samandkennasmom Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Hi,Just a quick question about your seasonal oils...I did a search but couldn't find much..Do you use your Christmas oils from last year? I have quite a few and they all smell pretty strong but was just wondering if you all order brand new ones and toss the old? TIAHugsMichele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixisprkl Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 There was a thread on here... I think titled "recycling fo's".Anyhow... I learned that if you have stored them properly and they smell fine and haven't "turned" then they are still good and that the fo companies say they "expire" so you buy more.Maybe do a small test of tarts or something to make sure they are good and if so... then you are set! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carol k Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 if i have any left i use them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda (OH) Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 if i have any left i use them up.Ditto . . .I still have oils 2-3 years old and they still work fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxSioux Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 I actually have a few fo's that are 6 yrs old & they're still just as good as the day I bought them. Although, I've had several that did turn & had to be chunked out. You'll know if they're bad, they just get a funky chemical like twang that takes over the scent. I always put a sticker on every fo that tells the date I got it & the cost breakdown of price per lb - this just saves me from digging through receipts, in case I need that info.Susan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samandkennasmom Posted October 3, 2008 Author Share Posted October 3, 2008 Hi!Thankyou all for the help, I was hoping that I could use them up...they smell good and don't seem like they would be bad and I stored them all in a dark cabinet. Thanks again!!!Hugs!Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain_Annie Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 . I always put a sticker on every fo that tells the date I got it & the cost breakdown of price per lb - this just saves me from digging through receipts, in case I need that info. Susan.Great idea Susan...and something that I try often....but HOW do you keep the sticker on a slick, oily bottle??? (LOL)Mine always seem to smear if the least bit of FO dribbles down the bottle. I've even tried the 'tape-over' , with permanent markers...but it didn't help that much. They eventually smear anyway. I use a *ton of FOs and about 1/4 (or more) of my bottle labels are smeared...whether they're my own labels or the supplier's labels. Any good tricks/tips for keeping those labels clean and read-able? TIA!Mt Annie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camay Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Any good tricks/tips for keeping those labels clean and read-able? I replace all regular lids on FO bottles with the flip-top kind. These do not dribble oil down the side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxSioux Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 I guess I'm kinda freakishly neat. We paint professionally & I'm the only one that isn't covered in paint or mud (when we hand texture), so that carries over in my candle making. I cover mine w/ a small strip of packaging tape, but maybe you could either spray the label w/ a sealer or run some clear nail polish over them before you tape & that would help them hold up better. I'll keep thinking about it & drop you a note if I come up w/ anything better.Susan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samandkennasmom Posted October 4, 2008 Author Share Posted October 4, 2008 How about if you used a small round sticker and put it on the top of the cover, obviously would just work with the plain cap tho.Just a thought...I'm gonna give it a try cause I thought that would be a good idea but I tried but my date got all smeared too!!Thanks!!Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Ditto . . .I still have oils 2-3 years old and they still work fine.I've got one that's about 4 years old and on my last drops, but it's holding up fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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