fuel smell

[idacandlelady]

I have a couple FO's that smells really good but I get a fuel smell when burning in a candle. I've heard to add a little vanilla to solve this but I'm not sure where to start on amounts. Was hoping someone could help me out. Can you just add a few drops of vanilla or actually mix as a percent of the original, like say 90% with 10% vanilla added? I know most people will say try it and see, I was just hoping for a tip, At least where to start.

Thanks

Rebecca

[ChrisR]

Sometimes vanilla helps and sometimes you just can't get rid of the fuel smell. I usually start with adding about 3 - 5% and go from there. You want to add just enough to cut the fuel smell, but not too much that you can smell the vanilla. Good luck!!

[idacandlelady]

Thanks so much for the help. Thats a good start. That is what I needed, a starting point. I will try at 3%. The good thing is one of the scents is orange creamsicle, so a little vanilla won't hurt.

[ReneeM]

Sometimes this trick works, and sometimes not. with the vanilla, I add a little splash (maybe a tsp.) and go with it. When it doesn't work, well...there's always B&B to put it in! lol