Skk5233

I am Not a fan of aromabeads online AT ALL!! They do not last!! Buy it ship it is the same company. It’s just her son. I’ve made the ornies with PP4F and done craft shows with them. They have NEVER melted. Not in the car, not at a craft show...never. I have cured and baked exactly to the specific instructions with the Aromabeads online and I can only get them to last 2 weeks at the MOST! The PP4F are lasting up to 6 weeks, some scents even longer! My mom has had a cinnamon vanilla in her truck for 2 months now! No one will make me believe you can get that out of aroma beads online! I’ve tried them over and over again!! PP4F did get a bad batch of beads a while back but I called and He replaced my beads. He called his supplier and they got it figured out immediately. I’m a fan. 

54 minutes ago, Kheidtbrink said:

I ordered the PlasticPellets4Fun premium ones. In the past the others I bought the scent wouldn’t last long. Has the scent been lasting for you?

At first I was using the same recipe as I did with beads from other suppliers and it didn’t last long. I saw A recipe on here and tried it and have been successful ever since. I use One cup of beads to one ounce of scent oil. They have been lasting 4-6 weeks and some of the stronger scents even longer! 

Same for me. They only lasted a few days. Paul suggested that they soak up more oil, but at what point is it becoming not cost-effective AND I don’t Like the way they look after they bake. 

23 minutes ago, cswilson said:

The "wrong beads" I used for the car freshies only lasted  a couple of days. I just received my new beads from Paul, so I'll be trying those out soon. Everyone wish me luck since this is my 3rd or 4th attempt at making them since these bad beads are making the rounds.

 

28 minutes ago, GoldieMN said:

The new beads I just received (which are the same as my first order) are drying in a day!  So it was the problem beads.  Now, do I try to sell all the ornies I made if they don't last very long as @Skk5233 stated?  I would have to dump quite a few but don't want dissatisfied customers either.

GoldieMN

I still made some of mine and I did dump about 10 pounds. The ones I made I will just use around my own house or car. 

30 minutes ago, GoldieMN said:

@Skk5233 You mentioned these problem beads' scents don't last as long; but I take it, you packaged and sold them?  Would you say they last half as long as the ornaments made with the good beads?  I have quite a few made but hope they will last at least a month.  

GoldieMN

No I didn’t package and sell them. I tested them on family and friends first because they looked strange when I baked them. It could possibly be that they could soak up even more oil but at what point would that become not cost-effective...you know? 

I’ve only used Candlescience out of those. I use i cup of beads with one ounce of oil. I think There isn’t enough beads to soak up the oil. 

What ratio are u using and what brand of oils? 

52 minutes ago, GoldieMN said:

How long does it take you to dry, say,  a 2-cup batch of beads?   I'm using quart canning jars, shaking them often throughout the day.  It is taking me at least two weeks to get them completely dry.  Is this your experience?

GoldieMN

What scent are you using? Mine normally cure in a few days...Leather always takes longer

I didnt Know you got the strange batch...I didnt even Know there was a strange batch when I replied to your comment about your beads. I remember our conversation. He did in fact offer to take mine back but I had already colored and scented them, so I opted to try and bake at the lower temps. Paul will stand by his product, that’s why I keep telling everyone to contact him. That way he knows which beads we prefer. He’s not a candle company and he’s new to the aromabead business so he’s relying on our expertise and experience. If you make ornies and you have had the chance to experience the original premium beads like Katmeltswax and I have you would see these are the best beads On the market right now by a long shot! They last far longer and cure faster than any other bead you can buy. 

I didnt Know you got the strange batch...I didnt even Know there was a strange batch when I replied to your comment about your beads. I remember our conversation. He did in fact offer to take mine back but I had already colored and scented them, so I opted to try and bake at the lower temps. Paul will stand by his product, that’s why so keep telling everyone to contact him. That way he knows which beads we prefer. He’s not a candle company and he’s new to the aromabead business so he’s relying on our expertise and experience. 

Yes. If you order right now they should be the same as when we first ordered the premium beads, but I would still complain so he doesn’t try to get those beads again! Strength in numbers! 

@katmeltswax i did Call and inquire before i ordered The last time and he said the were the same ones you and I started with. You might want to call and ask to make sure 

I took my temp all the way down to 250 and still couldn’t get it right so I called him. I would call and complain about them or email at the very least so he knows we don’t like those beads. They don’t hold scent as well either. The beads I ordered when the premium beads first came out are amazing! I told him those were the best bead I had ever worked with so let’s hope he keeps those beads instead. 

How do you guys store your scents after they have been baked into shapes? Plastic tubs? Large bags? Of course, I place each One in their own individual bag, but I was curious to see how you store them to separate them by scent 

OH wow I ‘m not sure how that would work either but I would love to be able to make my own! Let me know what you come up with!

For the plastic pellets brand of beads i use 1 ounce of oil per 1 cup of beads 

I havwnt Tried new car yet and I get it from Nature’s Garden also. I havent Had any issues with my leather though. I order It from Lonestar or Texas Candle Company and it soaks up just fine. I wonder If it could be the oil. I have Not tried pina colada either because I have been working on fall scents 

Did you make the leather with the first batch?

I called Paul about this yesterday as well because I got a batch like this too. It is nothing we are doing. The molecular make-up of that batch of beads is different. Bake at lower temps was the suggestion I got. He did tell me the new batch I just ordered is the old beads I have grown to know and love. He called his supplier and they discussed this. So bake at lower temps. He suggested 300 for 10 minutes or so. I havent Tried it yet but I will keep you posted. 

I bake Mine at 350 for 9-10 minutes depending on thickness 

I would say depends on where u live. I have 3 different prices. My small ones for lockers and trash cans are $3 or 2 for $5. My small shapes are $5 and my large shapes are $10. Most places around my area sell the large shapes for $12

I put A roofing nail in before baking so i dont Have to drill holes anymore. It’s such a timesaver!! I find If i bake Over 11 minutes they completely melt. 

I havent Had any issues since i have Switched beads to the PlasticPellets4Fun! They are great! Has anyone else baked any?

13 hours ago, GoldieMN said:

Actually, I DO have some really little ones.  LOL  Haven't tried those though.

 

So now I will throw one other thing out there:  I did some calculating, and I believe my 1.5 ounce aroma bead ornaments cost me less than a dollar including beads, oil, bag, label. 

GoldieMN

I have Some really small ones also and i use Them without the hole and sell them for people to put in the bottom of trash cans or gym lockers and they are a big hit! I sell Them for $3 each or 2 for $5!

12 hours ago, katmeltswax said:

These beads are the absolute best ever right ...I love the way they absorb so quickly & hold the scent so long .

I have a Community sale coming up in a few weeks & plan to take 200 . I have had nothing but great feedback with these beads ,so glad I have finally found some great quality beads without any issues at all 😀

I am glad you tried these & happy with the results .

Have you tried leather with these beads yet?