lsbennis Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Ok...I have been testing, testing and testing trying to find the best FO's for Ecosoya Advanced...AKA "hard to get a scent throw wax" This is what I have come up with so far...Lavender Apples & Oak....AHBlackberry Jam Butter Cookies....DSFlannel Sheets...AHGrasshopper pie...AHCeltic Moon Spice....AHIced Cinnamon Buns...NGBlueberry Muffins...NGPumpkin Crunch Cake...NGOcean Mist...NGMonkey Farts...NGHey Hey Cute Cabana Boy...DSPassionate Kisses...NGDesire...NGBlack Raspberry Vanilla...NGCaramel Cinnamon Latte...JSVanilla Buttercream Crunch...JSStrawberry Preserves...AH7-up Pound Cake...NG....I'm still testing but will let you keep you posted. If anyone else has any others that have worked well for them in this wax please feel free to add to this list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celicagtca Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 With all due respect...I really don't think the fragrances have anything to do with that wax. I have used that same blend of wax last year religiously and it had the most incredible hot and cold throw. Within the past 5 months, a new batch was distributed and all I had was major frosting, hard to burn fragrances, no hot or cold throw and just an overall terrible experience with the advanced, I basically moved on to a better soy brand because of to many inconsistancies from batch to batch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsbennis Posted September 1, 2006 Author Share Posted September 1, 2006 hmmm....then maybe that is the same batch that I have been using for the last couple of months because I have found a difference in the scent throw with advanced and other soy waxes. I have had no problems with frosting or wet spots and no craters yet...if you don't mind what wax are you using now!:smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretchen Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Bumping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iammommytwo Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 you can't go wrong w/any of the FO's from CandleScience. I have been using the Advanced for over a year, and loved all their FO's.Also, you can try FO's from SoyCandle.com- Melissa is great, and they also test all their FO's in soy.Ihave had some luck, hit or miss, w/the FO's from AH/RE, NG, and JSHTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsbennis Posted September 9, 2006 Author Share Posted September 9, 2006 I just ordered a bunch of FO samples from Candlescience...took advantage of their sale...I'm looking forward to testing them as soon as I get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iammommytwo Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 I just ordered a bunch of FO samples from Candlescience...took advantage of their sale...I'm looking forward to testing them as soon as I get them. me too ....what did you get??and where in S.FLA are you? I live on the Gulf Coast, south of CedarKey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsbennis Posted September 9, 2006 Author Share Posted September 9, 2006 me too ....what did you get??and where in S.FLA are you? I live on the Gulf Coast, south of CedarKeyI wanted to try them all but had to have some self control... I got Cool Citrus BasilChardonnayCarmaleozed PralinesApples and Mapple BourbanBlack Currant and NectarineWhite Clover TeaSage and PomegranateLemon ChiffonHansel and Gretel's HouseCranberry MarmaladeGreen Tea and Lemon GrassStrawberryCucumber MelonI will see how they test and add them to my list above...:smiley2: I just started working with the Advanced...found it to be the best looking soy wax around...but I'm definitly having challenges wicking it and scent throw. What has been your experience with this wax? I live on the East coast of Florida...Palm Beach County, Lake Worth to be exact...I'm not sure where Cedar Key is that in the Keys or are you futher north? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iammommytwo Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I wanted to try them all but had to have some self control... I got Cool Citrus BasilChardonnayCarmaleozed PralinesApples and Mapple BourbanBlack Currant and NectarineWhite Clover TeaSage and PomegranateLemon ChiffonHansel and Gretel's HouseCranberry MarmaladeGreen Tea and Lemon GrassStrawberryCucumber MelonI will see how they test and add them to my list above...:smiley2: I just started working with the Advanced...found it to be the best looking soy wax around...but I'm definitly having challenges wicking it and scent throw. What has been your experience with this wax? I live on the East coast of Florida...Palm Beach County, Lake Worth to be exact...I'm not sure where Cedar Key is that in the Keys or are you futher north?soooo hard to have that self control when it comes to FO's the CranberryMarmalade is absolutely wonderful @ 6%also luv their CucMelon and GT & LG. I'm not a Pomegranate fan, but it's good too.Check out CS's wick guide. It's pretty right on!What kind of jars and wicks are you using?I am on the west coast, about 1 1/2hrs north of St Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxGirl Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I've found some goodies lately that have worked wonderful with Ecosoya Adv.! My ratio is 1 lb to 1 oz. Candy Corn - Bitter Creek SouthBrown Sugar Nutmeg - Bitter Creek South (very strong, use only half as much)Love Spell - FlickersAll of these are super! I got better than average results with these scents in ecosoya adv. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsbennis Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 soooo hard to have that self control when it comes to FO's the CranberryMarmalade is absolutely wonderful @ 6%also luv their CucMelon and GT & LG. I'm not a Pomegranate fan, but it's good too.Check out CS's wick guide. It's pretty right on!What kind of jars and wicks are you using?I am on the west coast, about 1 1/2hrs north of St PeteI just poured Apples and Maple Bourban today...it's to die for...will see how it burns in a couple of days. As far as jars are concerned I'm still trying to wick a 10oz bulb jar...went to CS's wick guide and it said LX 22 and HTP's tried both and niether worked also tried Eco's...they would burn great first burn then die on the second...since then I have switched to CD's and RRD's per a few suggestions on this board. I find that they are working better but I think I have finally come to the conculsion that it will have to be DW'd :undecided 3.5 inch diameter at the center. I'm also thinking of giving CB135 a try..not really sure of what the differences are. Have you tried anything from Florida Soy Solutions...being that they are so close shipping should be less.TxGirl....I never heard of Flickers and have not tried any FO's from Bitter Creek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iammommytwo Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 I just poured Apples and Maple Bourban today...it's to die for...will see how it burns in a couple of days. As far as jars are concerned I'm still trying to wick a 10oz bulb jar...went to CS's wick guide and it said LX 22 and HTP's tried both and niether worked also tried Eco's...they would burn great first burn then die on the second...since then I have switched to CD's and RRD's per a few suggestions on this board. I find that they are working better but I think I have finally come to the conculsion that it will have to be DW'd :undecided 3.5 inch diameter at the center. I'm also thinking of giving CB135 a try..not really sure of what the differences are. Have you tried anything from Florida Soy Solutions...being that they are so close shipping should be less.TxGirl....I never heard of Flickers and have not tried any FO's from Bitter Creek.oooh- I can't wait for the Apples+Maple Bourbon then. As far as the wick goes, I would try a bigger LX, or try a CD (not sure what size)I have been able to single wick a 4" diameter w/a Stabilo (CD) 22, using the GB 464 and an extremely dark FO.I have not tried anything from FLA SoySolutions- yes, we may save on shipping, but we'll have to pay sales tax. I may email them and ask some questions.IMO, the CB135 will NOT give you as pretty a candle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsbennis Posted September 12, 2006 Author Share Posted September 12, 2006 oooh- I can't wait for the Apples+Maple Bourbon then. As far as the wick goes, I would try a bigger LX, or try a CD (not sure what size)I have been able to single wick a 4" diameter w/a Stabilo (CD) 22, using the GB 464 and an extremely dark FO.I have not tried anything from FLA SoySolutions- yes, we may save on shipping, but we'll have to pay sales tax. I may email them and ask some questions.IMO, the CB135 will NOT give you as pretty a candle.oh...good point about the sales tax...I didn't think of that. Besides they only carry Enchanted-Lites wax which of course I have tried. Burns very nice but lots of craters and frost issues. I was speaking with Dan at CS the other day and he suggested trying the CB 135 with half teaspoon of UV inhibitor pour at 110 degrees and this should take care of frost and crater issues. I don't know if scent throw is any better with this wax but will give it a try. BTW I did try the CD 22 and it burned way too hot...I also tried a CD 14 and it was way too cool so now I'm going for the 18 and 20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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