barbaranj

Your creations are all spectacular….as always! 
 

These beakers really work for precise pouring.  I use this one and like it better than the bigger  one because it’s easier to clean. . 

KINNOSE Graduated Beaker Mug with Handle and Durable Bamboo Lid Borosilicate Glass Multi-Function Food Grade Measuring Cup 350ML https://a.co/d/9AwYXK9

Just FYI...Witches Brew is back in stock at PFO.  Love this scent!

Congratulations!  Good luck starting your new adventure! 
 

6 hours ago, GailC said:

@Lizzy I just finished up a bottle of Heaven Scent's Spiced Plum at Christmas time. People wonder about the shelf life of FO's. That one had to be about 11 years old.

 

I love Plumberry Spice (KY) from RE.  Very warm and definitely a nice Christmas seasonal scent.   Not sure what your Spiced Plum was like but here is the description Plumbery Spice:

Plump berries mixed with warm spices and a hint of spruce. 
 

Fragrance Oil Finder was awesome.  I believe it was created and run by one person. I remember seeing a donation link to help keep it going.  Its been years since it was active.  
 

43 minutes ago, Belinda said:

@TallTayl, those boxes that say "Melt Me" are adorable! Where did you find those?

Belinda…those melt me boxes are usually the kind you buy the digital pattern for on etsy and then use your cricut or similar cutting machine to make them yourself.   I have seen some pre-made on etsy but pricey.  

I agree with Belinda and am happy to see MWFC (Midwest) added.  They really have great oils.  
Another one I am very impressed with is Pure Fragrance Oils as wells as Nature’s Fragrance.  Been pleased with both. 
 

14 hours ago, LilFirecracker said:

Hi Barbara! Yes I've seen those. I don't want to use clamshells though. I already have a couple ofmolds picked out to use, just making a decision between Polypro and glassine for the bags. 😃

Tough decision!  Good luck!  If you decide on glassine, I would love to see how you package/label it! 

Have you seen these?   I posted this last month 

I just tested the login and it worked for me.  🤷‍♀️

57 minutes ago, Tishomengia said:

What ratio?

A good starting point of 95% cyclomethicone and 5% fragrance oil should work well.  It does for me.   HTH 

I love Fireside Musk from Millcreek .

Lemon Lavender is very nice too.

Vanilla Cream did  very well in my 4 oz candle.  Great cold and hot throw .  I have yet to use it in melts,

i LOVED Witches Brew!  It was powerful in my wax melts and I highly recommend you buy it when it is in stock.  

These are great!  You are very talented! 
 

I stumbled  upon these snap bar packaging options.

I bought from both companies...both are equally great depending on your preference!

https://candlepackagingdepot.com/collections/wax-melts-clamshells/products/mix-n-match-candy-bar-snaps

https://maplestreetcandle.com/2-Piece-5-cavity-snap-bar-lid-and-tray-Pack-of-50_p_3353.html

 They last quite awhile.  A one ounce melt starts to fade by day 3 of a good 8 hours each day. 

I use them for candles and wax melts…usually

1oz per pound. 

I have only ordered from them once  (so far just to test them out) and I was very impressed with all 7 of them.  Each one smelled so good OOB and even better in wax.  Very true to their  descriptions.  And pure is a good way to describe how “clean” they smell OOB if you know what I mean!  I will definitely order more from them and this was my first go round:

Orange You Sweet, Vanilla Cream, Bohemian Raspberry, Witches Brew, Lemon Sugar, Fresh Picked Plum, and Cinnamon Apple Peach. 
 

17 hours ago, Belinda said:

The only thing I don't like about it is it leaves dimples when I pour it. Barbara gets a smooth top when she pours though. I need to take notes from her! LOL!

If it helps anyone, I blast my molds with a heat gun before pouring and I pour  at 155 ….no hotter.  
And I cover the molds after pouring.   

I switched to the KY Parasoy and I love it.  But it needs to cure for at about 3 weeks before melting. 
I never used GW494 . 

For you Moonwork lovers!

https://purefragranceoils.com/product-category/moonworks-collection/

I recently tried Pure Fragrance oils.  Very nice IMO.

Also recently tried Midwest Fragrance Co and was very pleased as well. 

Hi Belinda.  The  bags are the self seal and measure 2 1/2 x 4 1/2.   Perfect fit. .  After sealing, I put the warning label over the seal  to ensure it stays closed.   And yes, $2 is a fair price along with 3 for $5 .  

27 minutes ago, TallTayl said:

Ah.  I see 

 

don’t suppose a heat gun helps?

 

I use glassine bags usually. They fold well and hide a lot of sins. 

Maybe try glassine Belinda!  
I am obsessed with this mold lately.  Wax weight is around 1.8 oz.  and it packages well!