When to add fragrance oils

[Tina007]

I've read different things about what is the best temperature to add the fragrance oil. Can anyone help me with this? Some say 180 and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. 

[kandlekrazy]

Waxes are different so you need to let us know what wax you are using.

[Becky]

I always add mine at 180 to make sure the wax and FO incorporates together

[Belinda]

I do the same as Becky and add at 180-185. If I see it's not going to blend well then I heat it up a little more. Vanilla's are bad about not mixing well at times.

[Tina007]

Okay! Great! Thank you! I'm going to try again tomorrow night then. I've also read where people say not to add FO's when the wax is too hot or it will burn off the scent and not smell good in the melter...would that be anything above 185 then?

[Tina007]

Whoops sorry....I'm using 4630 and ProBlend 650

[Becky]

I generally make sure I stay around 180-185, same as Belinda. 

I never quite bought that "burning off" story, lol! I'm sure as long as your under 200 you should be fine:) 

 

[Tina007]

Thank you! I will go at it again tonight then. I've just started making my own to save some money. 

[Guest OldGlory]

If you are doing this to save money, all you need is an oil warmer and oils. No need for wax. I use a tea light warmer because it keeps the water hot.

 

I do this with essential oils: put hot water in the reservoir (bowl at the top of the warmer) and add a few drops of EO or FO. The heat of the water will activate the EO or FO and give off the fragrance. The tea light candle will keep it going and eventually burn off all the oil.

 

Or, you can get some coarse table salt, add FO to the salt (just enough to coat the salt well - not soupy, just wet), and put it in the bowl of the warmer.

There are a few threads in the Wickless category on this.

[Tina007]

I thought about that but this is a nice hobby for me when my husband isn't home.

[Tina007]

You all have been a huge, huge help!!! Asking about the temp fixed my problem. Now my wax is throwing like a champ. 
 

On 3/18/2016 at 10:40 AM, OldGlory said:

If you are doing this to save money, all you need is an oil warmer and oils. No need for wax. I use a tea light warmer because it keeps the water hot.

 

I do this with essential oils: put hot water in the reservoir (bowl at the top of the warmer) and add a few drops of EO or FO. The heat of the water will activate the EO or FO and give off the fragrance. The tea light candle will keep it going and eventually burn off all the oil.

 

Or, you can get some coarse table salt, add FO to the salt (just enough to coat the salt well - not soupy, just wet), and put it in the bowl of the warmer.

There are a few threads in the Wickless category on this.

 

This is something I will try when I am at home.