Schedule Of Activities Saturday, July 8, 2006 (subject
to change)
9:00 - 9:30 am
Welcome to the Texas Candlemaker's Conference 2006 by J.T. Burnett of The Wax Wagon
10:00 am - DEADLINE FOR ENTERING CANDLE AND SOAP CONTESTS
9:30 - 10:00 am
Vendor announcements and introductions
10:00 - 10:30 am
"Beginners to Business" by author Al Rayl - A guide to candlemaking and going into business.
10:30 - 11:00 am
Wick Centering Tool by Robert Aucoin
11:00 am - 11:30 am
How to use Shrinwrap for packaging by Joyce Douglas
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
How to rebatch cold process soap by Bunny Stoutes
12:00 - 1:30 pm
Lunch break
1:30 - 2:00 pm
How to make Aroma Ornaments from Aroma Beads by Anita Green
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Basic introduction to Silicones by Bunny Stoutes
3:00 - 3:30 pm
How to make electric grubby candles by Stephen Yager
3:30 - 4:00 pm
Texas Sales Tax by Melissa Brogan
4:00 - 4:30 pm
Product Swap - Paula Cauley, chairman
4:30 - 5:00 pm
Boosting your sales with fundraisers by J.T. Burnett
5:00 - 5:30 pm
Announcement of candle and soap contest winners - Cynthia Crews, chairman
5:30 - 6:00 pm
Closing Ceremony (don't leave before this...surprises!) by J.T. Burnett
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Stay for more fun, networking, making new friends, garage sale shopping, business discussions, one-on-one chats and more!