Making a Come Back

Betty's Only has been around for a long time. This is something that truly brings me joy. To be honest, in many aspects of my life I don't see my worth. I love making candles, I love to see my clients faces light up when they smell them. Being able to create something that can be used in a variety of ways makes me feel good deep inside.

I haven't made candles for real in a long time. They create a type of peace for me. Kinda making things slow down and gives me something to focus on that is not drama and chaotic.

This has been a really hard time for me, a really huge transistion. During this time, I have been asked about the candles. I even found all of my equipment. At my job, someone mentioned to some students that I knew how to make them. They asked me to make them three for their assignment. I did, so this is how I started making candles again. Thank you Mrs. Claiborne! If you hadn't have done that, the fire wouldn't have been lit to get this thing going again!

I bought some wax. This is what is looks like, I took it outside and broke it up. Beside it are the swirling towere and extended tepee molds. Trying to get the side room organized for candle making. Not complaining cause at least I can make them now.

There is a plan that I thought of. Don't really know how to put it in action though. What I am thinking is let people know that I am selling candles for $2-$4. This will give me a chance to promote them. Something of a welcome back.

I also told myself that I would do a craft show within the next 6 months to a year. Have at least $2,000 in profits. Candles sets, baskets, floaters, burners, candle holders too. Everything candle. Have to get on it! This is my life and I have to live it!
The swirling tower and extended tepee filled with wax.
The bar helps to hold the wick in place










The candles that were in the molds.










Must fill all of these molds.

Cooled wax to be placed in molds to give a marbled look.

Chipped wax, now to fill with another wax.

Filling the jars. A work in progress.

Trying to get the room organized. The candles are on the dryer. Work with me please. Slowly filling all the jars.

An addition to the first two. Burning heart, maybe I will make a gift set.

How Things Work

Things work out so funny sometimes. Currently, I know longer work at Baker Middle School, now I am at Fort Middle. Mrs. Claiborne has bought candles from me before, she works with me. From time to time she would ask me about the candles. Of course, I would say I know I need to make some, give me a little time.

One day in my class, three girls came to me and asked if I could make them some candles. Before they asked, I was thinking how I could get the side room together where I could start back making them. The girls where doing an assignment for their ELA class and needed them. They wanted me to show them how to make them, but the time was too short. So, I made them four candles. They wanted them in Fort colors, but I didn't have any plain wax.

This is how I was forced to make candles. Things happen so strangely from time to time. I spent a little time in my side room and moved some things around. I can set up my hot plates and start making candles again. What I don't realize is this is a way for me to make a little extra money. As always, others see more in me than I do. That is sad!

When I get some money I am going to purchase some wax and make candles for the holidays. I have several jars that I will fill and sell them for $3.00 a piece, just to get rid of them.

I found some candles that are old so I decided to place them around the house. I am using them too. A friend said they make the house look more comfortable and warm. This is something that I love to do, just haven't been doing it.