High-quality fragrance oils produce strong scents.
The same fragrance oils that are used in soap can also be used in candle making. The carrier will only hold a limited amount of fragrance. With wax, 1 to 1.5 ounces of fragrance are used per 1 lb. of wax. The equipment used in candle making will be forever relegated to this task, as wax will harden on your tools as it cools. Melting wax can be dangerous and caution is necessary throughout the process.
Instructions
1. Set up a double boiler by placing an old aluminum coffee pot in a slightly larger saucepan. Put a metal cookie cutter in the bottom to keep the coffee pot elevated off the bottom of the saucepan.
2. Pour 2-inches of water into the saucepan and place your wax filled coffee pot in the water. Bring the water to a boil.
3. Lower the heat to simmer. Watch the water level and replace any evaporated water as you proceed. Do not let the saucepan run out of water.
4. Monitor the temperature of the wax as it liquefies with a glass thermometer. When it reaches 175 degrees Fahrenheit, add the fragrance oil and stir gently with a wooden stirrer. An old wooden spoon will work well as a stirrer.
5. Set a pre-tabbed wick in the middle of your container/mold. Hold it in place by tying it to a pencil laid across the top of the candle vessel.
6. Pour the melted wax carefully into the container. The wax temperature should be 160 degrees Fahrenheit at this step.
7. Cool for 6 hours or more and fill any indentation in the wax surface with 180 degree wax. This higher temperature creates better adhesion between the layers.
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