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:

Collections

Saraphina's Coastal Colours

www.saraphinascoastalcolours.com

(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!

Canadians, where do you buy your supplies?

I've purchased from both New Directions Aromatics and Voyageur Soap & Candle, but am wondering what other options there are for base materials and essential oils? New Directions seems to have some of the best prices for essential oils, but the $100 minimum to avoid an admin fee is a bit much...

www.soapmakingforum.com

 

[JoannasMad]

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