## Candle Making – How Much Oil
Making candles at home is an enjoyable creative activity that requires the right materials, techniques, and information. One major aspect in making candles is understanding the right amount of wax or oil needed to achieve desired effects. Therefore, it is important to be aware of how much oil is needed for creating beautiful and effective candles.
The amount of oil a candle will require depends on the kind of wax or oil used, as well as the size of the candle. Generally, a larger candle will require more wax or oil. The table below provides a basic guide for how much oil you need for your candle project:
| Candle Size | Amount of Wax/Oil |
| ————- |:—————-:|
| Tea Lights | 8-12 gm wax/0.5ml oil |
| Votives | 10-15 gm wax/0.75ml oil
| Small Jar | 50-70 gm wax/3-4ml oil |
| Medium Jar | 80-120 gm wax/5-7ml oil |
| Large Jar | 200-250 gm wax/12-15ml oil |
The amount of wax or oil also depends on whether you’re making a solid candle or a container candle. Solid candles do not require any type of container or container space and require a larger amount of wax or oil than container candles. Generally for solid candles, you’ll require:
– Tea Lights: 10-15 gm wax/0.5ml-1ml oil
– Votives: 20-25 gm wax/1-2ml oil
– Small Jar: 40-80 gm wax/2-5ml oil
– Medium Jar: 130-170 gm wax/7-10ml oil
– Large Jar: 300-400 gm wax/15-20ml oil
Container candles require less wax or oil because it will be used to fill a container and not the entire candle. Generally for container candles, you’ll require:
– Tea Lights: 8-10 gm wax/0.25-0.5ml oil
– Votives: 10-15 gm wax/0.75-1ml oil
– Small Jar: 45-50 gm wax/2.5-3ml oil
– Medium Jar: 80-110 gm wax/4.5-6ml oil
– Large Jar: 200-250 gm wax/12-15ml oil
In addition to knowing the amount of wax or oil necessary for your project, it is important to use the right wax or oil. Paraffin wax and soy wax are two of the most popular waxes used in candle making. Soy wax is becoming increasingly popular because of its natural properties and it produces a cleaner burn than paraffin wax. If using essential oil, you will need to use an unscented wax or an oil blend specifically designed for candle making.
Once you measure out the right amount of wax and/or oil, it is time to melt the wax and mix in any desired fragrances or dyes. Follow your wax or oil manufacturer’s instructions carefully and use the correct candle wick to create the perfect candle.
Whether you are a candle making beginner or a seasoned expert, understanding how much wax or oil is needed for your project is the first step to creating beautiful and purposeful candles.
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