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Getting to Know: The Candle Pouring Experience
Let’s jump right in to what you all are wondering: how to pour a candle. At The Candle Mercantile, customers are able/welcome to come in and pour their very own candles. As an employee, we pour every single candle that is for sale in the shop, or shipped out for other sales. Therefore, one may consider us experts, and we are there to help you through every step. The first step in pouring a candle is picking out your scents. While TCM has over 90 scents to choose from, this can seem daunting at first. Customers are encouraged to smell and write down all of their favorite scents before sitting…
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Getting to Know: My Experience
Hello everyone, and welcome to my first blog post! Allow me to begin by introducing myself. My name is Paige Manssen, and I am in my final semester at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. For the past (almost) two years I have been working at The Candle Mercantile (TCM). I supply a little sneak peek in my “About” page on what the shop is all about to give you all a little background info. I have nothing but love for this little small business and all of the employees that work here! My journey with TCM began during a strange time in my life, and the world. Coming out of my…