hawaiiansun Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Ok I tried this out. found them in the garden shop it's called Soil Moist, it's like water crystals. The yellow and red are scented dreamsicle, the green key lime and the orange love spell I still need to get my formula down. Used 1 TBS soil moist, 1/2 jar distilled water, candle dye 1/2 a drop, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 oz fo gonna test for throw the love spell I uped it to 3/4 oz fo does smell good hope it works lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiiansun Posted July 19, 2005 Author Share Posted July 19, 2005 top view I have the daisy smelly lids which I'll use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Not what I was expecting to see, but am interested in what results you get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternSky Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Not what I was expecting to see, but am interested in what results you get isn't that what they're supposed to look like? I've never made them but they look good to me. But, don't people have a problem with them getting "moldy''? Anyone else have some tips here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 You may need to add a little more distilled water. Otherwise they look great. I am still using some that I made almost a year ago. No mold but I only use distilled water to refresh them. Great colors and scents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiiansun Posted July 19, 2005 Author Share Posted July 19, 2005 I don't know how they are suppose to look lol If anyone else has pics can you post pls I did put 1/2 tsp salt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Sorry, I never took any pics of mine. I'll try to get a picture tomorrow and post for you. As far as I know you just keep the jar filled with distilled water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alohagirl Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Those are pretty. I'm wondering if all that fragrance made your yorkie hide under the bed again. (Or does he just hide when you use Peppermint Kiss?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiiansun Posted July 19, 2005 Author Share Posted July 19, 2005 Those are pretty. I'm wondering if all that fragrance made your yorkie hide under the bed again. (Or does he just hide when you use Peppermint Kiss?) peppermint kiss and lavender lol she hates those lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Those do look nice for your first. They do need to be topped off with more water just up to the bottom rim just before the threads for the lid.On your next ones up the crystals to 2 TBS they should look fuller.Here is my instructions againI do mine a little different than some of the instructions out there.I mix mine directley into an 8oz jelly jar. First I add about half a jar of distilled water then I add 1/2tsp of table salt (this seems to help with mold) then stir with a drinking straw then I add food color then 2 TBS of crystals then 1oz of fragrance then stir with straw. I keep stirring every so often until crystals have fully absorbed liquid. If I need I will top off with more distilled water just to the first rim on jar and stir. I use canning jar metal seals then the cut out metal lids. The canning jar seals work so much better than the wax coated paper discs or the plastic discs.Hope this helps. Candle Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oceangazer1 Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Pretty colors!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teercreations Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 definately interested would love to hear your results! Colors look pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittie Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 What was the price like on the Soil Moist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiiansun Posted July 19, 2005 Author Share Posted July 19, 2005 What was the price like on the Soil Moist? I'm in Hawaii I paid $8.95/lb a little high but if I had to have it shipped in I'd pay a lot more with as little as you use, cost is just pennies per Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittie Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 That's still a good price. Where can I find it? Is it available in places like Walmart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairy_Light Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 I think they look neat but I don't even know what they are... hey you have a Yorkie... awe me too I have a little boy... LOVE THEM.. hehehe HUGS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiiansun Posted July 19, 2005 Author Share Posted July 19, 2005 That's still a good price. Where can I find it? Is it available in places like Walmart? I got it from a garden shop it's called Soil Moist and comes in a jar like the UV does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittie Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 I'll start looking for it! Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniejr Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 I think they look very nice. I agree with Candleman .... up the amount of crystals and they will look much fuller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 I still need to get my formula down. Used 1 TBS soil moist, 1/2 jar distilled water, candle dye 1/2 a drop, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 oz fo gonna test for How were you able to get the candle dye to dispurse? I can only use water based colorants, not oil based in mine, or they get super nasty and don't blend. What brand candle colorants did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiiansun Posted July 19, 2005 Author Share Posted July 19, 2005 How were you able to get the candle dye to dispurse? I can only use water based colorants, not oil based in mine, or they get super nasty and don't blend. What brand candle colorants did you use? yep the candle dye was a bi%&h i had to stir a lot and shake a lot, once the fo was put it, it got easier to mix although as you can see the bottom is darker. dye was from Peak's of course This morning it looks like it's mixing better no globs of color settling on top. Smells great I like strong fo so I'll put a lil more in next time. I was gonna p/u some food coloring it's suppose to mix better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Girl, I'm impressed you were able to even get them blended at all!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittie Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Could you use water-based dyes. Like the ones for soap? I'm just trying to think of what I have on hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glowlite Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 They look good to me. Is this the same stuff that people make the ornies with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 I use these instructionshttp://www.candlesupply.com/how2smellyjelly.htmlAnd have had some sitting here for a year, no mold and still smell strong (course I don't have them uncapped all the time). I get my water crystals from the floral dept. at Michaels craft stores. the nice thing about these is that if they start to dry out just add a little water and they poof back out so you can just keep them going as needed. Also I just use food coloring and the neon colors are cool. Have also tried the gel stuff from JoAnn Fabrics. Cool stuff but pricy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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