Candle-Making Ratio: Fragrance Oil To Wax

When making candles, it's important to know how much fragrance oil to add to your wax. Most waxes can hold up to 12% fragrance oil without affecting the burn of the candle, but it's generally recommended to stay at or under 10% to be safe. This equates to around 1.6 fluid ounces per pound of wax. If you're looking for a more subtle scent, you might want to start at 5-6%.

How much fragrance oil to use for a strong aroma

To achieve a strong aroma, it is recommended to use 10% fragrance oil per 100g of wax. This equates to 1.6 fluid ounces of fragrance oil per pound of wax.

For example, if you are making a candle with a net weight of 180 grams (6.35 oz), and you want a 10% fragrance load, you can use the following formula: [Wax amount (g)] = [Container capacity (g)] / [1 + Fragrance oil (%)]

This means that for a strong aroma, you should not exceed 10% fragrance oil, as this can negatively impact the structure of your candle. If you are unsure of the maximum fragrance load percentage for your wax, it is recommended to stay within the range of 5-6%.

To calculate the amount of fragrance oil needed, you can use the following formula: Fragrance amount (g) = Container capacity (g) - Wax amount (g).

How much fragrance oil to use for a subtle scent

When making candles, it's important to know how much fragrance oil to add to achieve the desired scent level. Most waxes can hold up to 12% fragrance oil without affecting the burn of the candle, but it's generally recommended to stay at or under 10% to be safe. This equates to around 1.6 fluid ounces per pound of wax.

For a subtle scent, a lower percentage of fragrance oil is needed. A percentage of 5-6% is a good starting point and will result in a more subtle scent throw. To calculate the exact amount of fragrance oil needed, you can use the following formula: Fragrance amount (g) = Container capacity (g) - Wax amount (g).

For example, if you have a container capacity of 180 grams and are using 10% fragrance oil, you would first need to calculate the wax amount: Wax amount (g) = Container capacity (g) / (1 + Fragrance oil (%)). This would give you a wax amount of 163.6 grams.

Then, to find the fragrance amount, simply subtract the wax amount from the container capacity: Fragrance amount (g) = Container capacity (g) - Wax amount (g). In this case, you would use 16.4 grams of fragrance oil for a subtle scent.

How to calculate the amount of fragrance oil to use

To calculate the amount of fragrance oil to use in candle-making, you must first determine the maximum fragrance load percentage. This is usually between 5-6% for a subtle scent, but can go up to 10% for a stronger aroma, and even up to 12% without affecting the burn of the candle.

Next, divide the maximum fragrance load percentage by 100 to make it a decimal number (e.g. 10 ÷ 100 = 0.10). Then, multiply this decimal number by the number of wax ounces you are using. For example, if you are using 16 ounces of wax, you would multiply this by 0.10, giving you 1.6 ounces of fragrance oil.

It's important to note that just because the wax can hold a certain percentage of fragrance oil, it doesn't mean you need to use the full amount. However, exceeding the maximum fragrance load percentage can negatively impact the structure of your candle.

If you are unable to find the maximum fragrance load percentage for your wax, it is recommended to stay within the range of 5-6%.

The maximum fragrance load percentage

To calculate the maximum fragrance load percentage, you can use the following formula: maximum fragrance load percentage divided by 100 to make it a decimal number (10 ÷ 100 = 0.10). Then, multiply the decimal number by the number of wax ounces you are using (0.10 x 16 = 1.6). This will give you the maximum number of ounces of fragrance oil you can add to 16 ounces or 1 pound of wax.

For example, if you are using 100g of soy wax, 10g of fragrance oil is ideal for a strong aroma. If you are looking for a more subtle scent, a percentage of 5-6% may be better suited.

It's important to note that just because the wax can hold a certain percentage of fragrance oil, it doesn't mean that the full amount is needed. However, exceeding the maximum fragrance load percentage can negatively impact the structure of your candle. Therefore, it is important to always properly research the type of wax and oils to use before proceeding.

How to calculate the wax amount needed for a candle container

To calculate the wax amount needed for a candle container, you first need to know the weight of your container and the percentage of fragrance oil you want to use.

Most waxes can hold up to 12% fragrance oil without affecting the burn of the candle, but it is generally recommended to stay at or under 10% to be safe. If you are unable to find the maximum fragrance load percentage for your wax, it is usually safest to stay within the range of 5-6%.

Once you know the percentage of fragrance oil you want to use, you can use the following formula to calculate the wax amount needed:

Wax amount (g) = Container capacity (g) / (1 + Fragrance oil ())

For example, if you have a container capacity of 180 grams and want to use a 10% fragrance load, your calculation would look like this:

180 / (1 + 0.10) = 163.6 grams of wax

So, you would need approximately 163.6 grams of wax to fill your container, leaving room for the fragrance oil.

It's important to note that this calculation assumes that you are using a pound of wax, which is equal to 16 net weight ounces. If you are using a different amount of wax, you will need to adjust the calculation accordingly.

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