docsharp Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Hi has anyone had experience with Nu Scents Wax and Fragrance?I'm forced to purchase from there because I won't be able to receive a package from Bittercreek North by Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accents Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 They're my local supplier. What do you want to know?I use some of the wax, color, some FO... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy/WI Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 I buy my wax from them but have never tried any of their FO's. Customer service has always been great. HTH Cindy/WI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsharp Posted December 13, 2006 Author Share Posted December 13, 2006 I would like to know if there FO's are ok. Do you get good scent throw and if so what type of wax are you using? Thanks.They're my local supplier. What do you want to know?I use some of the wax, color, some FO... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsharp Posted December 13, 2006 Author Share Posted December 13, 2006 Anyone else have any info on the FO OR WAX? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accents Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 I use one of their soy waxes. I think all of their wax are common brands, so there's really nothing to worry about there. Some FOs are better than others. The ones that do the best for me are fresh apple, vanilla coconut, white ginger, banana nut bread, mocha cream, creme brulee. The cinnamon's a sweet one, I have to use a little more than average in my soy wax, though. But when you don't pay shipping, it's not so bad. The cucumber's nice, plumeria smells realistic but light, vanilla is kind of buttery. They have some kits too. Does that help you a little? They're very nice, though they don't know how their oils work in soy. I also suggest you not order with Paypal, it doesn't always go through. Feel free to PM or e-mail me if I can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SliverOfWax Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 If you need a previously untested fo by Saturday, how do you expect to get it in and tested by then? Or are you making a product that tends to not burn down houses? Tarts, maybe? Perhaps you could be more specific. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmpressC Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 I am just glad you mentioned this new supplier. They are WAY closer to me than BCN! Prices are a tad higher, but they are so close I could just go pick up my orders and never have to pay for shipping again! Yay!!! :highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsharp Posted December 13, 2006 Author Share Posted December 13, 2006 I need to pick up the supplies by Saturday, That is the only day I will have to make candles. I want them to sit for at least a week. I'm just trying to find out if NU Scents have good FO's. I hear alot about Peak and Bittercreek but they are to far for me to drive to on Saturday.If you need a previously untested fo by Saturday, how do you expect to get it in and tested by then? Or are you making a product that tends to not burn down houses? Tarts, maybe? Perhaps you could be more specific. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SliverOfWax Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Unless you intend to pull a week's worth of 24 hour shifts, it will take you a lot longer than letting them sit for a week to test them. You do know about testing, don't you? That every new scent must be poured, cured, then burned top to bottom, sometimes several times to make sure you're using the right wick and amount of fo, before you can even think about labeling and selling/giving away?When planning on adding new scents, you should think in terms of months, not days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accents Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Sliver, take a deep breath. He wants to make a candle. He wants to let it cure a week before burning it. Is looking for good suppliers. Hasn't said anything about selling. No need to scare him off yet, nearly every other thread on here is about testing anyway, this was about a supplier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsharp Posted December 13, 2006 Author Share Posted December 13, 2006 Yes, thank you Accents. I'm not asking about selling. I'm have another business right now and I'm not looking for another one.. Oh I'm a female by the way, I get that all the time, no biggie.Anyway I got myself into a jam, I promised I would make candles and have been practicing for two weeks, these are only gifts and I'm not in it to sell. If they don't come out right thats fine but I wanted to take a stab at it.I know making candles require a lot of testing, I'll be sure to do that before I ever think of selling candles. Anyway thanks Accent and everyone for advice. I just wanted to know if Nusents had good FO's. I plan to by the CB135 (Soy) I've heard good things about it. Also I might be making all of these candles Wickless so I'm not so concerned about wicks and testing, mostly smell. I also know that all FO's may not work with with Soy, I'll just take my chances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accents Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Oh, I'm sorry about the "he", I wondered that as I wrote it. The scents i shared all work in soy, I also like the Christmas Song, but it takes a little time to cure and I use 1.5oz in that one too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsharp Posted December 13, 2006 Author Share Posted December 13, 2006 Thanks Accent you've really help answer my questions. I will look into using the scents you suggested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderfullywicked Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Last I knew, Nu-Scents bought from DeGroate Petroleum. Why buy from the middleman? Depending on where you are, it may be even closer. http://www.degroate.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsharp Posted December 13, 2006 Author Share Posted December 13, 2006 They are closer but you have to buy in bulk. I'm not ready to be a candle seller just yet. Plus they are closed on Saturday. I can pickup an order at Nuscents on Saturday. I'm glad you mentioned it, so if I ever decide to sell candles and need to get some good practice I can buy from degroate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 Pawz Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 docsharp, be careful:) that's how I started, just making candles as gifts, that was 3 years ago, now, I sell them as a small hobby and love it:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsharp Posted December 15, 2006 Author Share Posted December 15, 2006 I believe that can happen. After buying all of the supplies, I might as well make some money, but right now I'm only thinking in terms of gifts... I won't doubt that it could turn into a hobby... Thanks Pawz... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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