Oil to wax ratio for candles

Today we’re doing another “Quick Guide” experiment, this time featuring soy wax. We’ll be looking at how this vegetable-derived wax behaves when combined with olive oil in different ratios. I’ve often read that it can be a good vegan 1:1 … Continue reading →

From choosing the container to burning them properly, this is our definitive candle-making guide.

Check out my Massage Candle Oil Ratio experiment to see just how much carrier oil I can put into a candle and test the consistency. When you are making a Massage Oil Candle or a Lotion Candle it is very tempting to want to add a lot of carrier oils, which is understandable. However, we also need to make sure that this candle is going to in fact harden up into a candle. So I decided to do a 5 candle experiment and test different ratios of soy wax to carrier oil to see how the candles set up.

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 to calculate how much fragrance per candle!

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!

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

Sometimes doing the math can be difficult when trying to calculate how much wax and fragrance oil you need to fill your containers. The good news is that we

Learn at what temperature it is best to add fragrance oil to soy wax. What to know and consider when adding oil to melted wax.

When it comes to candle making, both fragrance oils and essential oils have their benefits and drawbacks. Essential oils are natural and often have therapeutic properties, making them popular with …