A couple question for Aussie soapers

[Elly]

I contacted Max a while ago regarding the quality of their FO's he said that many soapers had been complaining then he put me onto the people that sell the FO's to Escentials, I received an e-mail from them giving me instructions as to how to soap to avoid seizing things like soap at lower temps, use full water etc. I responded that I was already doing all those things but still their FO's behaved quite badly, I received no further messages from them. No much hope there :?

 

[sandyfootfarm]

I'm glad I didn't try FOs from there when first starting out or I might have given up. When people know products are crap they shouldn't sell them for that purpose.

 

[Traceyann]

Thanks for the quote Jenny , If only I had seen that B4 I ordered the FO's , never mind I just wont order FOs from there again.....and yes Sandy it should be clearer that these FOs are not suitable for soaping

 

[nattynoo]

Traceyann - can you pm those details for the company where the FO came from.

 

[Relle]

Thats bad business practice as far as I'm concerned. :shock: He has been getting bad feedback and hasn't done anything to rectify it. He should put up something to say that it could possibly react abnormally in CP soap so as customers know before they buy.

Pity he didn't give you some sort of a credit. He certainly doesn't know his business is getting a bad rep because of it.

I sent an email off for a quote on sending some oil here and still haven't heard. :shock: As far as I'm concerned he doesn't want new customers.

Nat ,you said you live near there - can you go and have a chat with him ?

 

[Traceyann]

Nat it was Elly that said max gave her the details for the company

 

[Traceyann]

Relle, I beleive Essentials are on the Sunshine Coast , in Noosaville I think it is .....

 

[sandyfootfarm]

I'm doing a price comparison table for things I use a lot of, so far for Aussie companies I have:

Aussie soap supplies
Heirloom
Escentials
New Directions
Big Tree

Are there any major online stores I've missed? I'm happy to pass this info around as well when I finish it.

 

[Traceyann]

Hey Sandy that would be great, I think there is one on ebay called candle kaz or something like that

 

[Relle]

Sandy if you go to Shopping recommendations on smf, I've already started a thread just for this info.

Trace, I know they're in Noosaville and I think Nat said she picks stuff up from there. I've been up and stayed at Noosaville the last couple of years at exactly this time of the year,but not going this year I don't think. I know roughly where the place is so could go in if I was there.

Kandlekaz are not cheap, not sure if they buy and re - sell.

 

[Traceyann]

Sorry Relle, I thought Nat was in Sydney

 

[nattynoo]

I'm in Qld. Noosa is about 2hours from here. But I have several girlfriends that live there and pick up for me all the time. Handy. Its not too far to drive to though. anywhere from here is 1 or 2 hours away. Joys of the country.

 

[Traceyann]

Nat are u out Esk/Murgon way ....I am about 3 hrs , wish I had GF's near there lol

 

[Relle]

Any suggestions as to what FO from Natural Candle I can use for a pavlova smell. I have sugar cookie that might be OK, but not sure if it will discolour and I want it white of course.

 

[MizzBee]

Can anyone recommend a good brand for stick blenders, I'm so sick of replacing my cheapies that I get from BigW that I might as well invest in something that could last longer than 6 weeks.
I've been buying the abode home brands and they just fall apart, what about hand mixers are they any good for CP?


Tracyann I still haven't heard from this guy, he seems to being avoiding me Would you like me to pass on his email and you could give him a try if you like?

 

[sandyfootfarm]

Mine is Coles smart buy, it is the same one I've been using since I started (about 6 months?). But just saw the label and it says run 1 minute max then rest 3, which I haven't been doing so I guess I'll be burning that one out sooner or later too.

 

[MizzBee]

Is it in the supermarket? What aisle should I look in Sandy? Roughly what price is it? Sorry for all the questions

 

[sandyfootfarm]

I can't remember exactly where I got it, so maybe have a look at the cooking section in Kmart, being a Coles brand. Someone else might have a better suggestion on brands anyway so see what is posted. I am thinking about getting a second to have on hand so I'll be keen to see what other good brands there are out there.

 

[MizzBee]

No worries Not going anywhere else today, just finished packing groceries away...what a chore that is!

 

[nattynoo]

Mizbee go with a braun. Its worth the investment. I adore mine. It came wit hall sorts of blade cutter things too which are terrific for hebs, cucumber etc.
Traceann - I'm out Kingaroy way. The goldy is about 3hours. I wish I had a soapy buddy out here.