Do you make perfect soy wax candles at home now? Wow! That is a fantastic achievement. But you still aren’t satisfied with the aroma that comes out of your candles? The most probable reason could be the use of lesser fragrance oil in your recipe. However, if that is not the case, or you want even stronger smelling candles, we are sharing a few tips to help you to resolve your problem.
Measure Appropriately:
You might be assuming that your cup or spoon is accurate enough to help you achieve the desired scent in your candles. Unfortunately, in most cases, this isn’t true. Your measuring utensil is not a good tool for measurement, so use a measuring scale.
Add the fragrance oil at the right temperature:
You must add fragrance oil to the wax at 185 degrees Fahrenheit because this is the right temperature when both these products would bind together. If you won’t maintain the optimal temperature, there is a higher chance that the fragrance oil won’t mix, and the result won’t be according to your requirements.
Cure the candles well:
Curing is the process of cooling the candles when they have attained the right shape. If you test burn the candles just after they get in shape, you won’t find the right scent in your candles. The right curing time for natural wax candles is 1-2 weeks. So, you might need to wait a long to see your candle working.
Keep the size of the room in mind:
If you are preparing the scented candles for yourself, keep the size of your room in mind. If you want to burn the candle for a room with a large area, you should go for a bigger container. It will emit more smell that will fill the entire area. However, if you’ll choose the small container, you’ll feel that the candle's scent is not strong enough.
Keep the size of the wick normal:
The size of the wick can also affect the scent throw of the candle. So be sure to keep the wick size medium; neither too long nor too short.
We hope that these tips will help in making the soy candles smell stronger.
Ensuring your wick is trimmed to at least half an inch before each burn time is vital for the candle to produce a strong enough scent. If the wick is too long, then the flame will be too large and burn the melted wax at a faster rate – giving the scent less time to evaporate and fill a room.
Place a lid on each candle and store them in a place away from excessive heat or light. Keep the container size and room size in mind. The wider the diameter, the stronger the fragrance will be.
It's a good rule of thumb to start around 6%, or 1 oz.of fragrance per 16 oz./1 lb.of wax. Most wax manufacturers have a recommended fragrance load of 6-8% with a max of 10-12%.
The wax should be poured into the container while it is 120 - 165 F to reduce cracking and speed up the cure time of the wax. If wax is to be left in the melter over night, the wax should be stored at a temperature of 130 - 145 F.
If so, you've probably gotten so used to the scent you can't smell it anymore. If you've been burning the same candle scent, try burning a different aroma, or leaving the room for 15 to 20 minutes before returning.
To troubleshoot the problem, first try burning your candle in a smaller room, such as a bathroom or home office, in case the scent is simply subtler than expected. Also, try burning your candle for a longer period of time, as it may simply need a full melt-pool to diffuse the scent.
If you can no longer smell your candle, it does not mean the scent has disappeared; more than likely your brain had enough and switched off so you no longer notice the scent. After burning your candle for 2 hours, try stepping outside for about 15 minutes to clear your scent palate and come back in.
The recommended fragrance load for a soy wax candle is generally between 5% to 10% of the weight of the wax used in the candle. However, some blended waxes like coconut soy wax can usually take up to 12% (which will usually give a very strong scent throw).
Only add your fragrance when your wax temperature is below the flash point of the fragrance. Generally, between 50-55 Degrees, but this will vary based on the wax you are using!
If your fragrance load is too high, the flame can burn off the excess oil that was not able to bind with the wax, creating heavier-than-usual, dark smoke.
Add fragrance and dye, stir thoroughly. Lower temperature to between 90°F - 100°F, then pour candles slowly. Depending on your climate, you may need to play with pouring temperatures. Allow to cool as slowly as possible.
Cure Time is the time it takes for the wax and fragrance oil to bind and bond with each other. Candles and wax melts will have a better scent throw if they have been left to set aside after being made. For paraffin wax, we would recommend between 1 to 2 days and for soy wax up to a couple of weeks.
Luxury candles tend to use higher-end alternatives to paraffin, such as coconut wax, beeswax, and soy wax. For example, our candles are made with natural soy wax, which burns less quickly than paraffin and allows you to savor the ambience and aroma up to 50% longer.
Which Soy Wax Type Is Best For Candle Making? After seeing the performance, burn quality, and fragrance load of all three types, soy wax 444 is the best for candle-making due to its high melting and pouring temperature. It gives a perfect burn, higher fragrance load, and prevents rough surfaces while pouring the wax.
One of the best ways to determine if your candle is made with pure all-natural soy wax is by simply looking at the tops and sides (if visible) of your candle. If you notice a white-ish or crystalline color coating, we refer to this as frosting or blooming. Frosting is a completely natural characteristic of soy wax.
Expect to use about 10-15 drops of essential oil per 1 pound of melted wax. Natural sources of scent: This covers such things as crushed or powdered plants, spices and herbs, finely ground zest, etc. Some work really well with melted wax, such as ground cinnamon, crushed lavender flowers or finely ground lemon zest.
While discoloration might be specific to soy wax, you shouldn't heat any wax to an excessively high temperature (around 245° F or higher). If you over-heat your wax, you may cause the wax to undergo chemical changes, which can alter its ability to bond with fragrance oils at all.
Very soft wax that holds the most fragrance of any of the paraffin waxes we carry. Excellent cold and hot throw. Good single-pour properties and good glass adhesion. Smooth and glossy appearance.
Paraffin wax—a very inexpensive wax—is most widely used across candle brands, says Fitchl, because it can hold a high amount of fragrance and color. It also comes in various melt points, making it suitable for making many different types of candles, from containers to pillars.
Usually with 100% soy wax you want to melt your soy candle wax to 185 degrees and then add your fragrance oil at 175-185. This ensures that the oil mixes well with the wax. If you add it too cool, it will not incorporate with the wax very well.
Soy wax is a natural source since it comes from soybean plants. Soybean plants obviously come from the ground and therefore this is a much more renewable source for candle making ingredients. This is one of the many reasons we love using 100% soy wax in our candles.
To troubleshoot the problem, first try burning your candle in a smaller room, such as a bathroom or home office, in case the scent is simply subtler than expected. Also, try burning your candle for a longer period of time, as it may simply need a full melt-pool to diffuse the scent.
Little or No Scent Throw: Scent is less than expected when candle is burning. Possible Causes: Too small amount of fragrance oil used, poor quality of fragrance oil, adding fragrance at too low or too high temperature, not letting your candles cure after pouring, type of wax used, improper wick or wick sizing issue.
The 'throw' or 'smelliness' of your candle depends on many factors – the type of wax you are using, the actual strength of the fragrance, the size of the jar and the size of the room and how long you have been burning it for.
Paraffin wax—a very inexpensive wax—is most widely used across candle brands, says Fitchl, because it can hold a high amount of fragrance and color. It also comes in various melt points, making it suitable for making many different types of candles, from containers to pillars.
While undiluted essential oils may throw a strong scent, you'll need to add quite a bit to soy or beeswax candles. We recommend using 30 to 40 drops of essential oils for a single eight-ounce candle. Remember that soy and beeswax aren't known for their ability to throw scent.
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