deputy6512

Thanks!

I haven't made candles in several months, but I am thinking of whipping up a batch of Pink Sugar soon since I have lots of customers requesting that I do so. My question is this: I made a pink sugar sachet about a month ago, and it didn't hold scent long at all. The beads turned a brownish/pinkish color. Could this be from the fragrance being to old? The oil is from Peaks and I normally have wonderful results. I believe the oil is probably about 9 months old. Do you think I need new oil before I attempt the candles? Thanks in advance

I totally understand what you are going through. I struggled with this myself a few months ago. Do I quit, do I keep plugging away? My problem was also time. Candle making is NOT my full time job, just something I do on the side. I did make a TINY profit last year, but nothing to write home about. When I started talking about quitting, all of my customers freaked. I felt obligated to them and felt that I would be soo letting them down. So, I too prayed about it, and came up with a compromise. I decided to downsize greatly (going from offering 5 different candle sizes to just one). So, currently I am clearancing all of my current stock, and once all of my tins and jars are gone, they are gone for good. Only going to offer one size after that. This will so help me have more time with my daughter, and household duties. It will be so much easier to keep up with just one size. So, thats my two cents. Try compromising first, then if that doesn't work and you still aren't happy, then sell. Best of Luck to you!!

I use Peaks Ginger Peach and I think it smells pretty good. Not sure that its a "true" peach, but you can definitely smell the peaches. I have gotten alot of good comments on it.

It's funny you bring this up because I was going to order from them this morning as well, then saw the freaking price! I ended up getting it from WSP because even with shipping, it's cheaper. I checked other sites as well thinking I would find cheaper shipping, but the cheapest I found was only $2 cheaper than WSP, so I just ordered from them. Man I hope they all don't go up that high or I'm screwed.

I'll give it a try:

London Lemon Curd: Lemon Drops

Brown Sugar and Fig: Figgy Pudding

Black Rasperry Vanilla: Black Berries and Creme

Drakkar: Captivating

I got a sample of this yesterday, and to me it smells exactly like Cappucino Hazelnut. What does everyone else think? Maybe they just but the wrong fragrance in my bottle...

I just put the tarts in there unwrapped, then bagged them as they were purchased. It did take some time, but it wasn't too bad I didn't think. The jars didn't get too messed up either. I like them because I store them in the jars at home as well.

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I hope this works...this is what I used for the craft show I did back in September. They are containers from the Dollar Store, $2 a piece. They work great!!

Do they want these scented? For color, I would suggest orange, yellow, green, etc...

Maybe make the labels Hawaiian themed as well. How many containers are we talking here?

Lavender (headache from he!!)

Spring Rain (like the smell, but gives me a headache)

Vanilla Sandalwood

No one? Cmon guys, I know some of you have experimented with this one!!!!:rolleyes2

I just tested this one at 1oz per lb of J223. 8oz jj/44-24-18z wick. The melt pool was acceptable, no sooting and such. Wonderful cold throw, non existent hot throw. Any ideas? I have read alot of good review about this fo, and I was so hoping it would work.

Michelle

I use J223 and get a wonderful throw with this one! I can smell more cider than cinnamon. I too sold lots of this over the holidays. Sorry you have had bad luck with it because I lOve it!!

Angela-

I received a sample of Peaks Ocean, and it doesn't smell perfumey at all to me...very clean smelling

Michelle

I explained to her how much money and time goes into testing, but she didn't seem to understand. I have run across SOOOO many people over the 2 years that I have been doing this that look at me crosseyed when I talk about testing, wick size, etc... I can't remember what I thought before I made candles myself, but I can be pretty certain I had a little bit of a clue (at least I would like to think so!).

UPDATE to all who PM'd about this: Angie contacted me yesterday and stated that she has decided to go with the .33 Walmart votives. I advised her against this and explained to her how much a handmade votive would increase the value of her business (evidently she is going to sell baby shower gifts, and include pink or blue votives). She said she didn't think it would matter all that much, and she thought it would be CHEAPER to purchase a handmade one:shocked2:.

This whole ordeal has made me realize that people in general don't really care all that much about quality. They just look at how cheap something is, regardless if it is actually a good item or not. Oh well. Has anyone else ever experienced something like this?

To all who PM'd me: I sent on everyones post to Angie (the girl who needs the votives). I am waiting for an email back from her about what she wants to do. Thanks and I will let everyone know something when I know something!

Michelle

Hi guys, been off the board for a little while, but trying to catch up. Anyhow, I have an old friend from high school who contacted me about purchasing votives from me. Problem is, I don't make votives and don't plan to (only containers). So, I promised her I would check with this board to see who all does wholesale on votives. So, if anyone is interested she is starting a business involving childrens items (not sure exactly what), and said she needs pink and blue votives. If your interested, please PM me or respond to this message. Thanks in advance!

Lavender for sure. It is soooo strong. I really like spring rain, but it gives me a headache.

Peaks

Just Scent

I have never tried any others, but after reading this, I just may have to break out the pocket book once again!!

Thanks for the replies...the customer said that her mother had a musk candle that she really likes, but didn't go into any further detail than that. She said she is going to try and get it this week and drop it off for me to figure out. I will definitely keep your suggestions in mind when I finally order. I will update you all when I figure out exactly which musk I am looking for!

I just received a request from a customer for Musk. I have never sampled this scent before, so can anyone give me any ideas on who has the best?

I agree with Angela...the small storage bins are great for tarts. I started out with the ziploc bags and soon found out that wasn't a good idea. All the scents were mixing together, so I bought some of the storage containers and they are wonderful (just make sure they have a #5 on the bottom).

Too cute!!