MrsM Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Hi,I have just picked up my order of essential oils but I have never used them before in candles.I use 464 and will be making melts. Is there anything I need to do differently to using normal fo's?Do I need to adjust the wax temp? Do I need to cure longer? The bottle says 4%~ 10% usage what would be the best % to use?Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Use whatever % your wax mfg recommends not the eo mfg as they are stating how much to add to a carrier oil.When I used essential oils I added them when the wax was a bit cooler than fo at approx 150 degrees. The cure time is really about the same, again it's your wax cure time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mannie Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 I thought EO burn off quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 They absolutely do, Mannie. For me, the exception is a deep resinous EO like Patchouli. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsM Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 Thank you for the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 EO's just never gave me the results I wanted in a candle add to that the cost of the EO and I quit doing them fairly quickly. I still have a few people who ask for them so I have a ladywho makes & sells them in our store but I never see repeat customers who buy them. I'm going to guess it's because there is very little throw with those candles. If you want a flickering light,you can buy an unscented candle. I want to smell my scented candle when I walk into my front door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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