blending essential oils

[Bnky]

I have been blending different essential oils to create scents. I tried the toothpicks in plastic bags, but they all smell the same. I had at least 18 bags with a different blend in each. Could the plastic be melting? I just ordered a dozen glass pipette droppers. Once I receive them I am going to try blends with drops in small glass vials (from contact lenses). I hope this will give me a better idea of the scent. Any other suggestions on blending?

 

[MsBien]

That's pretty much what I do. I have a very small glass, and I put drops in it. I let it sit for a little while before I decide. Sometimes I leave it for days. When I smell it I move the glass from right to left under my nose so I don't get too big a whiff. It works better than the toothpick method for me.

Stacie

 

[Guest]

I have heard of using q-tips too . Haven't tried it though .


Kitn

 

[Bnky]

I tried drops of EO blends in jars of water, and they seem to be working very well, even after one week. Some have change over time. I even did some blends that I have done in soaps to compare the scent, and they are pretty true to the scent. This seems to work well if you want to use drops of EO.

 

[carebear]

what is the point of the water?

 

[rubyslippers]

I use the q-tips. Cut them in half, dip each end into EO or FO & drop in a tiny bag. If I have serveral mixes, I make sure the bags don't touch each other and I place them in a cool dark closet on a wooden shelf. I've always tested my blends this way and never had any problem with bags melting or scents transferring. If the bags touch each other, the scents can transfer.

 

[Bnky]

It seems odd, but I get a better whiff of the scent in the water. I can really shake it around and then open the jar and get a very good idea of how it will smell. When I did the toothpicks or q-tips in the bags, I just couldn't smell it as well. And after a few days, it started smelling I begin smelling the bag. My nose is so sensitive to smells though, probably because my vision is so poor

 

[rubyslippers]

That's interesting Bnky - I'll have to try the "water" test. See if I can get my hands on so little jars; seems all I have around or big ole mayonnaise or pickle jars

 

[Bubbles Galore]

I collect old spice jars (small ones) and just drop the EO's directly into them and mix, cover and leave. What can smell ordinary at day 1, can be lovely by day 7 and visa versa. I tried the toothpick method but didn't find it satisfactory. I always have to label the jar because as much as I think I will remember, I never do. :wink:

 

[gekko62]

I tried the toothpick idea,but went back to drops on a peice of coffee filter. Found it tricky to get a uniform amt on the toothpicks.Dipping em into narrow neck bottles,to the same depth,is a pita,& some eo's are more viscous than others,so stick more,& some would soak in more too I reckon.Too fiddly for me.
I keep a notebook,number the blend & just write the number on the ziplok bag.And when I'm done theres no cleanup.Just toss the lot.Works for me anyhoo.

 

[Bnky]

I did eo drops in small bottles also (contact lense bottles). I shook those daily, but because it was such a small amount and it was straight eo (very strong), I just couldn't tell as well as I do with a little water added. It kind of gives you a truer scent for soap (because oil and water are added), if that makes any sense. I have had jars sitting now over a week and still have a great scent. I shake them up, open, and sniff the bouquet . If they don't smell as much, then I know they will weaken in the soap also. This method has been working the best for me with all my different methods of testing blends, but it may not be a favorite for everyone.