BrandNewToCandles Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 OK, here's what I did: strawberry kiwi from NG in ecosoya cd advanced. Melted and added oil as usual, then seperated the wax. Colored some deep pink and a little green. Poured the pink then added the green on top later. The person who tested it for me said excellent scent throw at the beginning, from the green part then once the green was burned out, nothing from the pink. This perplexes me, since the wax/oil combo was IDENTICAL until the color was added. Dye blocks from the Candle Source, if that matters. Can the color have that much effect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopsgirl Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 was this all from the same burn session? I'm wondering if she had gotten used to the scent and didn't smell it any longer. maybe get her to re-light it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelleOH Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Was your FO mixed well? I'm thinking when you separated the wax, your FO may have been sitting at the bottom of the pouring pot. I know when I use vanilla I am constantly stirring the wax because a lot of times the FO will not incorporate right away. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeAndMyPuppyDog Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 was this all from the same burn session? I'm wondering if she had gotten used to the scent and didn't smell it any longer. maybe get her to re-light it?Yes, this is psycologial. Like the customers that would pick up a blue votive that I custom make for a customer with vanilla oil... the other customers would pick it up, smell it, and say, "Ah...Blueberry, my favorite".If you know the blend is right... you're good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredron Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 I once poured Cosmopolitan fragrance candles, and before my wife showed me the error of my ways, I poured some in a green color. Later after my education was completed, I poured some more in cranberry color. Same wax, same FO mix, same jars & wicks. People at the craft show that weekend liked the smell of the green better than the cranberry. Go figure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandNewToCandles Posted October 21, 2006 Author Share Posted October 21, 2006 Personally, I think it was candle nose. I did mix very well and, if anything, the top layer should have been weaker, right? It had to be reheated before topping up the candle... Thanks for the replies, it's reassuring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 The top layer wouldn't be weaker when you re-heated it for the re-pour if it was a heavier scent that settled at the bottom of the pot. If anything, the top layer would be stronger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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