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ellajoan

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  1. I was in a candle shop over the weekend--the candles were the same jar I use (9 oz straight-sided) with soy (I use 464). We get 40-45 hours of burn time, but this candle seller said she got 70-75 hours with that same jar, claimed it was pure soy. Is that even possible?
  2. Sorry Trapp, TFC is The Flaming Candle, and BB is Brambleberry.
  3. I'd love to hear what fo suppliers you all use, and your ONE favorite oil (or your bestseller) from each supplier you use. I already have WAY too many, and pretty much refuse to try new fo unless they are from one of my current suppliers! Interested to see your lists! I'll go first... CS--Favorite is White Birch, Bestseller (BS) is Hazelnut Coffee TFC--Fav and BS is Leaves WSP--Fav is Applewood Fir Needle, BS is Iced Tea Twist BB--Fav and BS is Grass Stain JS--Fav is Bourbon Pumpkin, BS is tie between Pumpkin Firewood and Senorita Margarita RE--Fav is Earl Grey and Apple, BS is Tis the Season SOS--Fav and BS is Fortune Cookie ( in a blend) Fillmore--Fav and BS is Lavender Sage and Rosemary NG--Fav and BS is Green Clover and Aloe
  4. Do any of you need different pour temps for different fragrance oils? We generally pour our 464 at 143, but we have one or two scents that crater when we pour at that temp--specifically Pumpkin Firewood from JS and Velvet Sugar from WSP. Why would that be, and do craters generally mean pouring too hot or pouring too cold?
  5. Not sure if this the correct forum, but any tips for removing a fragrance oil stain from a cotton shirt? Washed it w/o realizing the spill was there, still showing up. Ideas?
  6. Pumpkin Firewood from JS is flying off the shelves for us. I also love Bourbon Pumpkin, but that one is not doing quite as well. Two wonderful fall scents from them!
  7. I know I have greatly benefited from all of her past posts. You never know how your life can touch people even after you've passed.
  8. @Laura C, I have also used Sweet Thang in the past and it's very nice--a very sweet lemon scent that is a dupe of BBW's Hello Sugar from years ago.
  9. WSP had a tulip that was wonderful a few years ago. Fairly certain they still carry it.
  10. Peppermint Patty is nice for Christmas time, I love their Green Clover and Aloe, too.
  11. Also a 464 user, but seem to be the only one who likes Premier wicks with it. I read a ton of posts from Old Glory (so helpful) about Premier and gave them a whirl. Works fairly well for me--occaionally need to use ECO or CD for hard to wick scents (mostly smokey ones). Not a fan of how 464 looks after being burned. Would love to try C3, Clarus 3022 or another parasoy blend.
  12. Great topic. Been wondering this myself, as I feel like most of the sample FO's I test are "misses." And only maybe 1/3 of the ones that make it into wax are keepers (easy to wick, good cold and hot throw, mass appeal). Many of them WE like, but if they don't sell, we discontinue them. So I'd guess that only 15% of the fos we order make it into our line.
  13. Just test burned Cocoa Butter Cashmere, and it's great! Good thrower, unique comfy, cozy scent.
  14. There is definitely a psychology to it! One of our current best sellers was a total DUD until we changed it's name--then Boom! Sold like crazy. We also put out best sellers on the ends, so when people pick up the first one to smell they have a better chance of liking it. If they like the first one they smell, they are more likely to smell others. People often are "shy" to approach (no one wants the hard sell, and some vendors can be obnoxious), but we've discovered that the more they interact w/ the product the greater chance they'll buy.
  15. I am angry for you! With all of the help and advice you give to us, it makes me mad that your vendors (your bread and butter) are basically trying to steal from you. I agree with the previous poster who said you needed to warn your other accounts of what these folks are trying to do. Wishing you luck, a clear head, and articulate speech when you confront these people. Bad eggs, indeed. Karma will catch up with them.
  16. I've had a few friends assume that candle making is simply---melt the wax, add the oil, pop in a wick, done. A few of them are trying to copy our scents, jars, etc and asking us all of these questions as well. None of them know that each candle involves months of trial and error and testing, testing, testing. Whenever they ask me these specific questions, I tend to say--if you want to try your hand at candlemaking, there are plenty of websites that offer starter kit. Heck, I'll even direct them here if they are serious--but I'm not planning on giving years of work away for nothing just because someone thinks this craft is easy.
  17. No experience with it, but following this thread. Interested in learning about this wax as a possible alternative to 464.
  18. I controlled myself this time... I got Pistachio Macaron Jelly Donut Pumpkin Crunch Cake Applewood Fir Needle (which is lovely, btw)
  19. Lavender, Sage, and Rosemary has been a big seller for us this summer!
  20. I love WSP oils OOB, but I've only found a few of them that throw well for me in 464. Makes me sad, but probably for the best, b/c they are so spendy.
  21. Can anyone who's tried Essence of Jesus compare it to something for me? I'd like to try it but would hate to have another overpowering or powdery masculine scent. Anyone love or hate this one?
  22. I stay around 6-8% fragrance load for 464 and generally cure for 2 weeks before I start wick testing. If I overload with FO then I get very little HT or have a weeping candle.
  23. Love mine. Use it all over the house, as well! Great for getting wax spills off your floors, too.
  24. Silly question--I accidentally ordered the wrong size wick stickers--they don't fit all the way to the edges of my wick bottom (see picture below) Will this be an issue?
  25. I am trying to make a few chocolate blends. I have had good luck with CS Chocolate Fudge and Fillmore's Chocolate Therapy for blending, but am open to other ideas. Here's what I'm looking to make: Chocolate Orange--in parts of Europe, Chocolate Oranges are a popular Christmas treat. I grew up with them, and am looking for a FO or blend that will give me that delightful combo. I've yet to find a straight orange (in 464) that doesn't smell like burning fuel. Nutella--trying for a while to get this one right. Need to find a milder hazelnut than the CS one. any ideas?
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