What I am doing Wrong?

[NANNALIN]

I am a total newbie to soy candles. I love it. But am not getting good results with scent thow am using nature wax c3, rediglo chips Fragrance are wonderful in the bottle. I am using a 1 to 1 ratio. Suggestions:o

Thanks

Linda

[logcabinmomma]

c-3 has the longest cure time of the soys... make sure you're waiting 2-3 weeks before burning! Also, where are your fragrances from?

-Kristi

[NANNALIN]

Am buying on Ebay. I found same @ LONESTAR (Can I use their Name) I melt to 185 cool to 130-140 add fragrance and pour. Am I adding at too cool a temp?

This candle thing, this has become an addiction.

linda

[Crafty1_AJ]

I'd add fragrance at the temp recommended by the wax mfr. If you add it too cool in some waxes, the fo won't incorporate well. I know those temps you're using for adding fo would be too cool for my wax blends.

hth

[Stella1952]

We use C-3 and have good scent throw almost from day one, with the exception of a FEW fragrances which need time to cure. If it doesn't have good throw at the end of 5-7 days, I don't use that fragrance from the same supplier again.

Try sampling from several suppliers and I think you will find an improvement.

[bugtussle]

I added FO at 185-190 so it would mix with wax. Poured at 160-170. I just didn't like C3 by itself but it had great scent throw. Carole

[NANNALIN]

Thanks, I knew it was something that I was misunderstanding, I will add fo at higher temp and pour warmer.

Linda

[candlemandave]

you probably have weak fo's

[ShelleyBean]

With soy I have always added while it's at a higher temp, then pour once it cools down some. I dont use C3, but have tried a few other soys and I've always done it that way. Sometimes though, even at higher temps, some FOs just dont do well, hence the testing phase. You'll find through trial and error what works best for you

Oh and hello fellow Kansan

[NANNALIN]

Thanks, it seems that my cure time was the big problem. Checked my candles poured last week and they smell yummy!!! Here I go with that patience thing lol

I am in Wichita

Linda

[TxSioux]

I've tried several soys (including C3) & agree w/ everyone else -- add those fo's at a higher temp, especially some of the tricky ones likes vanillas. Also, I find a lot of people don't stir long enough. I always stir about 3 mins w/ a metal skewer when I 1st add the fo & will add a few more stirs as I check on the temp dropping -- for sure always give it a good stir before I pour.

Susan.

[Carrie]

I am using a 1 to 1 ratio.

Linda

What do you mean you use a 1 to 1 ratio?

[mystical_angel1219]

What do you mean you use a 1 to 1 ratio?

Probably 1 oz of FO to 1 lb of soy.