military_wife Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 I bought some black cherry from rustic escentuals about a year and a half ago. It still smells wonderful from the bottle, and when I add it to my gel, it smells great. I used to have good luck making 3 & 5" pies.The problem is, when I make my pies, you can't smell them when they are burning. Is it possible that the fo is too old? I want these pies to blow your socks off!Can anyone recommend a better fragrance, or should I just scrap this bottle and get a newer one? I feel like an idiot for asking. I've never had a problem with any of my fragrances getting old.Thanks!Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderfullywicked Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 NG has the very best cherry crumb pie. I believe that it used to be gel safe, but it has no rating. I'd email them and ask. It is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smart tart Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 And I am absolutely delighted with AH Cherry Mist (Chermark) - find it has an amazing cold throw with the best hot throw! I use this to make cherry pies and you can smell them through the plastic packaging and burning - yummmm! I use zinc wicks in my pies..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twoscentsworth Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 What gel are you using? Penreco and what density. I think the fo should still be good, I have some older than that that still works. BUT I did buy some gel from someone else...a legitamate place that makes gel just a bit differently from Penreco brand....and it does not throw scent like Penreco. SIGH....Other than that, maybe try wicking up... also, you can add more fo to the gel than you think, 1 oz per lb if it's MP more if it's HP. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
military_wife Posted October 21, 2006 Author Share Posted October 21, 2006 I'm using medium density gel that came from NG. At first, I thought maybe the gel was bad because that's when I started having the problem. So, I bought some from candles and supplies and had the same thing happen. I'm using zinc wicks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smart tart Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Just like other fo's - sometimes they work, sometimes they don't - If you want a 'taste' of the cherry mist, drop me a pm and I will be happy to share a bit..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrystalClear Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I second the Cherry Mist from AH. It is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tee1tee Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Hello everyone my name is tee1tee I am new to making candles, I just pray that I can get and keep customers, I am doing this as a second business, and I am wondering how do you price your candles? Do you charge by the ounce, or I am very clueless. thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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