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The first thing that popped into my mind was “Home for the Holidays”. have fun! Working on some of those myself

This looks great and so functional. While I haven’t delved into my craft area I’ve been slowly decluttering for the last year or so. It is so much easier to make a functional space when all of the junk you don’t ever use is gone. The same will apply when I make it to the craft areas I’m sure. I’ve also found that as I actually use a space it evolves into what works best for me. look forward to seeing more! I love to see organizing ideas.

Thank you!

Just lovely! I am also excited to try tonic in soap as well as a few others. I’m going to have to look for those dollar store crates too.

I love where this is going and agree with talltayls analysis of brainstorming. In design school for branding they taught us to do just that. Ironically, I’ve been doing the same for my own future brand. I had to dial it back and really get to the meaning and authentic purpose of what I’m trying to do. Authenticity is what sells or what I want to sell anyway. Think about the feeling I’m trying to convey rather than just focusing on the name. I think this thread is on that wavelength. some that came to mind to me are Generations Scent Works Scents of Community i particularly love the idea of the use of the word generations. I think it speaks to the past as well as the future. Just my two cents though! 😁

I second the trend toward minimalism. I’ve been on that journey as well and had no idea how much mental space physical things take up- until they weren’t there. I also have thrown many things away, donated and given away as well. We had double of everything when we got married. Sometimes it’s hard when you’ve spent money on it BUT it makes me a super conscious consumer, later. I think with that in mind your fresh business model sounds great! Change can be scary but also an exciting new adventure! If you were successful before you’ll be successful again I try to take in all of these ideas as I explore and figure out how I will set mine up, one of these days. Everyone here is so inspiring and creative. I’d say that the craftserver community helps keep me motivated, knowing I’m not alone in this journey. Also the thought of being my own boss one day is extremely appealing. I’m a free spirit at heart lol

Ah all of those are great ideas! I hope the new packs are EASY more than anything. I’m sorry it’s such a pain and thank you again. And I agree this is no rush at all whatsoever!

Thank you for doing all of the work!! my only ideas to hopefully make that faster for you would be 1. Maybe grid out the paper quickly then do drops of a whole scent, then cut? May be just slightly less tedious. It’s easier sometimes to cut that stuff with an exacto knife and a metal ruler than scissors 2. Enlist family including child labor if necessary Glad the Mylar is easier! really appreciate you taking the time to do this! So excited to hear everyone’s opinions.

Also thank you @TallTayl for all of your work with this! 🌸

I got some sniffies!! 🎉 I received: 1. pinion pine- this smells like Christmas to me for some reason. It’s beautiful. 2. black raspberry vanilla- I agree with TallTayls analysis of this. Smells tart like real blackberry 3. strawberry rhubarb jam- this smells awesome to me and not like fake strawberry. smells very jam Personally, if I had to pick these are my top 3 I think. The rest are close behind though. They’re all good! I also received: 4. blue hyacinth-agree this will be amazing in spring 5.strawberry jam 1- I really like this one too but prefer the other jam if I had to pick 6.down to earth 7.strawberry vine 8. fresh cut stems- agree I think this would be a great mixer 9. This does have a sweet mint to it. I like it but this one is my least favorite I think i am Not good at describing scents but can’t wait to hear what everyone thinks.

Thanks so much for this. That makes sense about the super fat- I didn’t even think of that. I’ll keep my super fat low to hopefully skirt around that. Maybe I’ll try the concentrated ones or blood orange sounds nice! I’ll have to try the lime and litsea cubeba as well. Hopefully I can make some of them stick. I’ll have to try the anchoring as well I’ve seen some suggestions online about those. thank you both for your help and suggestions! so many things to try!

Im still pretty new to soap making and finding conflicting information regarding citrus EO in soap. Would it be ok, photosensitivity wise, since it’s a wash off product? I’m specifically interested in orange at this time but probably lemon/ lime too down the road. Do you like to add yours at trace? thank you in advance for your help! Bailey

Good!l Same here! I’m sure pre-coffee made bot destruction that much more satisfying! 🤣

Thanks for taking care of them! Sorry you have to deal with that. Make sure you get your coffee though!! 😋

Thank you! That’s what I think I’m finding with the tins. I know it’s a lot of trial and error and testing, testing.. and some more testing. I’ve only made it as far as I have due to the generosity of everyone here. I agree that the expectation may be off. Soy won’t burn like anything but soy so some of my comparisons may not be fair. Probably especially with hot throw vs a paraffin candle.

Ah thank you! That’s kind of what I suspected. I initially thought double wick but then was looking at a yankee candle and wondering if that’s why they single wick it. I’ll have to see if the excess heat helps with underwicking. I’m just using 464 as I learn but thinking of branching into other territory. Will also have to check out McCalls. I was thinking that the chimney aspect may help with scent throw. I’m noticing in the tins the top of the candle doesn’t throw as well as the bottom. The bottom does heat up more so it could just be the bigger melt pool rather than the height of the tin. Or both. I’m able to accomplish this while keeping the tin around 100 degrees or so. I do like tins and how they look as well. I like that they are lighter in weight and won’t shatter if something went haywire. im a glutton for punishment though and will likely try the apothecary jar at some point lol

I’m thinking about trying out an apothecary jar because I like the cottage-y look about them with a flat lid. Still pretty new to candle making, I am slightly concerned about container temp due to the “dip” at the top of these jars. I’ve recently had some minor successes in candle tins with container temp but could see how these jars would heat up at the top. I’m not married to the idea of using them and may just try a tumbler instead if this is a real PITA. 😆 just curious to hear anyones experience with them. Thank you in advance! Bailey

How exciting! I second the soap comment. Do you know if they are soap safe to try? Or formulated specifically/only for candles?

How exciting! These sound great. Can’t wait to hear how they turn out!

So happy for your success and can’t wait to see all of your creations!!

Warmest welcome! Best of luck on your venture and can’t wait to hear more about your creations!

Welcome! This forum is a wealth of quality information. I can attest to it’s helpfulness when those frustrating times come. Definitely focus on safety with candles. Good luck to you!

I love me some fall scents too. My husband and I are a big fan of bakery ones also. They can make me hungry though 😋

That is a super smart idea on how to test things out and I agree with you on not spending where you already have it. Can’t wait to see what you come up with!

I agree with you two about unique to me/us scents and something new. I’m in spring/summer mode as well! I have a fancy for rose and rose blend scented everything for some reason at the moment. If I get a decent HT on anything you’ll hear about it 😂 it’s been a slow process. Some stability would be amazing. What a lovely thought!