We were lucky to catch up with Casey Langford recently and have shared our conversation below.

Casey, appreciate you joining us today. Can you talk to us about how you learned to do what you do?

When we started out it was more than just learning how to pour candles but also learning to cut glass for our vessels. Both of which came with their own sets of challenges. When we were cutting our bottles we were hand scoring our cutline and using a hot water and ice bath method to break the bottles. Let me tell you, we lost a ton of bottles – thankfully our friends and family provided us with plenty of empty beer, wine and spirit bottles! We learned pretty quickly that upgrading to a wet saw to cut glass was hands down the way to go. Quicker cleaner cuts with less loss and frustration. As for the actual process of candle making, I read so many books! Learning about the type of wax we wanted to use as well as natural fragrance oils and the proper temps for mixing and pouring. The right fragrance oil to wax ratio to get a good throw, and learning how to avoid cracks and holes when the candles are setting all took some trial and error as well as choosing the proper wick size for the vessel so we would get clean burns.
Having patience and allowing yourself to make mistakes are essential to growth!

Casey, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

My name is Casey Langford, I was born and raised in Northern California and moved to Texas when I was 16. I have an amazing husband and two boys who keep my on my toes! I love laughing and gardening and hanging out in my vintage camper with my dog Pearl as well as tending to our backyard chickens. One day I would love to have a micro farm! Tipsy Sisters Candles came to be when my sister Kimberly and I both made candles for Christmas gifts one year and it grew from there. Our focus has always been on creating a less toxic candle while reducing our carbon footprint. Offering candle refills is just one of the ways we do this,
During the pandemic I started to play with dried florals and was soon making wreaths. I love using a combination or foraged flowers and feathers along with flowers I have grown in my garden. Hopefully this next year I will be able to grow a cutting garden.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

For me the most rewarding part of being a creative is knowing that every time I sell a candle or wreath a little part of me is out in the world making someone happy.

In your view, what can society to do to best support artists, creatives and a thriving creative ecosystem?

Shop small, shop local and continue to spread the word!

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TipsySistersCandles?ref=profile_header
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tipsysisterscandles/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tipsysisterscandles