sisterkaren Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 I am trying to get our line up for our fall line and want to order some samples. We primarily use MC and B, lately not so much BC, their website overwhelms me. We started using peaks and have been very happy with their oils. I am getting so confused and overwhelmed with all the suppliers available. I ordered some samples from ICS. Their prices are very good and their shipping is the best I have seen. And I wanted to try the dup of Yank's Sage and Cinnamon so I ordered some samples from wsp, but couldn't help but notice that their oils cost much more. I am intrigued with the scent descript. at Just scents. Any to my questions. How to you all decide where to get your samples and how many different suppliers do you use. I love variety but need to be realistic about cost and shipping. It is a hard balance, being a fairly new candlemaker(about 2 years) I am trying to find that balance. Also I need to find scents that throw in C-3, need to use that, it is local. Thanks, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlebuddy Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 I try to buy the majority of my fall/holiday scents from www.tncandlesupplies.com. They offer FREE shipping on orders of 6 pounds or more (same scent or mix & match). With an order of 10 lbs. or more, you get the free shipping plus $1 off per pound. Awesome scents and great customer service. Here's some that I would recommend:Cinnamon StickCinnamon CiderHarvest SpicePomegranteGingerbread ApplesauceSpiced CranberryApple Berry CrumbleApple Jack & PeelChristmas BazaarButterscotch BruleeJingle BellsOrange CloveSpicy Apples & PeachesThis Old HouseCaramel Taffy AppleCranberry CobblerGingerberry WreathHome Sweet HomePomander SpiceRed Hot CinnamonStrawberry CheesecakeVanilla CinnamonI'm sure there's more, but these are the ones I can think of right now. Buy a few samples, I think you'll be glad you did. (They all threw great in soy and in my 50/50 soy blend.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenOH Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 I agree with Candlebuddy on the fall/winter scents from TCS. I have always had great luck with their oils in GB415...just keep in mind that they do need to cure at least 3-4 days and some a bit longer. A few more scents to consider from TCS...Amish HarvestChristmas SplendorPumpkin Pie SpicePumpkin Souffle...I love, love, love this scent!!Russian Tea...another one I love!Another supplier I love for soy is Candle Science. If they say the FO's throws in soy you better believe it!! :-)As for number of suppliers.....it's so hard when you are first starting out because you hear all these fantastic reviews and you just have to try them all!! I started out with 12-15 but have narrowed it down to 4-5. So many suppliers carry the same oils just different names. It's a definite challenge!! Good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carol k Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 from mccozy home- strong apple strudel, apple buttery, it has something extra not sure what, but it is awesome in pure soy.chestnuts & brown sugar-favorite of mine, very strong, awesome thrower in pure soy.christmas splendor- pine & orangechristmas eve-doesn't smell like xmas to me, smells like strawberries to me.50/50 mix of gourmet sugar cookie & spicy gingerbread. i call it gingerbread cookies, very creative huh. strong thrower, great seller.balsam & spice is very nice.orange clove strongsweet orange & chili pepperapple jack & peel is strong & great for fall.cinnamon/vanilla wonderful creamy cinnamon awesome thrower. smells almost like amish harvest to me. icsbear clawsvanilla frosted grahamssugared spruceclaire burke xmas memoriesfall festivelall hallow's eve- i rename to indian summerngpumpkin crunch cakecountry christmaschristmas cabinflickerscedar & spicevanilla hazelnutok that's all i can think of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sisterkaren Posted July 24, 2007 Author Share Posted July 24, 2007 Carol K, It is so funny that the scents you picked out are mostly the ones we use. Cozy home is currently my new favorite, love the sweet orange and the cinnamon van, we market as cinnamon crunch, is by far our best seller. I just don't see many people on here that use MC. I can't figure out why. All our test well in our so, if we don't carry them it is not because of their throw, it is because we don't care for that particular scent. I'm just not sure if we are missing the boat, not having more suppliers. I just don't know where to start to order some variety from elsewhere. It is completely mind boggling. The more I look the more confused I get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Bayberry Apple - C&SChristmas Splendor - C&SCornucopia - PeaksGingerbread Cookies - PeaksHome for the Holidays - PeaksPumpkin Pie Spice - JSSugar Cookies - JS (I mix in Cinnamon and call it Snicker Doodles)Christmas Pine - FlickersBay Rum - FlickersCinnamon Stix - CandlescienceBanana Nut Bread - CandlescienceChristmas Cabin - OMSmoky Mountains Christmas Tree - OM (this is strong so I mix with xmas pines)Still looking for a knock my socks off Cranberry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carol k Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 sisterkaren you are not missing the boat, mc has very good oils & i know personally that they test in soy. they do have a few that are just to lite for me, i like them really strong.some really great other suppliers that i have never had any problems getting their oils to throw for me are.tennesseeflickersics all though some do take a 2wk cure time.that is all i can think of at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sisterkaren Posted July 25, 2007 Author Share Posted July 25, 2007 Thank you everyone, I'm off to order more samples. Wish me luck. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socoolsoap Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Here's mine:Daystar:Christmas Cookies sold exceptionally well in candlesCornucopiaAnd I just ordered from Daystar:Frothy EggnogJack o Lanterns GlowChristmas on the SquareSoapSilly Wholesalesupplies:Sweet Pumpkin sold out last year in candles and soapSpiced Cranapple CiderNatures Garden:Cinnamon Sticks sold well last yearCandy Corn sold well last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berrycreekcandles Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 I use Mill Creek for everything I can mostly because they are close to me and I can usually get my stuff within 1-2 days. A few of their scents have not been as strong as I like but other than that they are great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luci Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 Hansel & Gretel's House from Candle Science! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 Hansel & Gretel's House from Candle Science! I've got one of these curing I have to test. The cold throw is very nice. I can smell the graham cracker in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy, USMC Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 Selection fo a supplier for me is a no-brainer. Candle Science is just up the road. Always tempting me with free samples with my wax order. Reasonable shipping, too. Plus they rate the throw in soy which is better than the other companys narratives...and the "3 Leafs" are great throwers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain_Annie Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 WOW! Thanks for some great sounding recommendations ladies! (and gents... if there ARE any gents) To those who use MC a lot: Could you list the fos that are NOT so strong? I've only tried a few and I liked them all but a super strong throw is really important. Therefore I don't wanna waste precious FO funds on weak throwers. Thanks much in advance!~ Mt Annie ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perkyaim99 Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 To those who use MC a lot: Could you list the fos that are NOT so strong?Every scent I've tried!! Birthday CakeOatmeal Raisin CookieMonkey FartsChristmas EveNone of them was worth it to me. Hmm I wonder if someone would be interested in buying them. Not doing me any good!!! I tested in soy and parasoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugtussle Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Mt Annie, we ALL waste precious funds testing FOs. That is part of the business. Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain_Annie Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Yes... but every little bit we can save helps us out. Why waste anymore than we absolutely have to? (smile) ~ Mt.Annie ~===========Mt Annie, we ALL waste precious funds testing FOs. That is part of the business. Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sisterkaren Posted August 15, 2007 Author Share Posted August 15, 2007 Most of the mc scents that we have tried have been really strong. We have actually had customers return our Gain scent because it was too strong for them. (we use 1 oz per 1 lb of wax, c-3, premier 700 wicks, we do notice weaker throw in a/c ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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