soylights Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 I keep having trouble with my candy cane fragrance oil. When I test it, it smells like fuel. Is this the wick or the FO? I've had this trouble with the bubblegum scent from NG as well and never figured it out. Thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 I don't make candles, just tarts, and the Candy cane I use is from Bert's. It's great, no fuel smelling. But then again, I don't test it in candles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 (edited) I don't make candles, just tarts, and the Candy cane I use is from Bert's. It's great, no fuel smelling. But then again, I don't test it in candles.Ditto on Berts...Incredible in soy candles!! Edited November 1, 2009 by islandgirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnj Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 I've been having the same exact problem with Candy Cane/Peppermint FOs. No problem at all with cold throw or tarts but lit in a candle and the smell is not very good at all. A fuel smell is a perfect description of it.I have tried it in IGI 6006 and also Glassglow palm wax .Does anyone know of a good peppermint or candy cane fo that will work well with any type of soy or palm wax?I found it really wierd that the tarts I made smelled great melting away on my little burner....cold throw wonderful too...bu that smell of the lit candle....ick lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 What size wicks in what size container with how much FO in what wax with what additives & their amounts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soylights Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 The wax I was using was Golden Brands 415...no addittives and a medium cotton wick. It was candy cane from At Wix End. I used 1 oz of FO per pound of wax.Right now I am working with c-3, ecosoya 135 and getting ready to try GB 444. Thanks a bunch! It's good to know I'm not alone! Also curious if you all test your own products or if you have other people test for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 (edited) I don't make candles, just tarts, and the Candy cane I use is from Bert's. It's great, no fuel smelling. But then again, I don't test it in candles.Looking for a good Candy Cane too, but just for tarts. I love Bluegrass's but it just doesn't last. I don't have trouble with fuel smells just can't get a peppermint to last more than 8 hrs. I have peppermints, from KY, BG, JS, WSP, Candlewic, Cajun, Eo from Scent Shack. I'm sure there have been others but have forgotten. Don't need or want one that is so strong you can taste it, just want to smell a sweet peppermint for days...mmmm Edited November 2, 2009 by Sharon in KY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnj Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Nope soylights..you are not alone..I just placed an order for a small 4oz bottle of Candy Cane FO from Berts along with a few other sample size FOs(my first order with this supplier) and will let you know if it works out or not I also purchased a bunch of different sized CD wicks to try. I 've been using eco and htp but reading alot about how much better CD wicks work with soy.Finding the right wick can be very frustrating to say the least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 You might try using an additive, like USA or coconut oil and a CD or CDN wick... I test my products myself, then if I have any questions, I get my *sometimes* candlemaking partner to doublecheck. If it passes both our criteria, then I put it out for sale and wait for feedback from customers. So far, the customers have never had any negative feedback for us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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