Timber Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Curious if anyone here has made scented soy drops & what your opinion was? I ran across Flicker's tutorial on candlesoylutions on how to make them & it sounds almost too easy! Wax pastilles mixed with FO & dye until it absorbs, no melting/mixing/pouring. Searching here, I didn't find too many threads about it but did see a mention that someone thinks that is what Pink Zebra does. I'm wondering if the wax really absorbs that well in a dry state & is there a better brand over others. I'm thinking if this works well, it would be so easy for my 6 yr old to help out when making gifts for his teachers & aides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 I have never made them myself but I have bought them from a company I think was called Bean Pod and I didn't think they were very fragrant compared to actual wax melts - I am not a chemist by any means but it's hard for me to believe a solid wax can absorb oil better than melting the wax with the oil and pouring into molds....but again I have never tried it so I really can't say Scented salts are another option for gifts for teachers and they are super easy to make let us know if you try it - curious how it turns out and your daughter would probably love it - just keep safety precautions in mind when using oils with gloves and I recommend at the very least a painters mask if not respirators Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timber Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 Yes, I almost forgot about the scented salts! That's another thing I want to try. Thank you! I'm skeptical about how well the wax absorbs too. I made one purchase from somebody's party that raved about them & was disappointed. Guess I thought if I do it myself, I could try to use up to the wax's full load for FO & see how it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clear Black Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Timber said: Yes, I almost forgot about the scented salts! That's another thing I want to try. Thank you! I'm skeptical about how well the wax absorbs too. I made one purchase from somebody's party that raved about them & was disappointed. Guess I thought if I do it myself, I could try to use up to the wax's full load for FO & see how it works. Home Depot sells Morton pool salt for like $5 per 40lb bag. Rediculously cheap. I got a flour strainer and filtered out the very fine particles and salt dust and set aside the larger crystals to tinker with. I think I ended up using 1/2oz FO : 1lb salt and colored with liquid candle dye. Took about 2 full days in a throw away mason jar to fully dry out. They are super fragrant and I ave yet to put heat on them. I have read that you can put them in a regular tart melter and heat them or just put in a bowl and place wherever, but heated will throw better. They were cheap as heck and your kiddo sure could help. Just make sure you handle the dye and FO and he/she can play with the salt! Link to dalt here: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Morton-40-lb-Pool-Salt-3460/100575298 Edited September 18, 2017 by Clear Black 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timber Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 1 hour ago, Clear Black said: Home Depot sells Morton pool salt for like $5 per 40lb bag. Rediculously cheap. I got a flour strainer and filtered out the very fine particles and salt dust and set aside the larger crystals to tinker with. I think I ended up using 1/2oz FO : 1lb salt and colored with liquid candle dye. Took about 2 full days in a throw away mason jar to fully dry out. They are super fragrant and I ave yet to put heat on them. I have read that you can put them in a regular tart melter and heat them or just put in a bowl and place wherever, but heated will throw better. They were cheap as heck and your kiddo sure could help. Just make sure you handle the dye and FO and he/she can play with the salt! Link to dalt here: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Morton-40-lb-Pool-Salt-3460/100575298 Wow! Thanks so much for all the great info! I'm thinking the salts are the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clear Black Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Timber said: Wow! Thanks so much for all the great info! I'm thinking the salts are the way to go. No problem! Just get some over sized mason jars and put your salt/fo mixture inside and close. Every time you walk by them over the next few days, shake them all around. Just be aware its rather late in the pool season and they may be hard to find. If they dont have them in store, ask a clerk to see where the nearest store has them, if it isnt within driving distance, request them to arrive on the next truck. Edited September 18, 2017 by Clear Black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Solar salt in the water softener aisle works exactly as well and has a range of crystal sizes. That is what I use for scented crystals. 🤗 $5-6 a 50lb bag. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morethanrubies Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 This is awesome, I have been looking for an alternative to the soy drops. Because I read that they do not hold very much fragrance oil and that they can take up to 2 weeks to absorb it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldieMN Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 How do people package these to sell? Packaging? Instructions? GoldieMN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morethanrubies Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 I went to our hardware store today and they didn't have the Diamond Solar Salts, but they had the Diamond Super Soft crystals. I bought them, do you think they will work the same? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candyb Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 On 10/9/2017 at 6:42 AM, GoldieMN said: How do people package these to sell? Packaging? Instructions? GoldieMN So many ways to package. Cellophane bags,organza bags, deli tubs, Mason jars, sell it in bins or bowls bulk by the scoop. It is pretty so it is nice to be to see it through the package. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldieMN Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 On 10/9/2017 at 5:42 AM, GoldieMN said: How do people package these to sell? Packaging? Instructions? GoldieMN @candyb Wow, those are so pretty! GoldieMN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morethanrubies Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I have those very bags!! Yay! I'm just hoping I got the right salts. I purchased Diamond Super Soft instead of Solar Salts and it's day 2 and they are still wet after laying out to dry. Is there a difference does anyone know in the 2 salt types? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candyb Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I think the salt you use is personal preference, big and chunky or fine. I am not familiar with the super soft but I know if after a few days it doesn't absorb all the oil just add more salt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clear Black Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 18 hours ago, candyb said: I think the salt you use is personal preference, big and chunky or fine. I am not familiar with the super soft but I know if after a few days it doesn't absorb all the oil just add more salt. CB, are those your in that photo? If so may I ask what you use to color them and which salt you are using? They look so uniform in size, the ones I get from Home Depot are no way near that uniform and are the larger crystals. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candyb Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 No that is a picture from google, but I think that is epsom salt. 8 hours ago, Clear Black said: CB, are those your in that photo? If so may I ask what you use to color them and which salt you are using? They look so uniform in size, the ones I get from Home Depot are no way near that uniform and are the larger crystals. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morethanrubies Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 On 10/12/2017 at 4:34 AM, candyb said: I think the salt you use is personal preference, big and chunky or fine. I am not familiar with the super soft but I know if after a few days it doesn't absorb all the oil just add more salt. Thank you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morethanrubies Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 (edited) I made a few batches and I am getting no hot throw from my warmer I used 1/2 oz per 16 oz. Edited October 26, 2017 by morethanrubies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candyb Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 On 10/26/2017 at 5:26 PM, morethanrubies said: I made a few batches and I am getting no hot throw from my warmer I used 1/2 oz per 16 oz. I had to use more than 1/2 oz. I think it was 1 1/2 to 2 ozs. If you put a tablespoon or so of the salts in a warmer that wouldn't be much fragrance oil. I would try upping the ratio. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 32 minutes ago, candyb said: I had to use more than 1/2 oz. I think it was 1 1/2 to 2 ozs. If you put a tablespoon or so of the salts in a warmer that wouldn't be much fragrance oil. I would try upping the ratio. I wonder if it was your warmer. Three or four drops of fragrance in my warmer and it can gag you. I can't imagine putting 2 ounces of anything in my warmers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candyb Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 On 10/30/2017 at 12:19 PM, TallTayl said: I wonder if it was your warmer. Three or four drops of fragrance in my warmer and it can gag you. I can't imagine putting 2 ounces of anything in my warmers. She is scenting 1 pound of salt crystals and then putting some of those in the warmer, a small scoop or tablespoon amount of the scented salt. Agree with you on putting that much oil in the warmer at once, gag city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morethanrubies Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 I am very confused. If I am taking 1 lb of salt. Adding a half an ounce of fragrance oil. Allowing it to soak up. Then adding one tablespoon or so roughly to my warmer and getting zero scent throw is putting too much in the melter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Try adding a scoop of plain salt (sea, kosher, table,solar, whatever) and a few drops of oil on the salt on the melter/warmer and see if you get any throw. It should fill your space if the warmer is warm enough and the scent is going to throw. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morethanrubies Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 I'll try that! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoxWix Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 RE: putting the scented salts in warmers, do you mean an oil warmer or a wax warmer? Is it safe to assume that I could put a glass jar of scented salts on a candle warmer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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