Joeysgirl Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 I have been making cadles all yesterday and testing my candles and I seem to have lost my sense of smell. I am worried that I haven't put enough frag. in them. I am using 1oz to 1.5 oz depending on the strength of the FO per 1.25 lb of wax. Does this happen to everyone. I am getting nervous my candles won't be strong enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverm00n Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 I have the same prob, so the FO's that are super strong really shine at that time. If I can still smell it, I know it's a keeper! Try putting your test burn candle in a smaller room, away from where you pour. Before you go to check the hot throw, step outside for a few minutes and soak up the fresh air. Then go check. That's what I do and it seems to help. Or maybe it's your wax or FO's. They could possibly not be strong or have good throw from the getgo? Maybe someone else has a better idea? ~HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo848 Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 it happens to most of us........walk away and be outside for awhile...........smell fresh coffee beans......give a test candle to a friend who is not smelling them all day...........just make sure you are NOT exceeding the wax manufacturer's fragrance reccomendation because then it becomes a safety issue..........hth,cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickie1st Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 I have been making cadles all yesterday and testing my candles and I seem to have lost my sense of smell. I am worried that I haven't put enough frag. in them. I am using 1oz to 1.5 oz depending on the strength of the FO per 1.25 lb of wax. Does this happen to everyone. I am getting nervous my candles won't be strong enough.You probably should let them cure awhile before burning them, unless your testing out wicks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmpressC Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 You probably should let them cure awhile before burning them, unless your testing out wicks.How long should one typically wait for candles to cure? Thanx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 I give my candles at least a 24 hour rest before burning. That's pillars and made with paraffin. Containers tend to get stronger the longer they sit and stay away from any matches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Ahhh isnt candlenose a great thing? some coffee and a day off will fix it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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