Kelly Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 I made my smelly jellies last week sometime, and I noticed tonight that the nice orange color they were had turned to a light brown color. Does anyone know why this might be? They still smell fine, they just don't look very pretty.Would love to hear your thoughts and suggestions!TIAKelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggedy Dani Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 I have made smelly jelly while back....one was Birthday cake from Millcreek Candle supplies and I colored them blue and all was cute and good, then next dayi go and check on them and it's BROWN!! Anyhow, I think it's cause of vanilla based fragrance oil may be the reason why products discolors.maybe other's have better experiences with it and what not. but this is what happened to me.Dani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Posted December 4, 2006 Author Share Posted December 4, 2006 That could be! I mixed banana and a little vanilla. Hopefully someone can say for sure but since we both experienced it with vanilla added, I bet you are right!! That stinks thought because it smelled yummy! Thanks for the reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassy-girl Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Fragrance oils react faster in smelly jelly's than they do wax and soap.. nauture of the beast. And FO that contains Vanilla will become darker and evenually turn brown because of it. Some more quickly than others.That could be! I mixed banana and a little vanilla. Hopefully someone can say for sure but since we both experienced it with vanilla added, I bet you are right!! That stinks thought because it smelled yummy! Thanks for the reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazerina Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Hi- just thought I'd add that I made mine dk lavender-ish, lol... scented lilac and they are still bascily purple. One seemed to darken... or maybe one lightened??:rolleyes2 They are pretty. But that's it. No throw whatsoever. And I added and added fo (English Ivy), lol. They are in my kitchen window right on the other side of my sink. I stand there and do dishes and never smell a whiff. Has any body done anything else with these scent related? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggedy Dani Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 i was told when making smelly jelly and have seen "Candle Man" mention here in poststhat when you make a jar of smelly jelly...it is to take 1oz of f/o to have successful throw. Now to me, THAT'S ALOT OF OIL for 8oz smelly jelly..lolBut I experimented with it and sure enuf...1oz it is. on reg. line of oilsnow with super stronger oils, then 1/2oz. LIKE DAYSTAR OILS LOLDani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazerina Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Thank you Dani! I have read all over the place how to do these, and they pretty much just say 'add FO'. Or '... add fo to your liking'. Well it's really quite a small little jelly jar and I thought I was just tossing in 1/2 teaspoons at will and being a big waste trying to get this thing to 'work'. Smells wonderful in front of my nose. Just seemed crazy ridiculous that I couldn't stand there doing dishes and pretend instead that I was in a feild of lilac trees. Especially when these seem all the rage! So thank you for clarifying that for me!In conclusion... use sale oils. ? Heee.Rofl- i'm watching Desperate Housewives re-cap... this was my favorite line of the entire season.. Gabrielle to her maid turned surrogate:"Tell it to my Chinese friend...'SUE-ME!!!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggedy Dani Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Thank you Dani! I have read all over the place how to do these, and they pretty much just say 'add FO'. Or '... add fo to your liking'. Well it's really quite a small little jelly jar and I thought I was just tossing in 1/2 teaspoons at will and being a big waste trying to get this thing to 'work'. Smells wonderful in front of my nose. Just seemed crazy ridiculous that I couldn't stand there doing dishes and pretend instead that I was in a feild of lilac trees. Especially when these seem all the rage! So thank you for clarifying that for me!In conclusion... use sale oils. ? Heee.Rofl- i'm watching Desperate Housewives re-cap... this was my favorite line of the entire season.. Gabrielle to her maid turned surrogate:"Tell it to my Chinese friend...'SUE-ME!!!" love that one....SUE ME!!! CUTE!! yeah i would use sale oils hahahaDani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Another thing you can do is remove all metal and place in the Microwave for less than 1 min. then stir with a straw to mix in the oil, this is to give a better throw, do this as needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sag_77 Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 I made one scented WinterSnow and it was a very light blue. It is now a brownish color, it almost looks dirty. I was told 2 different things when I was inquiring, the first was that the wet crystals soak up oder and that is causing the discoloration. The second was that because I don't add alcohol of some sort for preservation that they were going bad. I have been way too busy to test either theory but it might give you something to go on. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 I have tested them throughly and the discoloration is from vanilla in the FO. Each scent will discolor at a different rate and will discolor faster in direct light.The only way to use vanilla in them and not have the brown show is to use colored jars, if you can find them, or get some bake-on glass paint and color them yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisa2003 Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Hi, I use a teaspoon of salt in mine. It really has helped with any discoloration. Leisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Hi, I use a teaspoon of salt in mine. It really has helped with any discoloration.LeisaI use salt in all of mine and it still does not do anything for Vanilla discoloration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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