MegKay Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 After reading through several of the posts here.... I had actually wondered if there was anything like stratch and sniff that you could place on the labels as well? Don't remember if this discussion about this was already talked about but no inquiries came up after I searched in the search box........... just curious to see if anyone knew it was out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmp Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Why would you need a scratch and sniff label when you could just sniff the candle? ANd how would one ensure that the "label" scent is true to the candle scent? Just wondering... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegKay Posted January 9, 2007 Author Share Posted January 9, 2007 Yeah... Duh me! But actually I was thinking of examples like... if for examples, tarts and votives were shrink wrapped... and want to show to people at work or wherever...that they could smell it without opening the package itself and also if ran out of samples or something happened to them?I think my question was wayyy too odd and wayyy out there and I'm not even sure if it was the right question! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmp Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 That's okay.When showing co-workers, etc. bring unwrapped samples for them to sniff. Better yet, burn a candle at your desk at work.There's nothing better than the real thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane42 Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 If I were mailing brochures or new scent names to people, it would be great if they could "smell" them. I have family in AZ and other areas around the country and I am not familiar with what scents they like. When I was putting my Christmas packages together, they received all MY favorites...lol. I know companies that do this, especially to advertise new scents, but I don't know how we would get a "true" scent onto a sheet of paper..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmp Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 I know companies that do this, especially to advertise new scents, but I don't know how we would get a "true" scent onto a sheet of paper.....I suppose you could put a drop of oil in a cotton ball in a cello bag and send it off as a sample to your friends? I think there would have to be a disclaimer on the paper scent, similar to paint chips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinMom Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 I think scratch and sniff labels would be a neat idea. Sometimes it is hard to smell candles if they have been wrapped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Info:http://science.howstuffworks.com/question274.htmGive this a try:http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/ah_kids_family_activities/article/0,1801,HGTV_3123_1395133,00.htmlWith a little brainstorming and creativity maybe you can create your own scratch and sniff stickers. Seems like you would need unflavored gelatin.(I'm probably off my rocker been at work way too long!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 If I were mailing brochures or new scent names to people, it would be great if they could "smell" them. I have family in AZ and other areas around the country and I am not familiar with what scents they like. When I was putting my Christmas packages together, they received all MY favorites...lol. I know companies that do this, especially to advertise new scents, but I don't know how we would get a "true" scent onto a sheet of paper.....Robin made a terrific suggestion in the Business section the other day (at least I'm pretty sure it was her..lol) Use business cards and lightly dip half of the card in a clear scented wax. They'll get a good idea of what the candle would smell like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane42 Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Robin made a terrific suggestion in the Business section the other day (at least I'm pretty sure it was her..lol) Use business cards and lightly dip half of the card in a clear scented wax. They'll get a good idea of what the candle would smell like That's right...I did see that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggedy Dani Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 here's an idea. get yourself one of them car air freshener blanks in sheetsget a heart or star punch out, found at scrapbookin sectionspunch out bunches of these little mini shapedrop few drops of f/o on them and put in tiny little ziplock baggieand have ppl sniff them. i believe you can buy 8x11 sheets at oak creations place.not sure on the link but they do sell them.HTHDani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinMom Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 here's an idea. get yourself one of them car air freshener blanks in sheetsget a heart or star punch out, found at scrapbookin sectionspunch out bunches of these little mini shapedrop few drops of f/o on them and put in tiny little ziplock baggieand have ppl sniff them. i believe you can buy 8x11 sheets at oak creations place.not sure on the link but they do sell them.HTHDaniThat is a great idea!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldehearth Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 I bought these little 2 inch 'snippets' from Sweet Pea N Me and they're perfect! They have different shapes like hearts, stars and each comes with a ziploc bag. You just put alittle drop of oil and away you go BUT you can't get them there as her website just closed down or something. This is the second time that happened to me since last summer when I find someone to do my labels.www.sweetpeanme.comSorry I'm not much help unless someone else knows where to get these.ShannonETAOK scrap that idea, I didn't see Dani's post on the second page!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggedy Dani Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 I bought these little 2 inch 'snippets' from Sweet Pea N Me and they're perfect! They have different shapes like hearts, stars and each comes with a ziploc bag. You just put alittle drop of oil and away you go BUT you can't get them there as her website just closed down or something. This is the second time that happened to me since last summer when I find someone to do my labels.www.sweetpeanme.comSorry I'm not much help unless someone else knows where to get these.ShannonETAOK scrap that idea, I didn't see Dani's post on the second page!!Sorry to say but Sweet pea n me is closed down, she decided to close down her business due to her new upcoming birth of her 2nd child. But I am not sure if she'll come back later down the road. but yes shannon those scent snippits are awesome!!! i love them!Dani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityGirl Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 You can still get them from Kim....she has them on her new site:The Crafters Loftwww.thecraftersloft.comI for one am sooooooooooooooo glad she has a new site open...I was missing a lot of her stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 I have a 9yo daughter and we made scented stickers out of a bag of foamy pieces that we found at wal-mart. We put glu-stick on the back of the stickers and then painted on scent. I put a drop of each scent in with a drop of mineral spirits to help spread the scent oil over the foamy piece. I should note that we had to keep them sealed up until use as the scent seemed to get stronger with the mineral spirits. I had looked up scratch and sniff in order to try and duplicate the process, but when I realized that actual scratch and sniff stickers are done by a process of binding the scent to polymer fragments that dispers when scratched and broken, I figured there has to be an easier way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 How about those perfume pull away strips in all the magazines? I just stuck one in my underware drawer last night. Might need to use a coated paper. Seems like it is some kind of glue with the scent mixed in. Sweet Pea 'n me had some nice stuff...darn.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GKC Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 I like the car freshener idea. I'm going to have to try to find some blanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggy Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Every batch I make I always pour several tea lights to use as little sniffer testers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain_Annie Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 In our brick & mortar shop there is absolutely NO way to light one of each of our tarts. They too are shrink wrapped (or packaged and labeled in cello baggies) and are sometimes quite difficult to smell throught the packaging. I've tried punching a hole in the package but that didn't bring out anywhere near the amt of scent that they have OUT of the package. So scratch and sniffs sound like a GREAT idea! A fellow shopowner brought in an older Yankee magazine last week and every other page had a scratch and sniff "jar" with awesome true-to-life-FO scents! She gets these "scented" wholesale catalogs every few months. Any idea how yank would get plain paper to have such a strong throw of scent?~ Mt Annie ~===================When showing co-workers, etc. bring unwrapped samples for them to sniff. Better yet, burn a candle at your desk at work.There's nothing better than the real thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justrightcandles Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 http://www.print-a-scent.com/i emailed them for more info but have not heard back...http://www.scentisphere.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fresh Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 you can also buy the material online from various suppliers to make the car air fresheners that hang from your mirror..maybe buy some and soak them in the scent you wish for them to smell, when it dries have the samples with you or mail them out etc... hope this helps, good luck ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fresh Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 let us know what worked ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain_Annie Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Thanks so much! I'll check them out right away. MT Anniehttp://www.print-a-scent.com/i emailed them for more info but have not heard back...http://www.scentisphere.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain_Annie Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 It helped a LOT! Thank you! I'm off to find them now. ~ Mt Annie ~=========================..maybe buy some and soak them in the scent you wish for them to smell, when it dries have the samples with you or mail them out etc... hope this helps, good luck ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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