lbtddr Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 i am wonting to try the Muslin bag fresheners. would you just put your scent in a mixing bowl with the corn cobs. or do you mix the scent with any thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YooperCandles Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 I make these, but use organza bags instead of the muslin.The way I was told to do these is put two cups of corn cob and one ounce of fragrance in a glass container with a lid (a large jar, etc.). Shake a few times a day until the fragrance has all been absorbed. It usually takes anywhere from one day to a week, depending on the fragrance. Then measure out the amount you want to put into your bag.Hope this has been helpful. Everyone else on this board has been very helpful to me and Im glad I could try to help someone else.Pamscentimentalgifts@hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atticmonkey Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 For those of you that make the corn cob freshners, how long do they usally stay fragrant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fern Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 AtticMonkey:I've been making the corn cob fresheners for about a year now. The length of fragrance retention varies with the scent you use. I always use my strongest scents in these and forget about the lighter scents because they just don't last very long. My experience has been that Twigs-n-Berries, Mountain Lake, Storm Watch, Clean Cotton, Cornucopia, Ocean Water, Herbal Ecstacy, Moonlight Path and few others, that I can't think of at the moment...lasted anywhere from 3 weeks to a month. I'd say that's pretty good. Yankee Candles Car Jars don't even last that long. I use to get 2-3 weeks out of those...if I was lucky. Periodically, I scrunch the bag to stir around the corn cobs to release more fragrance. Cross ventilation in the car will also get the scent swirling around the car again. The key is using a good quality, strong fragrance oil to get the best results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsvlbrat Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 I guess I've been pretty lucky. Mine have lasted about 2 months. Cinnamon is another strong one.HTH:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 For those of you that make the corn cob freshners, how long do they usally stay fragrant?We're averaging 30 days with most FOs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbtddr Posted August 28, 2005 Author Share Posted August 28, 2005 i will try it tonight and see how it turns out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shell1226 Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 Averaging about 4 weeks. I've been using the muslin bags, but I just started testing in organza bags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbtddr Posted August 29, 2005 Author Share Posted August 29, 2005 what are organza bags and where can i get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiiansun Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 mine last about 4 -6 weeks whoever said only use strong frag is correct lavender jamaica fruit slices love spell are other strong scents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 what are organza bags and where can i get them.Go to any packaging company and type in organza bags. They ought to show up. They're just a finally netted material, come in a variety of colors, usually have a satin drawstring. They're prettier than the muslin lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolas Lights Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 what are organza bags and where can i get them.You can find them several places if you want different colored ones. I only use the white ones, they sell better for me. The cheapest place I have found for the white ones are at http://www.cudge.net/wed_detail7.htmThey cost 17.88 for 108 of them, and the shipping to my zip makes it right under 22.00. Matter of fact I just ordered some more yesterday. HTH:smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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