Mamabear

On 2/22/2022 at 10:53 AM, ellajoan said:

A local business that sells mixers for cocktails would like to include our candles in her new storefront.  Any ideas for boozy candles that have worked for you?  We've already got a good Margarita and Mint Mojita--looking for a good pina colada, moscow mule, etc....

www.naturesfragrance.com has Bourbon Butterscotch, Toasty Hot Toddy, and Peach Cocktail.  

1 hour ago, Shauna Klein said:

New Candle Supply just opened

 

Sozo Essentials Supplies & Wholesale

www.sozoessentialswholesale.com

 

Candle and soap supplies for the Maker.  

Why do the links for your dye go to candle science web site? 

Naturesfragrance.com has 20% off orders of $25 or more as an overstock sale.  They also give free samples on orders over $30 and have free shipping on orders over $40!!!  Coupon code JUNE20 !!!!!

I love this one!  It also has great reviews!

https://www.naturesfragrance.com/mahogany-teakwood-type-fragrance-oil/

4 hours ago, Daisymay66 said:

Hmmmm after reading this maybe I should go thru one of the way to many boxes of sample oils I have. I ordered from here a few months ago but never put them all in wax. Pretty sure I ordered about 40 samples. I didn’t know about free shipping over $40. 

That’s a great deal for sure!!! Maybe I can find some replacements for the suppliers that I only order a few from and switch to Nature’s Fragrance!!! 

I think they just started the free shipping thing a couple weeks ago.  Not sure exactly when though.  

On 5/19/2019 at 11:40 PM, blacktieaffair said:

My DS has told me that I am no longer allowed to talk to you. .............. I have just emptied out three carts from vendors and about to order approx. 3/4s of their line of FOs....... Hi. My name is Kathryn. I am a fragrance ho. LOL 

Mamabear, I thank you for pointing me in the direction of Nature's Fragrance. 

My son however said ugly things as he walked off mumbling under his breath .............. LMAO ! 

Did you end up ordering??  

1 hour ago, blacktieaffair said:

Welllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll.... I'm kinda an FO HO ............ pretty sure THAT ( getting over $40 ) won't take but about 5 minutes. ( I used to do wickless instead of candles, and I had buys in 3 distinct "want this not that " areas so there was a time, to fulfill orders, I was carrying and making right at 300 scents.  ( I did however whittle it down to 200 LOL ) 

Sorry, my phone died as I was typing a reply!  Lol!

Is there any specific types of scents that you prefer or look for?  I have tried most of them, so I may be able to help.  

They also give free 1oz samples for orders over $30!!  So if you order over $40, you get free shipping plus the free random sample!!  

Just now, blacktieaffair said:

I will Mamabear. Sounds good.............. But, I gotta take it back. I know I just read off the entire CS fo list with just a couple of RE and BC's thrown in. And yes, I realize the owner may see this and all I can say is .............. Rename your stuff if you want me to buy it because everything I was interested in, I already get somewhere else where I know it's good LOL

At NF they have a list of their top 10 monthly sellers also!  Like I said, there are some common ones, but there are also some very unique ones!  

1 minute ago, blacktieaffair said:

I've been reading the names, descriptions and reviews of the scents and , well... it sure seems like a lot of the fo names are the exact same from the big 4 suppliers...... I thought it was in our, and the suppliers best interest to rename our fragrances ... I mean, I know there were a few I used the name of the actual fo, but I hadn't got past the J's when it seemed like I was reading off the same names from Candle Science, Bittercreek, Aztec and RE .. mainly CS... < shrugs > 😕

I would highly suggest you check out www.naturesfragrance.com they have some dupes, but I know they try to have ones that are more unique.

7 minutes ago, blacktieaffair said:

Mamabear........ I just now about 8 minutes ago ran across this supplier while looking for round clamshells that could be bought in the US and not have to order from overseas. Since it's been so long since I was in business, I've been looking at new suppliers that have came into business since I've been gone. Concerning the 5 for $5... I decided to look at their " Samples" sets and the very first one is highly confrusing ( yes I know what I spelled lol ) me. The listing is for ..... 5 1 oz Fragrances for 5.00 LIMIT ONE PER PERSON PER MONTH but underneath that, it's listed as selling for $11.95.   I know I tend to skip over words when reading, but that DOES say 5 1oz fos for 5.00. I was really hoping good reviews from this place so I came over here to see if anyone had dealt with them and well, this is the first topic about them............ Kinda scares me off from them if they can't even say what they mean in their own website ad.   I guess if you use the code it will be 5.00 but only if you use it. 

Yes!!  And he hasn't released the code this month because he's been "too busy".  I buy to from several suppliers, but Nature's Fragrance (used to be Nature's Items) is pretty much my go to.  They are a fairly new company, only been in business about 2 years.  They are a husband and wife team and they GET IT DONE.  Right now, they only have oils and wax dye, but hopefully they will add on in the future.  

I have stopped buying from just scent as she was pretty scammy (lol, I use funny words too!), Buy there are other good places out there.  

As for the round clams, I think MS is one of the only places in the US that sell them.  Hopefully there will be more soon.  

Eh, guess I'm completely giving up on Maple Street.  It's been almost 2 months since he was supposed to have the new fragrances.  Plus, he has said twice now this month that he was going to release a 5 for $5 coupon for the month of May and is now saying he's too busy with the new clamshells to release it.  

Now, I understand that things happen in business, but at this point it's just empty words.  He talks big but does nothing....

It's not like I was real big into the oils there anyway, but I like to give companies a shot before I cross them off the list for good.  

19 minutes ago, TallTayl said:

That one has not had a new review in several years. Wonder what happened? I love a good chai.

Wait?  Are you thinking nature's garden?  Because I just checked and there is only 1 review for nature's items "new" chai tea, and it's from January.  

15 minutes ago, TallTayl said:

That one has not had a new review in several years. Wonder what happened? I love a good chai.

They had one, and they weren't happy with the strength or something, then they had it reformulated.  When I'm making candles it smells like I have just made a cup of chai tea.  It is delicious!!

Chai tea from nature's items is AMAZING!!!

25 minutes ago, bfroberts said:

In our real life business, "expected delivery dates" and "estimated availability dates" are rarely accurate.  All we can go by is what the suppliers tell us, but they are unreliable more often than not.  I imagine it's the same situation for fragrance suppliers.  Too many variables down the line.  I agree that customer service should respond to inquiries, but actual delivery of the product is most likely out of their control.  I'm sure they are just as anxious to receive the fragrances as their customers are.  
With all that said, I've ordered clamshells several times from MS, and I've tried several FO's in the process.  I was underwhelmed as a whole, but I do use their Vanilla Tobacco, which is very nice and strong, and I use one of the caramels (I forgot which).  

I guess I just get excited for new fos!!  The thing is, when any other company says they will have them, they do.  Oh well, I'll just have to wait and see.  In the meantime I will stock up at BB and NI.

11 minutes ago, Sarah S said:

I am not a fan of Maple Street fragrances. The last time I ordered from them all 20 of the sample I tried were weak, and only a couple threw well in my wax. And I was only using paraffin, so it's not like I had a tricky wax. And the fragrances were pretty uninspired. 

Just my .02, if the owner is now making promises that are not being followed through on, I'd start looking at other supplies. There are so many really good ones, and if you are looking for something local-ish to PA, there are three others in PA and at least two in Ohio that I can think of off the top my head.

Again, just my opinion. 😁

Thanks.  

I use several different suppliers and have only bought from Maple street maybe a couple of times.  I agree that if he keeps this up I won't wait for them much longer.  I'm sure it will be fragrances that I can get elsewhere anyway.  

6 minutes ago, Daisymay66 said:

I seen where he said there was a delay cause they were not strong enough so being reformulated. 

 That was at least a month ago, and at that time he said 2 weeks.  

The owner of Maple Street said at least a month ago that it would be 2 more weeks (after changing the timeline several times already) until they got in their new fragrances.  I can't seem to get an answer at all on when they are supposed to be in.  He hyped them all up and now it seems like maybe he's not even getting them.  Has anyone heard anything?  

On 3/6/2019 at 10:21 AM, kandlekrazy said:

Nice stuff, guessing they also own Natures Items selling fo.

Dream vessels and Nature's Items are two completely different companies owned by different people.  

50 minutes ago, TallTayl said:

Grainy soy is because it cooled too slowly.

 

 The Alex method is somewhat similar to what Ive shared about my processes, but you have to control the cool RATE. When it’s time to scale up production controlling the melt to temp is less simple. Larger melters fluctuate quite a bit and develop hotter spots. Melt to whatever temp your wax needs, Control the cool and the finish will be good in melts and containers. For some soy wax blends 100*F will be solid in the pot.

True on all of it, but the Alex Method is supposed to be just for 464.  

I haven't ordered from him since he closed last time.  If it happens once it will happen again....proven...

On 2/16/2019 at 8:50 AM, TallTayl said:

I hear you.  

 

Throw comes down to the wick mainly. Too hot and the fo can burn before having a chance to disperse away from the flame giving you heavy wax odor in the air. Too cold and it does not have enough energy to move up and away from the candle. 

 

Wick choice comes down to wax (obviously), container type and size. Containers that are taller than wide have a much better chance of throwing well than wide shallow. A chimney effect with taller containers will always throw harder and faster than containers without that type of shape. 

Yes!  So glad to hear someone else saying that the wick plays the main part in throw!  I keep trying to tell people this, but it's always well it was burning fine, but no throw...well, try to wick up and as long as it's not burning too hot and you get good throw then go with that one!!

That being said...I do love the Alex Method, maybe not because of throw, but I do get minimal frosting and awesome glass adhesion with it.  

Also, I'm pretty sure they pour melts right away and don't let them cool, the method is pretty much just for candles in a bigger container letting it cool and all.  

5 minutes ago, CandleRush said:

Love Nature’s Items! Just bought this one and loved it OOB. 

I have tried just about all of them that they have, I just don't have the time to put them all on here right now.  

Candles:

wax used: Q210

fragrance load (%): 12%

average cure time: 24 hours

Wax additives: none

container size (dimensions) & type (material)

wicking notes:  glass 9oz straight sided jar, cd12 wick

Cold throw: great

Hot Throw: Awesome

Morphing: none

Fade: none

Other notes: