Craftyone

On ‎2‎/‎8‎/‎2016 at 1:05 PM, Candybee said:

So after waiting since August to get my new chip reader I finally got it a couple weeks ago. Tried it for the first time this past Saturday and it didn't work. I was pretty mad.

 

I had updated to the latest version of Square on my Android, juiced the reader up so it was ready to go, synced it to my phone. It just didn't work.

 

So I called them this morning and just got back from the post office. I sent it back to them and am getting a refund. While I was out I bought the other new Square combo chip & magstripe reader at Staples for about $30.

 

Its all ready to use. I am very happy with it. Now I will see how it works this coming Saturday. Assuming I have a CC sale with a card with a chip.

 

I think their wireless chip reader just doesn't sync well with the internet and that is why they are having so many problems with it.

 

Everyone at my market is either using the plug in chip reader or has ordered it and sent the wireless one back for a refund.

 

So anyone who is having problems with yours you can call them and they will probably take it back and refund you your $50 back.

Do you think the Bluetooth Square card reader did not work for you because your phone was not listed as compatible, as you had posted in an earlier message?  Makes me wonder if mine will work.  I haven't tried to use mine yet as I was waiting until my spring farmers markets start.  Supposed to get the first $50.00 in processing fees free, but that has to be within so many months after you first use it.

I also have the Square combo chip & magnetic reader that you recently got, but I could not get that to work at my outdoor shows. 

Anyone else try the Bluetooth Square reader yet?

I think your label looks great! The only thing I would do is add the nt. wt.

Who has e best Fruit Loops FO IYO?

I have one I got on the classies here and it's from BNC. Smells fruity but doesn't really smell like fruit loops. Thanks!!

Have you put it in wax yet? I use the FO from BCN in wax melts, and to me it smells exactly like Fruit Loops!

I agree that the polypropylene ones are the best ones to use.

Yes, I think Panic's are easy to open and close.

I used to get them from eclamshells, but after buying several cases, I got a case of them that were very hard to close. So I started getting them from Panic instead.

I have ordered from Panic Plastics many times...have never had a plastic smell!

I always wipe the pot out with a paper towel, and wipe the spoon as well. If the scent was a really strong one, I give the pot a quick squirt of rubbing alcohol and wipe again.

It means Aroma Haven / Rustic Essentials.

I placed an order with BCN last week....had my tracking # within 24 hours! That is much faster than usual!

I make a Lemon Poppyseed cp soap using Lemon Pucker FO from BCN. It is a wonderful exfoliating soap, and holds its scent well.

I believe there are two types of titanium dioxide...water soluble and oil soluble. Do you know which type you have?

Awhile back I ordered a 1 lb. bottle of fragrance oil from a different supplier. Turns out their inventory was off and they only had 8 oz. left...which they sent to me. But they charged me the regular 8 oz. price for it (which was much higher per ounce) instead of 1/2 of the 16 oz. price, like I thought they should.

BCN has a Black Currant Vanilla, but I don't know how close it is to BBW.

These jars don't appear to be the wide mouth Kerr jars though...

http://www.dollartree.com/catalog/se...+jar& x=9&y=7

The prices you listed for the Scentsy melts are their regular prices. Kind of misleading to indicate that those are "sale" prices.

I don't get a UPS shipping discount because I don't get enough business yet. I charge $6 flat rate for shipping and am usually losing money. The closest USPS location is about 30 mins away and with my busy schedule and their limited hours, its much easier to ship UPS...just a lot more expensive

Just wanted to comment that USPS will pick up priority packages at your home for free! Just print your shipping labels online (you get a discounted price), and request pickup!

The best way I have found for filling the lip balm tubes is using a small glass measuring cup (the kind with a pour spout). I get the measuring cup really hot by filling it with water, and heating it up in the microwave. Then I pour the water out, wipe it dry, and melt the lip balm base. The glass retains the heat so I have no problem getting the tubes filled before the base cools off.

Oregon Trail has a Spring Mountain Mint that is wonderful in CP!

BCN's Fruity Loops smells exactly like Fruit Loops! It is supposed to soap well, but I haven't soaped it myself.

I also was hesitant to order from the Candlemakers Store because of the high shipping, so I called my order in and asked if they would ship using the USPS flat rate box. They were wonderful to work with! My order was sent promptly with a reasonable shipping fee!

I use BCN's (BNL)Cucumber Melon in cp soap and it soaps beautifully! No acceleration even with a water discount, and no discoloration.

I use a lot of their fragrances: (BNL)Apple Jack & Peel Type, Cedar & Saffron, (BNL) Eucalyptus Spearmint, Love Spell type, MacIntosh Apple, (BNL) Peppercorn, (BNL) Sandalwood Vanilla, Spiced Cranberry, Stonehenge type, Vanilla Bean Supreme, and (Wick Your Wax) Vanilla Grapefruit are some of my favorites!If you do order the cucumber melon, be sure you order the BNL one, as they have 4 different cucumber melons to choose from.

Cierra Candles has a Midnight Jasmine. Not sure how close it is to Yankee's.

http://www.cierracandles.com/Midnight-Jasmine-Fragrance-Oil.html

I have shipped many packages from Oregon to New Jersey and they always arrive in 2 days, so I don't understand why a package shipped from Oregon to Seattle, WA (a 3 hour drive from me) usually takes 3 days!

There is no need to throw the soap away or rebatch it just because it doesn't "look good to you". Set the soap aside and let it cure for 4-6 weeks...you will probably be amazed at the bubbles you get!

I use several from Bittercreek North that men just love. Cedar & Saffron, Stonehenge Type, Peppercorn, Gentlemen's Bay Rum and Drakkar Type all sell great for me!