ubure Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Hi there,probably a weird question but I get so many requests for it I need to ask here for advice:my customers love my soy wax tarts but as they are not very much inclined to spend too much money they ask me for refresher oils for the tarts (yes, I know, they should buy new tarts when there is no scent left in the old ones, but they want to make the most of it, it seems.. I used to make refresher oils with DPG but I'd like to use something more natural, and as there is no water involved I could use some carrier oil as well, right? Like coconut? Or soy? Just wanted to know if I am totally wrong with this idea or not... thanks for any comments on this!ubure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I would use straight FO no carrier oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacktieaffair Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I have no idea, but I'm a nervous person. I'd be afraid to give anyone a straight FO for fear they'd somehow ignite it with their warmer or whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubure Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 Hi Sharon,thanks! So really no diluting substance?ubure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chefmom Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Also, FO doesn't just mix with wax magically. You really need it to be a higher temperature, so if someone had their tart heated and then poured the straight FO into the wax, it may not even combine.I'm all for saving money, but I don't know how the customer would do this with just a tart warmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubure Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 Hi again,thanks for your comments!You are right about certain dangers and issues with straight fo. So I need a solvent - plant oil then? I am really interested in your opinion on the plant oils, it should work with the wax, temp should be no problem either, so what do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scifichik Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I would just tell them that there are no refresher oils available, explaining that there is a specific process involved in making the tarts that causes the oil and wax to blend properly in order to make the tarts give off their wonderful fragrance. Quick answer and an honest one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwantItgreen Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 ....and wax can only hold so much FO. You are probably close to the max allowed the way it is, so there's not really much room for more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbowers8403 Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I would not offer refresher oils for tarts or wickless candles myself. As stated above, wax only holds so much and I know personally I push mine. I would be worried about fire and then getting sued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnvyCandles Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 I just don't see how the FO would blend with the wax...You don't let FO just go in a warmer... it has to be blended with the wax and the customer would not be able to do that. If that was the case, why would anyone ever buy another tart/melt? They would just consistently add more oil...I would explain that melts and FO do not work that way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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