Candle Man Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Does anybody that uses the dye blocks know...If the dye block ,the same weight as a color chip, make the same or close to the same color as a color chip? If I end up having to switch, I would like to know where to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tahlula B. Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 They are made with different formulas so my educated guess would be NO. The Reddig chips have stearic - the block don't necessarily. The blocks from JE Polish do not. As with everything else, you are going to have to test. Square One? Yeah, I am baaaaack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugtussle Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 I can live without all the Pourette color chips except the cinnamon for fall. Have never found a dark, rustic red liquid dye as good as their cinnamon chips. We will have to start looking now. Anyone got any ideas?? Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gloworm Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 I hope who ever buys the company re-opens soon then..So we dont have to wait very long.I dont want to have to re-test everything either. But I guess my thought about going to liquid dyes is a good one...lol...My son Backwoods (Mike) has used liquids forever and he swears by them, wouldn't use anything else. So easy to measure by drops.Glo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 My son Backwoods (Mike) has used liquids forever and he swears by them, wouldn't use anything else. So easy to measure by drops.GloI do use liquid for light pastel colors. I don't like having to use 100 or more drops for dark colors. That's just to much dye and can clog the wick. My wax is more opaque (white) so that's why it requires more liquid color to get dark colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonrose64 Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Well, I thought I would ask Arnie from candlechem if he knew what was up with pourette.This is his reply to me. We do carry the Reddig Glo color chips from Pourette...Not sure if they are out of business or not...Phone number is disconnected...I have an outstanding order pending from 2 months ago and never received...Not sure what is going on with them. ThanksI think this stinks.By not letting their customers know what is up sure shows what they thought of all their customers huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondk Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 The last time I talked to anyone there I was told they were having major problems and trying to re-organize. Maybe they were unsuccessful in this endiver (sp). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 I think this stinks. By not letting their customers know what is up sure shows what they thought of all their customers huh?No time for that when you're donning your sombrero and fleeing to Mexico. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 I am sad to see Pourette end in such a way. They were one of my first suppliers and always served me well. Although I haven't ordered in almost a year, I was about to do so. I will miss Pourette for several items. I hope if their core gets bought up by another supplier that we will all hear of it.Janette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 The story gets stranger... I had seen the charge for my order on my online banking statement (automatic when one orders), but last night when I checked, it had disappeared and isn't there today! I am not sure if this was an error, a correction by Pourette or a hallucination! I guess I should say, "whew," but it makes me uncomfortable not to know... :undecided So I just tried to call both numbers listed on their website and both have been disconnected... Not much new information, but I think we definitely will have to put them at the bottom of the supplier list... I too wish they would take down their website or AT LEAST, put SOME kind of message up so that people will know WTF is goin' on! :undecided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 No time for that when you're donning your sombrero and fleeing to Mexico.Especially when you can only afford to travel by burro. Donita Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Especially when you can only afford to travel by burro. Donita Louiselmao! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 it's not fair.for the first time I needed pourette. My timing is sensational. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowbox Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Oh my goodness...I just noticed this thread! I use the diamond chips, pretty bummed I have to explore new avenues. Going to be stocking up on these for now, though. 'What a terrible way to end your business, though. :undecided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creativegems Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 If someone doesn't buy them out or they don't reorganize I sure like to be at that garage sale!Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breanna Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 I am like Jeanette, I feel bad that this happened to pourette and I do hope it does get worked out whatever the problem. I bought most of all my candle molds from them and they had great prices. Even on the special made ones the price was good,,if they are gone I shall miss them*faint* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Breanna.....I too have bought hundreds and hundreds of molds from them....and the prices were good....but last time I ordered molds, which I haven't received, the rude girl on the phone told me that there would be no more discounts. So if they do get it together and continue their business.....I don't think that we will get that 40% discount for wholesale orders anyway. I guess I am just speculating.....but I really am going to miss them. Donita Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 If someone doesn't buy them out or they don't reorganize I sure like to be at that garage sale!JanetThat would be worth the plane ticket...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsaycb Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 OMG, they have the best prices on the chips...NO!!! They cannot go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceCarvesWax Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 OMG, they have the best prices on the chips...NO!!! They cannot go...The site I talked about a few pages back was CHEAPER then pourette for chips. You have to request a price list to be emailed to you to see most of the prices. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowded House Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 Shh... quiet, Bruce. We're talking about Pourette! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gloworm Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 I do use liquid for light pastel colors. I don't like having to use 100 or more drops for dark colors. That's just to much dye and can clog the wick. My wax is more opaque (white) so that's why it requires more liquid color to get dark colors.Oh glad you clarified that it is your opaque wax cause I know Mike has never had to use that much liquid dye for dark colors. He uses a soy blend and most of his candles are fairly dark colors and we have no wick clogging problems with liquids.Glo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 So I hear the word is they're moving and will be letting people know after they've landed in a new spot. :undecided It might have been nice to know before hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Julie to the rescue. ThanksIt isn't a good thing to hide from your loyal customers. Donita Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyvega Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Even if I had been a customer of theirs for years, I doubt I would go back to them after pulling this stunt. But that's just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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