StephD Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 I think I am done testing coffee FOs. I have one from KY and then I bought a sample from Peaks. The one from KY smelled burnt. It did not turn out well at all. The one from Peaks smelled like skunk! I am not kidding and I have proof! lol I took my brother up some melts. I had taken the coffee ones I made using the Peaks FO. My brother and dad agreed they smelled like skunk. Well, we were at a park, inside, while we were smelling all the different melts. My dad had taken off somewhere with my boyfriend and had the coffee ones with him. They came back laughing their butts off. They said a lady walked by and said, "It smells like skunk in here!". My boyfriend said he about choked when she said it. Apparently my coffee melts really do smell as that was somebody I don't even know and she didn't know my dad was carrying them! Anyways, I'm using PureSoy. Do you think it could be the wax, or should I give up the coffee FOs all together?Stephanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacien Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 I know a lot of people on this board have not problems with the coffees. I love the smell of coffee and to me none of them smelled like good ole columbian coffee. So I gave in and tried the flavored coffees. Those are pretty good. Especially from Millcreek, Just Scents, BCN. Thosehave all been tested in Soy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrayMaire Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Hi Stephanie!I had the exact same "fragrance" with Fresh Brewed Coffee from Peaks when I first poured it in votives and tarts! My whole shop smelled like a skunk had been in there (and I live in the country so was a wonderin' there...)!! It was really, really strong - made me sick! After a couple of weeks it kind of mellowed out on the cold throw, but I haven't been able to bring myself to burn it again yet! So it's not just you or your wax - I put it in IGI 4794 paraffin! Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephD Posted November 7, 2006 Author Share Posted November 7, 2006 Thanks for the replies. I don't know that I could ever burn it after smelling the skunk smell! lol I may try the flavored ones though and see how they are. They would have to be much better! lol Thanks a bunch! Stephanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carol k Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 ics's coffee bean is a great coffee. i use pure soy and it's great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candleslh Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Could it be that they are really strong and you need to back off on the quantity that you are adding in? Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephD Posted November 7, 2006 Author Share Posted November 7, 2006 I did try adding less FO with the one but I think I just got a bad batch. There is a definite burnt smell there. As far as the other one, it really didn't seem strong like some of my other FOs and it smelled fine after I poured it into the clamshells. It was about 2 days after that it stunk. I may try that coffee bean Carol, but for now, my nose does not even want to smell my morning coffee after those 2 FOs! lolStephanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 If you want to try some flavored ones, 2 that I love are Coffee caramel cream from Candle Source and Hazelnut Cappuccino from Scented bean. They are awesome throwers and smell fantastic.Tracey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
country creek Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Have you tried "cappucino burlee" from Candles and supplies? I love that one.....it has the smell of coffee with the undertones of chocolate. It smells great while it is burning too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 I did try adding less FO with the one but I think I just got a bad batch. There is a definite burnt smell there. As far as the other one, it really didn't seem strong like some of my other FOs and it smelled fine after I poured it into the clamshells. It was about 2 days after that it stunk. I may try that coffee bean Carol, but for now, my nose does not even want to smell my morning coffee after those 2 FOs! lolStephanieThe best coffee scent IMO is JS Caramel Cinnamon Latte----wow, this is perfect. Very strong. Her Toffee Machiato is also really good, not very strong on the coffee, and the caramel is nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waxwench Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Millcreek's Vanilla Hazelnut Mocha is out of this world! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephD Posted November 8, 2006 Author Share Posted November 8, 2006 I have bunches to try! lol First, I've got an order to fill, then I've got to make votives for my brother and his fiance. The votives are gonna be the wedding favors! After that, I'll move on the flavored coffee FOs! Thanks for all the suggestions!Stephanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Millcreek's Vanilla Hazelnut Mocha is out of this world! Yeah, this is definitely one to add to the list. I am a coffee head, so I love anything authentic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I have bunches to try! lol First, I've got an order to fill, then I've got to make votives for my brother and his fiance. The votives are gonna be the wedding favors! After that, I'll move on the flavored coffee FOs! Thanks for all the suggestions!StephanieWell good luck. I have several but not a good black cup. Vanilla hazelnut from WSP is good, Vickeys coffee does smell burnt but I always add just a touch to make the others a little stronger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katie Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I have to add another vote for Banilla Hazelnut mocha from MC.Its awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cissy Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I like Fresh Brewed Coffee from BCN. Myself and several others think it smells just like real coffee. I use it in tarts, but in a paraffin blend, not soy wax. I've only had one person who disagreed, but I go with the majority. You can't please everyone, noses are so different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrayMaire Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I just thought I'd add an update on Peak's Fresh Brewed Coffee (aka skunk). I let the votives sit for a couple of weeks, closed up in a cardboard box. I'm burning one right now, and it actually smells pretty good - very much like fresh brewed coffee (black, single shot, no flavoring). Even still, I don't know if I'd want to go through the pouring process with this FO again. Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephD Posted November 9, 2006 Author Share Posted November 9, 2006 That's my problem too, Lori. I don't know if I could hack the smell again to make more. I'm thinking I'll just test out some of the flavored coffees suggested! Stephanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrayMaire Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Yep - I'm with you on that one, Stephanie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugtussle Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 I poured Taylored Concepts "Starbucks" yesterday and I could pour it everyday. It is the best and my customers love it. Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrayMaire Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Good to know, Carole! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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