Soy Wax Fragrance: Finding The Perfect Ratio For One Pound

When making candles, it's important to get the right amount of fragrance oil to add to your wax. The amount of fragrance oil you add to one pound of soy wax depends on the type of wax you're using, the fragrance load you want to achieve, and your personal preference. The general rule of thumb is to use 1 oz of fragrance oil per 1 pound of soy wax, which is equal to 6.25% of the fragrance load. However, soy wax can hold up to 10% fragrance load, but going over 7% may cause wicking issues. To calculate the maximum fragrance load, you can divide the percentage by 100 to get a decimal number, and then multiply it by the number of wax ounces. For example, 10% fragrance load for 1 pound of wax would be calculated as 0.10 x 16 = 1.6 ounces of fragrance oil.

The standard rule is 1 oz fragrance oil to 1 lb of soy wax

The standard rule is to use 1 oz of fragrance oil for every 1 lb of soy wax. This equates to 6.25% fragrance load.

To calculate this, divide 1 oz of fragrance oil by 16 oz of soy wax (16 oz = 1 lb).

Soy wax can hold a maximum of 10% fragrance load, but you may encounter wicking issues if you go over 7%.

The amount of fragrance oil you use can be adjusted depending on the type of wax and your personal preference. For example, Golden Brands 464 Soy Wax has a maximum fragrance load of 10% or 1.6 oz per 1 lb of wax.

The fragrance load can be up to 10%

To calculate the maximum fragrance load, you can divide the percentage by 100 to get a decimal number (0.1 in this case). Then, multiply this by the number of wax ounces you are using. For example, if you are using 16 ounces of wax, you would multiply 0.1 by 16, which equals 1.6. This means that you can add up to 1.6 ounces of fragrance oil to your soy wax.

It's important to note that while the wax can hold up to 10% fragrance load, you may encounter wicking issues if you go over 7%. Therefore, it is recommended to use 1 ounce of fragrance oil per pound of soy wax, which equals a 6.25% fragrance load.

The amount of fragrance oil you use can also be adjusted based on personal preference and the type of wax you are using. Different types of wax have different maximum fragrance load percentages, so it's important to refer to the fragrance information located on the wax information pages or check a wax guide.

The fragrance load can be adjusted to personal preference

To calculate the fragrance load, divide the maximum fragrance load percentage by 100 to make it a decimal number (10 divided by 100 is 0.10). Then multiply the decimal number by the number of wax ounces you are using (0.10 multiplied by 16 is 1.6). This calculation will give you the maximum ounces of fragrance oil you can add to 16 ounces (1 pound) of wax.

For example, if you want to add a 7% fragrance load to 1 pound of soy wax, you would multiply 16 oz (wax lb) by 7%, which is 1.12 oz of fragrance oil.

It's important to note that the maximum fragrance load can vary depending on the type of wax, so it's always a good idea to refer to the fragrance information located on the wax information pages or check a wax guide.

The fragrance load depends on the type of wax

The most common rule of thumb is to use 1 oz (by weight) of fragrance oil to 1 pound (16 oz also by weight) of soy wax. This equates to a 6.25% fragrance load. For a 7% fragrance load, you'll need to use 1.12 oz of fragrance.

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

A pound of wax weighs 464 grams. The maximum dye load is 0.2%. So 464g x .002 = .928g dye per pound of wax. One drop of dye weighs about .03g (or 30mg), so the maximum of 30 drops x .03g = .9g (900mg) per pound of wax.

The maximum dye load for a pound of wax is 0.2%

It's important to note that the maximum dye load for wax is different from the maximum fragrance load. While the maximum dye load for wax is 0.2%, the maximum fragrance load for soy wax is typically around 10%. This means that for every pound of soy wax, you can add up to 1.6 ounces of fragrance oil. However, it is recommended to start with a lower fragrance load of around 6-7% to avoid wicking issues.

To calculate the amount of fragrance oil needed, you can use a similar formula as for the dye load. First, divide the maximum fragrance load percentage by 100 to get a decimal number (10% ÷ 100 = 0.10). Then, multiply this decimal number by the number of wax ounces you are using (0.10 x 16 oz = 1.6 oz).

It's worth mentioning that the maximum fragrance load can vary depending on the type of wax. For example, Golden Brands 464 Soy Wax has a maximum fragrance load of 10%, while other types of wax may have different maximum load percentages. Therefore, it's always a good idea to refer to the fragrance information located on the wax information pages or check a wax guide for specific recommendations.

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