Belinda

And Toasted Hazelnut 

2 hours ago, The Candle Nook said:

@Belinda wha cha get?  I’m branching out...

This is what I got in today.

Vanilla pineapple margarita

Hogsmeade Butterbeer

Creamy Coconut 

Old Spice

Bow ties and Bourbon

Sugared Marshmallows

Cereal marshmallow bar

warm vanilla sugar

Marshmallow lavender

Black cherry pie

Salted Butterscotch

White Peach and hibiscus 

Vanilla Snowflake

Bourbon Vanilla 

Bonfire Smores

Lavender Fabuloso

Flannel

Bear Claws

Holiday Cinnamon

TIde

Boardwalk marshmallow clouds

Summer Linen

Gain

Rose water and Ivy

Apple Blossom 

Rose Milk

Snicker doodle 

10 hours ago, Karen Ov said:

Thanks Belinda,   I  cant wait to get them since I haven't ordered any new fo's since October or November, or tried anywhere new in a while. I ordered  Fresh snow, champagne toast and grapefruit and blackberry, 😀    

Those sound good!

I just received an order from Scented Expressions and was pleasantly surprised with every oil I got from them OOB. I can't wait to get them in wax.

1 hour ago, Soy-N-Suds said:

Bayberry, Black Cherry, Blueberry, Cappuccino, Cinnamon Bun, Cotton Candy, Cranberry, English Toffee, Gingerbread, Guava Fig, Hot Apple Pie, Lily of the Valley, Mulberry, Oatmeal Milk Honey, Olive Blossom, Pikake, Plumeria, Rattlesnake Grass, Sea Breeze, Spiced Cider, Sugar Cookie, my list is getting long 🙂 

Isn't Rattlesnake grass from Candle Wic? Unless Bittercreek has one too. I only have a few of their oils.

I've ordered a few samples and can't quite remember which ones at the moment but I do think I liked what I ordered. I know this isn't much but I hope it helps!

11 hours ago, Daisymay66 said:

They definitely are not like CS clean scents. I used to use quite a few oils from CS but I have found replacements for all of them. I have tested about 30 of them and all have been super! They released 9 or 10 new oils today so I’m waiting to get them. I don’t know what wax you use but I use Soy so if I get good HT and CT that says a lot to me. I really like that they have 2oz. 1oz was never enough for me to test what I like to. 

I ordered a sample pack from them yesterday. I'm excited to get them!

On 1/14/2021 at 8:21 PM, Peasy said:

There's a company by the name of Southern Scents Inc. that have this frargance dupe. I'm planing on ordering a sample from the supplier. 

Do they have a website? I googled them but can't find anything by that name.

2 hours ago, Daisymay66 said:

Just wanted to share a new fragrance Company! They have amazing customer service and great oils. They also have a Facebook group. Some of my favorite oils are Bergamont + Sandalwood, Lemon Sugar Cake, Warm Apples + Peaches, Orange Cranberry Spice, Chestnut + Birch, Cedar Musk + Lavender and Cherry Amaretto. Their shipping time is extremely fast and are adding new oils often. 

I am planning to try some of their oils! I was waiting on one to come back in stock. I can't remember the name though. (brain fart!) I was reading in their group where it's really good but it was out of stock. I'll check back and see if it's in yet. Everybody was raving about it!

I've never made a pillar candle but I think like you said, paraffin is going to give you the truest color. I  know if I have any soy in the mix at all that my dyes aren't as dark as I get with all paraffin. Have you tried 4625? It's a great pillar wax and you don't have to add anything to it. 

46 minutes ago, Giovanna said:

Thank you! I asked my seller and he says it might have been this one, meaning he accidentally labeled it AS instead of JS. I'm going to place an order from there - any suggestions for what other JS scents I should grab?

I was just about to comment on this too. My guess would be Just Scent. They have a great cotton candy and also a great blue cotton candy. 

Other FO's I like from her are:

Snicker Doodle

Absolutely Fabulous Cake-a very good coconut cake type scent in my opinion 

Birthday Cake

Blonde Moment

Buttery Gingerbread

Caramel Cinnamon Latte

Champagne Toast

Coconut Milk and Lavender 

Country Berry Hotcakes

Fluffy Towels

Hazlenut marshamllow Fluff

ORange Chiffon Cake 

Orange Dreamsicle 

Peppermint Meringue 

Pink Sugar

Santa Baby

Chestnuts and Brown Sugar

Strawberry White Cake

Serendipity 

Vanilla Patchouli 

These are some that I have and have tried. There are more but I can't think of what I have off hand.

21 hours ago, EAM said:

4625/4630 - what ratio do you recommend? I'm trying 50/50 10% load of fo. The ones that work are great but many oils weep

If I use clams I would mix this just like you're mixing. I'm not quite sure why your oils are weeping though. What temp are you adding them? I have had a couple that absolutely wouldn't mix, one being Jingle Bells from JS. I need to mix it at a much higher temp to get it to mix. 

On 1/3/2021 at 6:45 AM, Cathydiamond said:

Absolutely just not sure who!

There's a link in this section that has suppliers listed. 

On 1/3/2021 at 6:45 AM, Cathydiamond said:

Absolutely just not sure who!

There are a lot of great suppliers.

What type scents do you like? For instance I don't like sugar cookie from Candle Wic but I love their sugared vanilla shortbread. I don't care for the pumpkin scents JS has but I love the pumpkin scents from other places. 

Nature's Gardens, Fragrance Buddy, Candle Science, Candle WIC, Studio, Bitter Creek North, Flaming Candle, Indiana Candle, Day Star, Lone Star, Virginia Candle Company, Aztec, Rustic Essential, Wholesale Supplies Plus, Keystone, and more all have some great FO's. 

4 minutes ago, TallTayl said:

Isn’t that the truth! 
 

and what one considers a dud others swear it is the best thing ever made. 

So true!

And things smell stronger to me in different places.

I can't tell you how many times I poured something and thought it was a dud so I would give it to the ladies in the front office at work. Then I'd be walking down the hall and smell something good and I'd go in and ask them what they had going in their warmer and it would be a scent that I thought was a dud when I poured it!

I love several of RE's oils.

Barbershop is my absolute favorite men's fragrance and I don't like that type at all! This one is wonderful though.

Toasted Marshmallow-love! I don't get any toasted notes but a great vanilla scent.

Warm Vanilla Nutmeg-so good!

Pumpkin Pie Spice-love it!

Pumpkin Bread

Autumn Spice

Strawberry Musk

Birthday Cake

Christmas Bark

Country Christmas

Country Gift Shop

Cuban Tobacco

French Vanilla and Oak smells good OOB

Glazed donut

Grandma's cupboard-a good oatmeal cookie scent

Key lime pie is the best I've found

Red Lipstick

Rose Milk smells really good and I don't like florals

Rustic Lodge

Santa's Ginger cafe

Santa's Whiskers

Southern Pecan Pie-love this one

Sweet Potato Spice

Vanilla butter fudge

Vanilla lace

Welcome Home

Woolen Blanket-have never used this but it smells good OOB

I have a few more but can't remember how they smell to me. These are the ones that I like and remember the scent. 

On 12/27/2020 at 11:35 AM, Castys said:

Which of those companies has good scents?

Each supplier has good scents and duds. 

10 hours ago, Cathydiamond said:

Thankyou everyone for the great information and help very much appreciated 

Belinda you rock!!! Looking for an updated fragrance list on only strong FO from Just Scent 

Will be using on straight paraffin wax. 

Are you open to using other suppliers too? JS has some great oils but you will find other suppliers are just as good and even better with some of their FO's. Not trying to enable you or anything LOL!

5 hours ago, katinator6 said:

Hello Everyone!

Hope this introductions finds everyone doing well and having fun. 

My name is Kathy Movsesian. My residence is in Las Cruces New Mexico. Candle making is a new area for me as I grew up in a family of farmers. I figured since I retired that I would find myself something new to enjoy and I believe I have found it. I believe that we can make candles that heal the soul, lift spirits and bring smiles into lives during difficult times. I have two grand daughters that live on the other side of the world and its just my 6 cats (I inherited 3) 2 very loud parrots ( I inherited) and a sweet partner in crime who insist on helping me with this venture. 

I look forward to reading everyone's post and getting input on an area I am by no means an expert on. 

Thank you

Kat 

Hello from South East Texas here!

Good to have you! 

You will love your new venture and obsession LOL! We are here to enable 😁, OOOPS, I mean help you in any way we can! 

I am newly retired myself as of December 18th and plan to make more candles instead of just wax melts and this is the place to be to learn!

On 12/31/2020 at 1:40 PM, Cathydiamond said:

Thanks so much! I have been using 4786 in silicone molds only for wax melts. I really like it but not sure if scent throw is all what it should be.

Due to the fact it's a container wax will that hinder my scent throw? I have been told to switch to Para Soy instead so confused. I do add FO 175- 180

 Belinda would Para Soy give me better scent throw? I have about 80 pounds of 4786 to use first however. Grrrrr

I sure appreciate any help!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have gotten great throw with para/soy and straight paraffin. I believe the strength of the oil is the biggest factor in throw, along with methods and warmer, place warmer is etc. I think 4786 is a great wax and use it. I mix it with 4625 for shapes and am planning to try it with 4794. I'm not sure why I haven't settled on any specific wax yet though LOL! Maybe one day I will. I honestly can't tell a difference in throw with any of the waxes or wax combinations I've tried as long as I use a good oil.

On 12/17/2020 at 12:27 PM, Cathydiamond said:

Please tell me which wax has best hot scent throw ? Any advise would be appreciated new at making wax melts

 

You'll get a lot of different opinions. It depends on if you're planning to use molds for shapes or put it in clams. For beginners I think KY Para/Soy wax is great. You can make shapes and it also works well in clams too. You can also get it at Flaming Candle, Virginia, and Just Scent and probably a couple more. It contains about 50% soy so you'll need to let it cure for a few days. It's in granulated form which makes it easy to work with and it has a good throw. If you don't want to wait on a cure time then I'd go with all paraffin or a smaller amount of soy. For clams I use a mixture of 4625/6006 or 4625/4630. For shapes I like mixing 4625 and 4786 together. Another good wax to blend with either of those is 4794. I know this is confusing and probably too much information so I'd probably start out using the granular Para/Soy blend labeled tart wax. I actually love the way that wax performs. I just don't like waiting for it to cure cut it is a great wax.

On 12/17/2020 at 11:19 AM, Cathydiamond said:

Hi looking for advise on Wax Melts please. Conflicting reports on what temperature should be to add fragrance oil. Advise please 

You can use 4786 for melts but you need to add some pillar wax to it. I actually have used it alone for shapes and it was fine. Surprisingly it holds its shape and doesn't smudge but I think it will hold up better with some pillar wax mixed in. I haven't used it alone for clams so I can't say how it does with those.

I add FO at 180-185. 

On 12/8/2020 at 10:42 AM, Dreamer said:

 

So crazy that you mentioned Powdered Sugar from JS! That is the exact oil that I've had in mind throughout my search... and I have just found a worthy replacement! 😃

I ordered Sugared-FF (as suggested from bfroberts, thank you!) from WSP and it arrived just 30 minutes ago. I immediately had to do a q-tip dip. I dabbed some on my wrist as well.

 

My take? I LOVE it! It's exactly what I've been searching for!🤍🤍

 

In comparison to the discontinued Powdered Sugar from JS, I find it VERY similar. It's a bit lighter, but I prefer this. Sugared-FF is sweet, fluffy, airy; the soft musky notes give it that perfect "powder" note that one would expect from powdered sugar. I can see now how one reviewer said it was Pink Sugar without the "pink." This is definitely a keeper!! I cannot stop sniffing my wrist.☺️

That's good to know because I've still got some Powdered sugar from JS but have been hesitant to use it since I couldn't replace it. So the one from WSP is just called Sugared-FF? I'll have to look it up. Thank you for sharing!

JS used to have a powdered sugar that I loved but she doesn't carry it anymore. She has powdered donuts now but I've never tried it so can't compare. 

I love Mrs. Claus Cookies from NG and also their Vanilla Bean which smells identical to my nose.

Cinnamon Bun from NG is good.

Copper Coconut from Aztec is good.

I love NG Bayberry and Balsam and cedar, and country christmas which all have a pine smell to me.

I haven't tried the rest you have listed from them.

@wild4waxmelts, Bulk Apothecary and Studio Fragrance both carry Christmas Wish and it's the same scent as the one from JS.  Nature's Fragrance also carries it but they're sold out. I noticed it's back in stock at JS though. I love that fragrance too.