The Candle Nook

I second CS Mac Apple — one of the few I still use from CS

Totally good with your “short” list — and while I love BlkRaspVan and would appreciate a FO I was confident would throw well, I’m also good with waiting. LOVE the idea of fragrance of the month club 😍 and yes….space everything out. 💙

Father’s Day became a “sniffle-a-thon” with my fam. Always interesting to get their perspective! They would all discuss and then I’d read TT comments. We all had a blast! Here are my top sniffles (The second set seemed to hit the mark with all of them more): Rainbow Moss (everyone’s top 3) Purple Carrot and Sage (everyone’s top 3) Strawberry Vine (everyone’s top 3) Garden Herbs Tangerine & Ginger Clementine Coriander Black Raspberry Vanilla Pinion Wood it was so interesting to hear reactions that were EXACTLY as TT described…Sandalwood Mahogany Teakwood - everyone instantly said “Polo Red Cologne”…Cedarwood Amber — everyone said “Dial Soap” BUT they also really like it. (Honestly, probably because their grandmother used Dial Soap and the love comes thru the scent) Thanks again for everything @TallTayl and adding to the fun evening with my grown kids ❤️

Please DO NOT worry about any of us! We are so appreciative and however long it takes is how long it takes! I consider this a “long haul” process — and thank you so much for what you are doing for us!!

@TallTayl I’m in total agreement with whatever is EASIEST for you. You are doing ALL the work - and we will all benefit. PM coming your way with my address — (also agree your analysis of fragrances/timing is spot on.) Thank you.

So excited! Down to Earth sounds like it will be beautiful 🥰. Thanks so much for all you’re doing TT

(In Texas) no one cares about “thigh lights”. Only scent throw. I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve been asked about wicks or wax. I use soy because I prefer it and I’m used to it. But I honestly don’t think most people around here care — (sooting is the only thing I ever hear about besides HT)

Ooohh @TallTayl please count me in! I have been MIA for 2 months while BF and Aunt have battled cancer (cancer sucks) and have missed my candle time. Think I can start breathing again and come back to my regular life. (Super interested in any myrrh or frankincense! Always on that hunt!)

I have a couple of cedar FO I’ve never been particularly fond of OOB so haven’t gotten around to pouring them — I’ll try mixing those in and see what I think — thanks!!

I actually have that midwest fo — but haven’t poured it yet. Definitely an easy try! Thanks!

@birdcharm hmmm, I can’t tell what is making the wood and/or smoke FO smell cologne like. They just smell like mens cologne to me. 🤷‍♀️ I’ve read on the forum about adding something “herb-ish” to help a water FO that smells cologne like — i guess I was hoping there was something someone would know to help the others. Pine FO are normally NOT cologne like, but blending a pine seems to turn any FO to pine. I’m currently working with AAA pinion pine (now I think they are Waxy Flower) i can smell the pinion faintly — but it mostly smells like mens cologne and I was trying to cut thru that smell. Maybe I just need to take all the cologne like FO I have and put them in 1 giant bottle 😂 and call it good.

I have several FO that smell “cologne like” to my nose — mainly water or woodsy FO’s. I’m experimenting adding some “green/herbish” to the water FO’s to see how that curbs the cologne. But what about the woodsy/smokey FO’s that smell cologne-ish? Any advice to counter cologne but still smell like wood/smoke?

@NightLight think you totally nailed my plan!! Thanks

Thanks @TallTayl After all I’ve read on this forum, I suspected that was the case — just wanted to double check. I don’t mind the extra time to remelt, etc…but didn’t want the added extra of FO $$ and time if it wasn’t possible

I poured about 100 unscented candles (GB 464) for my daughter's wedding for table decor….and I just hate to throw out all the unburned wax. Can I remelt and add FO or does melting, pouring, burning change the wax properties too much to be consistent for my FO’s?