Jan 13 Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 I am new to making candles and am concentrating on Soy. I've tried Lavender EO without success and am now looking for a lavender FO that would give a good throw in Soy. So far all of the Lavender FO samples I've tried smell like weak, diluted toilet water. Does anyone know of a strong lavender FO ? Also, has anyone ever had success with lavender EO in soy ?Thanks so much, Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 I use Peaks lavender FO in my EZSoy. It gives off a good cold and hot throw. Does not smell like toilet water IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amieelynne Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 I've tried a few and bev is right, peaks is good. BCN & candlesource also have good lavender FO's--I use soy, and those have all worked for me with good hot and cold throws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 I like Peak's Lavender and I also like Scented Bean Lavender Fields, it is very strong and very true smelling. Scented Bean makes theirs with Lavender EO in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carol k Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 millcreek's lavender fields is great, strong in pure soy. all of their oils are tested in their 415 pure soy, and all have a strong to very strong throw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Makin Momma Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 I use Lavendar EO in soy and it's awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Lavender from BCN is a strong thrower in soy, otherwise Lavandin eo does much better than lavender eo..jmo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 try snowtops it will blow you out of the house with lavender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaW Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 I use Lavendar EO in soy and it's awesomeI just poured 3 testers tonight using Lavender EO at 3% and the cold throw is stronger than I expected. I can't stand the smell of the lavender fo's I've smelled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootie04 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Greenleafs Lavender!! ROCKS in mine.Patricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Dallas_Texas_Dean Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Would you be willing to try a combination? I think that WYW Lavender and Sweet Basil is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 BCN now carries BNL oils and they have a wonderful Lavender and Basil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFTS Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Tennessee candle's Lavender is wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacien Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 I use EO's in MC 125. So far so good. With lavender it is a top note scent so you won't require as much other wise you have wicking problems. I do a top note blend of lavender, spearamint and peppermint. Its a good Sinus clearing blend or a room freshener. Sometimes using Lavender EO's alone for candles don't give the same effect as say Cold process soap. Even in the bottle pure Lavender doesn't smell as pretty as when diluted with a carrier oil or used in a product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaW Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Well I fired up my 3 testers with pure soy and Lavender eo. Cured 1 day so I wasn't expecting much of a throw and I'm pleasantly surprised at how strong it is at 3%. Ugh, sometimes I really get tired of testing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Burning ICS Lav. in soy... Smells Good!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz D. Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 I use 100% soy (EZSoy) and have excellent results with BCN's Lavender. It's one of my best sellers. That said, I just got a sample of the Bubbles N Lights Lavender Basil (from BCN as well, they sell BnL's FOs now)... OH MY GOSH IT IS HEAVEN!!!!!! So when I run out of the BCN Lavender, I'm getting the BnL Lavender Basil!!! Heard it throws well, but will test one first with my little sample. I guess I'm in the mood for a Lavender mix. Hope my customers loveit like I do. HTH!Liz D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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