Aralins's Mommy

Thanks Judy...

I have a feeling that this might be impossible as well...But a girl can hope...I made some paraffin candles that with almost no effort had the mooooost awesome hot throw. But, for so many reasons I totally prefer soy. I'm hoping that I can replicate that. Paraffin is not an option for me. I guess I might be chasing the impossible. Will have to wait and see.

Hello Everyone...

I purchased some stearic acid because I read here that it can increase the load of fragrance oil that a candle can retain. Without the stearic acid, the candle's hot throw is good but I want a killer throw when hot. The kind that makes your nose burn =) It's just a personal preference I suppose but, I really would like to make them even stronger if possible....So, my questions are 1) How much stearic acid should I add per pound and 2) By how much can I increase the FO?

This is what I'm using:

Wax: 464

Fragrance Oil: Peach (Candle Science)

Fragrance Oil Amount: 12% (2 oz/lb) (This is the max fragrance listed on the CS website)

Additives: 1 teaspoon Coconut Oil

Wick: ECO 14

Container: 8 oz aluminum tin

Any help would be greatly appreciated....

Thanks,

Rachel