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I had a customer who used a scentsy warmer and for some reason my melts wouldn't melt all the way, like around the sides of the bowl. I finally figured out why. She had the warmer almost right under a ceiling fan. And the only reason I figured that out was because I had my warmer (not scentsy) sitting nearly under the ceiling fan and it was doing the exact same thing. The sides looked all funky and not completely melted. So not sure if that maybe an issue or not but it was for me. And so I solved the mistery of the scentsy warmer LOL

I had someone ask me if I could dupe Pac Sun's Tilt, I have no idea what it smells like but I guess Pac Sun discontinued it and she's hoarding the last of what she has and hope I can find it for her.

Thanks

Sandy

You could make an emulsified scrub with ewax and steric and you won't have the issue of oil settleing on top.

Check with bayousome.com. The service is top notch, and they do everything possible to keep costs down. They're in GA, but it won't hurt to compare the whole picture. The only drawback is that you have to buy a min of 50 for most items.

I was going to suggest them also. Definately check them out!

Well I finally decided to go through some old invoices and found it was Rustic Escentuals that I got them from A LONG time ago and of course there not on their site now...bummer. I guess I could make them but I'm not big on sewing

Yeah they were cloth with the drawstring. I swear I still have one someone in my work room so I'm gonna try and find it today and I'll post a pic. It's driving me nuts that I can't remember where I ordered them from!

I checked out papermart but they didnt have what I was looking for.

I had ordered a couple printed sachet bags with a fishing design on them and for the life of me can not remember where I ordered them from. Anyone have an idea where I can get some like that?

Sandy

I've never used either to pour wax into but I use the platic portion cups you get from like a restraunt and those don't melt so I would think these would be just fine. I did try using the little metal containers that come in alittle case a long time ago to make up a sample set of scents but I wasnt happy with those, they just seemed so small so now I just have a bag filled with 1oz portion cups, each labeled with the scents and that works great.

Sandy

I would be extremely cautious about any order from Africa, especially one for thousands of dollars. So many scams come from there and candle makers are targeted all the time.:tiptoe:

I was thinking the same thing before I even read your post

I would have to say my most used suppliers would be:

BCN

ICS

Peaks

and now elements will be on my list since they started carrying FOH's oils

I use my big melter (turkey fryer) to just melt my wax and then weigh out the amount of melted wax I'm going to use in a metal pour pitcher and then add my FO into the pitcher. Not sure if your using a big turkey fryer or a presto pot. If your the presto pot, which I've melted down my "mistake" pillars that already are scented in one of those and when I'm done I just wipe it out with paper towel while it's still hot. Hope that helps :smiley2:

I finally got a sample of April Fresh from Peaks and put it wax last week, testing it now and I think it is a keeper... just need to get one of testers to burn it for me also to get another's opinion But so far so good!!!!

I've forgotten mine in the freezer when I was trying to cool it down and it was fine when I let it thaw out and used it.

I haven't tried Peaks yet but if you have any success with it let me know. I'll have to add that one to my next Peaks order and give it a try.

Yeah I can't get a good hot throw in my C-3 wax either I've been just using for tarts.

ME TOO!!!

OMG!!!!!~~~~ I have sooooo missed Apple Cobbler Delite!!!!

While I was out shopping over Christmas I seen that Walmart had an end cap all set up with clamshell tarts for $2 a package but as soon as I opened them and smelt them I seen why they were only $2 they were very low quality. I get alittle frustrated with it but I always figure if my customers decide to try those I know they be back for mine in no time at all

Here's a copy of the email in case anyone wants to see... I'm sure it will be alittle bit before elements gets all this set up on their site.

(copy of email)

I wish everyone a wonderful blessed 2010!!! May all your wishes, hopes and dreams come true in the coming year for all of you!!! I thank each and every one of you for making Fragrance Oil Heaven what it is! Without customers like all of you...I would have been able to have one of my dreams come true!! With this...I am sooooooooo honored to say that Fragrance Oil Heaven has been sold!!! I am very proud to announce that Tammy Tivis from Elements Bath & Body has purchased Fragrance Oil Heaven and promises to bring my babies back to everyone with the same outstanding service that you are all accustomed to!!! I will now be able to follow thru with my dreams of my candles and bath & body products and my #1 priority of being the best mom that I know how to be!!

If you need to reach me...please send any emails to kimmyskandles@yahoo.com -- I do have some oils left and will be listing them on my retail website within the next day -- http://www.spalectables.com/FOHWhatsLeft.html

More news will come from Tammy once she gets everything transferred over Tammy will immediately be taking over FOH, this newsletter and all correspondence for the purchasing of new stock. Tammy's existing website is http://www.elementsbathandbody.com/ -- email : ContactUs@ElementsBathandBody.com

I have know Tammy for years and she is a wonderful person and supplier!! I wish her much with the purchase of my babies and know that my wonderful customers will get the fo's and the best of customer service with Tammy!!

Again, I want to personally thank all of you for making my dreams come true so far and will be right along side of all of you now with the love of candle and soap making!!

Happy New Years everyone!! May your 2010 be wonderful!!!

Kim Sesack

WooHoo I just got an email stating ElementsBathandBody.com just bought FOH I'm so excited!!! I can't wait to get some of FOH's oils back in my hands!!!

Nu-Scents has it for $50 a case but I think they charge a "handling" fee for orders shipped. They are only about 30 min away so I've always picked up my wax from them.

My last order from onlinelabels were the same...thin and grainy not smooth at all. I had called them and they too had said the manufacturer had changed the full sheet clear labels. I have been using them for awhile and actually like them now. They kinda "grew" on me. I usually cut my own labels and when making lotion bottle labels I use wide tape to cover my labels so they don't smear and these thinner ones work better for that I think because I don't end up with a super thick label after added the over lay of tape.

Hi

I don't use a hex jar, I use the 8oz jelly jar and use c-3 pretty much the same temps but use an eco 8 and 1 1/2 oz of peaks amish harvest and get a great scent throw so not sure if maybe you need to up the amount of fo?

Hope that helps

Sandy

Thank you both I use the seamless aluminium molds. I am going to attempt it again tonight after work!

Sandy

A while back I poured my first pillars with 1343 added 3tbs steric/lb 1/2oz fo/lb and poured at about 180. I did three layers the mottled look came out great but tons of pin holes so I put it aside and decided last night to try again. I did the exact same above but poured one at about 165 thinking maybe the first time I poured too hot thus the pin holes and poured the other two at about 180. This time no pin holes in any of them but didnt get much of a mottled look at all. The only thing I did different this time is I used silicone release spray (the first time I just used cooking spray) and didn't do a layer look just one full color pillar, maybe I used to much dye? One I used color chips and the others I used liquid dye. Does the silicone spray have any affect in achieving the mottled look or will too much dye affect the outcome? I'm so frustrated!!! I figure I can just remelt these and pour again right? I'm taking a break gonna make some dinner and watch Survivor and maybe I'll go back down to these buggers and try again. Any suggestions on what I'm might be doing wrong or any tips are more than welcomed :smiley2:

Sandy

Someone had suggested using FCO (Fractionated Coconut Oil) to help with FO's that won't blend. I tried it and so far it has worked for me. I'm not any help with coloring Cyclo, sorry.

Sandy