candlebean Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 I've been searching for an answer to this but can't come up with anything definate. I would like to add oils/oil burners to my line, but I'm having trouble determining which oils to use for this. For some reason, I had it in my mind that I would have to use EOs instead of FOs. I don't want to do light rings or anything like that, just oil burners, where you fill the well with water and add 5-10 drops of oil, heated with a tealight. Can I use regular FOs for this or would they not be strong enough? Or would EOs be too strong?I apologize if this is a silly question, I just don't want to burn my house down! DH just hates it when I do that....:undecided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlebean Posted September 7, 2006 Author Share Posted September 7, 2006 sorry everyone - I answered my own question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsvlbrat Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Just curious...what was the answer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 You can use either FO's or EO's, but make sure you put a warning on there to not let the water totally evaporate or the oil could get too hot and catch on fire!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 I would suggest using wax melts in them, they are safer than oil & water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlebean Posted September 7, 2006 Author Share Posted September 7, 2006 Just curious...what was the answer?If you use FO you can use up to 10 drops and if you use EO, up to 4 or 5 drops (adding the oils to the water-filled well that is).I already have wax melts and wanted something a little different for my line - these seem to be neat and clean as long as people follow directions, which I will make sure are extremely clear in a can't-miss spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 If you use FO you can use up to 10 drops and if you use EO, up to 4 or 5 drops (adding the oils to the water-filled well that is).I already have wax melts and wanted something a little different for my line - these seem to be neat and clean as long as people follow directions, which I will make sure are extremely clear in a can't-miss spot.If you use 100% FO or if you use water & FO and the water evaperates and only oil is left in the dish, it will get burnt on the glass and hard to clean. I have also seen the oil get googy & sticky in the dish.ETA - Some oils have low Flash Points and should not be used in Tealight Burners. Please know your FO Flash Points before using.I know you said you have wax melts & want something different, but I stick with what I have tested as tried & true and safe, wax melts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimmi Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 decades before the first tart was poured, people were warming oils. it is still popular to this day.i prefer to add water to the warmer for some of reasons already mentioned.you must practice safety with candles, tarts, fragrance oils, wax, presto pots, and turkey fryars too. warming oils is not any different imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Oil burners are just as safe as candles if you use them correctly and are vigilant to what you are doing. If I want a quick throw on a new FO, I put some water in my oil burner and test it out....quick and easy without the wait of pouring a tart or votive!! Also if a have a tart going and want to try a new blend, I'll add another FO or EO to the tart and see what the throw combination is like. Oil burners are very useful if, like everything else, it's used properly!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlebean Posted September 8, 2006 Author Share Posted September 8, 2006 Oil burners are just as safe as candles if you use them correctly and are vigilant to what you are doing. Good points Chris. I am always very careful with my labeling, warnings, instructions, wording, etc. If people choose not to follow the warnings or instructions on anything we make, including candles, tarts, oil warmers, then that's their choice. At some point the customer has to assume some of the responsibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda (OH) Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 I sell my fragrance oils for oil burners and mix 50/50 with DPG. Works great, doesn't affect the throw and is a safer than using straight fragrance oil. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 I would suggest using wax melts in them, they are safer than oil & water.Many of the oil burners are too small and shallow to use with a tart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlebean Posted September 10, 2006 Author Share Posted September 10, 2006 I sell my fragrance oils for oil burners and mix 50/50 with DPG. Works great, doesn't affect the throw and is a safer than using straight fragrance oil. HTHIf you cut itwith DPG how many drops do you add to the oil burner to get the same throw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda (OH) Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 If you cut itwith DPG how many drops do you add to the oil burner to get the same throw?I start with enough to cover the bottom of the oil burner then once it burns off I dump it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsaycb Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Can we use electric burners for these as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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