Firefly Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Hello,I want to make a Patchouli soy/palm wax container candle and want to use Sandalwood FO and mix it in with Patchouli EO. Has anyone used Patchouli EO before in a blend?Awhile back I did a small sample of Patchouli and Lemongrass EO and it smelled great but left a black residue as the flame was burning so I know that was a no no. Wondering though if I mixed Patchouli with an EO. Or I could just do all all Sandalwood candle since I don't have an Patchouli FO scent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lori640 Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 I have, and definatly wont again, it is too expensive to do so now, but I didn't experience any thing off when it was burning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 If your Patchouli Lemongrass candle left a black residue while burning it sounds to me like either your wick was too large in size for the diameter of the candle, or in height whilst burning, or there was too high a % of fo blend in the wax.I've used Patchouli in soy before with no problems but not blended it with a f.o.Sally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeana Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 I make a candle with patchouli, orange and lavender. I use very little patchouli, about .10 oz, cuz it doesn't need very much. I do a total of 4%, it will fill a large living room.I got a couple pounds of patchouli when it was still $30 per lb. I miss those days. Another mix that smells great is Ylang, lavender, and patchouli. It can be harder to wick, the flames fizzle easy, but it is so worth it when you get it right. I don't get black soot with my burns either, I'm using soy. I haven't mixed Patch with an fo. I have mixed many other eos with fos, and they work very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 Thanks everyone for the feedback. Yes, I think something was up with my Lemongrass/Patchouli blend and I'll try it again but change the percentage of scent, try a lower height and look at my wick size.Shortly after I posted this I typed in Patchouli EO soy candle and found a place that uses straight Patchouli EO but I will use it in a mix due to cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkainePSP Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 My favorite patchouli blend is lavender, patchouli and vanilla. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeana Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 That's a new one. I'll have to try it to see what it is like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkainePSP Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Makes a great CP soap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circle Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 I haven't used patch with FO, only EO and it is great in soy, but you do have to wick up quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkainePSP Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 I haven't used patch with FO, only EO and it is great in soy, but you do have to wick up quite a bit.I'm kind of new to candle making and am only making votives at the moment but what does the term wick up mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen M Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Using a larger size wick to get a decent burn, because the wick you tested is drowning out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circle Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 The wick has to be bigger because it either drowns out or tunnels down the middle and the sides don't get consumed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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