Putting my inner Wonka on to make cool candy at Lofty Pursuits - Ep 198

[@CyclingSteve]

Lofty is a nickname given to tall people in the UK, but I'm willing to believe it was a shoutout. 😉

[@christosdeschaine9444]

And here I thought it was just an insult for short folks like Gunner "Lofty" Sugden.

[@LoftyPursuits]

Leave me to my delusions.

[@CyclingSteve]

@@christosdeschaine9444 EastEnders is canon.

[@Margalus]

@@LoftyPursuits Not a delusion. I wholeheartedly agree with you.

[@fri5kas]

Me too! I believe it really is a shout out!

[@LochNessHamster]

This past December my fiancé and I were visiting Tallahassee from out of state, and we made a point to visit Lofty Pursuits while we were there. The hat stand was there in the store, and I immediately recognized it as the mannequin head from Willy Wonka. I thought it was a great nod from one candymaker to another. Greg popped in for a few minutes while we were there. He looked like he was busy, but was nice enough to stay and talk with us for a minute while we were there. Also, the brunch was fantastic. If you ever go to the store, make sure it's a day/time when you can get the brunch. Thank you Greg!

[@ayanemlich6332]

"because it makes me ✨happy✨" love the way you said that, and I choose to believe it was indeed a shoutout, you deserve it! ❤️

[@mc-sp8zr]

WOW! I wasn't sure how well the mannequin head project was going along, but then you really knocked it out of the park with that finish! Awesome work!

[@codhisattva]

No doubt your boundless creativity and imagination, not to mention your Love for the candy Craft would make Wonka himself Proud!

[@ap3xdropshot417]

I used to watch this channel almost daily and got curious if there’s been any recent uploads. Sad to see it’s been 6 months hoping there’s more uploaded someday

[@LoftyPursuits]

There will be.

[@kidbyheart2365]

Me too! I'm from the Philippines & I love watching this channels' videos. Hope the staff & everyone are doing well!

[@Puca_Patchworks]

wow im impressed with your workshop honestly, i didnt expect such a nice old bandsaw, let alone a vertical mill

[@LoftyPursuits]

There's a whole lot more. I have a second Bridgeport style mill. A really nice South bend metal lathe. A 4-ft sheet metal shear. And quite a bit of other stuff on the metal side. And then there's the cabinet shop, and then there's the hotshot for blacksmithing and casting, and that doesn't include the CNC or laser equipment. It's harder to keep these things running when you might think. It's also a lot of fun

[@EatTheory]

GREG! You’re gonna have to explain why I just saw you on the History Channel and I haven’t seen a mention about it! Love to see it!

[@LoftyPursuits]

I am an expert on a lot of things. Sometimes I get to show it off.

[@EatTheory]

@@LoftyPursuits You’re very humble about it, but I’m a proud fan, especially after seeing your expertise on TV. I appreciate all the work you do! :) P.S. the Candy caps were my favorite video and candy you made!

[@Kenkire]

Love the hat stand. I got my "Your candy is on it's way" email as I was watching this. YAY! I ordered it the minute I saw the wired vid. I love your candy.

[@KnakuanaRka]

Loved that film as well. Hope to see another long video from you soon!

[@gautamnatrajan1990]

You're so talented in a lot of areas, not just candy making!

[@Stickmanght]

"Because it makes me happy". The best reason hands down.

[@tallkun6151]

I just got here from the online store, and I was staring at the damfino candies for a half hour, because I was convinced they were boat themed candies until I read the description, and figured out what damfino meant.

[@LoftyPursuits]

I am a buster Keaton fan.

[@fiddley8894]

@@LoftyPursuitshey mate! any new videos going up???

[@LoftyPursuits]

@@fiddley8894 at some point. But it's probably going to be at least another month the way my schedule is going

[@bretthanson276]

You did a really good job on that hat holder of the sculpture of that person’s head and you did a nice job on the candy too

[@zavy2299]

I’ve been watching this channel since I was 9 and it still feels the same😎🔥

[@mathsalot8099]

I love these videos to keep us apprised of what's coming up for the holidays! Valentine's Day candy ordered, including some candy roses!!

[@hjewkes]

Ordered some based on the Wired video and just got them in. The corn and ham are craazyyy, so impressed.

[@LoftyPursuits]

We had fun we had fun with that. We've had a lot of requests for solid bags of corn

[@hjewkes]

@@LoftyPursuits I would totally go for that, though the full mix is just so much fun. I'm now watching your back catalog, the carrot and mushroom ones looked wild too!

[@dannelson5556]

I love your videos Greg. I have been watching them for years. We are planning a trip to Florida in 2 weeks and we have a whole day in Tallahassee. I literally planned that just to come check out the shop. 😊😊😊 Can't wait to see you guys!

[@deadhomer8468]

That's a good jazz version of in a world of imagination

[@FurryTrash_]

I never knew the room was chopped in half, and ive watched it recently too

[@lmmateo78]

Amazing work on that wonka hat holder!! Love how creative you are.😊❤️

[@1fast2005OBP]

Enjoy the new hat rack, thanks for sharing

[@rof8412]

I got the Christmas Loot Box and oh my, the Frothy Chocolate drops are so damn good! Those should be a winter thing every year. They were the first to go and I didn't want to share them. Well done on those, Jake!

[@LoftyPursuits]

the Valentines box has a something like that with fruit and chocolate, as do our fruit and chocolate drops.

[@rof8412]

@@LoftyPursuits Do they also have the marshmallow flavor? I'm such a sucker for marshmallow.

[@mmmhorsesteaks]

Bound to be a shout-out. That's delightful :)

[@charleshcross]

wow .. wow .. wow .. Greg such a great job .. That movie is a part of my childhood as well, since I was named Charlie. Thank you again .....

[@victoriaeads6126]

I've heard that Gene Wilder was thrilled every time someone asked him about Willy Wonka, and I love that. His performance was so nuanced and subtle that it is just as fun and powerful now as it was when I was a kid, just in different ways. Seeing someone aspire to that kind of candy making is lovely!!

[@doodlefish1]

What an awesome project! I’ve loved your candies for years, I’ve got a Frothy Choc in my mouth right now and it became a favorite from the holiday box.

[@theirishman8356]

That came out pretty good.👍🍭

[@edwardcairejr.3599]

Your Tangerine Sours are the best hard candies I've ever tasted!! They're outstanding!! Delightfully sour and then pleasingly sweet...A treat for the taste buds!! Congratulations for accomplishing that great flavor!!

[@thanksomuch1557]

The Wired video was fantastic, it was exciting to see them give you and your shop the spotlight! The shooting and editing were beautiful, but your words were the best part.

[@Averysillygoose09]

I came and saw you guys a few months ago. The candy was amazing ❤

[@darniataylor7749]

I *love* this!!! The office scene was always one of my favorites from that movie.

[@richardbriansmith8562]

Awesome Video lofty pursuits 😊

[@samanthaginsberg6330]

You are just full of talents!! I just found your channel yesterday, and I already have watched a dozen videos and made an order. Can't wait for a new video! Hopefully everything is well!

[@LoftyPursuits]

All is good. Just working on some cool candy projects.

[@deadpoolvondoom715]

The Wired Video and your voice brought a tear to my eye. Instantly spent $30 on some candy, can't wait to try it!

[@Moneypanda012]

We came by the store on a road trip in November 2023! Sadly we missed the candy making but I’m still dreaming of that Monte Cristo! Was so yummy, I’m kicking myself for not picking up a jar of the jam! The candy is phenomenal, had to get the tangerine tin. It was a huge kick of nostalgia. Will be ordering more, you and your team are amazing. Keep up the awesome work!

[@LoftyPursuits]

We plan to start selling the jam online sometime soon

[@zachs.408]

just like to say i just ordered candy and the emails made my day, thank you and keep doing what you do😊

[@vicenteperez2136]

came over to watch you make candy and left with viewing some amazing craftsmanship and creativity i loved how the half mannequin came out with a perfect paint job that looks like you didn't cut into it

[@LoftyPursuits]

Thanks. It was a lot of sanding and Bondo involved.

[@BioYuGi]

I purchased a bag of the variety bag recently. The deviled ham in particular is spot-on. Freakishly ham-flavored!

[@crystelthewolf]

I just ordered some of this candy :) so excited to try them with my family

[@prehistoricorchid3455]

I love coming back to watch your videos 🥺

[@DerpGear]

Just got my order and my goodness is your candy absolutely deliciously the besttttt.

[@genevievegoelz]

I ordered this candy and it’s delicious - my favorite is the corn flavor! Thank you! ❤

[@LoftyPursuits]

We may be making solid packs of corn.

[@genevievegoelz]

@@LoftyPursuitsOMG - I’d buy them!!! 😍

[@jenniferwatson8798]

I've loved the Pure Imagination blend, but the corn is by far my favorite. If that was sold by the bag, I'd order more than one at a time!

[@LoftyPursuits]

We are working on that in the spring when corn gets ripe.

[@jenniferwatson8798]

@@LoftyPursuits Wonderful!! I'll be watching the website for it!

[@DakhathDeathstroke]

@@LoftyPursuits That might be the best news I've heard in weeks. Looking forward to it!

[@Mkay999]

Was looking for this! I need just the corn flavor I’m obsessed

[@luceaschild]

What a fantastic project!

[@mattsoltan4414]

fanstatic job lofty persuits love watching ur channel this time i got more than candy i call that a special edition lolz

[@SoratheWonderful]

i sawwww the wired video ❤❤ we all root for lofty pursuits and Candy master Greg 👑

[@pandaface95]

Man of many talents, you impress me

[@jbkibs]

Very cool! the 3 course gum... that was great. Violet! You're turning violet, Violet! Wilie Wonka, with Gene Wilder, is one of the best movies ever made.

[@bonitobonita9263]

He doesn’t only own a candy factory but also a whole woodworking factory? And he’s very good at it too. The statue looks like he was made like that.

[@breelewis7155]

Saw your band in the Saint Andrews Mardi Gras parade, awesome.

[@LoftyPursuits]

They Rock don't they

[@silvermanstacey9607]

You DESERVE the shout-out! 🎉

[@86fifty]

Hey, new subscriber here! I feel not at all surprised that a professional candy maker has a whole garage for making other stuff too! Thank you for show it off, it was a treat :)

[@lunchbreakskate]

Another great vid Greg and team!

[@LoftyPursuits]

Thanks 👍

[@jesseweaver_fuyt]

I love to see a fizzy old fashion Stewart root beer barrel. Hearing about your fizzy candies makes me wonder how it would be making a Stewart root beer barrel but extremely fizzy.

[@bleu_ace1200]

I did actually order a batch of this Imagination candy, and I have a tier list. I had so much fun with my order: 1) Apple Cider - Tastes like I just bit into a perfectly ripe apple and drank juice at the same time. Perfection. 2) Sweet Corn - Threw my whole household for a loop for it DID taste exactly like biting into a fresh buttered corn on the cob with salt and pepper. 12/10 would have again. 3) Blueberry Pie - It's not bad, but, it didn't really wow us either. Shocked that we liked the corn one a bit better. 4) Candy Ham - Also not bad but.. weird? Yeah, just weird, but it's still tasty? Tastes like how a roasted Sunday ham smells but with extra sweet to it. Would recommend people try it at LEAST once.

[@TexasBulldog74]

Saw it on Wired's YT channel and just ordered! Dying to try the sweet corn

[@phthano2580]

Wow, that came out great

[@CrispyLlamasMedia]

I thought of you when I heard Lofty!

[@jbkibs]

That jazz rendition of Pure Imagination is very nice. ;)

[@acerone10]

Absolutely perfect.

[@natr0n]

Very clean job.

[@lazarusfitness3892]

Found this channel looking into sour tangerine altoids remakes. You have a new subscriber for life. Absolutely love the videos so much. Might be a bit before I get the money but I want to buy so many cans of those sours lol. I hope you upload again. I promise people do look forward to it and appreciate it :) Godbless

[@JacobCanote]

You have struck a nerve with this one Lofty.

[@sarahwatts7152]

I ordered this candy already! I'm excited to eat it in movie order

[@shamashel]

It would be interesting to see if there's a way to put all the flavors into a single candy (maybe through a layering process like jawbreakers use to get a similar effect to the movie?). Awesome video thought! Order the candy myself and it was delicious!

[@samanthaevans4231]

Greg where you at? No video in 7 months?

[@Wobblins]

Watch out for the hurricane 😢

[@paulagoddard5391]

Finally a new video, hurray!!

[@frogjunk]

I totally wish I wasn’t on employment insurance at the moment. I want to order some of the pineapple tajin candy. Perhaps it will be in stock when I get back to work in a few weeks or so.

[@WeyrSingerMWT]

The Candyman can! ❤

[@dougconway8165]

so, you make candy.you're a youo master.and you're a machinist ?!? dang !!! what else can or do you do ?

[@LoftyPursuits]

Maybe not a yo-yo Master but I was involved in the contest organizing scene for a very long time.

[@SovietMOB]

Any idea when you will have the big bags of the Sours candy’s for sale again? I see it says “coming back soon” on them in the store. I need to order like 8 bags 🙏🍭

[@LoftyPursuits]

We are hoping to get them out in about a month. We still have to restock our catalog of candy.

[@manfredomauromorillo6418]

HELLO CONGRATULATIONS EXCELLENT JOB. PLEASE TAKE WHAT TEMPERATURE THE CANDY PASSES THROUGH THE DIE. THANKS AND BLESSINGS

[@TURBOMIKEIFY]

“Got given?” No STOLE!

[@hardwareful]

Miss your podcasts, Greg!

[@LoftyPursuits]

They will come back. Need to get back in the habit.

[@paulinammarie]

my dumb ass thought you were going to make a mold from the 1/2 mannequin and make it out of candy, and it took me until "primed" to figure it out 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@stupidmovies85]

You’re about to get a TON of orders on your “altoids” there’s a post on Facebook blowing up about them. Congrats Greg!

[@LoftyPursuits]

Can you send us the link through our webform

[@Mkay999]

When will you release Corn by itself??! 😅

[@spleens4200]

I bought some recently for valentines for me and my partner!

[@leventhumps3861]

I saw the hat and my mind immediately went to Professor Layton. LOL But for real, even we going to get a Professor Layton themed candy? LOL JK

[@catelynr5222]

A new video! Hooray!

[@brianlawson3757]

I had no idea Greg had a machine shop!

[@yukilover4]

i bought the candy…waiting on my order to be sent out!

[@olgagachaphoenix9130]

I suddenly feel homesick

[@CyclingSteve]

Nice hat. ❤

[@Venusdietrap]

That was a great video!

[@RoxYgen03]

Wonderful. 😊

[@syphlexsyphlex762]

Are you guys still making new videos?

[@LoftyPursuits]

I hope to make some soon. Just been busy making candy

[@kailysntayledras9327]

Anyone know the source of that wonderful jazz music?

[@kyleriv]

How many candy makers have a Bridgeport mill? Not many I’m guessing.

[@LoftyPursuits]

If you look in the background of the videos you'll probably notice I actually have two

[@kyleriv]

@@LoftyPursuits I did, along with several other shop tools. The question is, what are you doing with them? What is the secret life of Greg?

[@LoftyPursuits]

The machine tools I use mostly for making parts for the candy equipment, and for making tooling to do other things. I do a lot of work on the metal lathe which I don't think is in any of the videos. I have a nice South bend one of those. Most of the time I'm in the cabinet shop which is the next space over. And it's actually cool enough now that I'm going to be doing some casting in one of the hot shops we have a welding space also. I also have a 3D printing area, an electronics area, a space for video editing an audio recording, two laser cutters a CNC router, and more that I can't think of right now. This is just something I've usually had set up most of my life so I don't really think about it. I'm realizing that more people are interested than I thought so you may be seeing more videos. I need to make a bronze part for a candy machine. So you may be seeing more videos soon.

[@kyleriv]

@@LoftyPursuits I’ve got a small shop all stuffed into my basement. Vintage Atlas lathes (metal and wood), welding, cabinetry, beer making and honey house. I make a smoked honey that mixes great into an old fashion and charcuterie, might make an interesting hard candy… Oh, yes to the repair of old equipment videos. It’s all part of the backstory.

[@SalamiCellar]

Honestly I’d have just made that mold and then did epoxy inside it, I worry that stand might be too flimsy and shatter if it falls

[@stephiepefie1588]

Greg what would snozberry taste like??

[@JoesGunpla]

Don't care, 100% a shoutout

[@jimmysgameclips]

I request a candy that will instantly make me 6ft wide and float away

[@thesledgehammerblog]

It seems that every food channel on KZbin eventually turns into an engineering channel. Not that it's a bad thing, of course.

[@kylielovesyouu7]

WILL U PLEASE MAKE THE MANGO SOURS? Please please please!!!

[@LoftyPursuits]

We have made the mango sours with specifically for the Christmas loot box. When we're done with the orders that we're backed up with we're going to introduce it to our patreon subscribers then eventually to the general public.

[@Jroc3578]

Please tell me the "Moral Imperative" line was from "Real Genius" I'm a cook at a college. This made me so happy

[@LoftyPursuits]

It was.

[@Jroc3578]

@@LoftyPursuits OH I'm so happy you responded and said that! Whenever I get to visit you guys I want to try the sweet corn candy and imagine a house full of popcorn! Cheers and thank you for making people happy. 🙂

[@wdcarter]

No new videos in 6 months? 😭

[@LoftyPursuits]

Sorry, been making candy :-) hope to get to it soon. Working on other cool projects that are not necessarily candy related. I'm currently converting a 1920s penny fortune scale that is unsolvageable into a modern public scale that people can weigh themselves on that will tell them their weight on whatever planet they want including tatooine

[@KezzDaddy]

@@LoftyPursuits Glad you are safe

[@gautamnatrajan1990]

​@@LoftyPursuits Wut

[@Painted_Owl]

What happened to the channel? I hope everything’s alright; there’s been such a long hiatus.

[@LoftyPursuits]

All is good. I've just been taking a break. I've been doing some cool things that I will be covering when I restart the podcast