mrsposey Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 As posted before, I have been pouring and testing tarts. So far I've poured about 24 scents using Yaley's premium candle wax (as this is available locally and I don't have to pay shipping). I did not use any additives. I'm finding that many of the fos smell wonderful cold but do not have a great hot throw. Some are very exceptional while others are not so good. Is this common to get so few good ones out of a batch this size or is it just me? At first I thought I had candle nose, but I put one in the other day and it filled my entire kitchen/dining, living room area in a short period of time and lasted a very long time. I wish they all were that good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logcabinmomma Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Some scents themselves are naturally lighter than others, giving them less throw. What wax are you using and how hot are you adding the fragrance? Maybe it's not incorporating well... In the spring the FO companies online will start to have $1 sample sales. It's great for testing. I highly recommend buying some samples to test against the Yaley ones... you may be very surprised!-Kristi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsposey Posted December 20, 2007 Author Share Posted December 20, 2007 Kristi,The wax I'm using is from Yaley's. It's their premium candle wax. The samples I am using are from Indiana Candle Supply, Bittercreek, IFT and Lebermuth. I am using 1 1/2 oz pp. I'm adding the fragrance at about 170 degrees. Is this too hot? I believe this wax is just paraffin. I used it because it is the only one available locally and I was trying to save shipping costs. Is there an additive to help throw? I've spend a fortune already in samples, but am looking forward to the samples sales! Thanks for your help!Nancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logcabinmomma Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Well, it sounds like the fragrances are good (although there really are some scents that are just light). The 170 degrees sounds ok to add at- just make sure you stir stir stir... The only other factor you could change would be the wax...-Kristi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsposey Posted December 21, 2007 Author Share Posted December 21, 2007 Would using an additive help? If so, which one?Nancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazerina Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 If it were me, and I was using the Yaley's... I think I would add a teaspoon of Crisco or coconut oil just to improve the texture and look of the wax. I have heard they help with throw, but it's really a big debate as to if it really works or not. I just don't like working with straight hard paraffin. I get much better results with a touch of 'SOMETHING' else added to it, be it a bit of soy wax or the oils. A note about candle nose.... I could be wrong, but to help you determine if it is really that or not... I THINK it really only happens in regards to similar scents. So if you test an Apple Cinnamon all day you might stop smelling it, but if you switch to a floral and can't smell it, its probably not candle nose. Where as if you were switching from a straight vanilla to something that had vanilla in it as a component, you then might not smell it as well due to your nose's defenses shutting down that 'offender'. Hope that makes sense, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsposey Posted December 21, 2007 Author Share Posted December 21, 2007 Yes, this does help. Thank you. I'm not sure whether or not it's straight paraffin. I called Yaley's but they're weren't much help. I think I'll look around for another supplier. Thanks again.Nancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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