Canadian equivalent to Mad Micas?

[BearandCat]

Hey folks. Been trying for forever to find some brilliant micas to use in my soaps. My local supplier has a very limited and underwhelming selection. I love the Mad Micas collection, but shipping costs are crazy and dealing with customs is a pain. Does anyone have a recommendation? I'm trying not to buy off of Amazon as I intend to sell eventually and would need a reputable supplier. Thanks.

 

[Misschief]

Hey folks. Been trying for forever to find some brilliant micas to use in my soaps. My local supplier has a very limited and underwhelming selection. I love the Mad Micas collection, but shipping costs are crazy and dealing with customs is a pain. Does anyone have a recommendation? I'm trying not to buy off of Amazon as I intend to sell eventually and would need a reputable supplier. Thanks.

I haven't ordered from this company but I've heard good things about them:

https://www.saraphinascoastalcolours.com/collections
(And just this morning, I discovered that they're in Nanaimo and I've probably walked right past their store when we were there in October!)

 

[KiwiMoose]

Interestingly - I just did a price check on getting mad micas sent to NZ - the shipping costs are as than the micas, but overall no more expensive than if I bought micas from my local supplier - and the range of colours is phenomenal!

 

[CreativeWeirdo]

I'm a fan of Fizz Fairy out of Thunder Bay (Premium Bath Bomb & Soap-Making Supplies) specially their bio-glitter. And Candora Soaps (Candora Soap and Soap Supplies Candora Soap) out of London, ON. I find across the two, there is a decent, well-rounded selection. @John Harris any suggestions? You're much more knowledgeable than I.

 

[John Harris]

@CreativeWeirdo I also buy from Windy Point. 100 gms is $16 for their micas. Good product and good experience. In Calgary.

@CreativeWeirdo Oh! Btw! "You're much more knowledgeable than I.". HAHAHAHA. Don't let the Owl see that!

 

[ResolvableOwl]

I'd guess you're both lightyears ahead of me when it comes to Canadian mica suppliers. I can live with that.

 

[DebraP]

Hey folks. Been trying for forever to find some brilliant micas to use in my soaps. My local supplier has a very limited and underwhelming selection. I love the Mad Micas collection, but shipping costs are crazy and dealing with customs is a pain. Does anyone have a recommendation? I'm trying not to buy off of Amazon as I intend to sell eventually and would need a reputable supplier. Thanks.
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YellowBee has a good selection of micas. They have reasonably priced sample jars. I love that I can test out colours without investing a fortune. They are located in Calgary. They have a variety of shopping options.

 

[BearandCat]

Thanks everyone! I'll check those places out!

 

[CreativeWeirdo]

@Dahlia @Dahila created a list in this post with some Canadian online suppliers. Some of the links don't work, but some of them look real good!

https://www.soapmakingforum.com/threads/canadians-where-do-you-buy-your-supplies.77842/post-808489

 

[JoannasMad]

Mad Micas Canadian resellers coming in the next few months!! We are SO excited!