GailC Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 I tell myself not to order from a new supplier, but then I do. Aztec Nature's Garden Fragrance Buddy Rustic Escentuals Candlewic Candlescience Mill Creek The Candlemaker's Store The Flaming Candle Just Scent Cierra Virginia Candle Supply Studio Fragrance Lone Star Indiana Candle Supply AAA Candle Bitter Creek EAP Innovations Muddy Soap Company Southwest Candle Supply Candles & Supplies Tennessee Candle Peak Heaven Scent (still miss this one) Bluegrass Candle (Miss this one too, so close to home) Mr Missy (Was that the name?) Northstar (first one I ordered from in 2009) So many more I have yet to try! Keystone, Cajun, Candle Cocoon, New York, Indigo, Midwest..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Ov Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 (edited) 42 minutes ago, GailC said: I tell myself not to order from a new supplier, but then I do. Aztec Nature's Garden Fragrance Buddy Rustic Escentuals Candlewic Candlescience Mill Creek The Candlemaker's Store The Flaming Candle Just Scent Cierra Virginia Candle Supply Studio Fragrance Lone Star Indiana Candle Supply AAA Candle Bitter Creek EAP Innovations Muddy Soap Company Southwest Candle Supply Candles & Supplies Tennessee Candle Peak Heaven Scent (still miss this one) Bluegrass Candle (Miss this one too, so close to home) Mr Missy (Was that the name?) Northstar (first one I ordered from in 2009) So many more I have yet to try! Keystone, Cajun, Candle Cocoon, New York, Edited January 31, 2022 by Karen Ov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Ov Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Fun topic, I dont have as many but will list. Candle Science ( first ) Rustic Escentuals Flamming Candle Indigo Studio Fragrance Maple Street New york Scent Keystone Aztec Wholesale supplies Virginia Candle Just scent Muddy Soap Filmore I think thats it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenderSF Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 (edited) I've ordered from 23...way more than just a hobbyist like me should. 😆 American Candle Supplies Aztec Bitter Creek BrambleBerry Candle Cocoon CandleScience Candlewic Community Candles Flaming Candle Fragrance Buddy Indiana Candle Supplies Just Scent Keystone Lone Star Nature's Garden Pure Rustic Escentuals Save on Scents Studio Fragrance The Candlemaker's Store Wholesale Supplies Plus The good news is I'm slowing down. (I think...) (I hope....) Edited January 31, 2022 by BenderSF 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailC Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 2 hours ago, BenderSF said: I've ordered from 23...way more than just a hobbyist like me should. 😆 The good news is I'm slowing down. (I think...) (I hope....) Don't count on it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailC Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 Oh no! I see more names on your posts I haven't ordered from yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenderSF Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 1 hour ago, GailC said: Oh no! I see more names on your posts I haven't ordered from yet. Well hop to it! 😆 (Unless it's The Candlemaker's Store....I had really bad luck with all of those...) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailC Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 28 minutes ago, BenderSF said: Well hop to it! 😆 (Unless it's The Candlemaker's Store....I had really bad luck with all of those...) I get my jars and wax from The Candlemaker's Store because it's about a 2 1/2 drive from my house, but I haven't bought many FO's that were strong enough. The free ones with order are meh. I have bought 2 or 3 of the specials that were good, but more that were not. They were tempting because they were in the little store area for sale. I have bought a few regular priced ones that I liked. I really should try more of those, but they seem to get a lot of bad reviews so I'm leery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 The Scent Works - big giant huge loss. I still cry over this one. Daystar supplies moonworks Gemlite soapalooza candle cocoon Maple street WSP brambleberry wellington Lebermuth Agilex (through co-ops) elements bath and body make your own.buzz / save on citric nurture save on scents Pure Fragrance Oils (PFO) Fillmore Aztec Nature's Garden Fragrance Laboratory Rustic Escentuals Candlewic Candlescience The Candlemaker's Store The Flaming Candle Lone Star Bitter Creek california candle Northstar Southwest Candle Supply Candles & Supplies Peak NuScents Candle (near me, long gone) Private sales of many More that I can’t think of offhand ETA - Sweet Cakes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailC Posted February 1, 2022 Author Share Posted February 1, 2022 I didn't list any private sales either. Some I can't remember. I forgot I order one or two from Maple St when I was buying clamshells. Didn't put that one on my inventory list for some reason. Years ago someone did a survey of our top 3 suppliers. Now I can't remember which 3 won the survey. It would be interesting to do another survey and compare. Some companies have gone out of business and new ones have sprung up. I bet the top 3 would still be close to the same as it was. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 1 hour ago, GailC said: I didn't list any private sales either. Some I can't remember. I forgot I order one or two from Maple St when I was buying clamshells. Didn't put that one on my inventory list for some reason. Years ago someone did a survey of our top 3 suppliers. Now I can't remember which 3 won the survey. It would be interesting to do another survey and compare. Some companies have gone out of business and new ones have sprung up. I bet the top 3 would still be close to the same as it was. Only maybe 3 in my list were worth continuing to purchase from. Many were indistinguishable from others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailC Posted February 1, 2022 Author Share Posted February 1, 2022 10 hours ago, TallTayl said: Only maybe 3 in my list were worth continuing to purchase from. Many were indistinguishable from others. Really? What are the 3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 This is a dangerous topic, lol. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 2 hours ago, GailC said: Really? What are the 3? Crafters Choice / through WSP. I have many more wins than misses with this brand. Crafters choice is available through a few other distributors. I often can use far less and get a fully scented product that does not morph or fade. - Magnolia - black salt cypress - black raspberry vanilla. It’s the only version that holds in all products I make with it - oakmoss sandalwood - oakmoss myrrh - sandalwood - sun ripened strawberry to blend with my own rhubarb - dahlia lychee - energy - Brambleberry reformulated theirs. CC is close enough, I think I prefer it now. 3-4 essences from AHRE. Lemon Verbena, Blue Sugar, Kelp come to mind. earthen Oak as a blender for skin products. The usage rate is higher than PFO. Pipe smoke as a blender. Honorable mention - 1 from daystar, that I may drop. Blood Orange Patchouli was a fan favorite for in person events. PFO - earthen Oak. Ultimate Vanilla is very nice and has not yet morphed into that gross smell most other vanillas do. Notable mention - elements Rocky Mountain Christmas. It throws in everything I’ve tried. If it doesn’t, the is just wrong for the wax. Essential oils from The Perfumery a few I vowed to NEVER give money to after how the order was packaged, and their public defensiveness to others who voiced their concern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailC Posted February 2, 2022 Author Share Posted February 2, 2022 @TallTayl, strawberry blended with your own rhubarb sounds good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 2 hours ago, GailC said: @TallTayl, strawberry blended with your own rhubarb sounds good! It’s probably my favorite flavor, so the scent makes my mouth water! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belinda Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 (edited) I'm late commenting but the ones I've ordered from are Candle Science Candlemakers Store-Haven't found anything there that would keep me coming back though except maybe lids. Candle Wic Texas Candle Supplie Daystar Bitter Creek North and South Houston Candle Supply Fragrance Buddy Cajun Flaming Midwest Just Scent WSP Lonestar AAA Southwest-I've only ordered a couple from them Cierra Aztec The Candle Source Community Candle Cocoon Soy Organics-Can't think of their name but something like this Nature's Gardens Nature's Fragrance Indiana Studio Millcreek Wellington-most have been a miss for me Pure New York Scent Maple Street Elements-have only ordered a couple from them, not a main supplier Peak Rustic Escentuals Virginia Tennessee-still have some of their oils Tri State Keystone Muddy Northstar Bulk Apothecary Bramble Berry Connies Crimson MMS Fillmore Indigo Oregon Trails Scentsational soaping BeScented Scented Expressions I think that's it. Most of these I don't order from on a regular basis but have ordered a few of their oils. Edited March 17, 2022 by Belinda 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailC Posted March 18, 2022 Author Share Posted March 18, 2022 @Belinda I had to count your suppliers. I got 51! Wowzers! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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