Oil to wax ratio for candles

A common problem among first-time candle makers is trying to figure out how much candle wax they need to fill a jar. At first, most candle makers assume they

These quick and easy scented soy candles are perfect for Fall and the holidays! Make these to give as gifts or to scent your own home!

Soy wax is the one I used the most, and I found out the perfect blend and scent to add essential oil is at 60°C (140°F). For the other kind of wax, beeswax, paraffin and gel wax instead, I keep the temperature in a slightly higher range around 70°C (160°F), because I noticed it facilitates to have a better blend with the essential oils.

Considering adding essential oils to your homemade candles? Discover the incredible ways to enhance your candle's scent with essential oils while ensuring safety and effectiveness. The warm aromas can provide not just a lovely scent but can also offer therapeutic benefits. However, using the right ratios matters! Explore the best practices for blending these scents without compromising your candle's burning quality. Join us to learn effective methods for boosting your candle game with…

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Use this quick candle fragrance calculator so you will know how much fragrance to use when making candles. 4 oz, 8 oz, or more; here’s how!

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Unlock the hidden secrets of reading candle wax Candle divination, or ceromancy, is a time-honored scrying method that can offer insight into your energies or even tell you the status of a recent spell. All you need to perform your own wax...

Two research-supported reasons we no longer use candles in our home and what we replaced them with to maintain that "hygge" vibe.