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Post by AbbieJolie on Feb 26, 2014 19:45:02 GMT -5
I received my Super Superbowl order of 15 candles. I found an empty huge Rubbermaid rectangular storage thing (purple of course). In it I now have about six smaller Candles by Victoria cardboard boxes with candles in categories. I have some Fall/Winter scents that didn't cure in time for Christmas, for example. I left the lid off the Rubbermaid container.
If I save them for next Fall they won't lose any scent they finally cure to, will they?
Are they OK if most of them are just in the cardboard boxes without saran wrap over the tops? (Or shall I saran wrap them?)
Should I remove the bubble wrap from the Pecan Pie glitter candle even though I don't expect it to cure for months? Or is that one of the plastics that will leach scent from the candles?
Do they cure more slowly if they are cold in temperature?
I have the Scents I prefer for Fall and Winter in the back and Spring and Summer in the front. I got my first Sample pack with Spring Florals. I have glitter candles in Raspberry Violet and Southern Nights, and an Apothecary jar in Bella Swan. I anticipate these florals to cure by about April 8. Does that sound reasonable? I also ordered three candles in Pecan Pie! Yum!
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Post by disalan on Feb 26, 2014 23:39:30 GMT -5
In my experience with CBV candles that I ordered years ago and had put away in an inconvenient spot due to lack of better storage space, the scent did not fade. I actually found the scent to be quite strong. When we moved and I had better access to my CBV candles I was so impressed with the throw after being stored for so long that I decided to take the plunge and order a bunch of scents shots (that was last March). So in my opinion and experience I would say no your candles will not lose scent by next Fall.
I am not sure about the saran wrap. I thought certain plastics leached the scent out of wax. I read cellophane was okay. Hopefully someones has an accurate answer for you.
I think the cold makes the scents harder to smell on cold sniff but I am not sure if it effects the cure time. My guess would be that it isn't best to store them in a warm part of the house like the garage.
April 8th sounds like a the a good amount of cure time. Remember if you do decide to light one be sure to get a full melt pool and if it doesn't smell ready you can put it away a little longer. Candles will still cure even after being lit.
Your collection of Spring scents sound perfect!
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Post by queentakesjack on Feb 27, 2014 7:05:38 GMT -5
Plastic can zap the scent oil right out of your candle but I believe a little bit of cellophane may be alright though you might want to check on it periodically just to make sure it isn't stealing any of the fragrance away. In my experience in really cold places it can make it hard to smell the scent, but you don't want a really warm place either because that could melt your candles unknowingly and evaporate some of your scent. So I would put it in a room temperature place.
You can also leave your candles unwrapped. Just place them in a safe neutral area. I personally would but a tad bit of cellophane on the top so that it keeps some of the fragrance in but really most of the oils should be embedded in the wax. April 8th sounds reasonable but as you know certain scents can be tricky. I would put them up somewhere like maybe a closet or drawer and take them out every now and then to check on them.
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Post by AbbieJolie on Feb 27, 2014 11:19:49 GMT -5
I got a great big gorgeous Dark Green Glitter Cube Candle in Pecan Pie for next Fall. So far I've left it in Candleman's bubble wrap. I better take that off, hadn't I? I really commend him for packing up that many glass items with no breakage upon receipt!
My 6-pack of florals includes Cottage Garden, Hyacinth, Lei Flowers, Honeysuckle, Southern Nights and Blue Rasperries for fruity fun. I'm concerned about the 8oz. Jars having enough throw for my bedroom but I will find out.
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Post by disalan on Feb 27, 2014 12:13:22 GMT -5
Lei Flowers is so pretty! Hyacinth was VERY strong in scent shot for me so I can only assume it would be so in a candle.
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Post by hanna on Feb 27, 2014 21:25:45 GMT -5
I'm glad you asked that question abbiejolie. I've been puzzled about curing times myself! I also have a question but maybe I need to put it in the "Ask Victoria" thread. I'll ask it here anyway since this is related. Why is it that candles are made to order instead of poured ahead of time? I understand that there is a sentimental "each is hand poured for you" kind of part but is there any other reason besides this? I guess inventory can be pricy since there are 700+ scents but that's the only other reason I can think of. If some of her candles were already pre-poured it would kinda of eliminate the mystery of curing. But that's just my thoughts! I'm sure I'm missing something obvious here.... EDIT! Just read queentakesjack's post! No more Ask Victoria thread
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Post by AbbieJolie on Feb 27, 2014 22:00:19 GMT -5
I expect it is so she can offer SO many fragrances, different jars and specialty candles. I doubt it would be sensible to guestimate how many of the Barefoot in Bluejeans Cutie Candles would be ordered in a year, for example. As an example, I have ordered nine or ten different jar shapes in my first year here.
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Post by queentakesjack on Feb 28, 2014 15:25:28 GMT -5
I'm glad you asked that question abbiejolie. I've been puzzled about curing times myself! I also have a question but maybe I need to put it in the "Ask Victoria" thread. I'll ask it here anyway since this is related. Why is it that candles are made to order instead of poured ahead of time? I understand that there is a sentimental "each is hand poured for you" kind of part but is there any other reason besides this? I guess inventory can be pricy since there are 700+ scents but that's the only other reason I can think of. If some of her candles were already pre-poured it would kinda of eliminate the mystery of curing. But that's just my thoughts! I'm sure I'm missing something obvious here.... EDIT! Just read queentakesjack's post! No more Ask Victoria thread I'm not too sure on the absolute reason why they don't stock, but my guess is because it is still a small independent company. There isn't a lot of space to probably store all of them, nor am I guessing they get much spare time since they don't have that many employees and most are all direct family members of Victoria. Like AbbieJolie said I don't think it would be very practical for them at the moment. They are growing rapidly in business and products but they still are a fairly small company. Plus with so many different fragrances and styles of candles it would be kind of hard to guess how many people would want a certain scent in a certain style. I hope that answers your question some, but as I mentioned before I'm not too sure on the exact reason.
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