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WHEN SHOULD YOU ADD FRAGRANCE OIL TO YOUR CANDLE?

Adding fragrance oil to your wax is a fun and very easy way to help your candles stand out from the rest! While many new candle makers may be familiar with the idea of adding fragrance oil to their wax in order to produce a wonderful-smelling candle, most actually struggle with when they should be adding the oil to their wax blend. Adding fragrance oil to your wax while it is too hot, or too cold, can have dire effects on the potency of the fragrance. Both times resulted in the wax having little to no scent while burning.

 

Adding fragrance oil to your candle

 

THE PROCESS OF ADDING CANDLE FRAGRANCE OIL

Adding fragrance oil to your wax may seem a little daunting to first-time candle makers, especially to those attempting their first-ever wax blend. But not to worry beginners, adding fragrance oil is actually a very simple process as long as you follow these steps. The first thing to note would be the amount that should be added to each pound of wax which would be, 1oz of fragrance per 1 pound of wax. Please do note that tests should always be done to ensure that you are adding the proper amount of wax to fulfill your personal preference.

 

fragrance oil for candles

 

WHEN TO ADD YOUR FRAGRANCE

While figuring out how much fragrance oil should be added to your batch is important, knowing when you should be adding the oil is crucial to the result of the candle and its performance. When to add your fragrance oil is not necessarily based on the appearance and state of the wax, rather it is dependent on the temperature at which your wax is fully melted. Depending on the wax you are using, most times the wax would have fully melted at around 175°- 185° F. You want to add your fragrance oil at around 155°- 165° F once your wax begins to cool, at which point you can incorporate the oil thoroughly with the wax and pour once both have combined.

 

pouring wax into candle container

 

DOES THE TYPE OF WAX USED MATTER WHEN ADDING FRAGRANCE OIL?

The temperature of which adding the fragrance oil may slightly vary when using different waxes, so it is important to know the melting point at which it is best to mix for each wax. Usually, any wax would begin to melt at around 130° F, but the point at which the wax will be ready to mix differs. If you are using soy wax, it is recommended to begin mixing once the wax hits about 155° - 165° F. Really, it’s all about knowing your wax melting point along with what temperature is best to mix at. Please also note that each wax should hit its max melting point in order to fully melt the wax all through, once it is cooled to its desired temperature you may then add the fragrance oil.

 

candle making wax and fragrance oil

HOW DOES FLASH POINT AFFECT THE TIMING OF WHEN FRAGRANCE SHOULD BE ADDED?

If you are unfamiliar with what the Flash Point of fragrance oil for candles is, Flash Point refers to the temperature at which a fragrance oil becomes combustible. This can be rather dangerous when attempting to light up the candle as the wick may cause a spark in the composition of the candle, causing it to combust. Always make sure you are adding your fragrance oil at the recommended flash point depending on how high or low the temperature is. For flash points under 130° F, always add the fragrance oil at or below 130°. For flash points between 130° - 180°, always add the fragrance oil at or slightly below the designated flash point. For example, a fragrance oil for candles with a flash point at 155° can be either added at 140° - 150° F or exactly at 150° F. For any flash point above 180°, never add the fragrance oil above that temperature.

 

 

    Citrus Paradise – Candle Fragrance Oil

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    Citrus paradise candle fragrance oil

    Escape into a tropical paradise of bursting juicy fruits. So juicy, fruity, and extremely mouth-watering. Our Citrus Paradise regular candle fragrance oil begins with top notes of strawberries, grapefruit and orange tangerine; balanced with middle notes of plums, black currant and green apple, and well-rounded with refreshing base notes of fresh white violet, raspberry vanilla and soft sandalwood. Create a tropical vacation in your bedroom by lighting a candle scented with citrus paradise regular candle fragrance oil.

    Flash Point: 147F.
    Recommended usage – 1 oz. of scent per lb. of wax.

     


    At Candle Making Supplies, you can find an extensive range of high-quality candle fragrance oils. There are hundreds of options for candle fragrance oils. You could start with some of the most popular scents: vanilla, lavender, coconut, and sandalwood (and all their subtle and bold variations), or try something fruity, like currant, fig, green melon, or blood orange. For warm smells try fragrance oils like cinnamon rolls and Envy Me.

    We love our line of the finest fragrance oils! All of our scents are great for soy, paraffin, and palm wax candles. These oils are a critical part of your candle making projects. Get started today and use the best ingredients to create the best products.

    * All fragrance oils are highly concentrated and for manufacturing use only. Usage amounts are recommendations only. Individual usage amounts can vary based on your desired fragrance strength, wax type, soap base, or lotion base. Usage in natural waxes for candles may be 10%, while skincare product usage may be 2%.


     

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    CHILL CLINIC + CBD – Regular Candle Fragrance Oil

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    Chill clinic + CBD candle fragrance oil

    Chill Clinic + CBD regular candle fragrance oil: an exotic blend of wild mint, aromatic cannabis, and exotic spices with base notes of cedar and patchouli. Our Chill Clinic + CBD regular candle fragrance oil is one of our highly requested scents among candle makers. A heart of sage, clove, rhubarb and cannabis flower makes the bulk of this scent, while notes of patchouli, rosewood and cedar in the base wrap things up.

    Although cannabis candles may smell like they’ll get you high, this is just an illusion: lighting a scented cannabis candle won’t have any serious psychoactive effects. However, the candle could emit some of cannabis’s healing properties.

     


    At Candle Making Supplies, you can find an extensive range of high-quality candle fragrance oils. There are hundreds of options for candle fragrances oils. You could start with some of the most popular scents: vanilla, lavender, coconut, and sandalwood (and all their subtle and bold variations), or try something fruity, like currant, fig, green melon, or blood orange. For warm smells try fragrance oils like cinnamon rolls and Envy Me.

    We love our line of the finest fragrance oils! All of our scents are great for soy, paraffin, and coconut blend wax candles. These oils are a critical part of your candle making projects. Get started today and use the best ingredients to create the best products.

    * All fragrance oils are highly concentrated and for manufacturing use only. Usage amounts are recommendations only. Individual usage amounts can vary based on your desired fragrance strength, wax type, soap base, or lotion base. Usage in natural waxes for candles may be 10%, while skincare product usage may be 2%.

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    CASHMERE VANILLA Candle Fragrance Oil

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    CASHMERE VANILLA candle Fragrance oil

    Cashmere vanilla candle fragrance oil – tender white vanilla orchids nestle amid warm elements of pure sandalwood, smooth oriental ambers, and ethereal touches of cashmere musk. Our Cashmere vanilla candle fragrance oil has the comforting essence of gently brushed cotton wrapped in warm silk elements, sensual cashmere, delicate blooms, and oriental musk.


    At Candle Making Supplies, you can find an extensive range of high-quality candle fragrance oils. There are hundreds of options for candle fragrances. You could start with some of the most popular scents: vanilla, lavender, coconut, and sandalwood (and all their subtle and bold variations), or try something fruity, like currant, fig, green melon, or blood orange. For warm smells try fragrance oils like cinnamon rolls and Envy Me.

    We love our line of the finest fragrance oils! All of our scents are great for soy, paraffin, and coconut blend wax candles. These oils are a critical part of your candle making projects. Get started today and use the best ingredients to create the best products.

    * All fragrance oils are highly concentrated and for manufacturing use only. Usage amounts are recommendations only. Individual usage amounts can vary based on your desired fragrance strength, wax type, soap base, or lotion base. Usage in natural waxes for candles may be 10%, while skincare product usage may be 2%.


     

  • CASHMERE VANILLA candle Fragrance oil

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    BLOOMING BOUQUET – Ultra Candle Fragrance oil

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    Blooming bouquet candle fragrance oil

    Blooming bouquet candle fragrance oil smells like Miss Dior by Christian Dior*

    DISCLAIMER
    * Blooming bouquet candle fragrance oil is not made by, endorsed, or in any way connected to this brand.


    At Candle Making Supplies, you can find an extensive range of high-quality candle fragrance oils. There are hundreds of options for candle fragrance oils. You could start with some of the most popular scents: vanilla, lavender, coconut, and sandalwood (and all their subtle and bold variations), or try something fruity, like currant, fig, green melon, or blood orange. For warm smells try fragrance oils like cinnamon rolls and Envy Me.

    We love our line of the finest fragrance oils! All of our scents are great for soy, paraffin, and coconut blend wax candles. These oils are a critical part of your candle making projects. Get started today and use the best ingredients to create the best products.

    * All fragrance oils are highly concentrated and for manufacturing use only. Usage amounts are recommendations only. Individual usage amounts can vary based on your desired fragrance strength, wax type, soap base, or lotion base. Usage in natural waxes for candles may be 10%, while skincare product usage may be 2%.


     

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    BLOOMING BOUQUET – Ultra Candle Fragrance oil

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