How do you determine fragrance load?

We simply explain it as the ratio of fragrance oil to the weight of your wax. Yes, 30g is 10% of 300g, but it's not 10% of the wax weight, which is what you need. A 10% scent load of 300g would actually be 30g of fragrance oil added to 300g of wax, making your finish product weight 330g.
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How is fragrance load calculated?

Fragrance/Scent Load - The ratio of oil to wax. A scent load of 10% means that you add 10% of the wax mass as oil. So, to 100g of wax, you would add 10g of oil. Fragrance/Scent Load does not refer to the percentage of oil in the candle as a whole.
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What is a good fragrance load?

Step 2 - Decide on the fragrance oil load %

6% is a good place to start, but let's use 10% as an example here (which should give a pretty strong hot throw).
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How do you know how much fragrance to put in candles?

A common amount to use is 6% or 1oz per pound of wax. This can be adjusted up or down depending on the type of wax you're using and personal preference. The maximum amount of fragrance oil recommended is listed in the Properties section of each type of wax.
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How much fragrance is needed for an 8 oz candle?

A general rule of thumb is 1 drop per ounce. Now divide your desired scent strength by 1,000. That will give you the percentage of fragrance oil you should use in your candle. For example, if you want a 5% scent strength, then multiply 5% by 1,000.
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How To Calculate The Exact Amount Of Wax



What is the ratio of fragrance to wax?

A: The industry standard is considered 0.5 ounce of fragrance per pound of wax. For double-scenting, you would use 1 ounce of fragrance per pound of wax. For triple-scenting your candles you can use 1.5 ounces of fragrance per pound of wax. Make sure to confirm the wax you are using will hold that much fragrance.
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What is a max fragrance load?

The 'fragrance load' or fragrance % is the manufacturers recommended maximum amount of fragrance that a particular wax can retain. For example, if you are making a 16 oz. candle with a wax that has a maximum 10% fragrance load, you could add up to 1.6 oz.
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How much fragrance do you put in a 16 oz candle?

How Much Fragrance Oil to Add to Soy Wax? 1 oz (by weight) fragrance oil to 1 pound (16 oz also by weight) is the most common rule of thumb for our fragrance oils in soy wax. The wax, when brought to the proper temperature, will hold 10% fragrance load, but you will run into more wicking issues if you go over 7%.
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How much fragrance do you put in soy candles?

Rule of Thumb:

As a rule of thumb, you need 1 oz fragrance oil in 1 pound of soy wax. Technically, it is 6.25% of the fragrance load. We have calculated it by dividing 1 oz of scented oil with 16 oz (1 pound of soy wax).
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What happens if you put too much fragrance in a candle?

Too much fragrance can also cause the wick to clog which will make your candle have a weak scent throw. You can find the recommended fragrance oil load for the wax you are using by looking in the description box of each wax on their respective product pages.
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What candle wax has the best scent throw?

Currently, paraffin waxes are thought to be the best for producing a powerful aroma, which is why many high-end businesses continue to utilize paraffin wax in their candles.
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How much wax do I need for 8 oz jar?

THE Basic Principle of Calculating Candle Wax

Many candle making beginners make the assumption that if they are using an 8-ounce container they'll need 8 ounces of wax. So, they are assuming that if a container holds 8 ounces of water then it must also hold 8 ounces of wax.
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How many mL of essential oil do you put in a candle?

How much you add is up to you, but plan on using about 1/2 ounce (15 mL) of essential oil per 1 pound (454 g) of candle wax flakes. You can use more or less oil. Keep in mind that the scent will weaken a little once the candle hardens.
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How many drops of oil do you put in a candle?

We recommend using 30 to 40 drops of essential oils for a single eight-ounce candle. Remember that soy and beeswax aren't known for their ability to throw scent. If you're concerned that your candle will be too strong, start with 30 drops.
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How do you make scented candles smell stronger?

How Can I Make My Candles Smell Stronger?
  1. Light the Candle. Goes without saying, to make the candles smell stronger, light the candle up. ...
  2. Heat the Candle for Long Enough Time. ...
  3. Add the Fragrance Oils at the Right Temperature. ...
  4. Choose the Right Candle. ...
  5. Use a Candle Topper. ...
  6. Allow Proper Curing Time.
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How much soy wax do you need for an 8 oz candle?

To find how much wax you will need, multiply the number of candles you are making by the amount of wax it will hold, and then divide that by 20. For example, if you want to make 30 - 8 ounce candles the math would be as follows: 30 (containers) x 8 (oz per container) = 240 total ounces / 20 = 12 lbs wax needed.
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Why are my candles not smelling?

To troubleshoot the problem, first try burning your candle in a smaller room, such as a bathroom or home office, in case the scent is simply subtler than expected. Also, try burning your candle for a longer period of time, as it may simply need a full melt-pool to diffuse the scent.
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What does FO mean in candle making?

FO - Fragrance Oil. All oils have top, middle/heart or base notes. Top notes are the lightest of all the notes. They're the first notes you notice when smelling a candle and are the quickest to evaporate.
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What temperature should you pour soy wax?

Pouring Candles - Make sure that the container is at room temperature or slightly warmer. The wax should be poured into the container while it is 120 - 165 F to reduce cracking and speed up the cure time of the wax.
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How many ounces of fragrance is a pound of soap?

Fragrance amount

For a strong scent, you can add 0.7 ounces of fragrance or essential oil per pound of cold process soap. For melt and pour, you can add 0.3 ounces per pound. This number will vary based on what oil you choose.
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How do you make a strong scent throw in soy candles?

Candles should be cured with their lids on, away from sunlight and in a space that is around room temperature. The minimum cure time can range from 3 days to several weeks. I have found that the longer they cure, the stronger the hot throw. I aim for at least a full week (7 days) before burning/selling.
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How much essential oil do I put in soy wax?

Depending on how strong your oil is, you can use up to one ounce of essential oil (about 1.5 teaspoons) per pound of wax. However, pure essential oils offer a stronger scent than synthetic fragrance oils, it's best to start off with 1/4 to 1/2 ounce per pound of soy wax.
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