What happens if you add too much fragrance to soy wax?

If your fragrance load is too high, the flame can burn off the excess oil that was not able to bind with the wax, creating heavier-than-usual, dark smoke.

What happens when 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 in the Candle Making University.

What is the ratio of fragrance to soy wax?

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).

How do you make soy wax candles smell stronger?

How much fragrance do I need for an 8oz candle?

If you're making 8-8ounce candles, multiply 8x8=64 oz of wax. Then 64 x 6% (. 06) =3.84. You could round that up to 4 ounces of fragrance oil for 64 ounces of wax.

How much fragrance oil do you use in your candles and different waxes? Choosing your oil percentages

What is the best fragrance percentage for soy candles?

It's a good rule of thumb to start around 6%, or 1 oz. of fragrance per 16 oz./1 lb. of wax. Most wax manufacturers have a recommended fragrance load of 6-8% with a max of 10-12%.

How much fragrance oil for 2 pound of soy 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.

Why don't my soy candles smell strong?

Ensuring your wick is trimmed to at least half an inch before each burn time is vital for the candle to produce a strong enough scent. If the wick is too long, then the flame will be too large and burn the melted wax at a faster rate – giving the scent less time to evaporate and fill a room.

Why can't I smell my soy candle?

You may have become 'nose blind' to the scent

Can you smell the candle now? If so, you've probably gotten so used to the scent you can't smell it anymore. If you've been burning the same candle scent, try burning a different aroma, or leaving the room for 15 to 20 minutes before returning.

Why doesn't my scented candle smell?

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.

Can a candle be 100% soy wax?

Soy wax is a natural source since it comes from soybean plants. Soybean plants obviously come from the ground and therefore this is a much more renewable source for candle making ingredients. This is one of the many reasons we love using 100% soy wax in our candles.

Which soy wax holds the most scent?

What happens if you overheat soy wax?

Overheating soy wax by either pot or microwave will change the chemistry of the soy wax and may cause the soy wax to separate.

Is 10% fragrance load too much?

The recommended fragrance load for a soy wax candle is generally between 5% to 10% of the weight of the wax used in the candle. However, some blended waxes like coconut soy wax can usually take up to 12% (which will usually give a very strong scent throw).

How many drops of fragrance oil for soy candles?

You'll want to add about 100 drops of essential oils for every pound of wax. I like combinations like Lemon, Lavender & Bergamot (use 50 drops of lemon and 50 drops of lavender, plus 10 drops of Bergamot for every 1 lb.

What is the best temp to pour soy wax?

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. If wax is to be left in the melter over night, the wax should be stored at a temperature of 130 - 145 F.

How do you make the perfect soy candle?

Which wax holds the most scent?

If you decide that you want a clean-burning candle that will give you the strongest scent throw you can get, you might choose paraffin. If you want a wax that is clean-burning, comes from a renewable source, has a great scent throw, and burns longer, soy might be the way to go.

How long should soy candles cure before burning?

Most people recommend at least 24 to 48 hours for a paraffin-based candle, and up to a week for a soy-based candle.

How do you fix a sinkhole in a soy candle?

Why is my soy candle giving off black smoke?

The primary cause of black smoke is an overly long wick. When a candle burns, the wax near the flame melts and the liquid wax is pulled up the wick to feed the flame. If the wick is too long, the balance of heat and fuel will be off. This throws off the chemical reaction and can produce excess soot and smoke.

How many candles does 1 pound of soy wax make?

Best of luck! see less If this is your first time making soy wax candles, what you may want to do is just buy 2 pounds of wax from some place like Michaels. This way you can see if this is something that you will enjoy doing. One pound of wax should make you two 14 oz candles with some wax left over.

How much essential oil do I add to 8 oz soy wax?

While undiluted essential oils may throw a strong scent, you'll need to add quite a bit to soy or beeswax candles. We recommend using 30 to 40 drops of essential oils for a single eight-ounce candle.

How many 8oz candles can I make with 10 lbs of wax?

Wax melter holds 10lbs of wax at a time, making 20 8oz candles at a time!

How long will a 14 oz soy candle burn?

Container size

Large candles, over 12 ounces, will burn around five to eight hours per ounce. Smaller candles, under 12 ounces, will burn around four to seven hours per ounce.