Jami Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I am on my 3rd com'pany's strawberry FO. I currently have ICS strawberry preserves. It is AWESOME in the bottle and did fine with my tarts BUT........EVERY candle I have tried to make with strawberry has a VERY weak hot throw. My last candle was made with KY125. I used 15 oz of melted oil and 1.5 oz of FO. (I have tried 1 oz up to 1.5 oz in the past) I added the FO at 150 degrees and poured once it was a tomato juice consistency. I used an 8 oz jelly jar with a CD 10 wick. After curing for 8 days, it was a weak throw. I put it in my bathroom to get a better idea of how little it is throwing. I didn't use any color to see if that would affect the throw.My b/f keeps asking me when am I going to figure out how to make a strawberry candle that smells as good as the glade candle or the yankee candle. Strawberry is his favorite scent. *sigh* lolIs it just me or is Strawberry one of those FO's that just doesn't throw well in soy?Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazymom Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 You may want to try adding the FO at a higher temp, I add mine at around 175, so it can blend in with the wax.HTH:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmaskitchen Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I bought a bottle of Strawberry Jam from Just Scents and it is the best strawberry I every smelled! I only let it cure overnight before I burned it and I could smell it all the way through my house! I always add my fo at 175 degrees and stir real well then let cool to my desired temp before pouring. I try not to use any more than 7% fo per pound of wax. If you have to use any more than that, it probably won't work anyways and it's time to look for a better fo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accents Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 BCN's Strawberry Jam is excellent in soy! I only use 1oz pp. I almost think someone maybe have been asking about strawberry FO on here not too long ago; if you find that, it might give you some other ideas too. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crafty0317 Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I agree with Accents. Strawberry Jam from BCN is the best. The cold and hot throw are amazing. You won't go wrong with this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luci Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Aroma Haven also has a strawberry that works with soy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I have used PEAKS strawberry with great sucess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakalex Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 KY's Strawberry Rhubarb is awesome in soy!I have poured testers of BCN's and MC's Strawberry Jam..will update once I burn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen lynn Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Bitter Creek North strawberry jam is **AWESOME** in soy!Both cold & hot throw....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jami Posted March 27, 2007 Author Share Posted March 27, 2007 Thanks for everyone's reply. It seems BCN has the vote of the best strawberry. I will order some to see if I can get it to actually have a hot throw. I was beginning to think I will end up with every strawberry fragrance out there just to get SOMETHING to work lolI appreciate the help!Jami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Here are some great strawberries that we found via trial & error...Strawberries & Champagne from Cajun Candle SupplyStrawberry Musk & Strawberry Rose from Wellington FragranceStrawberries & Cream from Just By Nature Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nayarx8 Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I always preferred McSoy's Strawberry Jam for my 100% soy wax. Great hot and cold throw, and all my "strawberry lover" customers said it was their favorite! I never even needed to cure the candle; could burn it with 24 hours w/o affecting the scent throw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubure Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I've been testing strawberries over and over again, and the best and truest I'v found is ICS Freshly Picked Strawberries.I also found out it is better to add the fo at around 180° and of course you have to let the candle cure.Personally, I didn#t find BCN' very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacien Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 BCN's Strawberry Jam is excellent in soy! I only use 1oz pp. I almost think someone maybe have been asking about strawberry FO on here not too long ago; if you find that, it might give you some other ideas too. Good luck!That was probably me Amy. I am wanting a Strawberry that smells jut like YC's strawberry. I use NG's right now and its very strong and smells great but its just not that fresh strawberry smell. I absolutely hate Peaks'. My husband made me blow it out it was so aweful when I was testing it. It smells like a strawberry candy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DONNAMAC Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 I agree with the Peaks Strawberry not being very good, but their Strawberries and Cream is awesome. I only ordered an ounce of this, but beleive me, I am goona order more, It throws out of this world and to me it has a completeletly different smell than the strawberry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soycool Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 I have also been searching for a strawberrry scent, decided to order Peaks strawberry, rather than a strawberry jam from another supplier. I guess I'll see. My mom suggested a strawberry for summer, do a lot of you do well in summer with a fruit scent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jami Posted March 28, 2007 Author Share Posted March 28, 2007 I agree with the Peaks Strawberry not being very good, but their Strawberries and Cream is awesome.Stawberries and Cream Glade candle is his favorite scent/candle. Is this Strawberries and Cream similiar?Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violetsexoticcandles Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Save on Scents' Strawberry Rhubarb is great! Smells just like a strawberry, not like bubble bath like some other strawberries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Love Glades and Party Lite's Straberries and Cream. Haven't found anything like it. For some reason the ones I have bought have a artifical strawberry scent and no creamy scent. I want something with more vanilla. Would mix my own but haven't found a strawberry I really like and not sure of the vanilla that would compliment it. I already have NG's Fresh Strawberry, Strawberry Daiquiri, Strawberries & Cream, Strawberry Preserves. BCN Strawberry Jam. ICS Fresh Strawberries. KY Strawberry Preserves. Jody's Strayberries & Cream. Cajun Strawberries & Cream. WSP Berries & Cream. TW Berries & Cream. I think that's it but there might have been more I've tested/smelled. As far as vanilla I have a bunch too. So I'll keep trying but if anyone knows of one that smells like the above that would be great. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DONNAMAC Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Strawbery Cheesecake from BcN is also very good, with a touch of creamy smell to it. I don't know what the Glade one smells lik, so I can't help you there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxSioux Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 BCS has a Kiwi Strawberry that throws great in EZ Soy. It will fill my bedroom w/ just a votive. Very nice scent - no chemical or fake smell.Susan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justcountry Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 I have had great success with fresh strawberry and strawberry preserves from ng Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soycool Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 I received my strawberry from Peaks yesterday, also a good oob mandarin plum sample! After one day of curing I have good cold throw. I think it smells great, it takes me back to my moms strawberry incense from the 70's.Im going to wait to burn for a couple more days. Peaks had hyacinth for one day and they are out of stock again. I am wanting to try that fo, it gets a lot of positive feedback.Natalie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moneypenny's Soysations Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Hi everybody! I know this is an old thread but I just wanted to put in my "2 scents"!! As far as a creamy strawberry, BCN's Strawberry Cheesecake is my best selling candle!! It throws like wildfire in ez soy and my customers LOVE it!!! As far as hyacinth, BCN makes a fabulous Hyacinth and that one is fabulous in ez soy and I am really not a floral fan! My customers sure love it though!! Good luck ladies!! There are some awesome scents out there and I just love makin' them all!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hometowncandles Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 I love KY's Strawberry Parfait, it's one of my best summer sellers. It kinda smells like strawberry cream savers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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