gel safe FO's

[lauren8479]

I am a newbie to candle making and have not made a gel candle yet. I got some FO's that say they are gel safe fom candlecocoon.com. Does that mean they really are or do I have to test them anyway?

[CathyinME]

You should test them yourself just to be sure! i don't get them from there but some from some other places say they are gel safe but eventually they end up getting cloudy. Best to do your own tests.

[jazzbo848]

do you know how to test for gel safe fo's?

cheryl

[topofmurrayhill]

I have tested CC oils that were indicated gel safe and came to a different conclusion. I also found the reverse with some of those oils. Definitely test them yourself. There's a useful link on the site for the MSDS so you can look up the flash point as well.

[lauren8479]

Yes I know how to test. 3 parts FO to 1 part mineral oil. Check for cloudiness. Then add 8 parts mineral oil to equal 9 parts mineral oil to 3 parts FO. Check for cloudiness. I have some orange clove oil that claims it's gel safe. But I will definately test. Thank y'all for your advice!