Almost embarrassed to ask this question...but...

[BrySC]

Whenever I see someone say "use 1 ounce of fo", I don't know how much 1 ounce is. (stop rolling your eyes at me) I've been just guessing because the fo I have is in 2 ounce bottles, so I've been estimating it. Does 1 ounce equal a tablespoon? Maybe a teaspoon? Is there an easy way to convert ounces to actually measurements that I can use?

(I'm normally a bright guy...but this one makes me feel dumb)

[Grumpy Girl]

There are 3 tsp to a TBSP, 2 TBSP to an ounce.

You really should invest in a scale when you can. I can't do a thing without mine.

[judyvega]

some Fo's are heavier than others - you actually should weigh each and every one before you pour...Do you have a scale?

[DatCandleMaker]

Candle ingredients are measured by weight not volume. Using a teaspoon or tablespoon gives you a VOLUME measurement. To get a precise 1 oz by weight you must use a scale.

Example: a gallon of water weighs less than a gallon of milk, even though by volume they are the same.

Clear as mud????

You can get a scale at WalMart in the kitchen section. It is not a top of the line, but it will do to get you started. Estimating by using half the bottle of a 2 oz bottle will get the job done for now.

Good Luck!

Dat

[BrySC]

I do have a scale, but a fairly standard one. Not digital. It only goes up to 1 lb. I may invest in a good digital one soon.

And THANKS SO MUCH for the answers.

[rachf19]

I was either using measuring spoons or "eyeballing" it... The measuring spoons were fairly accurate, except when I was using "heavy" fo's... THEN, I bought a digital scale-- nothing fancy, just the one in WalMart (Good Cook's brand, less than $30) and IT'S A WHOLE NEW WORLD! Moral of the story is to get the digital scale... even the cheap one. It's toally worth it! JMHO,

[Candle Makin Momma]

I , too, use the Good Cooks scale.

[Crafty1_AJ]

Yup, just be sure to cover it when you're using it. FO's do NOT play nicely with plastic scale housings. Ask me how I know.

[AngelaVA]

Yup, just be sure to cover it when you're using it. FO's do NOT play nicely with plastic scale housings. Ask me how I know.

Yep. I almost ruined a good scale by accidentally spilling FO all over it. I'm not sure if I was more upset about the scale or about losing the FO, lol. But I use a decent scale from Wal-Mart. Cost about $25 and works great. It's a good investment.

[dick]

For a long time I used a small glass baby bottle that had oz marks on it. It worked well enough.

When I finally got a scale I tested several different scents by using the baby bottle and then weighing to check it and there wasn't really any noticeable difference in an oz. When using 3-4 oz's there was a visible difference in liquid measure vs weight.

In my tests of 4 oz weighed samples of several diff scents I couldn't see ANY difference in the liquid amounts. But I only tested the 6 scents that I had on hand at the time.

If the candles smell good and don't bleed you're all set :-)

[MuskokaMom]

I tuck my scale inside one of those clear ziplock xtra large freezer bags.

[islandgirl]

This is the one I use. Got it at Walmart for $29.99. But it is not listed on their website.(OR I just couldn't find it).. But this is what it looks like.. It is the good cook as others have said...

[BrySC]

Thanks for posting that pic of the scale. I might head to Wal Mart tonight.

[Breanna]

We have had this discussion( Search it) before and YES you can use 2 TABLESPOONS,,Dont believe me??? TRY weighing it!!!! GEEZZZZ already!!!!

edited to add,,,sorry if this seemed a mean post,,I didnt mean for it to sound that way,,

[topofmurrayhill]

sorry if this seemed a mean post,,I didnt mean for it to sound that way,,

No, we like it when you get feisty!!

[DENISE72598]

I'm thinking that if we can't ask the same questions over and over or every now and again...we should just limit this forum to a SEARCH ENGINE and leave the off topic a place for us to keep in touch....whatcha think?

[ahtram]

Isnt it the same as just pouring 1 oz into a pyrex glass measuring cup?

[Grumpy Girl]

Isnt it the same as just pouring 1 oz into a pyrex glass measuring cup?

Nope, some oils are more dense/heavy than others so 1 liquid/fluid ounce measured by a line on a measuring cup, isn't gonna be the same as one weighed ounce on a scale.

[CallawayCandle]

I'm thinking that if we can't ask the same questions over and over or every now and again...we should just limit this forum to a SEARCH ENGINE and leave the off topic a place for us to keep in touch....whatcha think?

I totally agree with you on this!! I think if someone has asked the same ? that has been asked 3,000 times and it ticks you off, don't reply to their post. JMO:)