leisa2003 Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 What do some of you do with some of your fo's that have gone bad? I heard of making firestarters with them, but I dont even know how or really what those are. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glittergirl Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I would throw them away if they are bad. Now, some of your older oils that are still good, you can make firestarters with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisa2003 Posted September 1, 2008 Author Share Posted September 1, 2008 I would throw them away if they are bad. Now, some of your older oils that are still good, you can make firestarters with them.I shouldn"t said "bad" as in BAD!!!!..:embarasse I meant,..the ones that are just out-dated. I seen where some use as "sink refreshers". I have some that I just wont make a candle out of anymore for customers, do to being past the shelf life, but would for self-use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixisprkl Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I want to try those sink refreshers! That is a great idea.I use mine in the oil burner.... instead of wasting wax on them.Hopefully some others here will have great ideas to share... :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 out dated means squat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I was thinking the same. If it still smells the same I use it. If its turned I throw out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvie Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I make vacuum sachets using corn cob granules with oils I don't want to use in candles or B & B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockmonkey Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 If you can't tell a difference in the scent, it shouldn't make any difference at all in your product. The expiration date is a good way for suppliers to make extra money--assuming people like you will toss the product and buy more if it has an old date on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixisprkl Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 If you can't tell a difference in the scent, it shouldn't make any difference at all in your product. The expiration date is a good way for suppliers to make extra money--assuming people like you will toss the product and buy more if it has an old date on it.Thank you for this info. I have some that are a couple years old that smell fabulous. Some have changed colors a bit (gotten a little darker) but I made tarts with them and they smell exactly as they should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alajane Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 While putting away some fragrances yesterday, I pulled a bottle off the shelf that I had ordered in May 1999 with the intention of throwing it away. I opened the bottle and the scent still smelled great! It's a fragrance that I always liked but never sold for me, so next time I'm pouring, I plan to try out a few candles for myself in that FO, but I really have no doubts about it still being good since it smells so good in the bottle.This was from "the good old days" when Missy's was a wonderful supplier of strong FOs!Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I dont get rid of them until they smell bad either. Too expensive for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockmonkey Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 While putting away some fragrances yesterday, I pulled a bottle off the shelf that I had ordered in May 1999 with the intention of throwing it away. I opened the bottle and the scent still smelled great! It's a fragrance that I always liked but never sold for me, so next time I'm pouring, I plan to try out a few candles for myself in that FO, but I really have no doubts about it still being good since it smells so good in the bottle.This was from "the good old days" when Missy's was a wonderful supplier of strong FOs!Jane1999 is old, but it doesn't begin to compare to these:http://abcnews.go.com/Business/story?id=88333&page=1http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/03/070329-oldest-perfumes.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alajane Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Wow!!! You're right--my 1999 scents are just "spring chickens!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I have quit a few fos that are several years old and perform as well as when they were first purchased.Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabbledoya Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I was thinking the same. If it still smells the same I use it. If its turned I throw out.Exactly . And if you have some FOs that are older but still smell fresh, and you know you're not going to get to them, heck, sell them here, or on ebay! I've only had a few one ouncers go bad (plactic-y, chemically smelling)~~I just threw them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlelady Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I always have an Annual Candle Sale in the Spring and in the fall (This year will be my 5th year) I have at least 200 or so people come to my shop and shop, big time, offer 2 candle/B&B gifts baskets in the drawing, as long as you purchase $40 or more in product....I take those FO's that I am no longer using (they are not bad, but maybe 1 yr old) pour into my jars that I decided not to use any longer, and clearance them all! I try to get my cost plus $2 or so......everyone loves a cheap great candle!My sale is 10/18 and I'm pouring like there is no tomorrow! LOLMake 'em perty and sell 'em! Also taking them to a show on 10/31 & 11/01.I love the "stackin them deep and sellin 'em cheap!" And still make $$ to boot!C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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