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52 minutes ago, Gemma3758 said:

Hi Everyone, I’m using 8 cell silicone moulds to make snapbars. I’m finding when I de-mould the bars some wax is sticking in the corners of the mould spoiling the overall finish of the bar. Im using Ecosoya Q230 and pouring at approximately 72 degrees. I leave the bars for a minimum of 3 hours at room temperature before de-moulding. Can anyone offer any advice? Thanks in advance.

 

I had a lot of issues with container wax and silicone molds. You ideally want either the GW for Wax and Melts or the Ecosoya PB for them. I would recommend just leaving them sit longer, maybe even overnight with the container wax and even then you may miss some corners or detail when removing.

My favorites are WSP and Cierra Candles. They both have great Pina Colada!

True enough!!

18 minutes ago, TallTayl said:

Slime is fun!

dd and I were ahead of our tine I think. Some Etsy sellers make serious bank on it. 

 

 As far as why would anybody buy it if it’s going to be dead in two seconds I guess the same thing goes for bath bombs, bubble bars, candles, and tarts. 🤷‍♀️

 

 

Okay true I guess. Do people still buy it madly or has it come and gone before I even knew it was happening like most things? 😄

I don't get it. Can someone explain to me why you'd spend the time to make slime look like food and smell like food just so it can be smashed in 2 seconds? I came this and was like WOW and then realized it was slime and not wax. I'm baffled!!!

10 minutes ago, Hotpinkao said:

Thank you! What about buttercream sprinkles?

Sorry I don't have that one. I paired it with WSP Vanilla Buttercream for the frosting. 

Yes! I made some mini soy wax cupcakes using this and they smell amazing. It's not a super strong scent so you'll have to use the max FO but it's worth it for me. LOVE

death by chocolate

lavender rocks

I recommend these highly for use in soy. Strong and great throw. Just don't get the Godiva chocolate, it smells like shoe polish.

19 minutes ago, Sunday said:

Looks like Just Scents sale is on ...but it appears its only on selected fragrances  ....and only marginal markdowns...so disappointed

I was just coming to post this. Fragrance Buddy has 20% off starting today if anyone is interested in that!

55 minutes ago, maria57 said:

Swell. I thought it was only for today. So much to learn. As if it wasn't enough that it will take my RE order 12 days to get here. Thanks for the intel!

I'm honestly not sure what they are doing. The announcement says the 27th they are back for one day for the end of the year sale. We didn't miss it because I've been randomly refreshing their site all day lol. 

1 hour ago, maria57 said:

I didn't see a sale so I ordered some samples. Shipping is expensive!

You should have just held off until tomorrow just to be safe! If their sale includes free shipping you're gonna kick yourself!

8 hours ago, Dhara said:

I just found Aztec Candle and soap supplies today. Has anyone tried FO or anything from them? They have a special 5 1oz for $5 so I thought I'd order some to test out. 

 

I've had success with my wax melts using Aztec for a few holiday FO but my go to supplier seems to be WSP, Just Scent or VA Candle. Candle Science FO were really good for me too but I haven't ordered more from them other than my first batch of trial 1oz because everyone else has had sales lately. 

Elements Sale!!

I got an email from them yesterday. The codes are good for one week and I don't plan to use them so I thought I'd offer here.

1 hour ago, Sunday said:

Have I missed Just scents sale?

Nope they are having their end of the year sale for just one day on Dec 27. No details yet on discount amounts. 

https://www.justscent.com/special-announcements.html

Maybe they are making it up in the shipping??

@Darbla Of all the WSP I have, not a single one on your list. Let us know what you think when you get them! 

1 minute ago, Moonstar said:

Now I'm really intrigued 😂😂

If you're already placing an order I'd say at least get a 1oz sample and try it out yourself!

34 minutes ago, Moonstar said:

I forgot to ask, what's lavender rocks like ? Sounds interesting 

It's really difficult to describe. It's like someone put Lavender and Champagne together then added in faint scents of fruit and amber. I may not be making it sound very good but trust me, it's amazing. And strong and has excellent CT and HT in soy wax!

4 minutes ago, Quentin said:

Shopping cart site? Could you list an example or two? I'm not sure I'm familiar with the term. I must not be familiar with the term or I wouldn't be asking you this.

Any online shop that allows you to add items to your cart then checkout and pay all on the same site.......ie: all our suppliers

On 12/16/2018 at 9:53 PM, Moonstar said:

Ive only ordered a few oils from here. Vanilla Bean Marshmallow & Peppermint bark. Can you please share your favorites along with duds + how they perform overall ?

On a different note this year just flew by. Im hoping 2019 will be a better year  

How do you like their Peppermint Bark? 

My favs that I have only smelled OOB are:

Peanut Butter Cookie

Sugar Cookie Dough

Becky's Ultimate Vanilla

Pink Chiffon

and the ones I've used and love are:

Peppermint Bark 

Death By Chocolate

Jack Frost Christmas
Red Velvet Cake

Vanilla Bean Buttercream
Vanilla Bomb

Bear Claws

Cuppy Cake

Lavender Rocks

1 hour ago, GailC said:

I'm surprised no one has responded.  A lot of people seem to like JS fragrance oils.

I think because like me they thought this was the same thread already there

Velvet Sugar from Just Scent or one of the ones mentioned.

2 hours ago, Paintguru said:

Maybe I skip the phone number and address and do the social media stuff.  I guess it depends if it is meant so customers can contact the person or just find and order and follow the shop itself.  

I think if you have a phone number you actually want customers calling then add it on there. I don't have that right now so it's not there. If I build up my business enough that I feel I should then I can change it later. This is why I only got a small number of cards for now.