Nikki Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 (edited) Last year I began this journey of making wax melts, using igi6006 wax, heated to 185 and added fragrance, cooled and poured at 145. Recently I began using a mix of 425/427 and am working with the same temperatures. I have purchased dozens of one ounce fragrance oils and have noticed several of the oils (maybe 8 in total) did not blend. I would stir and stir and the oil would be spinning around in tiny little bubbles. If I poured it, the oil eventually pooled to the bottom of the container. I soon realized these were all vanilla based oils or had vanilla in the mix. So, I have been researching and based on what I could find on CS's website, perhaps I slacked on my temperature and it wasn't quite hot enough at times. I want to note that I never had this issue with 6006. I prefer 425/427 and that is the blend I have had this issue with. I am not saying it is the blend itself, but perhaps 6006 is more forgiving. Anyway... From CS website Vanilla fragrance oil: Note: Wondering why there is so much variation in feedback? We believe this is a solubility issue. The wax needs to be at 185 F when the fragrance oil is added or it will not go into solution. The result is poor cold/hot throw and a candle with all the fragrance oil pooled at the bottom of the container. My question is, is it reasonable to think that I need to pay closer attention to my melt temperature and perhaps I went a little too low or is there something else I am overlooking? If anyone can shed any light on this for me I would we very appreciative. Thank you Nikki Edited February 29, 2016 by Nikki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Could also be to much fragrance oil. Don't know how much you are using per lb but some with vanilla I have to back off my regular percent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belinda Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I have this issue with vanilla based oils too if the wax isn't hot enough. It'll sink to the bottom. I use all paraffin 4625/4630. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siren12 Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I use CS very vanilla and have not had issues with it, I do usually add it in when the wax is 185-175 so that maybe what it is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 You want to add the fragrance when the wax is hot enough; (make sure your thermometer is working properly), stir gently for 2 minutes straight, let cool a bit, then every 10 degrees give it another stir for a little until you're ready to pour. Never had a problem.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikki Posted March 8, 2016 Author Share Posted March 8, 2016 (edited) I am discouraged at the amount of oils that I am having this problem with, so I ran some tests this weekend. I varied my temperature (higher and lower), warmed the containers, the oils and still had the solubility issues. Since I am using 4625/4627 I tested each of those alone and still had same issue. I ordered a slab of 6006, the wax I started out with a year ago. I never had this issue with 6006 so I am going to try the oils that are giving me fits with this and see how it goes. On a side note, I have a new macro lens for my camera coming this week so I'll be able to share things a bit better. Thanks for listening Edited March 8, 2016 by Nikki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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