morethanrubies Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Ok I am in LOOOOVE with this FO from Just Scent but I can NOT get a good HT from it The CT is knock yours socks off and I can actually smell it better cold than hot.Here is my parameters:9 oz salsa/straight side jar from FilmoreCD12 Wick1.5 oz FO per lb. of waxusing 415 with a bit of crisco.I do have a box of CBAdvanced that I haven't tried it in if anyone has and it throws better in that or whatever wax it will I LOVE it so much!! TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morethanrubies Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 i meant to add that I let it cure for 1 week, and I will relight it in another week. I just so super love this fragrance! Hoping somebody else might have an answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morethanrubies Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 Ok I can't get an answer on that one so I did some googling and found that these companies carry the Caribbean Salsa (Slatkin Type) dupe as well:Cierra CandlesBrambleberry under "Sweet Meyer Lemon"Early American Candle Co.The Candle Maker's Store (grade A and B?)House-of-SoyHas anyone tried any of those in 415 and has tips on achieving great HT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Only thing I can tell you is CB advanced is not good for HT- in my opinion, you may be better off trying a different wick or letting it cure longer to see if it improves- I was curious about that FO when I last ordered there, I may have to give it a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morethanrubies Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 did I say CB Advanced? So sorry I use GB 415 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 You said you had a box of advanced if anyone knew if it threw in that...I started with that wax and it makes a great looking candle but HT is horrible- I then switched to CB 135 and really dont know why I went with 464 other than it supposedly had even better HT- still not sure I believe that but have gone to far into testing to switch back again- 464 is a good wax but I am now playing a little with C3 and would also like to compare the 415 you use as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morethanrubies Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 oh DUH I did say that sorry!! I don't use the CBA but sometimes people can get FOs to work in those so I forgot I mentioned I do have an unused box. I am SO FAR liking 415. When it takes an FO it takes it well and throws it far. That I like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
number2of7 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I LOVE that oil too -- but, to me, it throws better as a tart than in a candle (citrus scents can be finicky sometimes in a candle). I use a parasoy wax though, but it looks like we have similar issues :\Put that sucker in some b&b stuff -- drool!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morethanrubies Posted October 27, 2011 Author Share Posted October 27, 2011 I think is where I whimper and whine LOL... yes it is DROOL in B&B but I hadn't been pushing those so much lately. I could do room spray too. I am in pursuit to find something similiar that will throw. I normally do avoid citrusy stuff for this very same reason argh! I was rather hoping a longer cure time would do it but even at almost 2 weeks I am just getting a soft caribbean salsa "glow" in the room. I suppose better than nothing at all but not knocking my socks off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Just got the Candlemaker Store email... they have Caribbean Salsa on sale for $13.80 for 16 oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morethanrubies Posted October 27, 2011 Author Share Posted October 27, 2011 I wonder if it throws in soy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morethanrubies Posted October 27, 2011 Author Share Posted October 27, 2011 Well... I just talked to Miss Becky over at Just Scent, she was nice enough to call me and personally tell me in her testing what results she got with the Carib. Salsa. Yay!For Soy - she said she used 10%, heated to 180, but added the oil at 165 (she said that was how she was taught years ago, and it has always worked for her however, she is not suggesting that is how we do it, it is just how she does it ) I am going to try to tweak a few things, and she also suggested wicking up on that one - so that will be one of my tweaks. So nice of her to call me and hopefully I will get a candle out of this yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Have to use 10%? Wow. Guess I'll skip that one - good luck though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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