babyrn

I came across their site not to long ago and sent a email with a couple of questions regarding some of the fo’s.  I never received a response so I’ve been hesitant to order.

6 hours ago, Candybee said:

Prairieannie sent me one of her goat milk soaps once and it was pretty nice. It did give off a lot of milky white water thou whenever I washed with it so that told me there was too much milk in the base.

 

But she used bases from EBC so that could make a difference since you used the SFIC.

Thanks for all the help.  I’m going to remelt a bar and add more base and see if that helps.  

1 minute ago, Candybee said:

No its not supposed to look like that. Your batter separated in the mold and that's why you have two layers. Personally I never used her recipe because she uses a much higher content of additives than I ever would. I have read other complaints about her recipe before. It could be any number of issues that caused the batter to seperate. Anything from the base itself, an one or combo of additives, how well you incorporated the ingredients, the temperature, etc.

 

Any insight you may have to share may help. Anything unusual happen when you were putting it together? Like did you have any issues while you were making the soap or when you poured it into the mold?

No I didn’t experience any issues that I know of. I didn’t notice the separation at all in the pot or in the mold until about half way through the dry time and it seemed like the top was the last to harden.  If you don’t see any reason not to use it as is then I won’t bother remelting.  It’s for my personal use only.  Next time I will try a different recipe.

I used the following recipe from prairieannie and below is my finished soap.  Soap seems to be perfect but I just wasn’t sure if it was supposed to look layered like this?  It’s almost like some ingredients rose to the top.  

Can anyone suggest a coffee scent that is sweet and bakery like but not overpowered with cinnamon or caramel?  The coffee definitely needs to stand out.  I use 464 wax.  

Black Sea from candle science is strong and very masculine.  Also Perfect Man from Natures Garden.

TT’s is by far the best!  Just Scent would be my second choice 

Definitely try Natures Garden!

Just curious what your thoughts and experience is with two of the same fragrances from different suppliers and one smelling a lot stronger OOB.  I know it’s subjective but does it necessarily mean it will be a stronger scent than the other in the finished product?

36 minutes ago, katmeltswax said:

Wow! I got to take a peek .Are you going to post results ? Thanks 😀

Yes I will definitely do that!

I placed my order at 10:30 pm Tuesday and by Wednesday at 11:30 it had shipped.  Flat rate shipping of $8.00.  It will be here Friday.  

1 hour ago, candlesncats said:

What is their website? I really need another supplier....lol : )

Naturesitems.com

Has anyone heard of or ordered from this company before?  

I will take 1 pound each of pink sugar, sweet amber, & Black vetyver cafe 

Does anyone have any opinions or info on Southwest Candle Supplies blended waxes?  Shipping is quite cheap to me and I am ordering some 464 and thought about trying their line.

I use mine in the diffuser all the time. 

Has anyone used Pumpkin Souffle from Rustic Escentuals and CandleScience?  If so, are they similiar? Differences?  Which do you prefer?  

6 hours ago, Belinda said:

I really like NG a lot! I also like FB's oils, Peak, CS, Backwoods (just wish they had a larger selection) and Cajun's (which doesn't get mentioned on here much but they  have some really good oils). I also like several from JS, WSP, DS and Candlewic. 

Belinda what ones have you had good luck with and like from Cajun's?  I was thinking of placing a order to try them out.

4 hours ago, Trappeur said:

Hello Babyrn,

 

I'll message you with that info.  In the mean time there are wonderful chandlers here who I know do perfume roll ons so I'm hoping some of them will contact you when they see this post.  I hate to give out info info when we all here support one another.

 

Trappeur

I purchased from someone on Etsy and wasn't that impressed so I didn't want to chance it again.  Any recommendations would help and hopefully someone on here does see it and I can order from them.  Thanks!

Trappeur do you mind sharing the Etsy person who makes your perfume roll ons?  I've been looking for someone to do that!

How long is wax good for if it's been stored inside my house in its original shipping box?

My favorite place to order fabric from is www.fatquartershop.com. They add new fabrics all the time.

I was going to recommend greenleaf's 70/30. It's soft, it's like cutting butter.

I 2nd BCN Euc Spearmint.

What is the CT benefit auction?