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Thanks for the suggestions. I think I will look into the wilton crystal sugar. TallTayl have you tried it yet? I have thought about using the turbinado, but I'm not excited about the color.

Welcome Home from Majestic Mountain Sage is really close to my nose. This old house has a bit of a smokey note that WH does not have, but they are both awesome!!!!!!

I ventured into making sugar scrubs this year. I love the way they make my skin feel. I have noticed that after a few months the sugar loses its scrubbiness. I am sure that the sugar dissolves as the scrub ages. I might try adding salt or trying scrub made exclusively with salt. I keep thinking that I will not like the salt at much. Does anyone have suggestions? What are the pros and cons of a Sugar Scrub and Salt Scrub? TIA.

Those look awesome!!! Yes, definitely to cute to burn!

Love, Love Oakmoss & Amber. I have only tried in melts, but it would be great in B&B. (I was just thinking that the other day) Some of my fav B&B scents are: Lemon Sugar (RE), Blackberry Sage (Peaks), Sultry Angel (CC), Flower Bomb (MW), Lavender (J&J type- The Candle Source), Pink Sugar (my daughter's fav).

I want a basement. Jealous. Looks great!!!!

My 10 year old tells everyone I make scentsy. I just laugh and say "yep." I would love to make something that would someday become its own "catagory." (no spell check required)

Okay, Paypal has saved the day. It had a copy of what I ordered. It was grapefruit ginger from Wholesale Fragrance Oil Gallery. Hee-hee. Crazy quest. Thanks for your replies. Just for info - not really liking fragrance OOB. I can't smell grapefruit at all - just sweetness - and fo looks really thin and smells weak. Probably wont even put in wax. Live and learn.

Can someone help me identify this supplier??? I just received a package with a 16 oz. bottle of fo oil in it. It has no label and no receipt. I remember looking at this supplier late, very late, at night and ordering something. I can't even tell what fragrance it is oob. This is too crazy. The only info I have is that it was shipped from Steve Johnson. I remeber his fos were $10 each. Help, please.:smiley2:

Still waiting on my samples. Guess I need to get on the phone!!!!

Cranberry marmalade, sweet nothings, twilight woods (best version out of the 4 or 5 I tried)

Angel's soap supplies on ebay has it. I use the lush rock star dupe she offers, and it's great.

My first thoughts after reading the name was "Jilted", "Love Burns", or "Smitten".

Last year I made cute, clearly marked testers for each scent. People would still open clamshells to smell. No matter how many times I tried to explain about testers, people wanted to smell clamshells. I'm not going to bother with testers anymore. Lesson learned.

I read it, but did not sign it. I want to make sure it is legit first. I guess I'm a sceptic. I cant imagine the trademark office would allow this. The link on NG facebook starts to make it more credible.

I alway break mine apart using methods mentioned above, but you have me thinking, MissKasey. I have a salad shooter that is used to shred soap. I wonder if it would work for this wax? Hum, might try it. It sure would be easier to work with if it was shredded up.

My yuckies are: Lovespell; anything nut/Carmel (I keep trying to like, but can hardly pour without gagging); guava scents (my nose can pick out guava like a hawk, laser,... What's the right metaphor???? - Anyway can't handle it)

Just ordered samples. Darn you all !!!!!! I'm excited to try them, though!

Which ones are worth trying, if you don't mind sharing. TIA.

I do a 60/40 mix (3022/4794) works great for me.

Freezer. I put them in freezer for a few minutes, then pop them out of mold or clamshell. It's an extra step but I love my wax blend so much I don't mind. If I'm using a clamshell, I just put it right back in and it stays detached from sides.

I've only done a few shows, so here's my advice for what it's worth. Make sure you have a comfy place to sit or stand. My first few shows I set up a u shape booth with high grid walls - that covered every square inch of my space. I felt like a had no place to just hang back as customers approached. It became a little awkward. I found myself walking to neighboring booths to give people some space if they needed it. Now I make sure I have space behind my tables to sit and make visual contact with potential customers when needed. It is a little thing I did not think about before I started doing shows. Also, I would order business cards online. They have become so cheap nowdays, almost cheaper then doing it yourself - plus they look better. I ordered tableclothes online from a wedding/event tablecloth place. I got ones that went all the way to ground. I think they only cost my $18 a piece with shipping. Not too bad, but I know it all adds up. Have fun. Sounds like you will do great.

My 11 year old daughter made an excellent blend the other day. She has a unique blending strategy. She pulls several FOs, usually 5 or 6, that she likes and just puts them together. She has surprised me numerous times with what she comes up with - they are usually pretty good. Here is her latest combo (that has kid written all over it): Country Apple(40%) toasted marshmellow(40%) amber, hot apple pie, Carribean coconut, autumn afternoon (fall leaf type FO). It's really yummy!! Burning it now, just for her. I don't know if that will help you specifically, but I would keep it sweet. Kids love sweet!! My other daughter(12) loves anything "pink sugar" or sweet vanilla.

I love clarus 3022 mixed with igi 4794. It is a soy paraffin mix, but creamy looking and rich smelling, IMO. I do pop my clamshells or molds in freezer for a few minutes in order to release wax from sides. 3022 is a very soft container wax and 4794 is a harder votive wax.

I would love to see it too! Would you just slice off or break off a piece and put in a warmer? Interesting idea!!