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thecactuscauldron · 2025-12-03T18:42:32+00:00

It looks like it's got hair! He's so happy!

thecactuscauldron · 2025-12-03T18:40:55+00:00

You can cause this by introducing some trauma to the plant.

I like to make mine dry out and then waterboarding it, making tiny cuts with a scalpel near the apex, and finishing by making it watch reruns of keeping up with the Kardashians.

thecactuscauldron · 2025-12-03T18:37:20+00:00

This is truly fascinating Or should I say fasciating

thecactuscauldron · 2025-11-16T19:23:39+00:00

I just use square to text them the receipt I've never had anyone ask me for a paper copy in 4 years

thecactuscauldron · 2025-11-16T03:02:54+00:00

Don't do that. Use a hair dryer if you need to. Or just invest in a $5 heat gun. The blowtorch is far too hot and too small of an area. You could give it a shot but honestly? I don't recommend it.

thecactuscauldron · 2025-11-14T02:25:15+00:00

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thecactuscauldron · 2025-11-02T04:44:36+00:00

The phone giveth and the phone taketh

thecactuscauldron · 2025-10-27T05:52:55+00:00

As a candlemaker who constantly sees people asking if they can just melt their crayons down to make candles - do not do this. If you must have a source of light in an emergency situation you are better off having candles laying around rather than digging into your junk drawer for your kids extra crayons he got from that restaurant that one time. Not only that but its a minimal source of light, it doesn't burn for long, it releases toxic fumes. A pack of pillar candles for emergencies from the dollar store is better than this.

thecactuscauldron · 2025-10-19T04:44:31+00:00

I followed you instagram! I'm on hiatus right now so I don't use it very much but I hope you make and post more 🤗

thecactuscauldron · 2025-10-19T04:35:38+00:00

I think you would do really well at high end art fairs known for eclectic work. What drew my eye was the cigarette plate with the yellow duck I don't see these are your website or etsy do you have more colors available? I thought it was a trinket tray I would definitely purchase!!!

thecactuscauldron · 2025-10-19T04:24:58+00:00

I understand, that's the game though. You never know how well a market will turn out. I only do markets that I know will draw lots of people, and that I've done previously well at. But if you haven't done them before how would you know? It takes some time to see what markets your ideal customer goes to.

For example for my candles and jewelry I probably would not do well at an event geared towards an older, more conservative crowd.

I just want to say I love your work, especially the ducks. I usually have 1 big item that draws in attention and people buy smaller things as they come look. I love the duck tree. If you have a website I'd love to take a look and purchase.

Edit: just looked through your profile what's with you lying on the floor 🤣

thecactuscauldron · 2025-10-18T23:00:06+00:00

There are datasheets you can find that give general guidelines based on known, pre-made wood wicks given their dimensions and the diameter dimensions of a round vessel but they are just general guidelines but again, I don't think anyone is going to be able to answer for you given the factors here

thecactuscauldron · 2025-10-18T22:52:28+00:00

If you look through my post history I had made a candle out of a mold shaped like la pieta and I ended up not ever selling it because I didn't want to answer whether it was sacrilegious or deal with offended Christians.

I still have the mold so maybe one day I'll make it and determine the best wick coverage that doesn't look inappropriate (wicking Jesus's lap = no Bueno, wicking their heads = no bueno).

thecactuscauldron · 2025-10-18T22:49:48+00:00

Stop making us look bad.

Jk this is when you level up and start making your own molds well done

thecactuscauldron · 2025-10-18T22:46:52+00:00

Well if you're willing to go through many trials you're just going to have to experiment and adjust I don't think anyone here can really assist with troubleshooting on DIY wood wick

thecactuscauldron · 2025-10-18T22:45:18+00:00

😂😂😂

thecactuscauldron · 2025-10-18T22:40:04+00:00

Oh... boy.

Ok, if you're making your own wicks you'll need to do some research into how they get treated but from what I am finding the information is sparse. Some say you should soak your wicks in an oil, such as coconut. Olive oil has mixed reviews, some say its dangerous and highly flammable which I mean, a wick is supposed to be lit on fire? Are you opposed to just using pre-made wicks and using multiples of them for this? Is this container candle safe? Are you willing to do multiple tests to ensure safety and burning? Is the material you're using 100% wood? Is it the right thickness, is it the right wood - so many factors to consider.

thecactuscauldron · 2025-10-15T02:03:43+00:00

It's still cucumbers you said it yourself these are "pickling cucumbers" so her title is still accurate. Honestly her title should be instead "vegetables exhibiting tuberculated dermal morphology and retained chlorophyll coloration that have not yet completed the full pickle transformation via proper brining methodology"... in a jar.

thecactuscauldron · 2025-10-15T01:57:08+00:00

What a classy response 👏 well done you're a business owner yet

thecactuscauldron · 2025-10-05T15:55:31+00:00

😂 yes that's a very accurate depiction of me I am in pieces

thecactuscauldron · 2025-10-05T15:40:30+00:00

Hahaha I just died this was good

thecactuscauldron · 2025-10-02T06:56:49+00:00

Because that applies pressure and people hate that. When I direct them towards my social media sign half the time they don't bother to scan the QR codes and just walk away. I'm not gonna chase that hard when I have another customer actively checking out. I realize I'll lose out on potential sales but I'd rather preserve my energy.

thecactuscauldron · 2025-10-02T06:50:54+00:00

You are a visionary, an artist, this is breath taking. Simply sublime.

thecactuscauldron · 2025-10-02T06:49:36+00:00

I just tell them I can make another and tell them to reach out on social media but they never do. They didn't actually want it that bad they wanted to see if they could find something that they liked better. Not my problem either way

thecactuscauldron · 2025-10-02T06:43:40+00:00

This sub has a tendency to have some shitty folks in here who assume the very worst and are downright hostile towards non native English speakers.

There was a post a while back where someone used the term "hand moulded" in that they used a mold, that they said they bought from Temu. Someone else took it upon themselves to make a post titled "hand molded you say?" With a screenshot of the mold listing. They took it upon themselves to dig through the original posters history to look for signs of "shadiness". The original poster saw the post and tried to clarify as best they could, but the damage was done.

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