Jcandleattic Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 And some of us are jealous about that lol! But it's probably a good thing because I would want to hang out there all the time and they would eventually turn me in as a stalker me thinks.:tiptoe: :tiptoe: :tiptoe: Umm no comment... LOL Actually the lack of funds kind of keeps me at bay most of the time, but I'll be getting my tax refund and the stimulas check in any time now! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vio Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 *jealous* LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beau's mama Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 ...I look at my fo's like they're gold to me. The free ones would be like free gold. LOLI'm the same way Vio. FO's are precious to me, too.My 1oz'ers usually end up as carpet freshener if I don't think it'll make a good scent to wear (don't ask) or I'll throw it in some body oil or M&P to test. If I LIKE it, I'll pass it out & see what other folks think. If I LOVE it, I order larger sizes. Whether purchased or free, 1oz'ers save me time & money in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruina Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 yep, I love my 1ozers. As a hobbyist, I can see if I like & not end up with lbs of stuff I don't like. Small batches are perfect for me :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabbledoya Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I put a few drops on an old t-shirt and throw it in the dryer with a load of clothes. Or I make candles just for myself. Some do end up in the trash, though:rolleyes2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjb31apb Posted April 2, 2008 Author Share Posted April 2, 2008 Those are some great ideas especially the idea of throwing them inthe dryer! I'll have to remember to try that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecandlespastore Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 What I do is match some of them up and do the toothpick part test and create house blends. If I like them enough I create them in larger bottles. Or I pour them into sample vials and give them to my customers. More often than not I get enough interest from feedback from them or custom orders than I get a whole bottle.Or I do double layer limited edition soaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockmonkey Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I buy them just to see if I like the scent, then I'll buy a pound of it. Sometimes I use the samples, but most of the time I don't--since I use pre-made bases the scent of the oil pretty much stays the same. If it's weak in the bottle, it will be weak in the product.One ounce sample sizes are good enough for using in light bulb rings, body sprays, room sprays, sachets, potpourri, or scenting silk flowers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 It depends- sometimes I'll do "research" per se, throw them all in tester lotion pump bottles and put them on my desk at work. If they get good reviews, I may add them to my line. Other times I get lazy and the sit in piles, waiting to be thrown in boxes of stuff going out to classified buyers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGirl Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I'm trying to use them more! 1oz FO plus 12oz wax makes one large tumbler tester, one small tumbler tester, and usually one tin tester with maybe some leftovers for tealights. But the funny thing is I still don't use my samplers in candles a lot yet. I do use them in B&B stuff -- scrubs or lotions or shower gels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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