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    Need a good Christmas scent

    in Fragrance Discussion

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    My 2 best sellers so far are CS Christmas Hearth(flying off the shelves) and Candlewics Pomegranate Cider.

    CS Mistletoe and Cranberry Marmalade are close runner ups :)

    I just recently got 2 1 oz samples of the CS Pinecones and made some tarts with it. Not my kind of scent but the H and CT are super strong.

    I have a scent that is not popular- any suggestions?

    in Fragrance Discussion

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    Sadly I run into this problem every year too. There is always one or two scents that just don't move. Seems like you can't give them away. First I try to mix it with something that compliments it or changes it completely. Berries, cinnamon spice, vanilla, pomegranate, peppermint, bayberry, apple, etc. will go with pine. So I do a Q-tip test to try something new out.

    However, if I get too many of these non movers then I create the bargain bin. Every candle in the bargain bin is half off. You'd be surprised what you can sell in that bargain bin! LOL

    That's exactly what I do and it works like a charm! As a matter of fact I'm doing a candle party this Thursday and I have a few summer leftovers and a few "non movers" and already have them in a box marked clearance which they will all be displayed on a seperate table marked for clearance and every time I do a party most of that stuff goes pretty quick. It's kinda funny how they all of a sudden like that scent better than before because it's 50% off LOL

    Help in Finding Samples

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    onlyfragrance.net has a lot of 5 1oz samplers for 4.95 and 10 1oz samples for 9.90 along with reasonable usps priority mail shipping it's a pretty good deal. The owner Luis is a very nice man that responds to emails and questions very quickley.

    Some people here really like the oils and some don't. I'm one of those that does like a few of his FO's, especially The Sugar Cookie and Red Velvet Cake which I have had great luck with both in my parasoy wax.

    I completley agree with the other posters advice given. Candlemaking is not cheap no matter what you do to try and save money, especially when testing, testing and more testing it sure does get expensive.

    Also, my favorite oils are from AH/RE (just about anything from KY I LOVE) and candlescience is my other favorite supplier.

    There are soooo many to choose from and there's a ton of info here that can help you out in a big way so good luck to you and welcome to the board :)

    Any Candlewic FO must haves or must nots?

    in Fragrance Discussion

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    Couldn't find this one on the site?? Looked under food and then seasonal -- is the name just snickerdoodle or does it have a word in front of it?

    EDIT: NEVER MIND -- found it under best sellers :)

    It's also in the ultimate scent section of the website. They have it as Snicker Doodle ....not all one word...hmmm I thought it was supposed to be a one word cookie lol

    It's a pretty expensive FO at 28.37 per lb though. It's also a VERY dark brown color(at least the lb I got last year was) and I have about an oz of it left so time to get more. I have been hoping they would put that one on sale but so far nope.

    Pomagrante Cider is on sale though.

    Thanks for the heads up on the Holiday frost Mountain Soy. I was looking to try that one but maybe not if it's weak.

    Any Candlewic FO must haves or must nots?

    in Fragrance Discussion

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    Snickerdoodle is my must have.

    Just tested the Pomagrante Cider in Candlewics container palm and after just 3 days cure they smell awesome. So far a big hit with my tester people. I love this fo almost as much as the Snickerdoodle.

    Jack frost is another good one. I call it candy cane and everyone loves it.

    I was not impressed with the French Vanilla...got a very weak throw with that one

    Aqua Gems Anyone Done These

    in Wickless

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    They work the same way as smelly jellies. Warm to hot water works best and if my memory serves me correctly a pinch of salt and FO. You can also use a small amount of food coloring or any other type coloring except candle color.

    The throw is nothing to write home about but they sure do look pretty in a clear glass bowl/ vase.

    What I had done last year was use a fish bowl type container I got at the dollar store. Put a clear votive glass container with a tealight in it and carefully poured the marbles into the container all around the votive so that the marbles almost reached the top of the votive cup. When the tealight was lit you could see through the container and it looked so pretty. If I can get my camera working(or my daughters) I will try and post a pic.

    hth

    Air Freshener Beads

    in Wickless

    Posted

    They are called Aqua Gems.......liquid marbles

    I had found clear ones in a Dollar Tree store months ago. They are in the floral area but dont know if they sell them anymore and they are also sold in dry form that you can color or they come colored and are made pretty much the same as smelly jellies I believe. hth

    Burning Oils

    in Wickless

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    50/50 most of the time depending on the FO. Doesn't seem to slow down the burn time. No water and no smell of coconut. FCO is odorless and clear and resonably priced.

    Like I said...I use this for my own personal use. have never sold oils with this mix.

    The next time I place an order from a supplier that sells DPG I'm going to buy a small bottle of it to try out and see if I like that method better.

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