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Julip
Member
09-28-2005
| Thursday, December 29, 2005 - 8:49 pm
Bayberry - good spicy blend with berries and "green"..about 60% berry smell and 40% green, with a spicy essence overall. Boysenberry Butter Cookie - mmmm...yummy. about 60/40 boysenberry to cookie smell. Smells like a fresh baked fruit cookie. The slightest tartness, like fresh berries. Burning Love - This one really does smell like Cinnamon Red Hots candies. It is a nice one, but very strong. If you like cinnamon candy or spicy smells, like I do, you will definitely like this one. Buttercream - mmm.. Jinksy's review was right on on this one. Smells like I have my nose in a frosting can lol Chestnuts & Brown Sugar - I detect the “bite” Jinksy spoke of on first sniff. Not sure on this one. Hopefully it will turn sweeter, but not too sweet, on the warmer. Christmas Splendor - lighter spice than Bayberry, nice light common spicy fall scent with a touch of green. Cinnamon Cider - hmm…not sure. I will reserve judgment for warming, but first "cold throw" impression is of stale cider. Cinnamon Forest - Heavy on the green with cinnamon as a backdrop. Some reviews have shown the scent doesn't stay long on this one, but I'll hold on to it to try last, to make sure it has cured fully (10 days from pouring). Cornucopia - Very nice cooking spice scent. Smells like the wafting of a spice cabinet. Cranberry Cobbler - whoop! Jinksy, right again. Smells like cherry Nyquil. Yes, definite cough syrup smell for sure. It even seems to have that "warm" afterscent when the syrup goes down.
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Julip
Member
09-28-2005
| Thursday, December 29, 2005 - 8:55 pm
Fresh Squeezed Oranges - one of my favorite spring/summer scents. Good blender tart, too Gingerbread Applesauce - A bit of a bite, but the apple scent tones it down and creates a nice warm cozy winter aroma. I like both the Gingerbread and Baked Apples scents, so this should be a slam dunk for me. Hot Apple Cider - I keep smelling something "not quite right" in this cider tart too, but hopefully it changes once it's warmed (which is a definite possibility). Will be great as a blender tart. Italian Fortune Cookie - the cinnamon scent is very noticeable in this one. I can't smell too much of the cookie scent, but I think it may be brought out more on the warmer. Lime and Basil - hard to describe, though I like it. I have tried a lime tart which was too artificial before. This one seems to be nice, more realistic as if the basil tones it down. I don't really smell anything but a subtle fresh lime scent. On 2nd sniff, it may have a touch of sweet - hopefully that does not come out too much once it is warmed. Milk Chocolate Pabana - smells like what most milk chocolate dupes I've smelled. I've never been crazy about a straight milk chocolate scent, but it may be good as a blender tart. Snowflake Cake - I can smell an almond essence in this one, which doesn't agree with me in scents (though I love almonds!) Tangerine - had wanted to try this one…might have a touch of artificial scent, more leaning towards candy smelling than true tangerine fruit smelling. Vanilla Bean Ice Cream - smells like strong vanilla ice cream, a bit too sweet. Might be good as a blender for me. Waffle Cone - Wow! This one really smells like a waffle cone. I thought i was going to inhale crumbs, it is that real. There is a definite sweet scent, but I think once the tart gets going it may not be as sweet. Looking forward to trying this one. White Tea & Ginger - this one smells light and soothing, but I can detect the ginger root smell in the cold throw…not crazy about having too much of a ginger root scent on the warm throw, so hopefully it is subtle.
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Julip
Member
09-28-2005
| Friday, December 30, 2005 - 7:16 am
As suggested by Jinksy, here are a few photos I posted on the Janie thread earlier: Soyful Joys sampler bag:
Portrait of a soy tart:
A tart warmer - hotplate/ramekin version.
Courtesy of Bonza!- great visual of size and texture of a soy tart:

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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Friday, December 30, 2005 - 3:45 pm
Joely - meant to say much earlier how much I like your stovetop style burner - it is so so cute. I am reporting in on using silicone baking cups inside a ramekin. Julip presented this as a suggestion a while back, and it's perfect for just popping the remaining tart wax out once it has cooled. I am burning Beach Baby right now, which I love. It's tropical and floral with a hint of baby powder. When it cools I will report back about the ease (I assume) of the wax removal.

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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Friday, December 30, 2005 - 4:37 pm
REPORT: wax pops right out of the silicone cup - 100% clean! Very cool! These were at Bed, Bath & Beyond, $14.99 for 12. I bought the first set I saw in person, so there may be bigger bargains out there.
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Jinksy
Member
09-28-2005
| Saturday, December 31, 2005 - 2:34 pm
Ah, The gift of re-gifting. I know it well. Here is a list of tart reviews I wrote for Julip's folder. She was kind enough to save them for me before they went to archive heaven. These are just my humble opinion and I realize scent is such a personal thing. But they may help you decide. Vanilla hazelnut swirl- the best tart ever! Sweet delight, The perfect dessert scent and not too heavy on the vanilla. Which I love. It gives banana nut bread a run for it's money. Chestnuts and Brown sugar- Also yummy but does have a slightly bitter bite too it. Might be too potent for some. I liked it, but won't reorder. Buttercream- Reminds me of cream cheese frosting by duncan hines mixed with sweet butter cream. Once on the warmer it takes on a purely vanilla scent. Very light and not overwhelming. Pure grace- smells just like the philosophy perfume that it's named after and warms perfectly too. It's clean and light. Amazing grace- is my favorite clean scent tart. Unfortunately you can't warm it around cats or birds so if you have them you are sil with this one. It's very similar to pure grace but has more staying power and you can notice it warming much more. I love that about it! I will always have this one on hand. Pumpkin pie- You already know Julip. Great one for the holidays. Smells like a delicious homemade pumpkin pie. Morning rain- murphy's oil soap with windex undercurrent. Seaside- Reminds me of the Bed Bath and Beyond seahore sachets that I have always loved. Very nice. Cranberry cobbler- cherry Nyquil. I haven't put it on the warmer yet so it may change. Maybe I'll save this one for when I have that stuffy, achy head, fever, can't rest feeling. lol. Sea petals- you guys know what I want to write here but won't. It's murphy's oil soap in tart form. Banana nut bread- pure YUMMY. Smells like you've been baking all day.
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Julip
Member
09-28-2005
| Thursday, December 29, 2005 - 8:12 pm
Basic components to get started are: 1) tart warmer (I like the electric candle warmers/hot plates at Michaels, but there are a lot of electric as well as tealight powered tart warmers out there) 2) stoneware ramekin (for hot plate warmers) 3) tarts Read Alyce's FAQs for a lot of great information. These are made of soy wax, and are not food! More people than you might realize have thought otherwise. Starting out, I suggest the "Tarty Parts" and/or a sampler bag, which is found under "other scents" on her site. Tarty Parts are 6 attached cubes which are equivalent to 3 whole tarts. Once I find out if I like a scent enough to repurchase, I buy a whole bag of whole tarts in that scent. 
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Joely
Member
09-24-2005
| Thursday, December 29, 2005 - 10:15 pm
There are many different warmers/burners that you can use. The easiest electric warmer is the Candlsense Warmers that you can get at Michaels -The Art and Crafts Store for $3.33 on sale from $4.99.
I went crazy and bought this really cute electric warmer for my kitchen... the tart holder is an replica of an iron skillet and it sits on the hot plate.
The tart warmers could get as addictive as the tarts themselves. I think Julip has more than two, so I still haven't caught up to her yet! lol
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, January 02, 2006 - 6:57 pm
I have solid opinions on only a few tarts so far but might as well add my endorsements: Banana Nut Bread - Also a very kind sample and it is every bit as wonderful as everyone says! A full bag is soon to be mine. Blackberry Sage - This was the first tart I tried, a sample from an enabler, and I fell instantly in love. I've ordered a full bag of this scent. Boysenberry Butter Cookies - Yummy.. another full bag order here. I'll add some more endorsements, need to have a second try at a couple.
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Julip
Member
09-28-2005
| Friday, March 17, 2006 - 8:51 am
New SJ Spring Scents on or around 3/20! Coco Mango Coconut pulp sprinkled with fresh slices of mango totally perfect for summer! Basil Sage Mint Right out of your herb garden cut fresh! A perfect blend of basil, sage and mint. Mac Apple Picked right from the tree and into your warmer, yes it smells just like the famous candle makers Mac Intosh Apple. Pear Glace Finally a skin safe version has landed! Sweet blend of fruits with soft white flowers and a dry down of melon and cucumber. Bamboo Lily A refreshing green floral with a mixture of jasmine, orchid grass, osmanthus & white musk. Raspberry Violet Wild berries mixed with sweet violet petals. Wisteria A light floral blend with subtle hints of clove. Tulips A fresh light floral with slight green top notes followed with a sweet jasmine, geranium, lilac and lavender. Hydrangea A sweet fresh floral with hints of rose , jasmine, lily of the valley on a light woody background. Lemongrass Slight green citrus with orange and lemon notes *Warning this may smell like a pine sol type of cleaner to one's nose. *Blackberry Musk Blackberry scent with a hint of musk, you really have to smell it to appreciate it. *Cucumber Melon (type) Just like the most popular scent from the bath and body store in the mall. Tranquil Tropics (type) The popular version of a favorite coconut fruit scent.
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