QTsmum Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Why do some FOs lose their scent so quick? My last few have been really good CT, even amazing HT but only last 3-4 hours on a candlewarmers warmer. I'm puzzled.I'm testing a new batch of Amish harvest which was a winner previously, so we will see if it's just since I got the presto. I'm heating, adding at the same temp...I dunno. I'm stumped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Maybe your nose is tricking you and it really does smell good for a lot longer. Have someone else test for you - someone who doesn't work with fragrances all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QTsmum Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 Now that I have some more time to post, one less whiney baby and a real computer, I came back! I have had tons of testers. The ones that get back to me (GRR, the ones that haven't!) have had some that burn for a couple days. I've had a few recently (Pumpkin Caramel Latte from Peak, Winter Snowberry, I think it's called, also from Peak. Monkey Farts didn't last too long in my house, haven't heard back from testers. Even homemade apple pie, from AE I think, seemed to taper off after a few hours. Although I haven't heard back on this one either).I'm wondering if I'm doing something different now. I have my presto pot (without spigot). I heat to the same temp, ladle into my pot and stir in FO immediately. I heat to 185, typically. I wonder if I can market these to those who have short attention spans? LOL!!!I'm burning my tried and true Amish harvest right now, calculating the time and am going to burn my new batch made with the presto tomorrow to see how it compares.I might have to start wearing a nose plug while pouring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanie353 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I'm wondering if I'm doing something different now. I have my presto pot (without spigot). I heat to the same temp, ladle into my pot and stir in FO immediately. I heat to 185, typically. My nose had been missing scents totally so I brought down a small container of coffee grounds and smell them off and on throughout a day when I'm testing. It does seem to help.The other thing I wonder is if your temp is dropping between the Presto and getting the wax ladled into the pour pot where the FO is? When I'm ladeling I heat my wax up to 190-200 due to the transfer of the wax only because I found some bakery scents not mixing at my normal Presto temp of 185. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QTsmum Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 I'll try heating to 200. I get scared to heat that high, lol! I feel like the wax will burst into flames or something! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanie353 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I'll try heating to 200. I get scared to heat that high, lol! I feel like the wax will burst into flames or something! LOLFirst couple times I did it, I was too! Maybe go 190-195? Don't know if that's the problem but thought I'd toss it out there. GL and keep us posted if you would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmeroo Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I always heat to 200*(never had a problem)... then by the tme I add color and fo it is just right...I also temper my wax...Bring it to a high temp like 200* and let it cool completely before using..it seems to help with nicer tops..I use C3(at the moment) been testing some paraffn for blending and some palm..anyhow..I also stir the fo for at least 2 minutes...that helps bind the fo with the wax hence a better HT. Good Luck! What kind of wax do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justajesuschick Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Is your pour pot (or whatever you ladle into) also warmed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanie353 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 (edited) Is your pour pot (or whatever you ladle into) also warmed?Mine is not. Does that help? I've heard heating the FO helps as well. Think I may even have done that a time or two along the way.ETA: I have no clue why I did not continue heating it tho'. Edited November 13, 2012 by jeanie353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justajesuschick Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I am testing too much to know! ha!I keep mine warm hoping to not drop temp as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Mine is not. Does that help? I've heard heating the FO helps as well. Think I may even have done that a time or two along the way.ETA: I have no clue why I did not continue heating it tho'.cuz it's a pain in the arse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QTsmum Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 Mine is not heated. How hot should you heat it? I am currently using blends using 4786, 4627 and 464 (not necessarily all together!) in various quantities. Mostly 1/3rds 4786 with less 4627. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justajesuschick Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I make in my kitchen and my stove happens to have a "warm zone" feature so I tap the button and my pyrex saucepan stays nice and warm between pours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacktieaffair Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Can't really add anything that everyone else didn't cover already.Just make sure you get your wax hot enough in the original container that when you put it in your pour pot to mix the fo in, that it doesn't drop the temp too fast too soon.Bakery scents for me are a booger sometimes, to mix ( stir stir stir stir , pant pant , stir stir stir stir ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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