#59 Relax and watch the Making of Crystal Magnolia Candies at Lofty Pursuits.

[@YellowWhiteRose]

Greg, your mom's paintings are beautiful!

[@LoftyPursuits]

Thank you.

[@godzillamastemagner2847]

Lofty Pursuits whats hard root beer

[@LoftyPursuits]

I suspect googling it will work. :)

[@godzillamastemagner2847]

Oh i know it has alcohol in it

[@LoftyPursuits]

There you go. While we don't have a licence to sell the stuff, the non profit had a licence to serve and sell it at their event.

[@lmmateo78]

bob Ross of the candy world. so relaxing and interesting!

[@LoftyPursuits]

Happy Sugar

[@lmmateo78]

Lofty Pursuits. yes yes!! hahahaha

[@lapillus2344]

Every piece of candy needs a friend

[@jbeamer11tv]

That’s why we have him

[@lrprz97]

The Bob Ross of candy

[@celiapineda5703]

Does anyone else get tired when u hear him and not because its boring but because his voice is so relaxing?

[@graciegregg7276]

I visited the shop last week! I live in Missouri and thought I never get to come, but we went on vacation to Florida! I came just in time to watch some ladys make nectar drop candies. I even got a special "peach cow" float! The shop is so charming and I hope you guys keep up the amazing job! :)

[@LoftyPursuits]

Thank you for visiting. We appreciate the nice words, and the time you took to visit!

[@noahbarnette8178]

I have been meaning to come down there for a while now honestly i don’t know why I haven’t I live in Alabama it’s not like it’s really the far away lol

[@bellakatherman1477]

Sweet_Pixy HD what was in the peach cow float?

[@ccaarriissaa]

I am loving these crystal candies.

[@jinxydoll]

When you pull the candy up and the hot breaks through the cooler shell...its my favorite.

[@jacksparrow2794]

I love how you're passionate enough to continue showing the world your art. I love your videos! You're a true legend, Greg.

[@BeccaCobernMusic]

You should totally become a voice for audio books.

[@maryhicks9211]

Totally agree

[@michaelfries7969]

Something tells me that's how he got his idea for a toy shop....he must've heard a lot of stories as a child, because clearly he has the imagination, and his mom does art too so it makes sense.

[@AbsolutelyTrashed]

Science, History, Art, Machinery and Cooking. This is one of the best channels on KZbin.

[@orielhull6968]

Lovely video!! the flower crystal candy always looks amazing and you always do such a terrific job! just wondering why it's unlisted though??

[@LoftyPursuits]

+Oriel Hull I like to give a reward to folks who also follow me on other social media. It will go public usually the day after it goes up for them.

[@orielhull6968]

Oh thanks! by the way, the pictures look amazing

[@Rouverius]

One of my fondest childhood memories is a Magnolia tree we had growing in our front yard. I can almost remember the smell watching it. No exactly raspberry flavored, but close enough. Great job.

[@itsnotkira]

your mother's work is gorgeous! i am loving this series of floral candies, highly tempted to purchase some myself just for the heck of it. i will keep your business in mind as i will be moving house in a few months and i think your image candies would be perfect for a candy jar for guests to enjoy. keep up the amazing work!

[@saintofaether]

Just recently found this channel, and I dont know why but watching all these videos is so relaxing...

[@mineola_]

I love seeing you pull the coloured parts as well as the white. And the design is looking good!

[@LoftyPursuits]

Most of my designs call for clear colored candy. I don't need to do this much.

[@mindyvaughn8217]

As far as I'm concerned you are a superhero. I have loved image candy since I was a child. There has NEVER been image candy more beautiful than what you create. In the way you like looking into the candy as the creator, I love looking into the candy sort of like a child looks into a kaleidoscope. It's sort of magic. It's almost too beautiful to eat. I keep holding it up to the light. " It is a kind of magic" I wonder if you could put together a stained glass pattern that the light comes through. Looking at these amazing flower art candies makes my imagination run wild. Thank you for sharing your talent with us in such a delightfully tasty way.💖

[@LoftyPursuits]

Hmm. I think I could, but since stained glass reduces the resolution, I wonder if I could make an image that would be recognizable just out of geometric shapes.

[@Tiny_Toast]

I absolutely love the clear candies with flowers. I need more in my life.

[@MintiUnicorn]

love these flower candy is so pretty

[@LoftyPursuits]

thank you.

[@tehbandg33k]

This guy makes it look so easy..

[@driftingtorem]

I wouldn’t say watching his hands do it make it look much easier, but his step by step explain turn and his soothing voice makes it seem like it isn’t impossible, and he is there to guide you

[@robinson156]

How much do the unicorn droppings cost?

[@Bauhauskiddo]

Gorgeous work, as usual! Magnolias are such a gorgeous flower. I wonder, can you buy hibiscus flavouring? Hibiscus has an unique flavour and a bright pink colour. How about saffron? Yellow crocus flowers (maybe not botanically accurate, but yellow is associated with saffron, to not have it would be like making blue lemon candy, just wrong) and a flavour of saffron and honey. How about it?

[@LoftyPursuits]

I have a sample of Hibiscus flavoring. It was hard to find, but it came in this week.

[@ferretyluv]

Lofty Pursuits please do a crystal hibiscus! Hibiscus is delicious.

[@LoftyPursuits]

It is at that.

[@lovestrucktheidiot]

I really enjoy watching your videos, and I've been contemplating buying some candies for my nephew's birthday They all look so good...

[@NeutralNinetails]

I suggest nectar.

[@cvirtue]

I ordered one of the assortments, and the "illegal" black currant. They should arrive soon.

[@lovestrucktheidiot]

Cyn V. I did end up ordering an assortment bag myself, so I greatly anticipate its arrival.

[@char806]

Lovestruck the Idiot how were they?

[@TheSleepysleep]

I love the music that you play softly in the background. Very smooth.

[@supersoap4]

I just love watching the hot blobs of candy settle after you place it down on the table and especially after you cut it.

[@jasmineacosta8847]

i like to watch you make candy but for some reason i find these videos very soothing the way they are formatted help ease me to sleep. i love the way you talk so fluidly and easily about random topics in between describing the process its almost poetic and pretty informative

[@marshalootens1790]

My 4-year-old loves these videos, constantly asking if there's a new one to watch. Keep up the amazing work!

[@uhuju1]

I recently discovered this channel and it has really helped me out of a rut... watcjing someone so elated by doing something that seems so simple and meaningless, that some woild describe as nothing but the leading cause of cavities, but that you clearly relate more to the youthful, hapiness-filled days of childhood. I hope one sday i can possess such cratsmanship as to do something like this, and to do it so passionately yhat millions of people come to watch a simole man kneading sugar.

[@alijeffreys8455]

I love watching these videos, you have an incredibly soothing voice, so I watch these when I can't sleep.

[@LoftyPursuits]

+Malice Stripes I've been thinking of putting in subliminal messages to take advantage of this. Since so many kids watch these videos, it would be things like clean your room, eat your vegetables, do your homework early. Most people don't know this but these are the actual messages that are played when you play Heavy Metal albums backwards.

[@iesika7387]

Aw, i saw the thumbnail and got really excited thinking these were going to be magnolia flavored. The sunflowers, too - so many tasty flower flavors people miss out on (I actually had made sunflower candy at home just a few days ago!) I don't know if anyone even makes magnolia flavoring commercially, but you could probably get something similar using ginger and maybe a bit of pandan and jasmine flavoring. The end result are gorgeous little works of art! Image candy feels kind of magical to me and these delicate little flowers in the clear setting are extra lovely. Really curious if combining the shapes to get the sliced design you want is intuitive now or if maybe there's some tests on modeling clay or something similar before doing a new design for the first time?

[@joannafoster5805]

Your candy is always so beautiful!

[@Raevyn20]

Every last one of your videos gives me so much satisfaction I can't even explain it to you. Baking and candy making is an obsession of mine

[@OcciferSarah]

We moved from Tallahassee to Panama City. I only hate that I'd just found this place before we moved. My kids and I love this channel. We haven't found them making candy yet, but we've bought some we've seen made and had ice cream several times. This is a true gem in Tallahassee.

[@abbye8482]

Heaven must smell like magnolias! Beautiful candies!

[@jenjaone]

it’s literally impossible to hate this guy. his job is to make people happy. what else could you want?

[@grease4654]

I always love the peaceful vibes and the jazz in every episode.

[@cassandraliverance680]

I love all things vintage, and candy is no exception!, but what really makes me love this channel is how educational and full of historical facts these videos are!. I love watching the process, especially the pulling!. Thank you so much for this channel. If i ever get to Florida, this will definitely be on my list of places to visit.

[@Genesis-fe6pt]

Omg unicorn dropping is such a smart way to sell the mixed left overs. I'd love to buy!

[@katiedm3533]

I love the crystal candy, it looks so good

[@Bacoprah]

this series of crystal candy is amazing Greg. Thanks for sharing, Cheers from PEI Canada, Bryan.

[@LoftyPursuits]

thanks

[@0MGitsRayRay]

formerly 987946216430 i went to go camping at PEI as a kid and we woke up with our tent flooded in the rain! from what i can remember though, it's a beautiful place!

[@bert4252]

I love watching your videos! very relaxing.

[@eringrace7965]

Your Crystal flower candies are so exquisite. You are truly a master of your craft 😊

[@shyeahright]

I love your videos! You have such interesting commentary, and I've learned lots about candy history & making. It's easy to see you have a passion for your work & it's a pleasure to watch. Thank you for sharing! 😊

[@VividYouth]

What I love about this channel is that the videos are educational

[@ALittleDanish]

I've been subscribed for almost two years now and it's so fun seeing you getting better at this :)

[@LoftyPursuits]

Thank you

[@b0illin_mud0ne79]

Magnolias were always something special for me too. My state, Louisiana, has the flower magnolia. My aunt painted a picture of magnolias that has been hanging in my room for longer than I’ve been alive. I went to a catholic school and we celebrated Mary’s birthday with flowers but I didn’t get to bring any so a teacher gave me a magnolia. It’s just always something with me and I feel something sort of nostalgic about it.

[@robloxcreater5241]

I get stressed easily....watching your videos help me to calm down so massive thnx

[@bidoofftw]

i always find myself watching you guys late at night. your videos are very relaxing. i love your content so much!

[@gabesimons7986]

Your life sounds like a dream!! Thanks so much for sharing it!

[@DanielleGhost]

I find watching the cooling process so relaxing!

[@kaik7366]

WHY does his voice suddenly remind me of Cecil Palmer from Nightvale.....???

[@shego1142]

Haven A. I'd love to hear him on the podcast, seems fitting for some reason...

[@Crosshill]

what well i guess they're both very pleasant radio voices, and have similar sort of qualities

[@jacklynyeh4893]

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[@adriadam3296]

Haven A. nightvalians unite!

[@Danny-be4ey]

he also sounds kinda like the concierge from the penumbra podcast

[@jessicasierra5470]

I LOVE the crystal candy! it's fun to try something new

[@xangie8204]

I love this youtube channel. The videos are so relaxing. I love the music, the history lessons, learning about the candy making process, its just wonderful

[@hoomanbean7928]

this is one of my favourite channels, watching you makes me feel relaxed when I'm feeling stressed. one day I would love to come visit but unfortunately for now I have to finish new zealands school curriculum :( but when I'm older I definitely will!!!

[@JIMMYJREVIEWS_thaiM-A-F-I-A]

Why,..Thank you I think I will sit down and relax for a second ! Or 5hrs😜

[@MetalMouth6963]

I literally watch your videos to go to sleep. You're just super calm Greg

[@eggscelsior]

You have such a soothing voice and your skill with this lost art is just phenomenal to watch. I always learn something from your voiceovers too! Thank you so much for filming these videos.

[@aprilfinucane]

Your candy is stunning and your mom's art is breathtaking!

[@Artbug]

Your mother is an amazing artist!

[@rwhp9789]

These videos are as satisfying and interesting as the glasswork videos. Maybe it's the ability ofnthe craftspeople to see what they are making before they make the product.... what amazing talents! So cool to watch the candy take shape...😀

[@heatherlongoria34]

Oooh I just found a new channel to binge watch!!!!! You're so talented, and it was a pleasure to watch you! Also, I loved the music, and the painting was beautiful!!!!

[@robinson156]

MY MOST FAVORITE ONE YOUVE DONE YET!!!!!!!!

[@theberrby6836]

I love Magnolias, they look so elegant and peaceful.

[@sarahjones291]

I love your videos so much! Very cool to watch. And your voice is amazing! Love from Australia!

[@faeryb0mb]

I love seeing wisteria blooming every spring and early summer. Gardenias too

[@emilymendoza6433]

I always watch your videos as soon as they are posted. But yesterday I had 2 seizures so I wasn't able to. Good news is that I'm feeling much better and still enjoy your videos and the skill that it takes to create these beautiful candies.

[@Eliza-gu5je]

U cutting the candy and still goey on the inside is AMAZING I LOVE IT

[@fgjhham89]

There's a giant banana on the ceiling!!

[@LoftyPursuits]

We are on the hunt for a 65 foot gorilla at the moment . We make great banana splits

[@fgjhham89]

haha that's awesome!

[@kathrynd6779]

Lofty Pursuits Mmm a banana split sounds good. Too bad you can't mail one of those

[@theartsylife16]

I love watching these videos. This is one of my favorite yet. I just wish I wasn't allergic to corn syrup so I could eat them!!!

[@CuriosityRocks]

Your mom's artwork is beautiful and so is your candy. Different dinosaurs would be cool

[@LoftyPursuits]

+CuriosityRocks As opposed to the normal dinosaurs?

[@bravefan4308]

gosh watching your videos is like really really relaxing. I'm so glad found your channel! I might order some candy too!

[@Yincvns]

His voice calms me.

[@cbearstinson]

I don't remember how I ever stumbled upon this channel but I think it's just wonderful. Great job and thank you for sharing your work. I'm a big fan! Cheers

[@8Bit_Goblin]

Great work! Wish I had seen this yesterday so I could have voted for you.

[@parkchanyeol9214]

man i'm still just a teen so i can't travel alone but for the past year since i found this channel i have wanted to come from michigan all the way to tallahassee just to watch you make candy in real life! love the commentary and skills!

[@ssr456ify]

Another wonderful video with your fantastic voice over! I love your videos. Beautiful image candy!!!!

[@LoftyPursuits]

Thanks

[@ferretyluv]

Love it when you drop knowledge on us! More trivia!

[@janninegannon5962]

I have a new obcession, watching you make beautiful art in hard candy form. Sweet!

[@Tessa_ract]

I live in Mississippi and magnolias grow everywhere.They smell nice and look just as pretty.

[@yourwaxgirl9251]

I can't wait to hear the results of the contest! I hope you win a few categories!

[@saxappeal567]

I CAN’T STOP WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS.

[@lisa-sr4hz]

So much effort goes into your videos and your craft, keep up the good work!

[@animorbid]

oooh..... moon candies sound amazing!!!!!

[@alyssamsipe9123]

I'm a botanical Watercolorist, or at least I try!!!

[@0MGitsRayRay]

Alyssa S i would love to see your art!

[@blumac9801]

teethglitter that would be cool

[@blumac9801]

Alyssa S you should start posting your art

[@kellyyan6848]

teethglitter YES

[@sablatnic8030]

Yes Alyssa, let us have a peek, please!

[@JoJo-sc1db]

I'm getting addicted to watching these videos ❤️

[@matthewboles6721]

Amazing as always, Greg. Keep up the fantastic work.

[@_jerrycs_]

These are so calming, if only i lived near Florida to come visit your store.

[@joshuamcallister4932]

The more of the wonderful candies i see the more excited i get at the prospect of orange blossom crystal candies. Also I understand the production of these crystal candies is very taxing for you but I would LOVE to see a crystal flower mix available in the online store.

[@fishsticks2965]

wow, this one is the best flower so far, its soooo pretty

[@violastrings9247]

This is definitely one of my favorite channels. The video was great, as always! :D

[@luminariel3765]

How gorgeous! These would make beautiful and interesting candy canes

[@FabulousCthulhu]

This store is the only reason why I want to visit Florida

[@stillbee7222]

I love this candy. I remember as a kid I went to visit my Grandmother in Colorado, I ate some Rose flavored candy it was delicious. I think all of us wondered how they put those images in that candy. I went to order the lavender and rose flavored. Yummm

[@capricorngirl52405]

These are pretty. All of the clear flower candies are.

[@iamc4mii]

I want to Tallahassee so bad! I hope to see you guys one day, and taste your amazing candy! You guys seem so pleasent :)

[@TheDoopes]

I loved my first order. I'm so excited my second shipped today!

[@LoftyPursuits]

Thank you

[@keep1t_surreal]

This guy is so smart, I learn something in every video. I wish we were friends.

[@codcheyma]

I've watch all your crystal candy videos so far and I think this is my favorite. I love magnolias. I look forward to all of your videos and hope to come to Tallahassee from the Treasure Coast to visit soon.

[@MusicIsMyHeartVX]

my dream is to one day come to this shop and watch these beautiful candies being made in person 💖💖💖

[@yeos_angel_]

So pretty and so satisfying to see you cut the candies omg

[@bingbangitsprime2901]

I love magnolias ,at my high school there is a long walkway lined by magnolia trees, I live in Louisiana that is our state flower.

[@Omugaru]

Can't help but appreciate the fact that few episodes ago I asked when and how the candy was flavored and after replying to that comment you now also mention it in the video during the pouring of the candy. Its awesome to see you pay attention and respond to the comments and interact with the viewers. A new question though, the clear candy used for the crystal part of these was way more amber coloured than the ones used for the rose randy, yet the end result was still mostly the same. The rose one seemed to be a bit more clear but thats hard to tell since you have whit gloves on. I know you mentioned that clearing the candy was a trick of the trade and you won't tell how it was done, just curious why it wasn't done to the same extend this time arround. Also, negative points for not doing a happy smile as you started to pull the candy, that bit always cheers me up! So I grade this vid a solid 9/10.

[@LoftyPursuits]

+Hans Schreutelkamp 9 out of 10? Are you sure you aren't the Russian judge?

[@Omugaru]

I am the dutch judge, far better than the Russian one.