donna4909 Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 We have a small amish store in our town, and they carry lots of homemade candy supplies. I was there earlier today, and saw bottles of candy flavoring.It said it was oil based, and it's edible, so I was wondering if I could try it in lip balm. They had like 10 different flavors.They also had extracts (lemon, orange, peppermint, etc.). Is extract the same thing as EO, and could I use it too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 We have a small amish store in our town, and they carry lots of homemade candy supplies. I was there earlier today, and saw bottles of candy flavoring.It said it was oil based, and it's edible, so I was wondering if I could try it in lip balm. They had like 10 different flavors.They also had extracts (lemon, orange, peppermint, etc.). Is extract the same thing as EO, and could I use it too?IMO you definately can. I ordered flavoring from NG and was VERY disappointed w/ the strength or there lack of, so I got the same idea but w/ vanilla extract as their vanilla smoothie had no scent whatsever. The extracts are edible so why not. Because I've never used them I don't know how they'll react with your other ingredients. I say give it a try and let us know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckygemini Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 As long as they are oil based they are fine. I have never used them myself but know of lots of people that have with great results.ETA: The extracts are not the same as EO's and most extracts have alochol in them so I would stay away from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsaycb Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 How did this work out for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapermom Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 thats what i use. I use Lorann oils. My walmart carries them for .75 a dram bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Monkey Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Yep. I've used the same thing with wonderful results. Got a great Pina Coloda in my purse right now that was created with a dram of candy flavoring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsaycb Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Way back when I tried it...and didn't get a darn taste out of it. How much would you use for lets say an 4oz batch? Or bigger... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carol k Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 i tried the extracts in bcn's lip balm base and it does not mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapermom Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 i tried the extracts in bcn's lip balm base and it does not mix.yes, you cannot use extract, its alcohol based, you have to use the flavoring oils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 Is there any way to get a glycerine based candy flavor "oil" to incorporate into lip balms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapermom Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 some oils are especially formulated for use in chocolate - have no alcohol, glycerin or propylene glycol . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Yea, but the ones I have are glycerine based.... Don't know if they will incorporate or not. Guess I'll give it a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruba Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I know this is an old thread...but I was hoping that one of you that use this in your lip balms can give me an approximate % or amount you have used with success. I have checked 2 Walmarts and Michaels with no luck. I did find their website http://www.lorannoils.com/ and was thinking of ordering some... but wondering how much I would need to get...I like to start off with small batches but I want to order enough to not get dinged with the small order fee ($0-15 is $7.00 and $15.01-35.00 is $5.00).:undecided Thanks in advance, I really appreciate any help you can give me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazerina Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I can't help too much with your specific amt. q's... but I thought I would just toss in that I very recently bought some Lorann Candy oils from my small town Wal-mart. They were on the end of an aisle back in the craft dept. in twin packs of 1dram clear bottles for about $2. Yellow backing with a plastic case in front. They had many flavors, I chose Cinnamon. And I ended up using more than I thought I would for my test batch of about 4/5 balms. I used probably two capfulls. Which to me seems like a lot given how small these bottles are, lol. But I was going for a STRONG tingly cinnamon. And I'm very happy with it! Tastes JUST LIKE a red hot cinnamon disk candy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruba Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Thank you blazerina. I wasn't sure f it would take acouple drams orless than one. I really appreciatr the help. It seems everyone out in Reno likes Wilton's stuff... that's all they had...wwwaaahhh:cry2: I guess I will look at the flavor oil list again...which is LONG and get a few to try... no to figure out what sweetner to use... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 If you have a Hobbby Lobby they carry Lorann's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruba Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 :cry2: No Hobby Lobby's in NV... I checked their site...Closest is in UT, which is WAY too far away. Thanks for the info though ladysj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruby Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Hi..I also find lots of other supplies in an Amish store I go to. Did you look around at all? I have found bulk sea salts, citric acid, baking soda, cornstartch, and some oils. All really cheap too in bulk. Happy shopping! Ruby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazerina Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Just for the record- I did not need to use any sweetner. But again, my only experience is with the Cinnamon one- perhaps it's just one of those that you can get by with out a sweet base for it??? I did look at the website though and they have a recipie for balm using their flavor oils and it does not call for any kind of sweetner... of course- i'm not sure that really means anything though since it is often just a matter of preference. But I guess I always assumed that they already tasted the way they were supposed to taste-out of bottle. But I dunno, lol. Any body used them more and found if they need sweetners with them?p.s. I did pick up some liquid sweetner called Fasweet- from Wal-Mart jic I needed it for my other Flavor oils that I already had before I seen the Lorann oils. I have not used it yet, but it's an option for you to look into if you find you still need one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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