The Best In Fragrances For Making Soy Candles
For those new to the world of making candles, selecting the best fragrance to use in a soy candle can be a daunting task. With the variety of fragrances available and the knowledge required to ensure the fragrance works correctly in a soy candle, it’s important to take the time to research and understand the best options for you. Let’s take a look at the best fragrances for making soy candles.
High Quality Fragrance Oils
One of the most important considerations when choosing fragrances for your soy candle is to ensure you use only high quality fragrance oils. The fragrance oils should always be made specifically for soy candles and not for use with other types of wax. This will ensure the fragrance oil won’t break down and it will last longer in your candle.
Fragrance Strength
When selecting a fragrance for a soy wax candle, it’s important to keep in mind the strength of the fragrance oil. Fragrance oils will vary and you should select an oil that is strong enough to reach the desired scent level in your candle. Too intense of a fragrance oil will result in an overpowering scent and too light of a fragrance oil will result in a very weak candle scent.
Types of Fragrances for Soy Candles
When it comes to fragrance choices, you are only limited by your imagination. Here are a few of the most popular types of fragrances for making soy candles.
Floral Fragrances
- Lilac
- Roses
- Lavender
- Jasmine
- Peony
- Gardenia
Fruit Fragrances
- Mango
- Strawberry
- Melon
- Pineapple
- Citrus
- Peach
Earth, Wood & Spice Fragrances
- Sandalwood
- Bourbon
- Patchouli
- Cinnamon
- Vanilla
- Leather
Food Fragrances
- Coffee
- Chocolate
- Cake Batter
- Maple
- Cookies
- Vanilla
Fragrance Quantity
When adding the fragrance to your soy wax, it’s important to keep in mind the correct fragrance quantity for the type of wax used. You don’t want to waste your fragrance oils or the wax. Generally, the recommended fragrance quantity for soy candles is 1-2 ounces of fragrance oil per pound of soy wax. Always test the fragrance in a small batch candle before making your final batch.
Conclusion
Making candles with soy wax is a fun and creative way to add a unique scent to your home. When selecting your fragrance, research is key. Look for high quality fragrance oils and be sure to pick the right strength of fragrance and quantity for your specific wax. With a little bit of research and knowledge, you’ll be able to find the perfect scent for your soy candle.
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