Frequently Asked Questions - The five questions posted most recently:

Help! I spilled some red liquid dye on my linoleum - any idea how I can remove it?

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 20:55:32 GMT

Take some liquid scent - preferably cinnamon - and dab the stain with some paper towels or a cloth. Try not to get the scent on your skin; it may burn.

I have navy blue candle dye on a new solid oak dresser. Any suggestions on removal without harming the dresser.

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 20:54:10 GMT

We are sorry that we are unable to help with your problem. Unfortunately dyes may have a tendency to fasten themselves, much like most types of stains, and might not be removable especially in a porous material like wood. You might try asking someone involved in furniture re-finishing for advice.

What does "flashpoint" mean exactly?

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 20:52:46 GMT

There can often be confusion when talking about the Flashpoint of a given candle additive. The best definition is: "Flashpoint" is the lowest temperature at which a flammable liquid gives off sufficient vapor to be able to ignite. However, this does not necessarily mean that the vapor will ignite. The concentration of scent in a candle is generally too low and dispersed to be ignitable.

In its raw liquid form, straight from the manufacturer, the Flashpoint that is given is that of the component with the lowest Flashpoint. This Flashpoint could actually be lower than normal room temperature, but the component does not "Flash" because of its interactions with other compounds in the mixture.

Our candle scents are made by commercial scent manufacturers, specifically for use in wax candles. While we don't recommend heating the scents by themselves, they are all perfectly safe to add to melted wax for use in candlemaking. Some scents may even be used in gel candles, soap, and lotions; these scents are identified on our scent pages.

Hi. I would like to know if there is any special way/place to store candles so that they do not lose their scent? Is there a time frame for unburned candles to lose their scent? Thanks very much!

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 20:51:22 GMT

There are so many different candles out there made by a lot of different candle companies. Each company has its own special process and formulation for making and scenting candles. It would be difficult to tell how long any given unburned candle would hold its scent. If a candle gives off a large amount of scent before it is burned, especially in the store when you first buy it, it is likely that it will not keep its scent very long. The only good guideline is to wrap the candles in paper and store them in a cool dry place.

Are your scents fragrance oils? what is the suggested quantity for a highly scented 16 oz. candle?

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 20:49:50 GMT

Yes, our candle scents are also known as fragrance oils. They are specially blended by a major scent manufacturer, specifically for use in making candles. We recommend up to 1 ounce of scent per pound of wax for pillar candles, and up to 1.5 ounces per pound for container candles or votives.