ShelleyF

Yeah that's right I had read you said that in the other post. I had forgot about that. I will just change it.I really want to succeed at this.

Could you name something similar so that customers will know what it is? Like for example Love Spellz what about Endlessly in Love? Or would it be better just to make it something unique and maybe that would be more interesting for people?

It does make sense. I'm just trying to figure out how to change the name so people know what it is. But then again it might be more interesting if it's scent they never heard of before right lol I am new so I'm glad I'm learning about this before I spent too much money.

You all have great advice. I will change the names. I noticed that Nature's Garden changes theirs. My daughter laughed and said Loving Spell? She said I know what that is. Can you say in your description that it is similar to the name brand or can't mention it at all?

I have a few from there that are great. I don't like vanilla that much from any supplier.

Hi I am just seeing this. I am pretty new. I make wax melts. Are you all saying that I can't sell Love Spell with the word type or inspired. I have to change the name completely? Then people won't know what it is. I see everyone online selling like that but I want to do the right thing.

I have Children's Room from Nature's Garden. It smells like it to me.

That is true I never thought of it like that. I will have to get it soon. I only make melts and I make a pound or two at a time. I'm pretty new so I don't have a lot of customers yet. I've been testing everything to make sure it's good lately. Until I can afford an expensive respirator can I just wear a mask?

I'm pretty new so I didn't even know I should wear one. Why do you need to since we breathe in the scents in the melters? I'm glad I found this topic.

Me too. I HATE it. Smelled like vinegar. I hate vinegar it is gross. All my melts smelled like vinegar. I even asked my whole family to smell my melts. I thought I was crazy lol Nope. .they all said vinegar. I didn't hint to what I thought the smell was. I'm glad I only bought 10 pounds of it to try it. Never again.

You should. My family loves it. But we also use Patchouli too. Lol I didn't like patchouli at first but since I've been having the make it I'm starting to like it. It is funny because at a yard sale a couple months ago I found the perfume that has patchouli in it but I didn't know it until I looked up the ingredients. I kept telling my husband smell this it smells amazing. It was brand new in the box for $2. It is not a cheap perfume it was made by Lancome and it was sealed in the Box. The lady said I just want things gone. lol I was embarrassed when I found that it had Patchouli in it. I've spent a while now telling my family how awful Patchouli is. They've been insisting how great it is.

Thank you. I just got on here and saw this. That is so nice of you. Sending pm

It does make sense. I sure don't blame you if you don't buy it and trying it again lol I am upset about Red Egyptian Musk. It is awful. Is it the same thing as Dragon's Blood? I have a pound of it and am considering throwing it away. It is awful and I refuse to use it.

Is Red Egyptian Musk similar to Dragon's Blood? If so, I hate it lol I have a pound of it and am thinking of throwing it away. It is The worst smelling scent I've ever smelled. I hate Patchouli, Lilac, Lavender, wood smells. I love fruit and bakery scents. This one makes me sick. I can't believe it is allowed to be sold.lol

I have the Spice and Christmas Essence and they smell great lol I have 2 pounds of the Spice. One of the Christmas Essence. My family loves them. Maybe you got bad batches.

I like the Save on Scents one too. It is strong. Candle Science is good but not strong to me.

I pray a lot. I check many times a day for where I might get a deal. I once bought $400 of oils for $30. Some people just don't want their stuff anymore lol but now I have another problem. How long do melts last once made? I want to make a lot to get ready to sell soon. Still testing but things are doing good finally. Not money wise lol but at least I'm not messing up. I had burned wax before. Used too much liquid dye. I'm determined to do this. I have been reading like crazy since finding craftserver. I am so happy. You and the others are so nice and so helpful. I really appreciate it. Now I don't know how to stop buying oils. When it's a great deal I have to get it.

I have been testing this behind the scenes for awhile now. I do have some parraffin in it. My buyers asked for soft wax. Said they hate the hard wax and it takes forever to melt and doesn't last long. They say this blend lasts forever. Great lol a melt lasts for days now. But it does make me happy. I have been very upset with MS. The prices are great but that doesn't matter.

I use the 4 waxes together and now it's throwing good. I tried 1 oz. Per pound but I like them super strong. I bought from ex candlemakers. I sell then buy, sell, buy it is tiring but I have around 700 oils now. Some are big bottles that are full. Some arent. Today I bought a huge stock for a lady that is tired of the business. She is also an accountant. Her oils are are great. Peaks, Lone Star, Natures Garden, RE, BC and a few other good ones. $150 for 50 pounds of oils. I am very happy.

I was using GW 464 with a little paraffin. 1 1/2 oz. Per pound oil. Melted to 185 degrees with 2 minute stir. All my other melts worked even the same scents by a different company. Now I am using a blend of 464,444, paraffin and coconut and people are telling me my melts are great now. Even my biggest critics, my Mom, Sister and kids. I only have a few customers as I got scared when my melts we're messed up. So I stopped selling and started testing like crazy. Some people think this is easy but I sure don't lol Also I have a ton of fragrances and is that good or bad? I am addicted to the scents already but does it really matter how many choices you have? I do know this is a fun but very challenging Adventure lol

Hi everyone. I just found and joined yesterday. I am so happy to have found you all. I didn't know forums existed to help new people.I thought nobody would help since it's a secret on what people do I've was told. I am trying to get a wax melt business going. I have been trying for several months. I am finding out that this is a very expensive adventure lol but I am enjoying it. I thought I was having candle nose because Maple streets oils I can't smell and nobody else in my family can either. I mean we can smell them in the bottle but they're very very weak almost like they're watered down. I am very upset because I sold some wax melts like this. And when I went back to see what melts were sold I realize they were all Maple streets oils. So I was embarrassed but I asked some of my customers if they had any melts that they couldn't smell with the hot throw. Sure enough it was the wax melts that were made with Maple streets. The Natures Garden Lone Star, Rustic Escentuals and some others were all good. I didn't ask the customers to try to steer them to see if it was Maple Street I just asked them if they had any issues with any of their melts. I didn't even know the problem at first. They are very nice people and they ship lightning fast. I love their clam shells as they are a good price but I can no longer order there oils anymore. I am pretty sure I lost a few new customers as well because some people won't complain. They just won't buy from you anymore. So now I'm paranoid and I test every flavor of wax melts as I make them to make sure my family can smell them and I have a couple testers too.