Katherine Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 quote=KimM]When I make tarts, I have to make 12 to test the oil. I haven't gotten the measurement down for just making 1 or 2 tarts so I use a 1/2lb wax and make a batch.If someone does have information on making just one or two tarts,would you mind sharing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimM Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Yes I would love to have the info too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katherine Posted May 25, 2006 Author Share Posted May 25, 2006 Please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 I scent my wax at 1.5 oz per 1 lb of soy wax. 1 oz of wax to .1 FO or 5 oz wax to 1/2 oz of FO, about 1/4 oz FO to 21/2 - 3oz wax. Hope this helps. If you use 1 oz FO per lb then I can't figure that out. Sorry.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimM Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 I scent my wax at 1.5 oz per 1 lb of soy wax. 1 oz of wax to .1 FO or 5 oz wax to 1/2 oz of FO, about 1/4 oz FO to 21/2 - 3oz wax. Hope this helps. If you use 1 oz FO per lb then I can't figure that out. Sorry....My Snowtop oils I use 1.5oz FO to 1lb soy wax but the others I use 1oz.I am confused by your measurements........blonde moment LOL.So it would be 1/4 oz FO to 3oz wax ????Sound good lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugtussle Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Just make it 10% FO for tarts. If your going to use 4 ozs wax, use .4 FO or for 6 ozs use .6 and so on. 10% in tarts is not too much. Any time I test, I just use 10%, it's easier to calculate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 And for those with scales that can handle it, smaller amounts (and percents) are easier to calculate in grams.there are 28.4 grams in an ounce 454 grams in a pound.good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 I'm not to good at the % thing. But let's say your making 15 oz of wax adding 1.5 oz of FO. Then for every 1 oz of wax you would add .1 oz of FO. This is by weight. If you don't have a scale then guess you'll have to use a measuring cup and maybe a shot glass with measurments or one of those medicine dropper things with measurements. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamsoycandles Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 This reminds me of a couple projects I've been contemplating. First is an online calculator to figure wax/FO ratios. Second would be a chart/spreadsheet with Ounces wax vs. FO % load and the resultant FO amount. If there is anything out there right now, it would be useful to know (so I don't have to duplicate efforts).Any special requests for functionality on an online candle calculator?Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimM Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Just make it 10% FO for tarts. If your going to use 4 ozs wax, use .4 FO or for 6 ozs use .6 and so on. 10% in tarts is not too much. Any time I test, I just use 10%, it's easier to calculate.Ok so on my digital scale it would say 4.0 oz for wax and then .4oz for FO??I stink at measurements LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimM Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Bump please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 If you are using a %, which is what I recommend, then the easiest way to determine your amounts is to weigh the wax and multiply the % of oil or additive, to determine the amount you will add:14 oz (wax )x 10% (FO).=.4 oz. oilUse the same method to deterimine additives, too.HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimM Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 I got that but I am trying to figure what it would say on the scale.So would it be 4.0oz wax and then .4oz FO?See what I am saying is, what would the scale read? LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 Yep, you got it! LOL...so it woud be 4.0 oz and the 10%FO would read .4 with a total amount of 4.4 oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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