felixncharlie

so far I have tried a cd 10 in a 3" tumbler and 7% FO load and it's not looking so good. I will try cdn 10 and then move on to the 12's.I usually have good luck with cds and cdn's in this container.But this wax is a whole other ballgame. I'll keep ya posted as to my results.

looks good but did you mean to spell it that way? I have always known it to be PLUMERIA?

Thanks- I will try the cd's to start.

30% paraffin 30% soy 30% petrolatum 10% microcrystalline sp?

I received a sample from a company and don't know where to begin with the type of wick. I usually use cd and cdn in my usual soy blend and I will start there but I dont know if I should wick for the soy part or the paraffin part??? Thanks

The ones that come to mind first were...

yuzu

enchanted forest

chai tea

there were more but I will look through my old sample box and notes and check on the names for you. The above scents were very good in soy though.

I have not used the scent you have listed but have used several others from OT and they are all great in my soy blend.

GL has a box that fit it exactly ,it's black.

Thank You everyone,

I also talked to Diane @ CS and she said that I could still heat the so to 185 and then pour at several different temps i.e. a 150 ,a 140, a 130 etc or also cool them in a cabinet. I will try all your suggestions, back to the testing room.

Thanks- I'll give it a try but what do you think is the ideal cooler temp??

Hi everyone,

Well I am still testing wax combos and I have found that I really like 70% 464 soy and 30% paraffin but I keep getting tops that sink upon cooling. I used the search and found a few tips like cool slower and pour @ 125 etc. and I have done them all. Any tips on what to try next?? I am using a 10 oz tumbler and a 7% FO load and I did even try warming the tumblers and that did not work either. I do have a heat gun and leveled off the tops but I was hoping for an easier way.

I think the original one looks great

bump x2- I'm still looking too.

I will have to try the KY FO but IMO there was never a better cinnamon vanilla than Bert's. I wish they would bring it back.

Has anyone used them for FO in soy?? How is the quality and customer service?

I just bought a pair of these earrings from Val and just wanted to tell everyone they are beautiful!!! Order them if not for yourself for someone else. Great details and workmanship.

Hi

I copied the page from Bitter Creek above, that is where I got my instructions and they work perfectly every time. I have noticed with heavier oils like vanilla it may take 4-5 days in the jar with regular shaking to really absorb the FO. Good luck they are really fun to make:cheesy2:

Directions:

If you wish to color your Aroma Beads, you will need

to add 1 or 2 drops of liquid candle dye to your

fragrance oil and swirl it around until it's mixed well.

This was 1 tablespoon of fragrance oil & 2 drops

of red candle dye.

*Note: Food coloring or B&B dye will not work!

Next, scoop out the desired amount of beads.

We used 4 tablespoons of beads for this demo.

Then add the beads to your colored fragrance oil.

Stir the beads around with a stir stick until the liquid

is dispersed evenly.

Then put the lid tightly on the jar and shake!

It can take anywhere from 1 day to over a week for

the beads to completely absorb all of the oil, it will

vary with different fragrances. So keep shaking the

jar every few hours! At first it will seem soupy and

look as if it will not soak up the oil... but be patient!

The oil will eventually soak in! Some fragrances may

take longer than others... for example, the Red Hot

Cinnamon took 1 day to soak in, but the Vanilla took 2

days, and some take over a week. If you run into a

fragrance oil that is not soaking in after a week, try

adding more beads and shake very well. Once the

beads have absorbed all of the oil they will feel dry

to the touch and will not seep or bleed!

Once the oil is absorbed, you are done! Try making a second

color & scent, and layering them! For this photo I used our

Red Hot Cinnamon, and our French's Light Vanilla since the oil

is clear and I wanted white beads. I also added a bit of our

White Mica Powder to the clear beads too for a shimmery,

pearlized effect!

Tips:

Perfect for wedding reception favors, graduations, baby showers, etc!

The oils in sachets can eat through certain types of plastic, so be sure to package them in a plastic bag that can withstand fragrance oils! Note: We have tested these in ziplock bags for over a month with no problems.

Try some fun color combos: Green & Red for Christmas, Black & Orange for Halloween, Pastels for Easter and baby showers! Or match your local school colors, or your favorite sports team colors! Or the colors of a wedding for favors! A mix or layers of bright rainbow colors would look great, or try a mix of fall colors like rust, gold, burgundy and brown! The possibilities are endless!

Package your Aroma Beads in our smelly jelly jars, or any clear jar! They also look great in our clear tea light or votive tubes (tape the lids to avoid spillage).

Try this! Fill the lids of your apothecary jars with Aroma Beads in the scent to match the candle!

Use Aroma Beads as a scented stuffing for stuffed animals!

Sell Eucalyptus & Peppermint scented Aroma Beads in a small jar as inhalation beads for sinus relief!

Use all natural essential oils to make Aromatherapy Beads! People can carry a small sachet or bag in their purse or breifcase and whiff throughout the day for stress relief or rejuvination!

Pricing: Typically these can be sold loose by the ounce for around $2.00 per oz, not including any special container such as an organza bag. Make incredible profits!

Scent Throw: Remember, any air freshener that is not heated or circulated will not "throw" like a candle or a tart! Heat and circulation are what make the scent throw into the air, and without any heat source nothing is going to throw alot. Room temp air freshener items can only do so much. Aroma Beads need to be placed in an open dish where air will circulate to allow the fragrance to flow. The beads also need to be shaken around every now & then to "refresh" them and release the scent. Setting a sachet in front of an air vent in your house or car will help circulate the fragrance.

Cautions:

Do not set these sachets on wood surfaces as the oils can stain the wood!

Do not set them on painted surfaces or plastic surfaces as the oils can damage these surfaces!

Do not use in a tart warmer or potpourri burner as the beads can melt!

Keep out of the reach of children and pets!

The fragrance will last for several months, depending on the fragrance, use, and exposure.

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Hi everyone,

I am trying to keep costs down by purchasing locally where I can pick up. I have been testing with 464 and I love it but the shipping is a drag no matter where I get it from.I have found a very local supplier that sells ecosoya product as their soy line, the choices are as follows cb135 cb advanced or cb puresoy. Of course I will test test test but I would just like to know which one of these ecosoya waxes to try first that would be closest to 464????

Thanks

Coffeebean- pm'd you.

I was wondering that when I sell in the future is it better to start out on your own on the internet or start selling wholesale or do both together??? I read how disappointed some get with wholesale accounts and the stores making more money than the candle producer sometimes. My feeling would be to start out with a website only but what are some ways you could promote yourself (besides google) so people find YOUR site? I don't do and don't want to do craft shows so that kind of exposure would be out for me.:undecided

Ruina's Bubblz n Stuff

Bubbles n Baubles (baubles for the earring part)

ok thanks -do you think they will work for tumblers??

Hi

I know some of us have asked for clear plastic dust covers and I can find them at different suppliers just fine but I am looking for a clear disc. This disc would not be the adhesive kind but it would be just like the dust covers but would not fit around the sides of the container it would just sit on the top of the glass. I have seen them on several mass produced candles and I know they are probably custom but just want to see if anyone has ever seen them at any supplier. I do have a picture but it exceeds the forums limit for filetype so I can not send it sorry.

Thanks

p.s. I am using a 3" diam. tumbler

I have used a cd and a cdn 10 and they work for me with a blend I make that is 70% soy.

I love it too,I've used it several times.