Guest guest Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 I have to tell you, this is going to be a rage if you make the cooling ties, with summer upon us, I have been surfing the web and the price people are asking per pound is shocking, so let me tell you 4.00 a pound is dirt cheap, it is an awesome product to use, for doing beautiful centerpieces, cooling neckties and of course smelly jellies. Dont think you'll find it cheaper, one site, ready for this asked 17.00 for a pound, what a laugh. Marti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 In a message dated 7/1/2004 11:01:02 AM Pacific Standard Time, ravensara writes: > Here's the clincher....I paid $5.00 an OUNCE at the local party store for > the crystals....that's $80.00 a POUND! > > Holy SCHMOKES Barb! That's a HUGE Ouch. Although they sound gorgeous so that must be some consolation. I sure hope you didn't need to get too much. K Cheers! Kathleen Petrides The Woobey Queen Our Candles are the Cat's Meow! http://www.fatcatcandleco.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 My parents celebrated their 50th anniversary in June 2001. We had an open house at church with about 175 people attending. For centerpieces on the tables (there were 14 centerpieces - I had found candleholders after Valentine's Day for $1.50 each; about 4 " x4 " x4 " , with golden hearts and filigree work on the outside of a glass holder), I mixed these crystals with very warm water in a 5 gallon bucket and put gold 50th anniversary confetti and pink heart confetti (the plastic kind of stuff) in the crystals, mixed it up well, filled each candleholder, and topped it off with a vanilla tealight candle (the kind that is in a little metal or plastic protector). We lit the tealights before the open house, and they lasted about 4 hours each (the brand was Party Lites). The confetti in the crystals really made it stand out, and my sister-in-law and I got many comments on the centerpieces. (We had to throw it all out after use, because of the confetti....). Here's the clincher....I paid $5.00 an OUNCE at the local party store for the crystals....that's $80.00 a POUND! Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 Hi Barb, and big thanks for posting!!! I saw them for 99 cents a TABLESPOON on eBay today too!!! Saw pictures similar to what Barb is talking about--gorgeous!! Even I can make 'em look pretty that way. Serra Barb Jenson wrote: > My parents celebrated their 50th anniversary in June 2001. We had an open house at church with about 175 people attending. For centerpieces on the tables (there were 14 centerpieces - I had found candleholders after Valentine's Day for $1.50 each; about 4 " x4 " x4 " , with golden hearts and filigree work on the outside of a glass holder), I mixed these crystals with very warm water in a 5 gallon bucket and put gold 50th anniversary confetti and pink heart confetti (the plastic kind of stuff) in the crystals, mixed it up well, filled each candleholder, and topped it off with a vanilla tealight candle (the kind that is in a little metal or plastic protector). We lit the tealights before the open house, and they lasted about 4 hours each (the brand was Party Lites). The confetti in the crystals really made it stand out, and my sister-in-law and I got many comments on the centerpieces. (We had to throw it all out after use, because of the confetti....). Here's the clincher....I paid $5.00 an > OUNCE at the local party store for the crystals....that's $80.00 a POUND! > > Barb > -- Still wanting Smelly Jelly Crystals? Contact me if interested in ordering--only $4/lb!! email serraangel http://www.angelicprovidence.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 --- Marti Smith <martismith50 wrote: > I have to tell you, this is going to be a rage > if you make the cooling ties, with summer upon > us, I have been surfing the web and the price > people are asking per pound is shocking, so let > me tell you 4.00 a pound is dirt cheap, it is > an awesome product to use, for doing beautiful > centerpieces, cooling neckties and of course > smelly jellies. Dont think you'll find it > cheaper, one site, ready for this asked 17.00 > for a pound, what a laugh. Marti > Marti, What are smelly jellies, please? Thanks, Cheryl ===== Cheryl Smith A Heavenly Body Anchorage AK 99508 (907) 222-0886 http://www.aheavenlybody.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 Hi, I will take the 3 ounds that are left. if still available. Thanks Lana ----- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 Hi Cheryl, I'm not Marti, but can answer this one. Smelly Jellies are the common name for an air freshener, made with the polymer crystals in my co-op, some hot water, and a little fragrance, EO's work just as well as FO's, IMHO. I can give full directions if you want me to Serra Cheryl Smith wrote: > --- Marti Smith <martismith50 wrote: > > I have to tell you, this is going to be a rage > > if you make the cooling ties, with summer upon > > us, I have been surfing the web and the price > > people are asking per pound is shocking, so let > > me tell you 4.00 a pound is dirt cheap, it is > > an awesome product to use, for doing beautiful > > centerpieces, cooling neckties and of course > > smelly jellies. Dont think you'll find it > > cheaper, one site, ready for this asked 17.00 > > for a pound, what a laugh. Marti > > > > Marti, > > What are smelly jellies, please? > > Thanks, > > Cheryl > > ===== > Cheryl Smith > A Heavenly Body > Anchorage AK 99508 > (907) 222-0886 > http://www.aheavenlybody.com > > -- Still wanting Smelly Jelly Crystals? Contact me if interested in ordering--only $4/lb!! email serraangel http://www.angelicprovidence.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 Yeah, I don't know what smelly jellies are either.. and what are they for? And how do they work for bandanas? I've used them for gardening, but that's all I knew how to use those crystals for. C-M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 Hi C-M, The way my fiance makes these is to cut a piece of cloth, 4 1/2 " by 36 " or so, sew wrong sides together along a short side and the long side, turn it inside out, then find the middle of the tube he made, measure 7 " toward the closed end, run another line of stitching, add 1 Tbsp crystals, run another line of stitching at the middle, add more crystals, another line 7 " toward the open end, then close the end off. Once it's soaked in water it can be draped over the neck to help cool a person off. I use two while I'm at market or showing outside or working outside, one lives in the cooler while I wear the other, then I switch when the one on my neck's warm. Works for an hour or so depending on how hot it is. HTH, Serra Christa Maria wrote: > Yeah, I don't know what smelly jellies are either.. and what are they for? > And how do they work for bandanas? > I've used them for gardening, but that's all I knew how to use those > crystals for. > C-M > -- Still wanting Smelly Jelly Crystals? Contact me if interested in ordering--only $4/lb!! email serraangel http://www.angelicprovidence.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 Hi, Smelly jellies are room air fresheners. You mix crystals, water, a little color, some fo or eo. I make them in canning jelly jars so you can put the lid back on. If they dry out or loose the smell just add water or scent. You can buy the crystals at a garden store under the name Soil Moist but they are very expensive. I use them in my outdoor flowers (in the soil) so I don't have to water much (lazy) when it is hot and dry out. Hope this helps! Kat nk: /join Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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