Jokerjen

I know if it were me, I would be pretty quick to reply to a potential customer. I'm curious to see how they really are because the few that I have tried from there were pretty weak,,,

I find there are certain oils that I go through FAST and I have a feeling that if these oils are as good as everyone claims, then that would be the case and she could lose a potentially large customer.

( I have had quite a few requests for LUSH dupes, so I am looking into it....)

Is that really the only place you can get them?

It's only the LUSH dupes I am interested in....

I got my samples from Wicks Unlimited but you have to buy HUGE quantity...

I found some for you though...

http://bertsheavenscent.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=382&zenid=4674cd990d629d0b51d2830c1257a5b8

No, I haven't.......I was inquiring about her dupes and shipping to Canada.

Well I have emailed her twice and haven't received a reply

Apparently she doesn't answer the phone either????

ha ha...here I found mine...lol

http://www.craftserver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7130

I think mine ws closest!lol I can't seem to find a pic..but you know this very candle is sitting on my fireplace!Lol

Do you have the link for that, Jen? I'd like to take a peek...

I would have to look for it again...maybe Top will beat me to it!lol

When I don't have the actual receipts, I use the ones off of paypal....

I know Stella...I'm just being a smart ass...hey on a side note, Do you guys remember a couple of years ago when we tried to duplicate that three color layer pillar in burgundy, green & gold? I cam across that thread awhile back.

We should do something like that again!

Honestly all of her scents are good and throw good in soy. I have entire coffee line using her coffee scents. My all time fave though, is Caramel Cinnamon Latte!

All of mine are 6 inch pre-tabbed....

Remember that your colors depend on both the dye and the wax.

Light bounces off the surface of opaque waxes like paraffin/soy blends and vegetable waxes. This tends towards a creamy pastel look, but it also allows for very bright and vivid colors if you use a lot of dye.

Paraffin container blends can be pretty creamy too, but some of them (like 4627, or even 4630 to some extent) and more translucent. Light can penetrate them to some extent, so colors looks a little deeper and darker and more jewel-like. You don't need as much dye as with opaque waxes, but also the whole effect is different.

So that's the wax part. As far as the color part goes, all the different types of dyes from so many different suppliers really give you a crapload of color options. There are limits though. Certain exotic and opaque colors, including neons, are pigments rather than dyes. They are not generally recommended for the interior of candles that are going to be burned because the little particles can build up in the wick. But you can get away with it to some extent, so it might be worth trying if you want to make something unusual.

Bitter Creek has a wide range of dyes and pigments:

http://cart.candlesupply.com/Dyes-c-296.html

One Stop Candle has some regular and neon pigments: http://www.onestopcandle.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?page=OSC/CTGY/CC

Candlewic has some pigments too: http://www.candlewic.com/store/category.aspx?q=c9&title=Pigment%20Dyes

Just remember that the pigments are really intended for dipping molded pillars. I can't say for sure how any particular one might affect the burn of a candle.

I'm not new!lol I know how colors affect different waxes. and THERE are Neon Dyes out there..I just haven't found a good source.

I have some samples coming from one place, so I hope they put some neons in there.

You know...JS has a TON of coffee fragrances and they are all awesome..you may want to give some of those a try.

I am having a hard time find strong brilliant colors in the shades that I want for my candles..I am looking for bright jewel tones and neons..BRIGHT neons....do you know where I could find some perhaps?

I have an ECO 1 in a 3 inch jar....

Ya, I felt the same but a few months back, I got a bunch of samples....and to be completely honest, the throw is just as good, if not better! I have a lavender Jelly Jar that I brough home to test tonight and it is filling my dining room,living room and kitchen..basically the enitire main floor.

I use 4630, which I believe is pretty close to the J waxes...it is pretty soft. I was using zinc too..but am trying to get rid of the shrooms. with the eco 2-3 hours burn and no shroom! I am going to powerburn it tomorrow.

I think I may try it and pour a few jars and see what happens...

Well I got some of these awhile back but never got around to trying them out...I am a huge fan of CD wicks and so far into the test burn..ECO's are even better!!!Zinc although burns very nicely..generally mushrooms huge..cd flame is steady but sometimes gets too big...with the eco..so far no mushrooms and burns at a little slower rate than the cd's but a nicer overall flame. :highfive:

I have a question....those micas and stuff that you get from TBK, can any be used to color candles as well? Mixed with maybe some mineral oil or something so it is like liquid dye?

I have some sweet colors coming and I would love to be able to use them in candle applications.

That would be Billie....

Just figured I'd share!lol It made me go ewwwwww! And then laugh!

LMAO check this out.....

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41780428&ref=sr_gallery_12&&ga_search_query=soap&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=51&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title