jackbenimble

27 minutes ago, Trappeur said:

Beautiful as always Paul!   Where is the show?   Is it going on now?

 

So what scents are you debuting?

 

Trappeur

Thank you Trappeur! The show is in Midtown Atlanta at the Shriners Temple. Actually a really cool place to have a fall market. 

No new fall scents this year. They all sell great so didn't need to make anything new. I'm sure next year I'll have some new scents next year. 

Is anyone else doing shows this weekend? If so good luck and I hope everyone has good sales! This is my small show display. My space is only 6x5! Lol! Ready with my fall candles!! 

8 minutes ago, TallTayl said:

Looks like it could be right, jack! Hoping they make it clear which are Peak when they come into the catalog. I only used one or two. Not interested at all in dupes.

I also went to the Facebook page and typed in the same website name and it is correct. Pam is the owner and said that it will take a few weeks to get them all in and listed. Hoping also they have their own Peak category so we know. 

1 hour ago, Moonstar said:

@grama Ive never even heard of that company. When I did a quick google they are located in PA and sell candles, is this right ? Im wondering when they'll have the oils

ready for sale. Thanks for posting this - wonderful news  Love Peak's Sugar Cookie + Birthday Cake !

I think this is the website. 

http://www.keystonecandlesupply.com/

21 minutes ago, coffeebean said:

I too just ran out of the red clove, so I ordered a bunch of samples from suppliers and only found one that I think I'm going to settle with. I only used the red clove as a mixer other than special orders for just the clove. RE has one called autumn spice, and that's the one I'm using it place of the red clove. It's very spicy and I get a lot of clove in it. Hope that helps.

I puchased this sample too and I agree that it does have a strong clove note to it. I also only use clove as a mixer so I guess I need to test this Autumn Spice out. 

On 8/17/2017 at 8:13 PM, Moonstar said:

If your still interested in the Coconut Rum Cake I just received a 4 oz bottle today and it wasn't what I was thinking it would be . Let me know if you'd like to 

purchase it . My zip is 48170 if your curious about shipping and I paid $9.95 for the bottle.

No thank you but thanks for letting me know. 

Try candle science's coridaner and tonka. It has all the notes your looking for and you could add cinnamon to it for that particular note. 

I'm interested in hearing about the Coconut Rum Cake and raw sugar and mint as well!! 

12 hours ago, Scented said:

So my question is Holiday Sparkle like? I have seen the name out there I THINK! But help out on a description if anyone can. 

Holiday Sparkle is a grapefruit and balsam mix. There are some other notes in the  description like apple cider and clove but I mainly smell grapefruit and balsam. It's my 2nd best seller during the holidays. 

I need Cranberry Apple Marmalade, Holiday Sparkle, German Chocolate Cake, 

Cinnamon Buns, Watermelon, Peach, Honeysuckle, Orange Blossoms

I added them to the list below

-Almond Pastry - not exactly the same, but try BB Almond Biscotti  (possibly look at Candlewic's Anisette Cookies?) (Tri-State has a Baked Goods and a Primitive Pantry maybe to compare) (Fragrance Buddy has an Almond Macaroon that sounded vaguely familiar of Peak's description)

-Amish Harvest- Rustic Escentuals has one by the same name (Also look at Celtic Spice from RE) NOTE: Flaming Candle carries one by the same name; Community Candle has one by the name and I think the description. 

-Banana Nut Bread-The one from Candle Science and Cajun are good replacements in my opinion. Also, Banana Walnut Cake from RE. (FB offers two, but maybe look at the MW type)

-Birthday Cake - (Flaming has one, but no idea on comparison) Aztec's has a 5* review, Indiana Candle Supply has a 5* (RE lists two, both with 5* ratings)

-Black Canyon - (Flaming Candle lists one, but I do not know how they compare)

-Botanical Orchard and Nectar (Note to self to check out RE's Humingbird nectar to compare to this one)

-Cedar (it didn't have a lot of wood tones to it, but was refreshing)

-Cinnamon Balsam  (There isn't a supplier carrying this. RE's Cinnamon Spruce will be the closest to something, but have not tried.)

-Cinnamon Buns

-Cookie Cottage - smells identical to RE Grandma's Cupboard (KY)

-Cookies for Santa - BCN has one with the same name, but not sure if they are similar.  If they are not, please delete this rec.

-Cranberry Apple Marmalade 

-Eucalyptus Leaf - (Note to self: Cierra has one by name)

-Fresh Baked Pie Crust  (RE carries a Pie Crust with a 5* rating off 3 reviews) (Community Candle offers a pie crust)

-Freshed Brewed Coffee  - Aztec's Coffee is nice  (RE has a 5* Coffee House with 11 reviews)

-Fruit Slices  

-Fudge Brownie (Cierra Candles lists a chocolate brownie with 5* off three reviews...read the reviews)

-German Chocolate Cake

-Green Clover & Aloe  (RE has a Clover Fields & Aloe that might be similar)

-Holiday Sparkle

-Home for the Holidays (Tri-State offers one, but the description says sweet and I don't think Peak's was)

-Honeysuckle 

-Lavender

-Leather - Texas Candle Supply, Lonestar were some suggestions (Flaming is carrying a genuine leather ... do not know how they compare.) 

-Lemon Pound Cake -Candle Science version smells very close OOB. Have not put it in wax. - RE Lemon Sugar Bundt Cake (Flaming has one too) (Aztec's has a 5* review)

- Lilac - Candle Cocoon had a nice one that wasn't too floral to someone. (Aztec's has a 5* rating) Fragrance Buddy's Lemon Pound cake is good!

-Mountain Lake

-Ocean - Cierra Candles has one named this. 

-Olde Towne Bake Shoppe (Possibly look at Cookie Kitchen at Fragrance Buddy)

-Orange Blossoms

-Orange Chiffon Cake - RE Orange Chiffon Cake (KY) smells the same to me, both in tarts and OOB (Aztec has one 5* w/ 5 reviews)  (ICS has one with a 5* rating) RE carries KY's version

-Paris Twilight (Any chance this is Paris Nights type? If so, RE has the PN)

-Patchouli  

-Peach

-Pear Spice  (Flaming has one but don't know how it would compare. Community Candle offers a spicy pear, but don't know the comparison)

-Pumpkin Honey Chai

-Purely Peppermint - Flamings "North Pole"

-Red Clove

-Rose Bouquet - (It isn't the RB, but a nice replacement, though not soap friendly that I recall, is Briar Rose from Candlewic. Also a Fresh Cut Roses from there, Yankee type -- Aztec has a fresh cut rose with a reviewer swearing it's like a rose cut from her garden ... the FO has a 4 1/2* rating) RE has a Rose Petals w/ a 5* rating off 3 reviews maybe take a look at the 4* rustic rose

- Sage & Lemongrass - Community Candle carries a lemongrass & sage.  Candlewic's Lemongrass & Sage is good.

-Sea Salt & Cocoa Bean

-Spiced Cranberry  (ICS offers one with 5* rating) Community Candle has this on their list.

-Spruce Christmas Tree - Flaming's Spruce, Candle Science's Blue Spruce 

-Sweet Pumpkin Spice

-Tuscan Nights

-Twilight Woods-samples ordered from Cierra and Lonestar (Flaming and NG both carry this)

-Vanilla Bean Nectarine

-Vermont Honey Apple BBW type  (Aztec has a 5* review)

-Watermelon 

-Wild Mountain Honey - TT - I use the one from Brambleberry (Flaming has one by the same name) (RE has one called honey bee) (FB has one)

-Wild Raspberry

-Wildberry Musk

-Winter Wonderland (Has anyone tried Flaming's?) (RE has one that I think description was close to what Peak's had.) Cierra Candle has one by the name also.

OMG! I just now am in the loop! DAMN! Several of my bestselling blends I use Peak. So what do I do list put my scents in the list alphabetically? 

Hi There! I need advice on the pricing aspect of creating a custom candle scent for a business. What do you charge for your time? A flat fee? What minimuns do you require? I had planned on them paying for the roll of labels including all shipping and designing charges as well as any costs to purchase samples. Any advice from anyone that has ever done any custom work? Thank you for the help! 

On 5/26/2017 at 3:03 PM, alextam said:

Hi all,

 

I just newly joined this forum and I am already in love with you guys!

 

Its the first attempt to make a candle and I recently fell in love with PF Candle's Tobacco and Teakwood: https://pfcandleco.com/collections/wood/products/no-04-teakwood-tobacco-7-2-oz-standard-soy-candle?variant=11155662021

 

Can some of you maybe help me to identify the scents and oils they use? I would love to make this own on my own

 

Thanks!!

PF's T & T is from Candle Science I believe. It's Caribbean Teakwood. A few of their best sellers are from CS as well. If you read the descriptions on their site you can match up the scent on CS website. 

Please do a review when you get them!

I just poured a tester of MC's Tobbaco flower and hoping it has a good HT. It's definitely more green than the typical tobacco you get at other suppliers. I want to use the MC version in a floral blend and maybe this will be a better choice. Will let you know my results in a couple of weeks. 

On 4/22/2017 at 9:13 PM, Moonstar said:

Great job ! Love the new labels + photos are amazing  

Thank you!! 

On 4/22/2017 at 9:26 PM, Incendia said:

Less is more. Very appealing labels.

That's what my designer said. Glad I listened! 

3 hours ago, Candybee said:

Fresh, clean, simple, elegant! You just keep getting better and better! Love the look of your new candle labels too. Very classy!

Thank you Candybee!! 

1 hour ago, olives said:

Looks fabulous, and your product photos are amazing!

Thank you! 

1 hour ago, Belinda said:

Love it! Everything looks great!

Thank you!!

1 hour ago, Terry said:

Your display is beautiful!  Did you change your labels?  I like!!  Your pictures are so clean and modern and inviting.  The southern sunshine (peach) nice name... Looks like a beautiful day in GA...  Good luck with your sales today

 

Thank you! I did change my labels. All custom. No more tags! Yay! 

I hired a professional photographer and product stylist to do all my new product shots. They turned out amazing!!

1 hour ago, kandlekrazy said:

Great display!  Love it all.

Thank you so much! 

Good Morning!! I haven't been here in awhile but wanted to share my new logo and spring display. I'm just so proud how everything has come to together. It only took 7 years!! Lol! 

3 hours ago, coffeebean said:

Great question! The only one I found that I use as a blender is Peaks Coconut Milk.

Thanks! I've ordered Aruba Coconut from Peaks. Hoping it is at least a medium HT. 

3 hours ago, se2653 said:

coconut milk from MMS is very nice too....

Thank you for the recommendation. 

19 hours ago, TallTayl said:

Would candlesciense special order small fragrance kegs?

I messaged them when I discovered this and they said that it was specially formulated for them so basically no. I did formally put in a request to bring it back. 

1 hour ago, moonshine said:

The best one I liked that I have tried in soy was WSP Caribbean coconut and I use 415

I never ordered more however because I was still searching for the best out there and haven't found it yet....coconut is a hard one to find that doesn't have suntan oil smell or overly sweet 

when I get back to really nailing that one down if I can't find better I will be using the WSP 

sorry that isn't much help 

Thank you moonshine! That does help. I use it in a blend and folks seem to be ok with the suntan notes. I'll definitely try it 

Hi guys! Recently  candle science discontinued their island  coconut fragrance oil. Now I need a new coconut fragrance oil to replace it. I use 464 soy wax so please suggest  oils that would work with soy. Thank you so much for your help. 

3 hours ago, moonshine said:

Very nice Jack- miss your videos

 

what jars are those?  Love the look!

Thank you! I'll make videos again soon. Those are the LS Country comfort 10oz jars with a brushed metal lid

1 hour ago, iansmommaya said:

I love your look! I especially love the swags covering the "legs" of your tent. Very nice! I'm stealing that idea.

 

I did a show this weekend and did really well, I am amazing at the amount of promotion, advertising, coordination and cooperation everyone did for this one. It is a neighborhood wide showing with vendors and artists in various spots. If I can figure out how to post pictures I load one of my set up.

Thank you! Please do ;-)

9 hours ago, Kshaler said:

Where did you get your risers ? Very cute

 

I purchased my risers from Amazon.