Enhance Your Soy Wax With The Perfect Fragrance Ratio

When making a candle, it's important to know how much wax your vessel holds and how much fragrance to use. The most common rule of thumb is to use 1 oz of fragrance oil per 1 pound of soy wax, which is 6.25% of the fragrance load. However, soy wax can contain up to 10% of the fragrance load, but this may cause wicking issues.

The ratio of fragrance oil to soy wax is 1 oz to 1 pound

When making a candle, it's important to know how much wax your candle vessel holds and how much fragrance to use. The ratio of fragrance oil to soy wax is 1 oz to 1 pound (16 oz). This is 6.25% of the fragrance load.

Technically, soy wax can contain up to 10% of the fragrance load, but this may cause wicking issues. It's recommended that you don't exceed 7% fragrance load, which would require 1.12 oz of fragrance oil for every 16 oz of wax.

The temperature of the wax is also important when adding fragrance. Soy wax should be below the flash point of the fragrance, which is generally between 50-55 degrees. The flash point is the temperature at which the fragrance becomes volatile and may catch alight.

The maximum fragrance load is 10%

When making a candle, it's important to know how much wax your candle vessel holds and how much fragrance to use. The maximum fragrance load is 10%, but handling it can be difficult and you might face wicking issues. The most common rule of thumb is 1 oz of fragrance oil to 1 lb of wax, which is 6.25% fragrance load. This is calculated by dividing 1 oz of scented oil by 16 oz (1 lb of wax).

If you want to add more fragrance, you can go up to 7% without running into too many wicking issues. To achieve a 7% fragrance load, you'll need to use 1.12 oz of fragrance oil for every 16 oz of wax.

Some soy waxes can only handle a 4-6% fragrance load, so it's always a good idea to check with your supplier to find out what is recommended for your particular brand of wax.

When adding fragrance, make sure your wax temperature is below the flash point of the fragrance. The flash point is the temperature at which the fragrance becomes volatile and may catch alight. This is generally between 50-55 degrees, but it can vary depending on the type of wax you're using.

Wicking issues can occur if the fragrance load exceeds 7%

The amount of fragrance load your soy wax can handle will depend on the brand of wax. Most soy waxes can handle a 4-6% fragrance load. It's always a good idea to check with your supplier to find out what is recommended for your particular brand of wax.

The flash point is the temperature at which the fragrance becomes volatile

When making a candle, it's important to know how much wax your candle vessel holds and how much fragrance to use. As a rule of thumb, you need 1 oz of fragrance oil in 1 pound of soy wax. This is technically 6.25% of the fragrance load. Soy wax can contain up to 10% of the fragrance load, but you might face wicking issues.

The recommended fragrance load for most soy waxes is 4-6%

The amount of fragrance oil you use will depend on the amount of wax you are using in a particular container. When making a single candle, it is important to know how much wax your candle vessel holds and how much fragrance to use. When making a large batch, you will base all your measurements on the total amount of wax you have by weight and add fragrance by weight.

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%. Only add your fragrance when your wax temperature is below the flash point of the fragrance. The flash point is the temperature at which the fragrance becomes volatile and may catch alight. This is generally between 50-55 degrees, but this will vary based on the wax you are using.

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