#148

[@phatpolarbear]

I love that you explain the basic process every time, so the new viewers know whats happening.

[@mysticwolf11]

I for one find it to be a consistent element of the channel which I genuinely appreciate 👌

[@josephine2985]

It makes it boring and uninteresting after a few videos

[@ethernet389]

Its honestly just relaxing whenever he repeats himself now

[@SylviaRustyFae]

I love that this comment exists on almost all his vids too :3

[@CookingWithCows]

In a way, it's the same how in every Bob Ross painting video he explains everything from the beginning. It is what it is. Some people like it, some think that this is consecutive series of interconnected episodes, which it isn't.

[@EB-yx4fn]

shoutout to Colton and all the students doing distanced learning! Break a leg and everyone stay safe :)

[@midgetarmy1912]

*Grabs baseball bat* Break a leg ya say

[@ClaireDuhLune]

Jake did such a good job on this batch! That opening shot looked wonderful.

[@LoftyPursuits]

I'm interested, which shot did you like?

[@Irrelevant_ix]

@@LoftyPursuits am not big boy

[@simiamalum5487]

@@LoftyPursuits I thought the opening pan with the multiple color rose was really nice. It showed the color and really highlighted just how clear the transparent areas are. I like the depth of field contrast with the white roses as well though. Out of focus the green of the pedals really comes out, then when the one white rose is brought into focus it steals the shot. I'm not a photographer though... Just sharing what I like from an average Joe's perspective.

[@brytonhaviland7506]

@@LoftyPursuits All of them

[@SephStar]

@@LoftyPursuits I believe they meant the first shot. With your logo and all the white rose candies. I really enjoyed that shot too. You can see what the candy will turn out to be. And its so beautifully crafted too!

[@tsu1400]

Just wanna drop how much I appreciate Greg's dialogue in these videos. He has some of the most enjoyable insights, history lessons, and the way how he explains each video like you only just started on the current video, versus just assuming that each viewer will know the process by now is the hallmark trait of a person who genuinely wants to spread his passion for candy making to his viewers at large. The crew there at Lofty Pursuits must feel blessed to have Greg. But even more then that, Lofty Pursuits in general must be blessed to have a team that comes together to make something magical for each of these videos. Thank you very much.

[@MapleJames76]

Greg dulcet tones calm me after a strenuous day.

[@nokatsallowed]

If you like these, I can totally reccomend looking into their podcasts. Each episode has even more history and anecdotes!

[@Margalus]

Not to mention that just listening to him talk is good, regardless of what he is saying.

[@PsychoSoldier01]

he's not talking to anybody so technically it's a monologue

[@LoftyPursuits]

Usually I'm talking to my cat Caterin who is curled up under the microphone on my desk.

[@JoeXTheXJuggalo1]

Beautiful done. Also I love how you mentioned the Japanese candy makers. The Japanese have a very interesting and tasty variety of sweets. Oddly enough when I first discovered your channel a few years back I believe I was watching Japanese and Asian candy, cakes, and realistic looking candy animal sculptures that look like glass figurines.

[@ayoelang]

Candy Glass Animals, eh?? KZbin, here I come!!

[@theCodyReeder]

White things at the end desiccant packs?

[@LoftyPursuits]

Yup

[@ammoniumphosphate]

Ay Cody!

[@LillianRZP]

I opened the comments to see if anyone had asked because I was also curious, and I didn't expect it to be Cody, but you do seem to be everywhere I am haha

[@TealCheetah]

It's a wild Cody!

[@MrGhris]

You are thinking of making cyanide flavoured candy, aren't you Cody? ;-)

[@mysticwolf11]

I highly enjoy the sound of the candy rods being cut.

[@Kara_Kay_Eschel]

Me too. I wish there would be one of them long version of the candy being cut. Like the 1/2/5/10 hour long ones.

[@LoftyPursuits]

This could be arranged.

[@sunstruck5287]

@@LoftyPursuits Also the batches of candy being poured from the buckets and mixed!

[@somaniradhika]

@@LoftyPursuits Was this really arranged?

[@paveloleynikov4715]

Cheers for your cameraman and entire team. Hope that things will fall to kind of normality in foreseeable future. Take care and stay healthy🙂

[@bonesmalone5802]

It's always a good day when lofty pursuits posts!

[@christiandyer6885]

These videos are just so calming

[@KetchupRocket]

As a former student of film/video, thank you for not only hiring a student but thank you for publicly acknowledging them! I used to do so many jobs where the person I worked for either treated me terrible, never gave me credit/took credit for my work, or straight up told me I couldn't work for them because I was a student. So, seriously, thank you for giving an opportunity for working experience and giving them credit!

[@LoftyPursuits]

he's going to apply to film school soon and he already has his letter of recommendation for me outlining everything he's done with me.. I also don't believe in unpaid interns. in about 2 or 3 months you'll be seeing some of his works again. he just received a hard drive of all of our raw footage from all the years and hopefully we'll have a tik Tok channel out of that sooner or later

[@babaruskie]

My eyes kind of popped out when he poured all the different colors on the table! Very impressive

[@izzielipsis3172]

This flavor is the most amazing vanilla I ever tried. All the flavors I ordered were amazing. Gunna have to get more before valentine's day. Thank you!

[@heathersurprise3381]

I got my bag of rose candy yesterday! They are tasty and beautiful. Great job on the white roses Jake

[@spooner709]

I'm a glass worker and really enjoy the mention of these techniques being similar. Thanks for all the awesome videos!

[@MapleJames76]

Must be pretty awesome to work for a candy company and build candy. Jake, I'm jealous. I install windows and doors in Ontario, Canada. I get to work with my hands, yes, but creativity is not a must on this job. Great job :)

[@imgonnastealyourvibe1734]

Was here last year during the middle of covid panic. Bought lots of candy and pancakes to eat with my mom... They were great!

[@gaylenewood7707]

Aw your should a good son or daughter to get them for your mother👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😀.

[@gordrichardson9347]

Wish I could get my wife some, but with the current world, I can't. Love your vids and I hope one day to make it to see ya!

[@LoftyPursuits]

Look at our site to see our safety policies and procedures.

[@28add11]

Just from the opening shot I can tell this will be a good one!

[@LoftyPursuits]

I'm interested, which shot did you like?

[@28add11]

@@LoftyPursuits at the start, I liked the shot where a pice of the candy was held up to the camera, the way the candy looked in the light was very nice. I also liked the shot at 6:46, it gave a nice perspective of how the candy was coming together. Keep up the good work!

[@Psychobum91932]

with everything that's been going on I actually forgot about your shop and your amazing candies! now I'm about to drop $100 and hand out late Christmas gifts hahaha thanks for all your hard work and love you put into your candies, candy crew!

[@marandawithana3998]

if i had a wedding i would want it to be in a flower garden and i can just imagine having a center piece with floral crystal candy

[@loganl3746]

Miss you, Colton! Good luck with your studies!

[@Docosi]

My god this is so satisfying. I’m addicted to these videos. I want to try making candy.

[@ht-mq9sx]

Could you show the process to boil the sugar and when you add the flavoring?

[@cor955]

Nah. He doesn't do that because he doesn't want to risk damaging the camera. One little slip or too much moisture and that pricey camera is toast.

[@jdhannan]

He hasn't done it in this many years, don't think he's going to start

[@LocaChoca]

Those are beautiful. The colors are so unique. I'm always so amazed how well the designs come out. I would love to see the process in person one day.

[@jessesteinbar]

5:20 when you explain what a non-newtonian liquid is, is one of the coolest parts of the video! I love when you teach us something! Greetings from a Yiddish friend from Brazil!

[@LieutenantDangleBerries]

I just placed an order for 4 different bags. I’m really looking forward to them. My best friend ordered me a bag of Madness for Christmas. I’m looking forward to the Mushroom Candy.

[@darniataylor7749]

👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾Hi Colton!!! 👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾Hi Jake, great job!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 🌹

[@Derginator]

Thank you for all the work you’ve done Colton! Good luck on your studies!

[@StarGiant1]

Jake's gotten a lot better over the videos. Good job!

[@gamma992]

Mixing the candy for the assortments reminds me of the sound a box of Legos makes

[@drewsmith3673]

As a guy who does landscaping, I love the roses. A request for the "Flags" series: Scotland, as either haggis, or a smokey Islay Whisky flavor.

[@drewsmith3673]

@Leonidas Poledouris Much friendlier as well. I like the idea of including a "challenging" flavor in the candy, something you wouldn't expect.

[@LoftyPursuits]

For scotland I was thinking of irn bru

[@Mithre]

The scene of all the different flavors getting poured out on the table was so satisfying!

[@Sallynight02]

I got to say I’ve bought the assorted rose packs in the past and... They were DELICIOUS!

[@MichellePondueCruz]

Eating mine as I watch. It's the best!

[@challenger398]

im so glad you guys are still making videos!

[@RijackiTorment]

Beautiful! Edible glass art.

[@jaimep456]

Shout out to our boy Colton. Also don't get down on yourself you're great at the camera work. You make great content no matter whose behind the camera

[@JS-wc4xs]

I made sugar roses a while back, they were not easy, but a lot of fun. This candy rose came out beautifully, well done!

[@Jamdouglass]

ordered a bunch of these for all the lovely people in my life :-)

[@pinkjigglie]

Love the candy making, and your background music is superb !

[@ace.of.space.]

the pouring of each color was a beautiful experience

[@OGchidoriKNight]

I haven't watched one of your videos in a while. Glad it popped up in my feed.

[@mssaunders6108]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR ROSE FLAVOR

[@Mxtthew24]

We appreciate that you guys keep uploading throughout the pandemic. Hope to visit the store someday.

[@chromerotica]

I highly recommend it, their candy is delicious

[@Mxtthew24]

@@chromerotica I bought a bag of the chocolate strawberry flavor candies and my god is it delicious, well worth the wait.

[@fshibs]

Wow beautiful candy!! Loved seeing all the colors by the end, nice job Jake!

[@jskat8]

I find listening to Greg narrate very relaxing

[@robrod7120]

Just bought my first bit of candy from you guys, been a long time water but first time buyer. Really excited for it to arrive in a few weeks!!

[@DaisyOh]

These look great, Greg! I remember really enjoying the rose flavored crystal roses you did a few years back. Love your candy!

[@sgdesignmultimedia]

Hey Greg, Jake and company! I'm a new viewer and I just really enjoy watching you all make these image candies! But while watching Jake carry the lump of spiraled white and amber candy to the heated rollers I thought: "Hey, I wonder if they ever tried making a cinnamon roll image candy?"

[@RagingInsomniac]

hey greg, i ordered that fruit and cream heart drop candy, and its the bomb. tastes real good.

[@LoftyPursuits]

Thank you so much. We're proud of it too

[@yourma2000]

Can we get some STONKS themed candy to commemorate the day Wall Street got it's ass handed to it? Something sour but satisfying.

[@mariusweber4990]

These videos are so fun and satisfying to watch!

[@madisonschlief5964]

Just ordered some for my girlfriend for Valentine's day! I've always loved watching your videos and I've always wanted to try your candy, I can't wait!

[@trevororchard2741]

It was nice to see him doing so well :)

[@lxnn320]

please never stop making videos 🥺

[@EB-yx4fn]

one day when we can travel again I hope I make it over to you guys :D

[@terryross4436]

Love this assortment! Order is in. ❤️

[@OkamiDesuGa]

I want to order some of these for my wedding

[@bonesmalone5802]

How many years of training does it take to be able to make special types of image candies like the crystal candies?

[@LoftyPursuits]

6 months to become useful, 18 months to do most things, 2+ years to do the detail work. Some get it faster than others.

[@TealCheetah]

We miss you Colton!

[@christymccullough7306]

I just put my order in. So excited to see the video now

[@Buggy.MealwormsTV]

Greg is the Bob Ross of candy making

[@tiffanywytte1456]

You go Colton! Distance learning camerachamp!

[@jamietwombly6931]

I can't wait to try some of these candies

[@jessical4866]

“Sometimes it’s useful to have very long arms” Jake, I hope you know how blessed you are. From, someone who’s 5’2”

[@alisaurus4224]

I’m 5’7” but my husband is 6’10”. He calls me T-Rex whenever I can’t reach something

[@jessical4866]

@@alisaurus4224 my brother has almost instigated me into climbing counters, getting grabby claws or bring a ladder and I would smack him if it wasn’t the only way he knows how to show affection

[@Invuln13]

Those look great!

[@meltz87]

Enjoying your candy as I watch this and it's delish! I'll be ordering more soon! The lemon meringue Babel fish are incredible but I'd really like to try the original piña colada flavor if you make them again (hint hint). Keep up the great work!

[@LoftyPursuits]

Thank you

[@kristennd12]

Yay I’m so excited to try these!

[@chromerotica]

I hope to stop by again on my birthday like I did last year, I met Jake in that little tent you set up :Oc I bought some of the soda candies and I wanna buy more again, maybe order some when I can

[@johnd6155]

I got this assortment im so exited for it to come :)

[@abigailellis5015]

I love watch we guy make the candy the are so good to eat.

[@TealCheetah]

7:27 -28 That was pure panache, Jake!

[@torbjorndalberg6703]

That was a slow motion "No-o-o-o!!" moment for me. But dude's got skills and all is well 👍

[@filipbatista7081]

That looks soo good

[@b0illin_mud0ne79]

I wish I had a boyfriend so I could get him a rainbow of roses lol

[@NoThankUBeQuiet]

@@poochy2479 or yourself

[@S1aughtahyou]

Send them to me so I can give them to my girl

[@aoj53]

Give them to yourself

[@nightlyoko626]

I really wish I can travel to this store I’d love to see the candy made ;-;

[@andybaldman]

You can!

[@TheCatAteMyShoe]

Is that a *GIANT* banana on your ceiling? If so, that is totally epic!

[@LoftyPursuits]

It is

[@alysonpike4436]

These look so good 😮

[@nayeligarcia9972]

Excellent video blessings ⚘🙏😇🙏⚘

[@MatthewHilbertsBaritone]

I wonder if zink oxide would be better for you, and also work as an appropriate white food colouring.

[@mcdrummer6137]

How do you keep the clear from turning white after handling it so much? Wouldn’t all the handling of the clear act somewhat like the hook pulling-therefore turning it whiter?

[@mojosbigsticks]

Huzzah for the White Rose of York!

[@damienlee2553]

Can anyone tell me what the song in the background of this is? I've heard it before but can't place it- and it's driving me crazy. More to the point- awesome and mesmerizing video as always!

[@MechWizzard]

Any idea when the Kickstarter video will be released?

[@LoftyPursuits]

When it's done. It's been much harder to do than I thought. I'm still working on the music rights, and there are two shots I really wanted to re-shoot in November (when the harvest happens) that I could not do, due to Covid. I've shot close to 90 hours of footage so far, and it's not where I want it to be. This was a bigger project than I'd thought it would be, but I hope it to be great, even if the footage is shot in one year increments.

[@MechWizzard]

@@LoftyPursuits great, but can you please update your Kickstarter backers with an update?

[@LoftyPursuits]

I probably should. Kickstarter is such an annoying platform on the back end.

[@KazimJafar]

Idk why but when i saw the candies for the first time, my first thought was "onions"

[@kanamekiyru]

Ordered some candy including a bag of damfino

[@theclimbingchef]

Been cooking professionally for 15 years now and still have a hell of a time with sugar. Its almost always crystallizing on me....do you use isomalt or any special stabilizer like corn syrup?

[@chriswalford4161]

I’ve just made a successful batch of marmalade, judging the setting point using a cold saucer. I’m flummoxed - it was several degrees below the theoretical setting target on the sugar thermometer, but the results were great.

[@theclimbingchef]

@@chriswalford4161 i don't have any problems when cooking at lower temperatures like jam or sauces, its anytime I go into the hard crack stage.

[@bikwah90]

Maybe I missed it but on past videos the white color was achieved by the pulling process alone. If this candy was going to be pulled why was the white food coloring needed?

[@okaykatieok]

At what part of the process do you guys incorporate almond oil? I saw it on the FAQ on the website and was wondering. Thank you!

[@TroyKristoffer]

I always notice that when you're done there's always a good bit of candy "sand" or "dust" that settles to the bottom of the pile. Do you sell that? I think it would be a cool thing like "Candy Sand" or sold for baking sprinkles or something. Maybe even as "Sand Art" with a little figurine bottle. :D

[@LoftyPursuits]

It has so much surface area that it gets sticky even before we're done bagging the candy. It becomes a solid lump of not so good quickly most if the year. Also since it's quite fluffy there's a lot less of it than you think. we do have employees who collect it and use it in their tea

[@jonturn7]

Any chance you could tell me which song is playing through this video? Thanks for all effort in creating your content!

[@benmichel8361]

These look amazing! On a side note, what is that reggae song playing in the background, I can’t make it out ?

[@absolutelydegenerate1900]

What makes the clear background so hard to maintain? Is it to do with the color the sugar takes on as it heats?

You use an AIO-Cooler or a custom Watercooling for your table`?

[@nazufani4016]

Thank you for the vid. Informative.

[@zbspur]

Great video

[@faeriesandrainbows]

Beautiful! What do the pieces of paper say?

[@SpicyDrawz]

The white rose carnation stands for death ☠️

[@LoftyPursuits]

A carnation is not a rose.

[@Haadikhan]

What if you made a Wall Street bets hard candy? 🙌🏾

[@LoftyPursuits]

No, and I think it's too late to do mittens.

[@notouriousmr.c3466]

my name is colton!!! i cant believe i work here!