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Community => Coffee Lounge => Topic started by: princesspiggy on December 22, 2010, 07:02:07 pm
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not necessarily next year but one day...
im gona learn how to make candles :D :D
what else do u guys think u'l do ,..... one day
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we have candle wax and the kit. Are you interested in purchasing it?
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learn the guitar, this has been my new years resolution for several years, even got as far as getting a guitar, book and a cd. Maybe 2011 is THE year ;D
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we have candle wax and the kit. Are you interested in purchasing it?
I thought about doing this too - was going to make Christmas presents - somehow I never got 'a round tuit' Have a wee bit of wax, and some colours, but just haven't . Hmm, was going to say time, but I know that's rubbish, I spend too much time on here 'speaking' to all you lovely people!
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to sort my life out,
to hopefully find some land to rent near me,
at a minimum to expand the garden poultry flock!!!
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probably in another life I'm going to learn how to play the piano and speak French and Spanish and Italian. My kids are way ahead of me! :&>
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My resolution is the same as every year. I WILL be more organised!! Another, and this I do stick to is to enjoy life to the full.
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i would love to make soaps aswell, how cool would that be? mite have the odd gsd hair stuck in middle tho lol ;D
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we have candle wax and the kit. Are you interested in purchasing it?
could swop for a marsh daisy hen? ;)
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dont have marsh daisy hens
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u cud have if we swopped lol :D :D how much u wanting 4 ur candle set?
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mite have the odd gsd hair stuck in middle tho lol ;D
isn't it amazing the places they get!
cant believe one dog has that much hair! or "puppy fluff" we call it
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My resolution this year is not to make any more resolutions ! ;D ;D ;D
im gona learn how to make candles :D :D
I've done this - it's SOOOOO easy. I kept glass baby food jars, engraved them with Xmassy symbols and words and filled them with a melt and pour wax for containers (after colouring it green and red and adding lots of xmas type fragrances) They were great pressies last year for folks. Now that my wee one is starting on solids there will be lots more for next year too ;) You'll need a jam thermometer and either a bain marie or a big metal bowl for inside your pan of boiling water. Have a look on ebay for lots of waxes, colours and fragrances (or do a deal with Lillian ;)) start easy with the pre-mixed ones and build up to moulding and more complicated stuff (which is what I'll do if I ever get the time ::))
learn the guitar, this has been my new years resolution for several years, even got as far as getting a guitar, book and a cd. Maybe 2011 is THE year ;D
Oh enjoy it ! Being able to play a tune is great for parties, camping, busking ;) ;D ;D ;D
I swapped my vintage Yamaha this year :( It was bought for me by my dad over 15 years ago (was made in the 70's) it was my favourite guitar and swapping it was NOT an easy thing to do. I hardly played it, but was very sentimental about it. However ! It was swapped for an 8x6 trailer that needs a bit of work - I think (hope) I'll get more use from that - and my dad's of the same opinion so all's well ;) ;D
to sort my life out,
I've given up on that ;) It's good to have a plan, but just roll with the punches, that way you don't get stressed/upset when fate plays it's hand ;) :-*
Have a VERY happy New Year Everyone :wave: :wave: ;D
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so where do u get candles sets, was watching Kirsties Homemade Home (or woteva its called) and hers looked great, in silicone moulds what turned inside out. where do u buy candle wax, not many shops like that round here!! she did use silicone cupcake cases for tealights so weve got those!!
all my kids have guitars for xmas, so will noisy household that day!
cant be worse than the violin tho lol :D :-\ ;)
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ebay, ebay, ebay ! ;) ;D ;D
Start off getting a couple of books from your local library (they can order them in if they've not got any) that'll give you an idea of the kit you need and basic techniques - then get ready for hours of looking on ebay ;D There are pre-made basic kits to give you an idea of how to make them for around £20, but you'll want to expand on that.
There's a shop on ebay called Endless Green, I've used them for stuff and they're good. Give me a shout if you get stuck finding anything :wave:
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http://www.candlemaking.uk.com/
Thornes , the beekeeping place, do a good selection of candle making gear , link above....and their general link below....
http://www.thorne.co.uk/
cheers
Russ
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Mine used to be to stop moaning and laugh more, now its do not look in the mirror and I will not be depressed at what I see. In my head I feel around 30 not almost 60 ;D
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you are as old as you feel and when you stop feeling you are old
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my new years resolution is to start riding my horse again :horse: :wave: happy new year everyone
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well i need to look in mirror more often and mayb pluck those eyesbrows lol ;D :D prob why tradesmen never return! :wave:
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Win the lottery and buy more land. (Wishfull thinking) Being more organised and improving my budgeting wouldn't be a bad thing to start with.
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I'm going to get down to BMI of 22 and have a 1 stitch facelift, then a tummy tuck to be the best me I can possibly be.
Its about time I started to live. ;D ;)
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Keep bees, get the polytunnel going and put in the veg raised beds
;D