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How to work out fragrance load when making candles

Posted on Jun 15, 2015

Although it seems a little confusing at first it is quite easy to do. Determine what percentage of fragance you want to start with, between 6-10% of fragrance oil is best. If using essential oils use a maximum of 6-7%. Put this figure in the first blank box. Next measure out how much wax you are going to use for your candles. (It doesn’t matter if you have a little left over, they make perfect tealights. Always better to be slightly over t...