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Any thoughts on why the reed diffuser sticks would get a type of crystalization on them? I'm not sure if that is a correct way to describe the way the reeds look. I made it so long ago that I don't even remember the % of fragrance to base I used. Perhaps, I put in too much fragrance oil. Has anyone ever had this happen? Maybe it's the fragrance oil. I do know that some fragrance oils can get that way and need to be warmed up. I only made one for my personal use and didn't plan on ever selling them. edited.....I used Just Scent base. I am considering WSP next time I place an order. Sorry...........for asking this question on your post candlelady. As soon a I typed and posted I realized I should of not. Thanks

Thank you Monvi33! Welcome to the site.....you will learn so much from all the members. This site is the best. I only wish I had found Craft Server several years ago.

I love the black lid with your jar. I've used a similar type jar that came with a gold lid. I never liked my jars.......perhaps I would of liked them better with a black lid. Would you care to share where you purchased the style of jar and lid? However, your colors and wax is what really makes the jar look very expensive. :smiley2:

Beautiful!

Great job! I really like the brown color.

Your choice of colors with Bay Rum as the scent is a great combination.

You did a great job! I love tin can candles.

bubbletub...I think I smell some Yuzu in FOH Lemon Sugar. Did you ever smell of her Yuzu? Get some of the AH/RE Lemon sugar and add a little Yuzu for a bit more of a clean smell.

Cranberry Cupboard, Cranberry Glaze, Cranberry Tea, Country Cranberry,

Lavender, Lemon & (Sugar Cookie or a Snickerdoodle oil) = Lavenderdoodle

I make soy candles...dye free. I want to make a candle color that is similar to the look of a grubby cinnamon color for fall. I have seen candles made grubby in old tin cans that look like the color I want to have the wax resemble. Mahogany, brown, butterscotch and burgundy. These are colors I thought might be a good start. Does anyone have any suggestion of a few color combinations to try? I don't even know if I can get a soy candle to look grubby.

www.puritan.com Type diffuser in the search box. This one is not for a USB. It's electric. I just got one of these type electric diffusers. It has a stone that gets hot with a small metal removeable tray that sits ontop of the stone. Very easy to change scents. I just wipe the tray with regular alcohol and a cotton pad. I got some lavender essential oil for use in my bedroom. I turn it on about an hour before I go to bed. Just a few drops and it scents the entire room. I turn if off when I turn out the lights. I feel that I am sleeping better with the lavender......or maybe it is in my mind...oh well, I am sleeping better. :rolleyes2 Most local health food stores have them with the essential oils. I have not tried my candle fragrances yet. I am going to order some DPG to mix with the fragrance oils. I had seen the Aroma Stone on other sites. But, it is alot more money. www.naturesgift.com

Thanks Barbara.......I will google it. I think I will give it a try this fall. The lye part of soap scares me a little bit. I know I would just need to wear protective eye/clothing. I am going to attempt a sugar scrub. Currently I use Clinique Sparkle Skin Body Exfoliating Cream. It is wonderful.....but expensive. It has a cooling menthol type feeling. Hard to describe, but similar to a peppermint soap feeling. If anyone get's a chance stop by the Clinique counter and see if you can get a free sample to test. I got a free sample with my gift with purchase. Maybe someone on here makes a scrub that is similar.

Great Job! I like number #3, it's very simple with alot of color.

Very pretty! I never knew soap could be made in a "Crockpot"! Wow.....it is a great kitchen appliance.:smiley2: For a beginner......would the Crockpot method be more difficult than other soap making methods?