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Yeah, a month or so ago, I had a problem with an order and needed to contact them ASAP. When i did, they answered the phone, said to please email them the question, and hung up. Can you believe it?!!! They did respond to all emails very promptly, though. They just dont like people to call.

They really prefer you dont call them; at least thats what I was told a couple of months ago. I emailed them yesterday regarding an order I placed last week, and got a response within a few hours. Try emailing the customer service, not the sales dept. HTH, Linaya

Taylored Concepts and CandlesandSupplies carry alot of soda FO's.

No problem! BTW, their BS "Fantasy" is a dead-on dupe; very yummy for candles and B&B!!!

Millcreek can usually be used for either candles or B&B; just check under FO description to be sure. I personally really like Brighter Scents 'Happy' dupe the best. Great throw in pure soy and its B&B safe! They are actually having a sale on their FO's right now; 4 oz for 5.50!

A few of my favorites:

Pomegranate (peaks) w/ Berry Creme Brulee (mcsoy)=Pomegranate ala mode

Spiced Cranberry w/ Key Lime (both peaks), dash of Cinnamon= Holiday Cosmopolitan

Peppermint w/ Sugar Cookies=Frosty's Nose

Honey Baked Pears w/ White Pine or Spruce=A Partridge in a Pear Tree

But my favorite has got to be the 9-layer red, white, and green candle I did last year. All fo's were from Mcsoy. I dont remember what order I layered them, but here there are:

Butterscotch Brittle

Chocolate Kisses

Cinnamon Sticks

Dutch Apple Pie

Grated Nutmeg

Eggnog

Candy Cane

Pumpkin Spice

Spicy Gingerbread

I know it sounds gross and weird, but I had taken alot of time deciding on where layers(scents) needed to be, so it came out smelling OH SO YUMMY! I still have a pic of it on my computer.

Oh my god; how exciting! Im so happy for you! Your shop sounds like my dream come true!

Thanks Chris! Time (and safety) is really of the essence now that my daughter started crawling last weekend. Dont have alot of time to spend on my projects lately:( . Now, if I could only get the rebatch soap delivered before the weekend (which is a long shot); I'd be very happy!

I was thinking about trying Eugenia's recipe for the castile soap; just not sure about having lye around the house right now.

I know that I can get a M&P castile base, and a rebatching castile base; which do you think would be better?

Ok, so ive been thinking about doing CP for a long time now. Obviously, Im very concerned about working with lye (especially around my 11 month daughter), but yesterday I was doing some research (4 hours worth last night!) on HP soap. I got to thinking that it might be a better method for me because I can pretty much do everything after my daugher goes to bed w/o any interruptions. Then, after looking at the Brambleberry site, I saw that they had some rebatching soap. Would this be a decent thing to experiment with at first? I know its technically not as rewarding as DIY, but so far all ive done is M&P. Im wanting to make a castile soap for my daugher and was curious if I bought some of the castile rebatching soap from Brambleberry would be a good "substitute" for the real thing? Any thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated!!!

Thanks so much,

Linaya

Sent ya a PM with a recipe, Snapdragon2!!!

Ive used the Coco-Mango from Aroma Haven in pure soy wax and I got an excellent scent throw at 1 oz per pound! HTH, Linaya

I put "Candle Creator" on mine

Thanks, Carol! I tried a similar recipe this morning, and so far Im impressed. I could just use Ava's baby soap in the bath jelly mixture, couldnt I?

Im definitely not talented when it comes to bath bombs, so that idea is out. What is in bath jellies?

Really? NUTS!!! That was the fun part! Hmmm... wonder what I can make for her?

Ok, I want to make a whipped FBB concoction for my 11 month old daughter (who has eczema). What would be better for her dry skin; cocoa butter or shea butter? And, which oil; grapeseed, almond, or olive? Or, a combo of any of these?

Im going to do it unscented and undyed to make it as gentle as possible. Any thoughts?

TIA, Linaya

I am also addicted to SW Be Delicious; I have tried the SOS version. IMHO, Im not too pleased with the SOS version. It smells pretty good; just ALOT weaker, KWIM? So, not too good for a candle, and its only O.K. in B&B (to me). Linaya

Does Snowdrift carry the FBB? I was on their website last night and couldnt find it!

I stayed away from the B&B section the first 3 months I was a member here. Got bored one day and started looking around at the B&B gallery, and fell head first into the infamous B&B world. So now, im officially addicted and cant stop making EVERYTHING!!! Ok, so I need helping figuring out where to order from to POSSIBLY save on shipping. If there is any one supplier that carries the following items, PLEASE tell me! By the way, I live in AZ , zip 85243 (if that makes a difference).

I need:

3-5 lbs. FBB

16 oz Almond Oil

Goats Milk M&P soap base (opaque, not clear)

8 oz plastic jars and lids

Im having the hardest time finding a supplier that carries all of that and is fairly close to me. Distance isnt as important as long as I can get everything from one place. Thanks in advance, Linaya!!!

GREAT job! Im so impressed! Do I get one? LOL!!! just kidding!

tlc26, PM'd ya!

One of my favorite 3 layers is: Lemon Sugar, Pink Lemonade, and Key Lime Pie.

Another great one I just did for another CT'er is a 5 layer (I call it Sherbert Cake):

Bottom layer: White Cake

Second layer: Kiwi

Middle layer: White Cake

Fourth layer: Watermelon

Top layer: White Cake

Also, A really good floral that is reminiscent of Hawaiian Florals is:

Plumeria

Honeysuckle

Gardenia

Optional : add a smidge of Rose

Or, you could layer a Blueberry FO and a coffe FO and call it Blueberry Coffee. I usually just mix equal amounts of those two FO's and make a single layer candle, but you could alternate the scents to layer it. YUMMY!

I was "experimenting" again and made something so atrocious; I cant even begin to try to figure out how to salvage this mess. Please PM me so I can explain with sordid details ; as I am WAYYYY too embarassed to post it publicly! Thank you, Linaya!

Sweetcakes has it; Ive never smelled it, though.