinnamon Bun Candle

2007-06-08T10:03:00.000-05:00

Do you like cinnamon bun, then Blue Goose Hand Rolled Cinnamon Bun Candle is the perfect candle for you. This hand rolled cinnamon bun has a nice white frosting that is hand pour to make it look like real frosting. The frosting on this hand rolled cinnamon candle is highly scented. This blue goose cinnamon bun candle weighs betwwen 22 to 24 ounces and is 4 1/2 inches tall and 4 inches wide and is highly scented. This cinnamon bun candle has a burn time of 80 hours. If you don’t like cinnamon bun scent, there is a few different scents that you can choose.

Candle Safety Guidelines

2007-05-31T08:24:00.000-05:00

Candle Safety Guidelines:
These are some of the common cautions you see on candle labels. Please take a moment to read them over and realize how important it is that you follow these serious cautions to ensure safe use of candles. Product labels are only helpful if you read them and follow the directions!

Never leave a burning candle unattended! Stay in the same room with it!
Never leave a candle burning while you sleep! This is a huge cause of house fires!
Keep candles out of the reach of children and pets! Many candles smell so good, and some of them even look like a food product, so make sure kids don’t mistake them! Watch for wagging tails near a flame.
Trim wicks prior to each use and keep trimmed to 1/4" to prevent smoke and soot damage to your home.
Keep candles away from drafts, vents and flammable objects. This means do not use near or under a fan or near a breezy window or vent, and do not burn candle near curtains or anything else that could easily catch fire.
Extinguish a candle that smokes and trim wick before re-lighting.
Extinguish and discard candle when only ½" of wax remains in bottom of container. if flame is allowed to burn all the way to the bottom and touch the glass it will get too hot and could cause it to shatter!
Use only candle holders that have been manufactured for use with candles and burn only on a stable heat resistant surface.
Keep matches and other debris out of the candle’s melt pool.
Extinguish the flame if it burns too close to the container or holder. If flame leans against the glass it will get too hot and could cause it to shatter!
Do not move a glass container while the wax is still hot and liquid.
Candles are a pleasant accessory for your home, but they need to be taken seriously. Always use common sense,
and remember you are playing with fire!

Microcrystalline Wax Update

2007-05-22T03:11:00.000-05:00

Micro wax is one of the most costly additives to use for candles, but it is also the highest quality. Most waxes that are pre-blended at the manufacturer and sold as pre-blended have some amount of micro wax included in the formula.

Micro waxes are denser,tackier and generally have a high melt point than paraffin. The melt point for micro waxes can range from 140 to 200 degress. Most micro waxes are not onlt flexible, but are also very sticky at low temperatures and are great for hand sculpting or adhereing wax to other wax in layers such as cut-n-curl candles. Micro wax is available either in pellet or slab form, depending on the manufacturer.

In pre-blended waxes, Micro Wax is proably the most widely used additive to harden wax, lenghthen the burn time, and remove mottling effect from straight paraffin wax. Using from 1 to 20 percent will improve wax performance and apperance.

Hurricane candles or candles with embeds, need to have the wax as translucent as possible.

5 percent Micro Wax will change the burn time and fragrance loads in your paraffin candles. This will allow for you to increase the scent or fragrance in the candle. 5 percent micro wax will increase the burn time.

Micro Wax by itself makes an excellent adhesive and is generally called sticky wax. Small amounts can be used in the base of candle holders to hold a taper candle straight, or used on the outside of pillar candles to adhere wax appliques or other decorations.

Marketing Your Website

2007-05-18T05:00:00.000-05:00

If you need help in marketing your website, I recommend using Tell-a Friend buttom for your site. This has help our website once we have installed it. You receive a e-mail after someone has used it, refering to what page was sent. You can keep track of what people are looking at.

Blue Goose Closeouts and Specials

2007-05-15T03:42:00.000-05:00

Let Us Be Your Light

This new section is on Blue Goose Candles Closeouts and Specials. This is were you are going to find bargins and very low prices. There will be a varity of candles ,tarts, tealights, wicks and jar candles.

2007-05-10T21:47:00.000-05:00

Directory of Crafts Blogs

Additives for Soy and Parrafin Candles

2007-05-07T05:47:00.000-05:00

Palm Stearic Acid

This triple pressed Stearic Acid is a derivative of Malaysian Palm. This additive will improve a candles burning time, and give an opaque or white appearance. Recommended use for SOY WAX, Vegetable and Paraffin Wax is 2 to 9 Tablespoons per Pound of wax. Natural (SOY WAX) candle makers use this to harden their wax blend for votives and pillar candles. Palm Stearic will help increase the fragrance load in soy and will help you achieve a smooth, even finish to your candles.

UV Light Stabilizer

A small amount of this additive goes a long way in preserving the quality of color in your candles, especially if your candles will be displayed in a sunny window or you plan to do outdoor craft shows. Purple is the worst for fading under UV light, followed by red.
Use about 1/2 teaspoon per one pound of wax.

Universal Wax Additive

Universal Wax Additive (UA) is used to help fragrance oil bind to the wax, aids in the retention of the scent, helps reduce mottling, and helps to reduce bubbles. It adds gloss to candles and helps retain translucency in the more translucent waxes. You can add from 1 teaspoon per pound of wax up to 2 tablespoons per pound of wax to your recipe

Kemamide

Kemamide powder is used as a mold release. Add 1 teaspoon of Kemamide powder per pound of wax to make your candles release from the mold more easily.

If you want a glow-through quality in your candle, add some Paraflint to your wax (use no other additives), 1 teaspoon per pound of wax. Paraffin wax is naturally translucent but it tends to bare snow-spots or mottling. No additive will make paraffin transparent, but Paraflint can clarify it, providing a cleaner glow. Having a relatively high melt point, Paraflint needs to be melted separately from the wax with a higher heat source. Adding 20% makes a good veneer, which will help reduce dripping.
Melt point is approximately 208° F (98 C).

Vybar

Vybar 103: higher melt point Vybar used in molded candles to lock color and scent in wax. Use 1 teaspoon per pound of wax as a hardener, and to make candles opaque.

Vybar 260: lower melt point Vybar used in container and votive candles to lock color and scent in
wax. Use 1 teaspoon per pound of wax as a hardener, and to make candles opaque.

Vybar 343: Used in mottling wax candles. Helps lock in color and fragrance and will make your candle more opaque.

Luster Crystals

A manmade wax polymer. Your colors will comebrighter, your candle will burn longer, and the wax will be opaque. This is great if you are making white candles.

Clear Crystals

The clear crystals areanotherpolymer that hardens the wax like luster crystals but makes the wax more transparentwhen burning. The candle will have a glowing effect.

Microcrystaline Wax

Excellent as an additive for candlemaking. Micro wax 175 will add rigidity to tapers, help wax adhere to the walls of the container candles, and reduce or eliminate mottling in pillars (without adding much opacity). Recommended usage is 2% (2 teaspoons per pound of wax). Micro wax 175 is also available in pre-measured cubes. Due to its high melt point and pliability, pure microcrystalline also makes a good sculpting wax for art projects and lost wax processes. Melt point is approximately 175 F (79 C).
There are many grades of microcrystaline wax that are use for different purpose. This is one example of microcrystaline wax.

Plastic Additives

Plastic additives is mostly used when you're making embedded and hurricane candles in order to achieve a stronger wax and translucent appearance. Plastic additives require heating over direct heat source before adding to thecorrect temperature wax.

Mineral Oil

For a mottled look,you can add approm 2-3 TBSP mineral oil to 1 pound of wax.

Soy Wax Info

2007-04-24T12:39:00.000-05:00

Soy wax is made from natural soybeans grown right here in the U.S.A. It is a natural non toxic, biodegradable wax; therefore, it is an excellent choice for those wishing to burn natural, environmentally friendly candles. Although once fragrance oil and dye is added to soy candles they cannot be defined as completely natural.

Soy wax burns cooler (slower) than paraffin, therefore increasing your burn time. Soy wax has a lower melt point so remember to keep your candles out of the sun and bright light as this may cause your candle to sweat or discolor. If "sweating" occurs, place your candle in th refrigerator and it will quickly return to normal.

Soy wax candles produce very little (if any) soot and smoke. To keep smoke to a minimum, be aware of how long you burn your candles. Each time you light your candle, trim the wick down to 1/4 - 1/2 inch. Do not allow wick trimmings to fall into your melt pool and burn the candles in areas free from drafts.

You can burn a candle too long. The maximum recommended burn time is 4 hours per burn. Another rule of thumb is, 1 hour burn time for each inch or diameter. (If, the candle is 2 inches wide, burn time is 2 hours.) Burning your candle to longer may result in an unstable wick that could fall over into the wax melt pool. Once this happens, it is almost impossible to burn your candle again. Burning your candle longer than the recommended time is also dangerous, especially when combined with improper wick trimming. Although we use heat-safe glass, it cannot withstand the high temperature of an excessively deep melt pool and high flame. The glass may crack and spill hot wax onto your furniture or even worse, burn someone.

Soy wax cleans up with soap and water, but remember it is still a wax and should not be poured down the drain.

Soy wax candles have a few unique characteristics to them that in no way effect the wonderful way they burn. As well as containing a lead free wick, your candle will have a creamy, off white color to it. There are a few fragrances oils that are a bit darker and will add a pale yellow tint to the soy wax. Your soy candle may have a crusty appearance on top of the candle. This creates a rustic look to it, but in no way effects the way your candle will burn. It is completely normal and again is one of the natural characteristics of soy wax that make it unique. You may notice some wet looking spots on your candle where the wax has adhered to the surface of the glass, They are caused by temperature variations and are simply due to the expansion and contraction of the wax. You will notice that they change as the candle is burned or when room conditions change. They in No Way affect the quality of the candle.

Soy candles are very sensitive to temperature and light, so be aware of the location when placing or storing your soy wax candle. Place your candle away form sunlight, fluorescent lighting and sources of heat. When traveling with your candles, be careful as extremes in temperature will melt or freeze our candles.

Wholesale Candle Tarts

2007-04-16T12:28:00.000-05:00

Wholesale Mini Grubby Donut Candle Tarts that you can repackage as your own or use them in potpourri. You will receive 24 mini grubby donut candle tarts. The weight is approximately 1 pound. These are the same donuts that we sell year around and especially during the Holiday season. The wholesale mini grubby donut candle tarts come highly scented and have a white glaze on top. The mini grubby donut candle tarts can be made from soy wax or paraffin wax. I recommend the paraffin wax blend that that we use in making our candles.

Care for Our Silicone Candle Molds or Soap Molds

2007-03-22T10:02:00.000-05:00

Our silicone candle molds have very little maintenance involved. We wash our molds in warm soapy water, air dry and the put the mold in a cool dry place. You can put your mold in a plastic bag to keep out the dirt and dust. To keep it's shape never stack the molds, if you have to stack the molds, place a piece of cardboard between them. If you aren't going to use your mold for sometime, fill the cavity with wax, let cool and then you can put your mold away for the next time. This will help keep the shape of you mold. If you take care of the molds, they will last you for a some time.

Using Our Silicone Molds and Wicking

2007-03-22T09:51:00.000-05:00

Our silicone molds are easy to use for the beginner or the advance candle maker. Inserting your wick into your candle with our molds is easy to do. We buy brass rods from the local hardware store, the size of the wick or just a little bit larger. We cut the rod to 7 inches or less, depending on the size of the mold. We insert the rod into the mold (after we find the center of the candle or mold), secure the rod with wooden skewers, pour the wax, let cool, remove the rod with pliers and then remove the candle from the mold.

Craft Links

2007-03-19T13:18:00.001-05:00

Browse the list of the Best Craft Sites on the web! And add your craft website!http://www.100craftlinks.com/

Soap Central -- All about soaps, A comprehensive directory of soap information at http://www.atozsoaps.com/

Hobby Hen Directory & Marketplace - The ULTIMATE Directory of ARTS & CRAFTS, HOBBIES, & COLLECTIBLES

Arts and Crafts Directory Your source for American arts and crafts from artisans to supplies.

Make your home Happier with Candles

2007-03-15T11:46:00.001-05:00

A scented candle will boost your mood, bolster your brainpower and rev up your romantic life.

Scent

Bergamont or Cinnamon Busy areas where loved ones tend to gather, like the family room Relieves stress and reduces irritability

Eucalyptus In the kitchen Increases energy

Jasmine In your home office; wherever the kids do schoolwork Sharpens mental awareness

Lavender In the bedroom or bathroom Soothes, calms and relaxes

Ylang Ylang In the bedroom Encourages romance

Battery Operated Tea Lights

2007-03-12T12:37:00.000-05:00

Battery Operated Tea Lights are now on sale. We have Red, Silver and White Tea Lights in stock. They are safe to use around pets and children. Add atmosphere to any party or wedding.

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Welcome to Blue Goose Candles and Molds

2007-02-23T21:38:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Blue Goose Candles and Molds. We are manufacturers of silicone soap and candle molds. Beside making the molds, we also manufacture our own candles and soaps from our silicone molds.
We welcome comments, suggestions or if you have a question please feel free to e-mail us.