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Well, that's what I get for finding a scent I really like. I ordered from them about a month or so ago and blended two of their scents, really enjoying the result. I wonder how wrong it is to ask how to find those scents, if they would answer, or if that's just not right to do. I guess I can look on the bright side that I got an order in before they closed!
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I personally like whipped toppings to burn very slowly so they create an outer shell as they burn and are lit up internally until they melt down. I've never used ecosoya pb, so I can't offer anything about the wick size or type. I think if it forms a full melt pool by the second or third burn, that would be okay. Sometimes wax hang-up on the glass doesn't melt away right away.
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Fragrance oil sinking when re-melted
birdcharm replied to Elle Farrelly's topic in General Candle Making Discussions
What brand/type of soy wax are you using? I know with some waxes, some people pour at 150dF, but with others, it's quite a bit lower than that and the melting pot gets another quick stir just prior to pouring. I'm under the impression soy wax can discolor somewhere over 185dF or so. Sometimes I think the manufacturers guidelines versus how crafters have figured out how to use the products differ greatly! -
Traditional versus Phthalate-free Scents
birdcharm replied to birdcharm's topic in Fragrance Discussion
Thanks for your input!! I've been trying to decide on a few different scents and from experience, I prefer some of my old favorites, but I've wondered if I should try the "thigh lights" (LOL) version instead or not. -
I'm curious about any opinions on how you feel the public perception is between traditional scents, ones that include DEP (diethyl phthalate), versus phthalate-free scents. Do you think this is a major consideration with your friends, family, or customers?
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Blending help to curb the cologne smell
birdcharm replied to The Candle Nook's topic in Fragrance Discussion
One way to try to combat the cologne aspect may be to add something on the rustic side, I think the word I'm looking for is "agrestic" -- scents that come to mind for that are cedar (not e/o, but f/o), and juniper berry (of which an e/o may work), or, as suggested, something very woody or smokey. -
Blending help to curb the cologne smell
birdcharm replied to The Candle Nook's topic in Fragrance Discussion
Without knowing what the "cologne-ish" part is, it's kind of hard to say, but you could possibly strengthen the woodsy aspect and that might make those aspects stand out more. -
Want some suggestion??
birdcharm replied to Lucas Miller's topic in General Candle Making Discussions
Someone gave me a candle years ago and I could hardly stand the smell of it, I don't know what it was or what it was supposed to be. Of all the fragrance oils I've purchased over the years to make candles, including ones that didn't perform well in the wax I used it in, most of them have smelled nice. It all depends on the type of scents you prefer ... woodsy, fruity, berry, citrus, pine, floral, spicy, herbal, sweets, etc. -
“Gotta Smell To Sell” sachets and sniffies
birdcharm replied to TallTayl's topic in Business Side of Things
I wonder how candy foil wrappers might be able to work for that, they are 3" squares with colored foil ... just a thought! -
Help with soy wax container candles
birdcharm replied to Octo's topic in General Candle Making Discussions
If you have a candle that doesn't work out, just remelt the wax and reuse the wax over again, for instance in a "scrap" type of candle where all of your salvaged remnants are used to make a chunk candle or layered candle, etc. -
Hello & welcome to the madness. 😄
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If it's not something you're going to be marketing, maybe just put something like "my version of ..." or "( your name{'s} ) version of ..." on the label.
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Working with containers that narrow at bottom
birdcharm replied to birdcharm's topic in General Candle Making Discussions
Thanks ... I'm going to test this out and see how I do! I had already started with a base layer of hard wax, but I was trying to figure out if it would be worth it to get back to it or if I'd gone off the deep end. 😊 -
I think I know what you're describing ... some geranium scents have a powdery aspect to them. Also, you can add sweet florals to a baby powder that can come out nice, such as peony.
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Okay, so I normally stay away from these, but I'm thinking about a candle design that might work in a container that narrows a bit toward the bottom. So far I've tried to find a wick that's a little too small for the top part, but eventually burns off the wax hang up; also using a long-necked wick tab to put the candle out sooner, but I'm concerned about excess heat near the bottom. Now I'm wondering about using a harder wax toward the bottom of the candle to make it safer, or should I just give up on this one?
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Most fragrance oils can easily withstand temperatures that are going to be much greater temps than your wax will ever get to. Also, they don't "evaporate" -- some can lose potency, such as essential oils; but most fragrance oils are made with components that you don't have to worry about if you're melting your wax within safe heating temperatures.
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GW 464 soy and coconut 83 discoloration. Help!
birdcharm replied to KaciC's topic in Coconut Wax Candles
Have you tried this wax combo without any additives (except for fragrance oil) ... also, what oil are you using? -
I'm curious as to the temperature of your wax when pouring, sometimes if paraffin wax or blends isn't hot enough, there can be issues.
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Best vanilla bean noel type fragrance oil?
birdcharm replied to Jcake90's topic in Bath, Body & Cosmetics
I've only smelled one sample of VBN, so maybe I'm not the best person to comment on this -- but, I can offer that from what I sampled, it was not what I would consider a "sweet" vanilla or a "foodie" vanilla. I think that possibly a French Vanilla is probably more on the sweet side of vanilla than VBN. -
home interior décor with different candles
birdcharm replied to General Wax and Candle's topic in Crafty Discussion
I think this could probably stand some clarification. For instance, there cannot be "anything" placed inside a gel candle if it's within the candle area itself where the flame is present. Since we see way too many items being placed in candles that don't belong there, I thought I'd mention this!- 3 replies
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It all depends on the scent -- they have some good ones that I've found in the past. Just as with most companies, there are some that are missing something, or don't perform well in any given application. I've only sampled about a half dozen or so of their designer scents, most of them were very good.
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How Can I increase projection in my roll on perfume oil?
birdcharm replied to ichie's topic in Bath, Body & Cosmetics
That's very true. There is going to be some research involved as well as multiple blends and testing. It can be frustrating at times, but rewarding at other times, you just have to keep at it. One thing I recently read that makes a lot of sense is not to rush, but to gradually work with what you have. In my own mixing adventures, I find that if I put the bottles down for a few days and then evaluate them later, I get a new perspective on them and can get a feel of what they need in order to go in the direction that they seem to going in. I think when you're mixing scents, that they sort of have a mind of their own and you're just the audience giving some advice, lol.- 8 replies
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How Can I increase projection in my roll on perfume oil?
birdcharm replied to ichie's topic in Bath, Body & Cosmetics
Thanks, I'm going to try it out one day. I would think that the components of the fragrance itself would probably be the thing to take a closer look at -- there are some aromas that are known to linger, while others don't so much. Maybe you could do a little research in regard to the fragrance oil and perhaps do a little mixing.- 8 replies
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birdcharm replied to ichie's topic in Bath, Body & Cosmetics
I'd like to make these sometime. What is the fragrance oil you are using and what carrier oil? I would think fractionated coconut or jojoba would be good, but I haven't done much reading about it.- 8 replies
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