Ilona Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Hi all,So I made my first jelly jar and I have a problem that I'm sure is so basic that you with chuckle at my niavity. I can't get the oil to absorb into the crystals. I use the BC crystals and their instructions but they absorb the water and the oil just seeps to the bottom of the jar.Any tips?I did a search but could not find anything on it. I'm sure it is totally obvious but I'm such a dunce.Thanksilona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristineG Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 I'm assuming you're speaking of Fragrance Oil when you state oil won't mix? Did you warm the water prior to mixing? I usually warm 10oz of water for 45 seconds in the microwave. Also, what size jar are you using? I usually add 10oz of warm distilled water to 2tsp of crystals to make an 8oz jar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 My smelly jelly crystals won't soak up oil either. The crystals soak up the water and the oil floats around the crystals, it doesen't sink to the bottom.Try mixing up the oil with the crystals, it should stay and not sink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristineG Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 That's odd. I mix all of mine together and never have an obvious seperation. I used NG's FO and crystals. I use soap coloring. Candle Man, can you see the oil seperation in yours too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 I put water, germaben,water soluble dye,fo, crystals (in that order) and then stir. Sometimes you have to stir couple times. They always mix fine after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristineG Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 I forgot to mention that I add my fo to clear liquid soap, stir then add to crystals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 We are making smelly jellies aren't we? Why do you add soap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristineG Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Yes...we're talking Smelly Jelly...lol. The clear, unscented liquid soap allows the FO to adhere better to the crystals. I've never had an oil seperation with mine. My end product looks like beautiful colored crystals. No oils, no extra water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Well, first i heard of that!! Been making them for about 2 years! I never had problem with the oil separating though, I always stired when first mixed and then again couple minutes late. I might give it a try though - how much per 8oz jar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristineG Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Just a few drops (2-3) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristineG Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 I should also mention that I only use crystals, soap dye and FO's to make my smelly jelly's from NG and it was their recommendation. I've never had a problem. My crystals look so clean, clear and vibrant with color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Well - I got mine and instructions from WSP. Guess different companies have different ideas. Guess all the crystals are the same, wouldn't you think? Anyway - mine have sold fine, so don't guess I will change anything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 I forgot to mention that I add my fo to clear liquid soap, stir then add to crystals.I don't make these things, but I was reading out of curiosity. When you mentioned the liquid soap I thought aha! The surfactants bind to both water and oil to emulsify the mixture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Well - I got mine and instructions from WSP. Guess different companies have different ideas. Guess all the crystals are the same, wouldn't you think? Anyway - mine have sold fine, so don't guess I will change anything!Guess not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristineG Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Well - I got mine and instructions from WSP. Guess different companies have different ideas. Guess all the crystals are the same, wouldn't you think? Anyway - mine have sold fine, so don't guess I will change anything!I don't know if they're all alike or not. My intent wasn't to sway someone to NG or to imply theirs are better but I've never tried any others. Sorry if that's how it read. I thought that since I was giving advice on my methods, the responsible thing for me to do would be to mention everything I use and where I purchased my supplies in case it does make a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilona Posted March 28, 2007 Author Share Posted March 28, 2007 I bought my crystals from BCN and used a few types of oils but all seperated.I tried the drops of soap and presto. It emulsified and binded the water and oils. You really only need like 2 drops and it works.Thanks so much for all the help.i.~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlessjade Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 I don't make these things, but I was reading out of curiosity. When you mentioned the liquid soap I thought aha! The surfactants bind to both water and oil to emulsify the mixture.I knew there was a reason for taking all these chemistry classes- to learn the science behind smelly jellies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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