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Making your Own Fragrance Oil:
1. Gather Your Ingredients: Before starting, make sure you have all the ingredients and tools needed to create the fragrance oil. You’ll need a carrier oil such as sweet almond or jojoba as your base, essential oils for the desired scent, and if desired, candle wax for added texture.
2. Mix Up the Base: Once you have all your ingredients and tools ready to go, begin by mixing up your base mixture of carrier oil with wafters. Start with a ratio of 4 parts carrier oil to 1 part wax (for example, 8 ounces of carrier oil to 2 ounces of wax).
3. Add Essential Oils: Now it’s time to add your essential oils! Begin by adding small amounts of two or three different essential oils that you blend yourself. Experiment until you find a combination that appeals to you; use about 15-20 drops per 4 ounces of carrier oil for a nice strong scent when burning. Don’t worry about exact measurements – just use what feels pleasing to you!
4. Strain Mixture: After adding the desired amount of essential oils, strain out any remaining plant matter from the mixture using cheesecloth or a fine sieve. This will ensure that no particles remain which could clog up the burner in your candle where your fragrance oil is being used.
5. Decant Fragrance Oil Into Container: Gently decant* your completed fragrance into an airtight container, making sure it’s securely sealed before storage or gifting away as gifts!
*Decanting means pouring liquid carefully so that sediment remains undisturbed at the bottom of its container
Examples to Include
Making your own fragrance oil for candles is a simple process, with the right ingredients and tools. In this tutorial, you’ll need a measuring cup, 1/4 to 1/2 cup of light soup or mineral oil, 1 tablespoon of melted wax (such as beeswax or soy wax), and 15-20 drops of your favourite essential oil. Start by warming the 1/4 to 1/2 cup of oil in a measuring cup and adding the tablespoon of melted wax into it. Once the ingredients are mixed together, stir in your essential oil choice. You can mix different essential oils for a unique scent combination! Finally, pour your completed concoction into an airtight container for storage.
Don’t be intimidated by making your own fragrance oil blend, it’s an easy process that takes just minutes! Here are some helpful tips when creating your unique scent combination:
-Experiment with different combinations – start with around 10 to 12 drops per scent and build up from there depending on how strong you want the smell of each note to be in the blend
-When combining scents, look for complimentary fragrances instead of obvious combinations ” citrus + floral scents make great combos!
-Always keep a chart next to you when measuring essential oils so you know exactly what ratios will give you that dream smell
-Mix only small batches at first ” it’s easier to fix any mistakes if something goes wrong
-Make sure all ingredients are measured correctly and mixed properly before pouring into an airtight container
Takeaways for Readers
Making your own fragrance oil for candles is surprisingly easy! Before you get started, you will need some essential oils, a carrier oil and any other additional ingredients that you wish to add to create your own signature scent.
To begin, mix your desired essential oils in a glass beaker or bowl with a volume measurement. To ensure that the scent is strong enough, it is best to use 1% of total volume per gram of essential oil. For example, if 95ml of carrier oil is used then approximately 1g of essential oil should be added. Next, add the carrier oil and any other additions such as aromatic herbs or floral water then stir until everything is completely mixed together. Lastly, pour the mixture into a container or bottle appropriate for candle making and store in a dark and cool place until ready to use!
Takeaways:
1. Make sure to measure out the total volume of your mixture when creating your own signature scent by using 1% of total volume per gram of essential oil.
2. Mix desired essential oils in a glass beaker or bowl and add carrier oil along with any other additional ingredients such as aromatic herbs or floral water then stir until all components are completely mixed together
3. Lastly, pour the mixture into an appropriate container or bottle and store in a dark and cool place until ready to use
Other Fragrance Ideas
If you’re looking to think outside of the box, there are many other interesting fragrance oils that can be used to create a unique aroma in your candles. Adding essential oils such as lavender, eucalyptus, tea tree and sandalwood offer a light and refreshing scent. If you’d like something with more of an alluring aroma, try experimenting with floral scents like gardenia and jasmine for a romantic vibe. Fruity fragrances like lime, lemon or orange bring joyfulness and revive any area in your home. There are even exotic smells such as vanilla, patchouli and sandalwood that transport you to far away destinations when burned. Having different scents available opens up possibilities for getting creative with your candle making and blending unique powders.
Alternate Recipes
Clove and Vanilla Fragrance Oil: To make a clove and vanilla fragrance oil, add one quarter cup of sweet almond oil and one teaspoon of Vitamin E oil to a bowl. Add 1 teaspoon of ground cloves, 4 drops cinnamon essential oil, 8 drops sweet orange essential oil, and 8 drops vanilla essential oil. Whisk until all the ingredients are well-blended and combined. If desired, you can also add other fragrances to the recipe such as jasmine or rosemary to create a unique scent.
Sandalwood and Bergamot Fragrance Oil: To create this signature scent, mix one tablespoon of vegetable glycerin with a quarter cup of sweet almond oil. Then add 2 tablespoons of sandalwood fragrance and 10 drops bergamot essential oil to the mixture. Whisk until everything is combined for a richly scented fragrance blend that will be perfect for your candles. You can also add other scents such as juniper or jasmine depending on your preference.
Lavender Fragrance Oil: Combine one quarter cup sweet almond oil with one teaspoon Vitamin E in a bowl. Then add 5 drops lavender essential oil with 5 drops ylang-ylang essential oils together. Whisk until it’s completely blended then stir in 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract for added aroma if desired. Add this combination to melted soy wax or beeswax for stunningly fragrant candles that everyone’s sure to love!
Outlining Alternatives
Alternative Materials: Instead of using an essential oil blend, you can use combinations of individual essential oils or opt for fragrance oils. You could also add different plant extracts, such as from rosemary or lavender flowers to create natural scents.
Alternative Tools: Fragrance oils for candles don’t necessarily need to be made with a double boiler. As an alternative, you can use an old metal pot and fill it with a few inches of hot water and place your wax melts in the metal pot instead. Other tools you may utilize could be a metal whisk or spoon that is used to mix the oils together, teaspoons and measuring cups, a funnel, and jars to store the fragrance once it’s been mixed together.
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