Sally

That red is soooo gorgeous, very festive, it's always a delight to see your candles donita. And real icicles how cool are they!!! Sally.

Maybe its the particular oils you've tried Nat. I've had really good results with the ones I've tried...Kojiki, Samsara & Happy Heart all in CB135 & my soy/pw pillar blend, all at 1 1/2 oz per pound. I haven't tried the ones you listed & the only one I was disappointed with was Sandalwood Rose but I think that was more to do with the particular jar I was trying out. Sally

Soooooooo today I have poured Berts Cashmere in my soy /pw pillar blend @ 7% & it is super strong & very masculine. It lingers for a long time, i can still smell it on my hands after demoulding the votives & pillar I made & to me it is smelling like a really strong Imperial Leather soap. I think it will throw well after a very short cure but I'm away for a couple of days so it won't get lit til monday at least. HTH. Quote: Originally Posted by Sally I just got Cashmere from Bert in todays box of goodies, haven't got it in wax yet but it smells great oob, no idea if it's anything like the one you're after tho'. Sally. Thanks. Let me know how you like it in the wax, if you get a chance.

Do you not have scales with a tare button? You simply put a small empty container on the scales press the tare button so the scales reset to 0 then add as much fo as you are needing, in your case 1 tablespoon the scales should then tell you how much it weighs & you can work out your costs accordingly.

OOOOO I'd love to have them in my christmas stocking. Sally.

Wow they both look fab, put my basket efforts to shame. Sally.

I've tried the Karma Kazi. love it but it wasn't very strong in my soy so now I add a little to my unscented moisturiser, works a treat in that! The only other one I have but haven't got in wax yet is Head Over Heels In Love. I like her Sampaquita, Pure Indulgence & Ultimate Vanilla, they all worked well for me. Sally.

I just got Cashmere from Bert in todays box of goodies, haven't got it in wax yet but it smells great oob, no idea if it's anything like the one you're after tho'. Sally.

Wow what beauties! Makes bath time a real treat having gorgeous products like those to pamper with. Sally.

Peaks Sugar Plum Berries is gorgeous. Sally.

Thats a lovely way to remember your sister...& add another talent to those you already have. Sally.

They look fab. I bought some gold wax ages ago but when I melted a little it smelled soooooooo bad I thought I'll never use it, now I'm thinking I could try something like that, especially with the frankincense & myrrh scent I've got coming. Thanks for the inspiration. Sally.

OOO I'm pushed to choose a favourite, they are all sooo good. Sally.

Not sure if it's a good dupe of the perfume but I've used it in Ecosoya CB135 & in Ecosyoa PB/pw blend I make up & it works well in both. I'd get a small amount & give it a go then you can do a straight comparison. Sally.

If I remember correctly the scent names are pretty funky too, nothing samey with this girly. Sally.

The best is the one you've tested to death & that works well for you. This probably won't be the same as your neighbours choice or someone on the boards first choice, but if it works well for you then it's the best whatever it is. BTW ecosoya 135 is a container wax....far too soft for votives or pillars. Happy researching! Sally.

Bert even with the increase in your prices your oils are still lots cheaper than from other companies. Your quality is usually great, your customer service exemplary & you never charge extra for shipping, so even with shipping over to me I am still getting a great deal & if I find an oil that doesn't work well for me I don't have to buy it again just cos it's cheaper. Saving with you means I can afford to try some more expensive oils out once in a while. Bless you Bert for all your hard work. Sally.

I'm putting mine in cb135 too & my ecosya pb/pw blend I make up. None of the oils you list have needed to be wicked up in my waxes & redwood & cedar, atm, & candy cane have all been decreased to 7%. I think I could probably decrease that further & still have a knock out throw, especially after a longer cure (these 3 all throw really well after 3 days or less for me). Haven't tried juicy fruit so cant comment on that. Sally.

Much prefer the cb135 too for pretty much the same reasons as gdawg. I pour at 140 or slightly above. Sally.

Yup & at this rate thats about all he's getting, unless the fair this w.e is a good one. My timing was bad falling pregnant with him cos his birthday is 3 days before christmas too, but I have got him a nice pressie for that..........2 candles & an IOU in a box lol. Update on my testers.... Orange Spice ...MMMMMMMMM French Vanilla.....nice, not overpowering. Rose......awesome so I cut back to 7% & it's still good. Jasmine ....also very strong so I've cut back on that one too. Angel....to me it smells like a lighter version of Peaks Black Canyon which is too strong for me so this one is a happy medium. Jack Frost.......lovely...my 13 yr old loves this one too, said it made his room feel warm. Satin Sheets ...I found to be a bit light but it could be my nose isn't working too well just now so I'll re test after christmas. Tea Leaf & Jasmine.....gorgeous, a refreshing change after all the christmas scents I've been pouring. Moonlight Path......this is the only one I have had no success with whatsoever. I thought it might improve after a longer cure but hasn't & no significant thow even after several hours of burning. Redwood & Cedar.....throws well although I wasn't sure about its scent but now it's growing on me. So now theres another box full on it's way, some of which are #s of favourites but a whole lot of others too.......good job I just bought another case of wax! Sally.

The Columbian Coffee is fab.......my 13 yr old son has asked for a large candle in this for christmas Sally.

Berts Andes Thin Mints is wonderful Heres a link to her Ebay site but if you email her direct the ebay fees are waived. Also Bert is having a sale just now.....even more temptation. Cant you tell I'm a fan? http://stores.ebay.com/Heaven-Scent-Candle-and-Soap-Supply_16oz-Fragrance-Oils_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ10QQftidZ2QQtZkm Sally.

OO that looks yummy. Sally.

I love those, the colour is just gorgeous. Sally.

Very nice , I really like the look of the packs too. Sally.