kandlekrazy Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 I think when I go to Target again I'll pick one up (I just don't frequent that store). Just wondering if anyone has tried the Mrs. Meyers candles. Not sure how they can sell these 8 oz recycled glass jars with soy wax & EO's for under $8 but they may just kill off some of our candle makers market sales here. Question is, do they burn well and actually have a hot throw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Wrote this earlier, but it did not post... i will see if they have any out this way later today when I head over to that town. If these are their offerings there’s little chance they are essential oils only, or even essential oil at all, especially at that price retail. Their own site makes no essential oil claims 🤔 Walmart uses the key words essential oils though. . . Interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Kk, I would not worry about these taking over the world. They’re actually under 5 oz, in a jar about the size of a small juice glass. I smelled them all, and not a one smells of any true essential oil, so as their own page markets, no claims to be that. Off center wicks hey y’all, never complain about wet spots again, m’kay? lit and the flame looked ok. wothin 10 minutes it really fizzled out wondering if it will even stay lit. Looking at it as I type the flame has since shrunk by half in size. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansmommaya Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 I tried a couple of other things from them and they caused Bell's Palsy for me (a facial neurological problem, that fortunately was not permanent.) 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 First burn. Three hours. No detectable not throw. This one is Apple something. Lots of carbon. No soot that I could see. That Mp was hidden on the outside of the glass by the wrap around label. Looks to be about 1/4-1/2” deep and pretty flat under the clear wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura C Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 (edited) 20 hours ago, TallTayl said: Well at least it does actually appear to have soy wax in it with the rough top after cooling. I hate to see candles with wicks way off center. It's like really? You couldn't do better than that? Edited October 15, 2018 by Laura C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScentedPleasurez Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 On 10/14/2018 at 10:34 AM, kandlekrazy said: soy wax & EO's for under $8 but they may just kill off some of our candle makers market sales here. Question is, do they burn well and actually have a hot throw? Soy wax is cheaper than my wax and not all essential oils are the same. I haven't tried them,but 2 of my customers have. 1 didn't like them and the other said that it was okay,but didn't fill the room with fragrance. Idk which scent either of them had 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScentedPleasurez Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 On 10/15/2018 at 1:14 PM, Laura C said: I hate to see candles with wicks way off center. It's like really? You couldn't do better than that? They say machines are better than humans. 😂 place another check in why homemade is better 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura C Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 2 hours ago, ScentedPleasurez said: They say machines are better than humans. 😂 place another check in why homemade is better And that's bad too that a machine is not precise and spot on, they should be. LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScentedPleasurez Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 2 hours ago, Laura C said: And that's bad too that a machine is not precise and spot on, they should be. LOL Exactly lol.😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted October 18, 2018 Author Share Posted October 18, 2018 Ha! Thanks @TallTaylThat's great to know. I feel bad for all of us hard working little people when I see these things out there. The average consumer does not know any better. I was able to read one of their labels online and it said essential oils and soy wax. So many I get have off centered wicks in them and burn way too hot and I'm talking expensive candles not the cheap ones. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 I bought several different candles along with the Meyers on Sunday.whats a little cash for science? They all, so far, make me feel so much more confident about my own lately. Even my worst are better than the best I have purchased, so yay us! Would there be any benefit to starting a sub forum of retail candle reviews? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura C Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 20 minutes ago, TallTayl said: I bought several different candles along with the Meyers on Sunday.whats a little cash for science? They all, so far, make me feel so much more confident about my own lately. Even my worst are better than the best I have purchased, so yay us! I know what you mean @TallTayl, I've experienced the same thing when testing out other candles. Plus, I have considered buying private label candles instead of making my own. I purchased sample candles from several suppliers and was generally disappointed with all of them for one reason or another. I believe I would have more confidence putting my name on my own candles rather than private label ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 2 hours ago, TallTayl said: Would there be any benefit to starting a sub forum of retail candle reviews? Sure! Why not! Trappeur 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansmommaya Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 2 hours ago, TallTayl said: I bought several different candles along with the Meyers on Sunday.whats a little cash for science? They all, so far, make me feel so much more confident about my own lately. Even my worst are better than the best I have purchased, so yay us! Would there be any benefit to starting a sub forum of retail candle reviews? YES. Great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenni Wix Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 I like the smell of their cleaning products, but I think the most I've done with the candles is smell the CT in store. It does make me less worried. I would love to see retail candle reviews here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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