How To Pick What Fragrance Oil % To Use For Your Candles & What Temperature To Add It To Your Wax! 

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I use 7-10% with my 464 wax ❤️ depending on the FO.

AAAHHH IM FINALLY A BIT EARLY! thank you so much, Erica! I'm bout to launch my candle business soon here in the Philippines but I'm still trying to make everything as perfect as I can. So far, in my journey, you've helped me most.

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Your videos helped me so much. I made my first batch today and couldn’t lf done it without your channel!!

I'm brand new at candle making and I started out at the maximum of 10% for the waxes I am using. I first started with Joy Wax from Nature's Garden. I recently have been using IGI 6006 and reduced the fragrance oil % to 8 - 8.5% in an effort to increase the hot throw. BTW I love your channel and have learned so much from you!

Thank you so much! I'm just getting started and your knowledge has been a Godsend! You've probably saved me so much time, money and frustration! I used 464 at about 10% and I used Coffehouse FO. They're curing right now but the cold throw is GREAT! I love that scent! Thank you!

Hi Erika. I use 464 GW at 9% but sme fragrances are strong and i use 8-8.5% for salted caramel. i have tried another wax but i feel that after years of using 464 i have finally came to a stage that i understand how to use it well. i was using coconut soy and love it a long time ago but in Australia it cn be hard to get it some times.

I’m still learning as I just started my candle making journey, but I use a 464 soy wax and I’m finding 8% usually has a good hot throw and holds my FO well. I always use Jeff Standley’s FO calculator to figure out how much FO oil I need to add by ounces.

I use a soy/coconut/beeswax blend from Aztec. I heat to around 175 degrees Fahrenheit, add FO around 145 degrees Fahrenheit, and pour at 130 degrees Fahrenheit. My fragrance load varies from 7-10%. My best HT and CT candle is the patchouli amber FO from Aztec. My fragrance load was 9.7% in the first batch.

Thank You Erica!! im using 464.

I use 6006 wax! I typically heat my wax to around 195-200 (because I use a presto pot and so when it comes out it cools down pretty fast! Sometimes to fast! Lol!) So typically 195-200 but I don’t add FO till 175. I don’t know if it’s because my apartment tends to run colder or what but I have never been able to get a good hot or cold throw when I added at 185. I’ve tried it with so many oils and not sure why but with my wax for some reason it just never seems to work! Again that might just be because I’m hot natured and so I keep my apartment fairly cool! 😂 And I typically use 10% but there are a few exceptions where the candles are just over powering at 10% and I’ll typically use 8% then! But I generally love really strong candles but sometimes it’s a bit to much ever for me! 😂

I use 10% with my 464, due to my climate and certain FOs, I find 10% works consistently so far, though some like fruity pebbles will work on a 6-8% bases just fine!

I use CCS # 12 with a small % of TW 30, I use between an 8 to 10% fragrance load ❣️ I heat to about 185 add FO pour at about 150 in clear jars for better adhesion and 170 in my Matte black & white jars & tins always good tops and both CT & HT have been really good ❣️

Hello i use coconut apricot wax which is wonderful always smooth tops and i also use 10% FO which gives a great cold&hot throw.

As always, great info! Thanks so much for always helping!! I started testing again with a different wax than I use for my family business and decide to blend it with some coconut oil...just to see what it does. I also am testing it with a 14% of fragrance oil vs the 11% I use use for our business. I'm at a phase where I just wanna play a bit:D Thanks again!

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I’m using IGI 6006 at 10% but I reduce to 8% ... I’m still learning along the the way, I also add my FO at 180-190.... planning on opening my candle business this fall🤞🏽❤️ I’m just trying to decide on which two jars sizes to start with

Might be a stupid question, but if your wax states only 8-18% fragrance load and your actual fragrance oil label states max usage of 10%, do you go by the fragrance oil usage? So my max would be 10% then? Making sure my scent is strong but don't want to put in up to 18% if you're not supposed to.

I make beeswax candles and have found 7-10% works well. Some fragrances have a potent hot throw whilst others need a little more oil to achieve a good HT. I have even had 4-5% work with some pillar candles. Beeswax is always full of surprises!

I use coconut wax from wooden wick or sixteenseventeen ! And used 10-12% depending on FO

I’m using Soy 10 because you recommended it and I figured I’d start with that but it’s going really well so I’m sticking with it. I heat up to 185°, add 10% FO, stir for about 30 seconds or whenever it looks like it’s mixed well then pour. I don’t usually pay attention to the temperature when I pour but whatever it is, it’s been working! Lol Thank you for all of your tips! They’re so helpful! ☺️

Great topic- right now I am using 444 sox wax. My FO load really depends on the scent or blend and how I want the overall experience to feel, I would say I go between 7-10%, and it might vary later on. I heard that this wax can go up to 11% but its never a good plan to " overload" your wax I think. Hope you are having a great week! #teamErica 🌈👏🙏😎🎈

This is a really good topic as an experienced candle maker been through dozens of different waxes and wicks... Fragrance and Temps can get confusing and tricky 😓!

I use golden brands 444. I make wax crumbles and use anywhere between 10-12% FO

I am new to candle making and wondering can essential oils be used rather than fragrance oil? I've heard some people mix different essential oils to create a certain scent. Anyone have experience with that? And how do figure out a ratio to use? Any insight would be appreciated:)

Hi! First I wanted to say that your videos have helped me soo much its unreal. Im wanting to start selling candles on Etsy and I was wondering if you had to register your business and get business insurance before you started selling

Hi, I'm a beginner starting with wax melts, does this go for wax melts too??? Thanks Erica you've been so generous with your knowledge.

Thank you for this video.i thought the flashpoint was the temp you cant add the oil above that temp.i was adding my oil at around 170 degrees.now i can add it at 180 185.i use 6006 wax.so far i like using this wax accept for the hole i get in the middle of the jar when the wax cools down.i hope pouring it at a higher temp will take care of that problem

I make small batches as my largest candle is only 8 ounces and I pour off the remainder in clamshell molds for tarts. 24 ounces of IGI 6006 with 6 ounces of IGI 4625. 6%-7% FO.

I'm still in the beginning stages and I've went from 3% to 8% to 10%... But I've used different FO form a variety of companies. Does the density of the oil make a difference in the % you use?

I'm testing 8-10% with Freedom Soy and M-100 tart waxes. I recently got a coconut/soy blend and I think I'll try that one at the 7-9% range.

I most definitely thought the frangrance oil was based off the size of the jar!!! Thank you

Erica, this was a very informative video! You did great and covered all the basics plus some extras. I like that you covered how you started with a larger percentage of fragrance oils, but discovered you could get the same fragrance quality smell when using a percentage or two lower and get the same result. It really does save you a bit of money! Especially useful with stronger fragrances. I do the same thing. There are a few scents I'd love to use and can't, because they just don't throw well and are weak. That really bites sometimes. Jill Gross

U are awesome, love the way u explain things. Keep up the great videos. 👍

Hello, would you recommend using 6% for better cold and hot throw if I’m using candle science scents ? And wax is soy 464

Thanks as always for your insights, Erica! I’m currently testing C6, C3 and 464. What are your thoughts on wicks? How have you seen them affect the HT @different FO%? 🙏🙏

Okay, a bit late to this video but still, I use sunflower wax :) It's not common in the US I think but here in France a lot of us are really focused on the environment impact so we use more an more rapeseed wax and a few of us turned to sunflower... It's actually a tricky wax (I used soy wax when I was doing candles as a hobby, and boy this one is different !) and I'm struggling to get a good hot throw but I'm still in the testing process :)

I use 10-12% fo load (depending on the FO) with EC26.

Erica, where can I find more informations about coconut wax? Do you know another candle marker that share informations of this wax, like you do? Thank you for this video!

I am currently using C3 and testing FO @ 6%

I have done testings for my wax melts and when we heat them up in a diffuser that requires a flame underneat (a tealight), it really DOES burn the FO, cause it brings the wax to about 220 degrees.. Will it still be ok in candles?! Since the flame is literally going to be IN my wax? I'm just wondering, I made some candles last night and plan on testing them next week.. Just want to know if its a waste of time lol..

I use soy wax and I am doing 8-10% FO for candles. 8% for the oils which are dense like pure rose and 10% for mild and light smells like oceanic breeze. 12-15% For wax melts

I found out that I am using 100% natural soy wax and my candles do not have a smooth top along with dip on one side and cracks at the top of the candle. Do you recommend I should add beeswax to my soy wax candles and how much?

I use soy 10 and use 8 to 8.5 % for the candles I make. And for wax melts I have been using TW 30 and around 15%.

Hi 1st of all love your videos new to this and your videos have helped me so much THANK YOU. What is your opinion on adding fragrance to Sox wax at a lower temperatures have been adding at 85 degrees Celsius but watched a video saying to try 55 Celsius but this seems way to low what is best PLEASE HELP

I use a 3 parts parrifin to 2 parts soy wax blend and questimate the amount of fraquance oil. What temperature do you recommend for adding the oil?

I use 464 soy wax and I add the fragrance in between 180°-185° F and I typically use 9% FO for 8oz candle tins but now I want to try a little less 🤔

The wax I use is Hemp Soy Wax (blend of soy, coconut and hemp oils) the recommended fragrance load is 9-10%. I am still confused about melt point and pouring temp. Can you help me with that?:) in the description of the wax is says 120F melt point and 150-160F pouring temperature. What’s the temperature I need to mix my fragrance with wax?

How do I get a good CT and HT both in each candle? and temperature you are taking about are farenhight or centigrade?

I'm using coconut soy from wooden wick co and I use 9% FO

I use 464, coco apricot, and coco 83. I am liking 8% FO.

Erica, I am curious....How long do you cure your candles for?

Erica Please can you tell How much soy wax and bees wax you mix? Thank you

How much beeswax do you add??? I’ve thought about adding beeswax to harden my wax a bit.

I use piller of bliss from natures garden and i use %20 fo load

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do you use essential oil? and if you do, would it be around the same % used...

I use IGI 6006 wax and normally 8-9% works well

I am still playing with mixes but I definitely over used oil at first. It was almost too strong in tarts.

Erica can I ass you what percentuale of soy wax and bees wax you use?

444! 10-12% Add fragrance at 110, stir for 2 minutes, pour at 100 😊

I use 416 golden brands soy wax and used 8%-10% and tried pouring at different temperatures and still no strong Hot throw :( but I am making sculpted candles so idk if that is why ? ANY suggestions guys?!

☺️ I use freedom soy wax, and use %12 FO

How do you know what is a stronger fo?

I live in Baton Rouge LA do you know of any places that offer classes in candle making ?

Just starting my business and I’ve started using soy wax. The supplier website doesn’t say the percentage of FO but is recommending 1 to 1 1/4 oz per 1 lb of wax. How do I figure out the percentage that way?

I'm a beginner is there guidelines to what size wicks are to b used for what size jars

Do you need a business license to get soy 10 from the supplier (accu-blend)?

I confused when to use the heat gun After the candle is cured for a 7-15 days or imm after the wax is completely settled

Can I use teaspoon for fragrance oils

Coconut Apricot. 8-10% FO load. 200° min, then add FO, stir for 20 seconds. 👍

I'm struggling with informing my future customers about constantly trimming the wicks after each burn. My friend says that people aren't going to do it, because they don't have to with other name brand candles, which is true. How do I get around this?

C-3 10%

I’m a beginner still learning 🤷🏻‍♀️

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I think at 10% though the fragrance isnt as strong? what could I be doing wrong? The wax I use states 10% is max

Fairly new to candle making but so far I use between 8/10% with Rapeseed wax.

I use soy wax but as for now im still figuring out what percentage is the most suitable

So I’m a bit confused with the percentage....how do I know the measurements for the percentage??

The wax that I use right now is Cbl 125 (Parasoy Blend) that is max fragance load is 8%. I use 1oz of fo per pound of wax (like 6%) but I want to test increasing the fo to 7 or 8 % to see if there's a difference.

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I use 464 and 10% FO

How do I measure percentage of fragrance what tools do I use

Soy wax 464 - 9% FO 😊

Flash point lower than 200 is not allowed to ship by air

RCX 8%

I am out of business names for my candle small business🤕 Can anybody please suggest some?🥺

Manufacturer said to use 1oz to 1lb of wax and you cannot even smell it when I burn my wax melts

I use c6 coconut wax at 6%

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C-3 6-9%

464 10%

For C-3, I use 6%.

I hate soy wax. There is no throw and it leaves sticky stuff in your wax warmer . Hate it! Nice video tho, Thank you

C6 wax with 5-6% f/o.

I use igi 6006 with 8% oil, the max is 10%

464 i use 10%