034 - Upcycling Bourbon Bottles in Candles at ReWicked with Chad Hartsfield, Owner

Bourbon Pursuit

Hobbies, Food, Arts, Leisure

4.9 • 866 Ratings

🗓️ 5 February 2016

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

Chad Hartsfield, Owner of ReWicked Candles, discusses the process of turning old bourbon bottles into works of art. Show Notes: Tell us your story of how you got into bourbon? Tell us about ReWicked Candles. What was the inspiration? How do you get around legal issues with brand names? Explain to us the process. How do you experiment with the scents in the wax? Where do you get all your bottles? What’s the reaction you get from bars or distilleries when you’re asking for empty bottles? How do you plan on keeping up with demand? Talk about the light fixtures and display cases your getting into What are you always on the look for when your picking or hunting? When did you start collecting bourbon? Any tips for dusty hunters? Do you barter for higher-end empty bottles? Where can people buy your products? Etsy Shop or [email protected] Lets talk about the cost of the candles. What are the most popular candles?

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