ThisLittleLightOfMine Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I'm wanting to make up a bunch while we have a rainy week but am unsure if they will lose their scent just sitting around? TIA for any comments! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 My experience they get stronger over time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonstar Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Same here..... do you use all soy or parasoy ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I think so too as long as they are stored in something that doesn't suck the fragrance out or morph it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisLittleLightOfMine Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 I use paraffin 4627 and 4625 and i make them in the 6 cavity melt molds and then they would be stored in a cardboard box I think? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaxAttacks Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 On 5/26/2016 at 7:18 PM, ThisLittleLightOfMine said: I use paraffin 4627 and 4625 and i make them in the 6 cavity melt molds and then they would be stored in a cardboard box I think? With this combo I found that they did lose their scent over time. Weirdest thing, you wouldn't think an all paraffin melt would do that. I have since changed to Parasoy and they definitely get stronger the longer they sit. Just my personal experience. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonstar Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 32 minutes ago, WaxAttacks said: With this combo I found that they did lose their scent over time. Weirdest thing, you wouldn't think an all paraffin melt would do that. I have since changed to Parasoy and they definitely get stronger the longer they sit. Just my personal experience. No matter what wax combo I try it seems that the die -hard Scentsy users in my family seem to always say they don't smell as strong or last as long as Scentsy I always wonder what in the heck Scentsy does/uses to get them strong but not obtrusive + the scent lasts so long - mystery I suppose :- I ordered Rustic Essentials parasoy tart wax so I guess I'll give that a go ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina J Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 I think Scentsy uses a high % of fragrance oil. I've seen a lot of their wax with oil seepage. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonstar Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 2 hours ago, Tina J said: I think Scentsy uses a high % of fragrance oil. I've seen a lot of their wax with oil seepage. I think its the wax or rather the combination of waxes. I use a descent amount of FO in melts too but don't get the same effect - oh well , i guess thats why they're Scentsy lol ! i do think people view them as the Gold standard though . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 I read on a scentsy site they use about 15%+ fragrance. Their fragrances are likely not what we get buying retail. There is is something else in the scent, though. A fixative of some kind. I tried orange dreamsicle in my kitchen to compare melt times, etc. with my own. I got physically sick from some chemical note in it. Head spin, nausea and shortness of breath. Similar to the sensation of walking down the laundry aisle at a store. i'll stick with mine 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonstar Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 TallTayl I bet your right about the fragrances not being what we buy retail. Im with you - I'll stick with mine too It really makes you wonder what the heck is in most of the stuff out there for consumers to buy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Fragraced products, like laundry detergent and fabric softener, have fixatives that we do not have access to retail. How else would some of those scents stick so radically in fabric for months on end? A whole bunch of other chemicals are used in the fragrance industry to solubilize fragrance (like DPG, phthalates, etc., ) some to volatilize ("throw") the fragrances, ethers, ketones, terpenes, thrones, etc. etc. Etc.... Scentsy is secretive about their "proprietary" ingredients. The There's "something" that disagreed with me based on my sudden, and strong, physical reaction to the warmed scents in the air. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonstar Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 That is so disturbing about the reaction you had - like you said , who the heck knows what companies add Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisLittleLightOfMine Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 On Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 2:57 PM, WaxAttacks said: With this combo I found that they did lose their scent over time. Weirdest thing, you wouldn't think an all paraffin melt would do that. I have since changed to Parasoy and they definitely get stronger the longer they sit. Just my personal experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisLittleLightOfMine Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 WaxAttacks do you mind me asking which combo you use to make a great Parasoy? And the percentages? I'm still testing testing testing and would live to have a great product that lasts a long time through the craft fairs and shows I want to do this winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfear Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 On May 26, 2016 at 9:18 PM, ThisLittleLightOfMine said: I use paraffin 4627 and 4625 and i make them in the 6 cavity melt molds and then they would be stored in a cardboard box I think? Hey there! How you store the melts will determine their fragrance longevity really. As long as they're in plastic; cardboard alone sucks the fragrance right out just as paper bags do with food. I use the poly bags (Peak); they're formulated to lock in freshness and keep out moisture. I have melts that I've made over a year ago that smell stronger than before! Most scented wax made with quality FOs becomes more potent with time when properly stored. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisLittleLightOfMine Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 So you put each 6 cavity package into its own bag jfear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfear Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 6 hours ago, ThisLittleLightOfMine said: So you put each 6 cavity package into its own bag jfear? I actually don't use the traditional melt packages because I make mostly silicone molded melts (pumpkins, skulls, etc). I just place my melts straight in the poly bags and it preserves them beautifully. I suppose you could store the melt package in a plastic bag as well (even grocery bags); should lock in the scent nicely! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 I can't say whether storing filled clamshells in a plastic bag would distort the fragrance or not, but... Years ago I sold crystal potpourri by the lb and put it into a ziploc storage bag. I had a few returned because the fragrance was completely gone. Everyone should know that polyethylene plastic bags will suck out the fragrance of the product inside the bag. Zippo, nada, completely gone. If you can avoid using that type of plastic for melts, I would. (Polyethylene plastic is a bit stretchy. Polypropylene plastic bags are not stretchy, and that's the best type to use for melts.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisLittleLightOfMine Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 Thank you Glory! I am so thankful for this sight!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisLittleLightOfMine Posted June 3, 2016 Author Share Posted June 3, 2016 So I found a couple of wax melts that I had done around february/March of this year as testers and other than some that were VERY strong scent to begin with they do seem to be losing their scent... HELP!!! I don't understand why it is doing that?!? So frustrating.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belinda Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 I think sometimes it has to do with the FO that's used, but I have found some that I did a long time ago using more container wax than pillar and they seemed to have a much better cold throw than the ones that I made using all pillar or mostly pillar wax. It doesn't mean that the hot throw or longevity won't be as good as the other ones though. I don't think you'll really know until you melt them or get someone else to test them for you. I can't tell you the times I've smelled of some of my wax and thought it was a dud and then smelled it in someone's classroom or in the school's office and it would be great! We get used to the scents we're around all the time. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonstar Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Belinda are you a school teacher ? That would explain your kind nature .. lol ! My son had been in special ed for decades - i cannot tell you the admiration I have for the teachers . The dedication + love they have for their students is unbelievable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisLittleLightOfMine Posted June 19, 2016 Author Share Posted June 19, 2016 Thank you Belinda for sharing your knowlege! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belinda Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 18 hours ago, Moonstar said: Belinda are you a school teacher ? That would explain your kind nature .. lol ! My son had been in special ed for decades - i cannot tell you the admiration I have for the teachers . The dedication + love they have for their students is unbelievable. Awww, thank you for the kind words Moonstar. I am a teacher's aide actually! I have worked with special needs kids for 19 years and love it! I am Mom#2 to one of my ex-students, a downs syndrome girl. She just spent a whole week at our house. She was in the 6th grade and had just come to the Middle School campus and I started bringing her home with me. She's 27 now and like part of our family. She's such a mess and has brought a lot of joy to our lives. There are several that I grew very attached to and hated to let them go but they had to move on up to High School and graduate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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