Ravens Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Ok, bought blanks from both Oak Court and from Starla. Followed directions; they smell great. But... how long should they last? Maybe it's just me, but it seems that within a couple of days, the scent is gone? Am I doing anything wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyme1911 Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Are you painting the straight FO on the stock front and back? Mine last for a couple months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted June 15, 2010 Author Share Posted June 15, 2010 Wow, a couple of months! what I do is this: take the blank freshener, use the FO straight out of the bottle and pour it in a smaller container. Using a cheap paintbrush, I apply the FO to one side of the freshener, then turn it over and do the same to the other side. Sometimes I will do a second coat. Then I let them dry and put them in cello bags. What do you think I'm doing wrong? These are the scents that I tried so far: Lemongrass, Fairy garden, Midnight blossom, Mimi's kitchen, Aspen forest.Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks Kyme! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyme1911 Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 I put them straight in the cello bags, I don't let them dry out. IDK:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted June 15, 2010 Author Share Posted June 15, 2010 Ok, but have you tried hanging them in the car? If you did, how long did they last? 'cause you see, that's what I did. I opened one of the cello bags, took the freshener out and hung it in the car, but a few days later I could no longer smell it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyme1911 Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Ok, but have you tried hanging them in the car? If you did, how long did they last? 'cause you see, that's what I did. I opened one of the cello bags, took the freshener out and hung it in the car, but a few days later I could no longer smell it I do hang them in my car, I keep a little 3ml mister bottle (which I include with the freshner) and spritz it when it looses it scent. How many scents have you tested? I'm sorry I wish I could be more help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted June 15, 2010 Author Share Posted June 15, 2010 Kyme, at least you're willing to help, and every little bit counts and is greatly appreciated. Ok, I'm thick and let me be a stick in the mud, so here I go...When you hang them in your car, how long do you have to wait until they need some refresher oil?The fragrances I've tried include Fairy garden from Moonworks; Midnight blossom from Mr Missy's; Liquid crack from Daystar; Hippy Christmas from NG; Lemongrass from Bert's; Mimi's kitchen from Daystar; Coolwater type from Bert's. These are the ones I remember at the moment. Could it be just a "nose thing"? What about if I send you a couple? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyme1911 Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 I will spritz them about 1 time a month (50/50 refresher/FO). When I paint on the FO it is straight FO. I will say it is a personal taste how often to refresh them. Some people would do it sooner some after a couple of months.I tote alot of Teens around and one always gets in the SUV and says "MMMM". IDKWhy don't you try one with the melon you have, that one is very strong, then see what you think. I would think the CoolWater dupe would be strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted June 15, 2010 Author Share Posted June 15, 2010 Ok, I'll try the melon. Will keep you posted. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen M Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 IMO some fragrances just work better on the cardboard air fresheners. I made some with WSP vanilla oak and it was so strong it gave me a headache. Others that were good and lasted long were Cinnamon Bun (ICS), baked apple (ICS/ST), fata morgana (SW), blueberrycheesecake (ICS).They lasted a couple of months! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOM3SHM Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Kyme, when you make the refresher spray, do you do 50/50 with DPG and fragance oil? thank you ( I really want to make these too, instead of the aroma beads) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 Kyme, where do you get the blanks from? I got some from Oak Court creations and from Starla (Starla's sure took a long, long time to arrive!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyme1911 Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 I use AH/RE Refresher Oil base; that is what it says on the bottle. So 50% that and 50% FO, in the the little mister bottles ( I also get from there). I have only used the hand made paper blanks from Starla. I like and promote the fact that they are hand made paper. You can order a custom design if you like, but she has all kinds of unique stock ones. Plus they are in colors, if you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyme1911 Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Kyme, where do you get the blanks from? I got some from Oak Court creations and from Starla (Starla's sure took a long, long time to arrive!)It is because she (Susie Bell) makes them to order, and if it is humid or bad weather it can take longer to dry. I added the refresher because I didn't want to throw them out after a month. It seemed like a waste, I dont know if you have ever made paper, but it is an art. I respect that, you know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 Didn't know that; that's why it took so long - thanks for letting me know, Kyme. She probably does mention that fact on her website, and I must have overlooked it or forgotten.Also, thank you for helping other board members. I noticed you never make anyone feel like an "outcast", for lack of a better word... or stupid... or incompetent, LOL. Beginners such as yours truly sure appreciate your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyme1911 Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Thank you! We are all here for the same reason...we have a shared interest. I love having help with all my questions too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleMama6 Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 I found that the scents never lasted long either. I will have to try the mister bottle and see how that goes. You stated that you sell the freshener with the mister. What do you sell those for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyme1911 Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 I charge $10, with the refresher they last for several months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singleyellowrose Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 What is Starla's website? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyme1911 Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 What is Starla's website?www.wicks-wax-scents.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singleyellowrose Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyme1911 Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 You're Welcome! Happy to help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singleyellowrose Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Does anyone have 1 State of Texas air freshner blank from Starla I could buy? It would have to be cheaper to buy 1 from someone on here to try than to buy 1 and wait 3 weeks for it!Can paypal!TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 I use AH/RE Refresher Oil base; that is what it says on the bottle. So 50% that and 50% FO, in the the little mister bottles ( I also get from there). I have only used the hand made paper blanks from Starla. I like and promote the fact that they are hand made paper. You can order a custom design if you like, but she has all kinds of unique stock ones. Plus they are in colors, if you like.I have some tiny mister I get from them. Use them for "scent to go" sprays. I always keep one in my purse. They have purple and white, is that what you use or something bigger. I have 1/4 oz dropper bottler I add to my paper sachets. Also have the homemade ones from Susie.Do any of you have a peppermint scent that last in these? I have tried several and they fade quick... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyme1911 Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 I have some tiny mister I get from them. Use them for "scent to go" sprays. I always keep one in my purse. They have purple and white, is that what you use or something bigger. I have 1/4 oz dropper bottler I add to my paper sachets. Also have the homemade ones from Susie.Do any of you have a peppermint scent that last in these? I have tried several and they fade quick...Here is a pic of my custom shape and the 3ml mister is behind it. I use the 6ml misters for little body sprays. Just for myself and family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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