southern.scents Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 I have been playing around with several things for the Soused Swap and in the process of playing around with reeds and reed diffusers I had the though about how monotonous they all look. Near every reed diffuser looks just like the one before it. Well, check these out. This was just a small sample bottle that I used to check sent throw (Soused Swappers, youll be getting a different bottle. I have not decided on reeds yet.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Hey, those are KOOL!! How'd you get 'em to curl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbuddy Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 I love those curls! Do these reeds uptake the FO as well as the rattan or bamboo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonrose64 Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Now those are cool......Can you buy them that way now?They would really be a good conversation starter.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bells4shells Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Those are really cool! Have never seen anything like 'em! I'm envious of those who will get one in your swap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southern.scents Posted March 14, 2008 Author Share Posted March 14, 2008 Hey guys. I had completely forgot about this thread....I love those curls! Do these reeds uptake the FO as well as the rattan or bamboo?These are acutally made of rattan. I am testing the throw with them as we speak. They look to be working just like the straight ones do. The throw at this point is decent. I have it on our kitchen counter and you can smell it in the kitchen and parts of the dining room. Now those are cool......Can you buy them that way now?They would really be a good conversation starter....Well, I am not sure if you can buy them this way or not. I am making them myself. Heck, I may need to patent the process and start production...JK. They are actually very simple to make. I just take my reeds and place them in hot water. Let them sit for about 3 to 10 minutes. After they are much softer,(you sould be able to touch the two ends together without them splitting or cracking), the process will vary depending on what you want to do. For the curls, I used a curling iron the has "teeth" on it. I wrap the reed in between the teeth. I let it sit there for a few seconds. The longer you let it sit, the tighter the curls will be, but, be carefull. Too long and your reeds will burn. Dont forget to leave a straight end to stick into your bottle!!! After removing them from the curling iron, I would let them dry for a few days. The ones you saw were stuck into the bottle immediately and they work fine but let them dry to be on the safe side. I also did some "zig zagged" designs. I did these with our iron. They are more work. If yall have any questions or need help, let me know. I will be glad to assist you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbuddy Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 You are so creative. I wonder what my reeds are made of. I guess I'll have to try it.Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 ...a curling iron the has "teeth" on it... SS, this RULES!! GOTTA love it!! I would NEVER have thought of that tool for any purpose because, having long hair, I have had so many negative experiences with getting my hair tangled in those that I consider them torture devices and off my radar!! At LAST!! I now have a REASON to keep the one I don't use!!!OOOH BABY!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Hey SS.. Gotta give ya credit for this one..VERY CREATIVE!!! I like the look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southern.scents Posted March 15, 2008 Author Share Posted March 15, 2008 I am glad you guys like them. I am gonna play around with a few more designs and see what I can do. Thanks for the compliments.Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Now, those are just too cool! Very creative and unique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Love them!! Don't know how you would package them for sale but they are way cool. Great thinking outside of the box. I have short naturally wavy hair so never needed on of those curling irons. Looks like I need to add one to my wish list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Sorry, but they look like worms and some Chinese dish my mom tried to make when my bro and I were little and it kinda looks like that. Neat that you varied the look, but I can't do worms. Now if there was a color option, that would be much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 I like them because they are different and unique! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Sorry, but they look like worms and some Chinese dish my mom tried to make when my bro and I were little and it kinda looks like that. Neat that you varied the look, but I can't do worms. Now if there was a color option, that would be much better.LOL now that you mention it I do see a resemblance to those Chinese noodles (which, by the way make a GREAT candy if you toss them with melted chocolate, put small mounds on a cookie sheet and let cool till they harden). Don't think worms, myself.Adam, these are VERY neat and I'm impressed with your method - cool beans dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I really like these also...Definitely different than what you see in stores...I love different! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I have been playing around with several things for the Soused Swapoooh, the reeds are stone cold drunk - that's why they can't stand up straight... NOW I get it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southern.scents Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 ...... I am testing the throw with them as we speak. They look to be working just like the straight ones do. The throw at this point is decent. I have it on our kitchen counter and you can smell it in the kitchen and parts of the dining room. I just wanted to update on the scent throw. So far they are doing great. They are actually doing much better then what I thought. I figured that the places that droop down would be where the FO stopped going up the reeds but so far, the reeds sucked FO all the way to the top except for one of the ones I cracked while I was playing around with it. The more that I play around with these, the more feasable they become. NOW....someone mention coloring. I guess I'll have to play around with that too. I'll be back in a few after I play with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 i MENTioned coloring lol ... so they wouldn't look like worms ... but you have to cut me slack for a traumatic childhood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southern.scents Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 i MENTioned coloring lol ... so they wouldn't look like worms ... but you have to cut me slack for a traumatic childhood.LOL. I played with some coloring. I will post pics later. I have to work so I don't have time right now. I am, however, gonna give you credit for my tye died hands..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.