✨Alibaba Candle Jar Unboxing✨ | *broken again??* Part II

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  • Опубліковано 18 вер 2024
  • This video outlines my experience ordering my black and gold electroplated jars from a seller on Alibaba.
    🎥 PART I: • Alibaba Wholesale Disa... 🎥
    Name of supplier: Yiwu Esunes Import & Export Co., Ltd
    Link to the Alibaba supplier's store
    esunes.en.alib...
    Name of sales representative: Susan Zhang
    Contact email: zealduan@ensues.com
    WhatsApp number: 86-13957943892
    Welcome! I share tips and insider secrets as a professional candle maker and biochemistry major, review candle supplies, and just have fun. I’m passionate about making cleaner, more earth-friendly candles and helping small businesses, and it’s an honor and privilege to have you with me on the journey!
    💛CANDLEMAKING SUPPLIES💛
    (exact supplies I use)
    Stick Thermometer - amzn.to/3LFgrhB
    Infrared Thermometer - amzn.to/3f0SGUX
    Beakers - amzn.to/3S7hNnT
    Wick trimmers for cutting woodwicks (sharp) - amzn.to/3qWleBX
    Small pouring pitcher for test candles - amzn.to/3dzPrDS
    Clamshells for wax melts - amzn.to/3SuRszT
    Respirator - amzn.to/3r2dgqP
    Latex-free gloves - amzn.to/3r1LSt0
    Filters for respirator - amzn.to/3xLAAgg
    Stainless steel table - amzn.to/3r5As7E
    Spatulas for stirring wax - amzn.to/3dDF2XH
    Fragrance Blotter Strips - amzn.to/3DUnfWO
    Scale for weighing wax- amzn.to/3SsOc87
    Heat gun for smoothing tops - amzn.to/3f5QDPu
    Beeswax: amzn.to/3R6UB83
    Coconut Oil 76: www.soaperscho...
    464 Soy - www.theflaming...
    .04 5" Crackling Booster Wicks and clips: makesy.com/pro... (formerly Wooden Wick Co)
    Black Matte Tumbler: www.candlescie...
    Permatex - amzn.to/3BARvDj
    Presto Pot (wax melter) - www.candlesand...
    Digiboil - www.howdybrewe...
    🤍CONCRETE CANDLEMAKING🤍
    Silicone bowls for mixing concrete - amzn.to/3fh1h6e
    Foam brushes for applying sealer - amzn.to/3C6yLNo
    Sealer - earthsafefinis...
    Vibrating Machine - amzn.to/3fhlh8M
    Cement-All - Home Depot
    Gold Paint (champagne) - amzn.to/3dIpNwz
    Gold Paint (antique) - amzn.to/3DRiFZE
    ✨DUST COVERS✨
    Cricut Air 2 - amzn.to/3UCazdi
    Mats I use for Cricut - amzn.to/3DRhrh0
    Blades - amzn.to/3fe3gYU
    Cardstock - amzn.to/3fkr0KM
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    My Camera - amzn.to/3C4eSGYC
    Screen protector for A7C camera - amzn.to/3BFYDyk
    Lens for filming & some product photography - amzn.to/3LDECgk
    Lens for up-close product photography - amzn.to/3dDE5OW
    Soft boxes for product photography - amzn.to/3C5RBEn
    Ring Light for product photography - amzn.to/3fisMwb
    Tripod - amzn.to/3R3OOA0
    🖨 PRINTING EQUIPMENT 🖨
    My Printer: amzn.to/3dDePs7
    🏳️‍⚧️ MADE DIFFERENTLY 🏳️‍⚧️
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 55

  • @alicia4475
    @alicia4475 Рік тому +5

    I was wondering what happened. You are a such a great inspiration, I am a candlemaker too. so I really loving all your helpful tips. Keep them coming.

  • @makeupintimewithjulia
    @makeupintimewithjulia Рік тому +2

    Allen you're very brave and I'm glad that this order was better than the last one xxx

  • @niyyahhandcrafted
    @niyyahhandcrafted Рік тому +3

    Im so glad this experience was better than the last one- and I had to sit and fathom that you actually opened 500 boxes. The stuff we don’t show, right ???

  • @ednac964
    @ednac964 Рік тому

    Allen! You should open all of these ASMR style (no hard talking)💕💕 loving finding you on UA-cam!

  • @user-mi3dt8lu8y
    @user-mi3dt8lu8y Рік тому +1

    I'm so happy this order was so much better.🙏🏼❤️

    • @earthglow
      @earthglow  11 місяців тому

      me too!!! hahaha

  • @ReignSleep
    @ReignSleep Рік тому +4

    This order is definitely better than the last 😄

    • @earthglow
      @earthglow  Рік тому +1

      Right!?! I am so happy 💛

  • @IrishQ76
    @IrishQ76 Рік тому +1

    I am so OCD when my shipments come in I look and inspect every vessel. Takes time but a good audio book or movie helps with the bordem.
    Got my candle order today from you and had to light one right away. 20 mins in and burning good so far. 👍💞

    • @earthglow
      @earthglow  Рік тому +1

      Hi Melissa!! Yes, I can totally understand this. I am so glad your candles made it safely and I hope you enjoy them! Please do keep me updated. Love and light always 💛🌱

  • @tainorootsmindandbody
    @tainorootsmindandbody Рік тому +1

    I order my jars and boxes from Alibaba. I can say I was pleasantly surprised, I ordered 250 jars, they added about 17 extra jars (in case any broke) and only 1 jar in the whole order was broken. So I ended up with more jars than I ordered which is great! They put foam board all around the edges of the box and each jar was wrapped with like a foamy wrapping paper.

    • @earthglow
      @earthglow  Рік тому +1

      That is so excellent to hear!!! Thanks for sharing.

  • @monicacosta2105
    @monicacosta2105 Рік тому

    I was so looking forward for this! I’m happy to know it turned out well. Thanks for sharing. Happy candle making!

  • @diamondsapphire5245
    @diamondsapphire5245 Рік тому

    Thank you so much!! You're truly amazing, I'm glad that I came across you because now I truly love watching you.

    • @earthglow
      @earthglow  Рік тому +1

      aww I’m so glad you’re here!! Love and light 💛

  • @OhMyHeartCrystals
    @OhMyHeartCrystals Рік тому

    Got your candles! Love them all! Cinnamon Chai is my favorite! I miss your live sales!💕

    • @earthglow
      @earthglow  Рік тому

      Aww I’m so glad they made it safe and you love them 💛🌱

    • @OhMyHeartCrystals
      @OhMyHeartCrystals Рік тому

      @@earthglow any more citrine like the one Barbie claimed?

    • @OhMyHeartCrystals
      @OhMyHeartCrystals Рік тому

      The big citrine elestial?

  • @val-bm3so
    @val-bm3so Рік тому +1

    Hi Allen,
    So happy that this order was much better than the last order😊
    I love 💕💕💕💕 my order💞
    PeAcE

  • @kendaddy316
    @kendaddy316 2 місяці тому

    In all honesty, it doesn't seem too terrible. I do order from candle science as well and live in NY. Almost every single one of a box of jars has at least one broken in it. Candle science is great about replacing, but it seems about normal for the amount and cost savings.

    • @earthglow
      @earthglow  2 місяці тому

      I would absolutely agree that a certain percentage of damage is to be expected on an order like this.

  • @lifewithamberb
    @lifewithamberb Рік тому +1

    Those jars are so beautiful. So glad this was better!! I was so hoping it would be.
    How are you handling the broken ones given all the trouble you had?
    I always hate to use perfect jars for testers so in a way it’s nice there were some that weren’t great! Makes the tester process a bit less painful.
    Sending you light and again so glad this went better!! ❤😊

    • @earthglow
      @earthglow  Рік тому +1

      I am not handling them! I find the damage was so low I am not concerned about it. Not worth the time! Love and light!

  • @melindaduncan3073
    @melindaduncan3073 Рік тому

    I ordered a sample but now that I’m getting more into the video, I’m starting to think about it. The broken ones, I understand but the ones with the texture, I’m not too sure about. I’m crossing my fingers for you!!!! 💜

  • @LynnStarofDestinyKreations
    @LynnStarofDestinyKreations Рік тому

    So much better and a hefty discount. I never ordered from them. Ty for the update. Also, if you are ever in Tucson again for the Gem show. Give me a shout. I live in Tucson would love a meet and greet!

  • @Titemaud
    @Titemaud Рік тому +3

    It is very interesting to see the process, I've been contemplating buying from Alibaba in the past for my business but then Covid happened and changed everything. Definitely will consider it in the futur though.
    Little technical feedback on your videos, as someone listening with headphones, it's a little bit hard to hear you well with the music which I think is a bit too loud. Also did you change your mic set up when you do "in front of camera sit down" content? In earlier videos I heard you very nicely from both ears, now I hear your voice in the left ear and music in the right, which makes it a bit more difficult to concentrate on what you are saying, which is a shame cause it's very interesting =)

    • @earthglow
      @earthglow  Рік тому +1

      Hi there! Oh no, I did try to turn down the music a little in this vid but I’ll try to turn it down a little more next time. When I was in the garage, I just had my cell phone to record and no external mic (usually when I record sitting in front of the camera, I use an external mic but it is not compatible with my cell phone which is what I had in the garage.) Can you please let me know if the garage (where I was opening the boxes is where you had most trouble hearing? Thanks and all best 💛🌱

    • @Titemaud
      @Titemaud Рік тому +1

      @@earthglow I actually found the garage footage best in terms of sounds. It's more balanced, as in I can hear you in both ears equally, and pretty clearly.
      I personnaly find the voice in one ear and music in the other more difficult to process if that makes sense ? I think if both came out equally in both sides but with the music toned down it would be really nice.
      I'm sorry, I know how tricky editing can be. 😓

    • @earthglow
      @earthglow  Рік тому +1

      @@Titemaud Thanks for your comment back! I actually have no idea why the sound is like that in terms of being in only one ear for you with the music in the other, so I’ll do my best to look into it. That’s so strange!!! Again, thanks for your comment. Love and light 💛🌱

  • @Jessicaakathesoaplady
    @Jessicaakathesoaplady Рік тому

    Yes I have used them a few times

  • @miahicks3636
    @miahicks3636 Рік тому

    I am happy this order was better than the last.

    • @earthglow
      @earthglow  Рік тому

      Aww thank you!!!💛 I’m glad you enjoyed. Love and light always. 💛🌱

  • @Jessicaakathesoaplady
    @Jessicaakathesoaplady Рік тому

    I’m going to give them a try I’m the beginning of the year after the holidays ❤

    • @earthglow
      @earthglow  Рік тому

      I really hope your order goes well. It’s so worth it when it does but can be frustrating to deal with when things don’t!!! 🤣

  • @Sherrie_Martin
    @Sherrie_Martin 5 місяців тому

    How did you find your vessels on Alibaba? Thank you

  • @marieclay5214
    @marieclay5214 Рік тому

    I love all ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @Jessicaakathesoaplady
    @Jessicaakathesoaplady Рік тому

    The shipping company may have dropped the box. I had ups do that to my bath bomb press and my wax melter. And the broke both
    Im so afraid of shipping
    But I’m going to keep watching

  • @melindaduncan3073
    @melindaduncan3073 Рік тому

    Did they charge you for the box? I noticed that if you want a box, they charge extra. Hopefully they didn’t charge you because you ordered so many.

    • @earthglow
      @earthglow  Рік тому

      I do not think so Melinda! I think they included it for free.

  • @ajminxy
    @ajminxy Рік тому

    Did you have to ask for individual boxes?

    • @earthglow
      @earthglow  Рік тому +1

      Nope!! They just did it this way but the first time they did not and I had a lot more damage. Love and light 💛🌱

  • @damikadevaliaobie6225
    @damikadevaliaobie6225 Рік тому

    i've heard good and bad about alibaba. have you purchased anything else since this video?

    • @earthglow
      @earthglow  Рік тому

      I purchase several different business items from this platform.

  • @zulikkowalski3547
    @zulikkowalski3547 Рік тому

    How does the delivery work? To they ship it to your door?

  • @ItsJessie915
    @ItsJessie915 Рік тому +1

    What do you price your black matte tumblers

    • @earthglow
      @earthglow  Рік тому

      Hi Jessica! I sell my Wanderlust Collection candles (luxury marketed) for $38 on my website, free shipping. Love and light 💛🌱

    • @ItsJessie915
      @ItsJessie915 Рік тому

      @@earthglow ok thanks I am also a candle business owner and I sell my luxury candles at around 24.00 but those are for my 3 wicks

    • @earthglow
      @earthglow  Рік тому +4

      @@ItsJessie915 My price is always based on COGS (cost of goods). For a handmade product, in order to not be in the red zone, most artisans recommend a min of 4x your ingredient costs for your price. Hope this helps! Love and light 💛✨

    • @ItsJessie915
      @ItsJessie915 Рік тому

      @@earthglow well I get my candle wax from pro candle supply and I get my FO from either the flaming candle or candle science

    • @lizzylizzard5193
      @lizzylizzard5193 Рік тому

      Do you arrange carrier / pickup yourself or does the supplier arrange shipping? I’ve been eyeing Alibaba but have noticed the shipping cost washes the savings vs just ordering from US supplier. Maybe I’m just inquiring w the wrong suppliers on Alibaba.

  • @Jessicaakathesoaplady
    @Jessicaakathesoaplady Рік тому

    So that’s less than 4% lost must less than before 😊

    • @earthglow
      @earthglow  Рік тому

      Exactly what I thought too!!! I am very happy 💛🌱