Judy, USMC Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 This fall our Guild is participating in a Festival of Trees and our theme is "Good Fortune." Decorations will be hand folded oragami. Colors are Black, Gold, Red and Cream. We also have an oportunity to sell items with a percentage going to support the local Hospice. I'd love to sell a ton of candles and give my profits to them. So, for candles, what would you recommend for the FO (indicate supplier please) and color suggestions. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWickedWick Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Tea scents maybe. I use White Tea & Ginger from NG, White Tea from NG. They also have a very good straight Ginger fo that you could add to other fo's. I also love Bamboo Sugar Cane from AH.That's all I can think of right now...my brain's not fully awake yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camay Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Well, since origami is Japanese, I would go with Japanese pear and ginseng (elements) and yuzu (SGS), or both can be found at AH/RE.Traditional Japanese incense has sandalwood in it, and cloves, cinnamon, patchouli, etc. And cherry blossoms, plum blossoms... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudMarineMom Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Let's see, there isJapanese Cherry Blossom, SOS, light pink (light scent in soy, don't know if someone else has a stronger version)Japanese Pear and Ginseng, Elements, yellowOriental Garden, Wellington, light greenChina Musk, Wellington, maybe light brownDragon's Blood, CS, SGS, NG, nice deep red/burgandyGood Fortune Love, SOS, lavenderSOS has an entire line called Good Fortune. I just go the Love flavor, but haven't poured it yet. Wellington also has a Feng Shui line that sounds interesting. Haven't tried any of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wessex Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Just to throw this out there...Australian Bamboo Grass (NG). It's not an eastern incense type fragrance, but there is alot of bamboo in the orient :smiley2:. It reminds me a tad bit of Japantown in San Francisco for some reason. Plus it smells pretty good, IMO. Cheers,Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Nag ChampaPatchouliWhite MuskOriental MuskRain ForestJasmineCoconutMangoPassion FruitGuavaKiwiPineappleApple BlossomPeach BlossomCherry BlossomJapanese Cherry BlossomChina RainJadeGingerGinger PeachGreen TeaPlumeriaRice Flower & SheaSandalwoodWhite Tea & GingerAsian AmberBambooLemongrassMandarin OrangeMimosaChai TeaJapanese Pear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodle Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 I would definitely make a yuzu scent, either that or mandarin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klockz Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 anything tea, lemongrass or jasmine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy, USMC Posted September 10, 2010 Author Share Posted September 10, 2010 So far these are loved by the tester and what I'll make for the festival: Japanese Pear & Ginsing, Green Tea & Lemongrass, Yuzu, Himilayan Bamboo and Sandalwood.Thanks for all the helpful suggestions! You guys ROCK... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Yuzu from NG is a Japanese grapefruit scent, it is a best seller in any B&B I put it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy, USMC Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 Yuzu from NG is a Japanese grapefruit scent, it is a best seller in any B&B I put it in.That's where I got it from! Unfortunately the Musks and Chai didn't have a strong enough hot throw. Still searching for recommendations for a Spice-type ~ only need one that throws to finish the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Berts Jamaican Bay Rum is a fabulous "spice" scent, loved by both sexes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricofAZ Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Bamboo and Pear Tarragon from www.snowdriftfarm.com might work for you. I like it and it does seem a bit of the Orient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 (edited) See if Aroma Haven still has their Oriental seduction I think is the name of it. If they don't, look at this: http://rusticescentuals.com/Madagascar-Spice.htmlStuff I would consider to be oriental in terms of scents:bambooteakwoodsmandarinspice blends ... mmm maybe something peppery with a ginger kick. Cinnamon, nutmeg and clove with a splash of musk (I suppose it's supposed to be mysterious.)Something with cardamom would be a great enhancement I think. Maybe even something with tarragon. Something with lotus and sandalwood. OK shall we make something? Oh heaven forbid I should forget -- ZEN TEA!! (Scent Works ... not overly pricey, but ummm ... Kangaroo Blue used to carry one too, but not sure the status of Kanga.) Edited September 13, 2010 by Scented Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Elements: http://www.elementsbathandbody.com/Asian-Spice-*Pier-1-Type*-Fragrance-pr-1025.htmlAsian Lychee is at Snowdrift FarmsKimono at Southern GardenMagie Noir is there too, but you might find it light for candles. Mata Hari could be renamed and is an absolute intoxicating scent OOBSandalwood Ylang in a combo with possible black pepper might be very good lol! (Black pepper is tough to wick, but it's quite yummo!)White Spice might be good too ... Can I stop now? LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy, USMC Posted September 13, 2010 Author Share Posted September 13, 2010 HUGE THANK YOU!!!! I'm sure to find the last scent I need with all the wonderful suggestions. Off to order some to test.There is always someone there to help ... that's why I love this board! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Are you going to tell us which ones you are going with? I'd love to know. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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