darindab Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Hi there i'm new to all this candle making stuff but am having a difficult time trying to figure out how to measure the weight of the FO since measuring spoons arent really accurate what do i use instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 You need to get a digital scale that will measure at least to .00 or 1/100 of an ounce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowded House Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 You may find this helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darindab Posted October 7, 2006 Author Share Posted October 7, 2006 Thank you I was trying to do it without buying a digital scale right now as my funds are kindof short i made some candles last weekend and my banana pumkin turned out very good but my hawaiian breeze has a very light scent and i used what i thought was 1oz on both by using the measuing spoons. I'm slowly learning though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 I don't recommend the scale in the Walmart Kitchen section, but if you go to the business section where they have envelopes, tape and packing materials you can get a digital postal scale for around $15. I'm sure funds are tight but look at it this way - do you want to waste wax, wicks and FO making candles that have too much or not enough FO? One of the secrets to candle making is being able to duplicate it when you do finally get it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest amynleebishop Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Thank you I was trying to do it without buying a digital scale right now as my funds are kindof short i made some candles last weekend and my banana pumkin turned out very good but my hawaiian breeze has a very light scent and i used what i thought was 1oz on both by using the measuing spoons. I'm slowly learning thoughBananna Pumpkin? Is that a good fragrance? I am always looking for new FO's to try for the Fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Thank you I was trying to do it without buying a digital scale right now as my funds are kindof short i made some candles last weekend and my banana pumkin turned out very good but my hawaiian breeze has a very light scent and i used what i thought was 1oz on both by using the measuing spoons. I'm slowly learning thoughShot glass measuring cups like this can be useful. http://www.amazon.com/Dezine-Mini-Measure-Shot-Glass/dp/B0006OLBTY/sr=8-2/qid=1160195065/ref=sr_1_2/002-8771391-9498406?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen1 oz by weight (scale) or volume (measuring cup) are different, and people say you need a scale. That's true if you're real serious, but a hobbyist can get by just fine measuring by volume. It doesn't really matter because some fragrances are strong and some are weak and you have to adjust up and down no matter what method you use. 1 oz per pound doesn't mean anything except maybe as a starting point.You can even use the tablespoons if you like. Just put in an extra one for the weak scents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freezin Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Yep, that is the measuring glass that I have and I find them so useful. Current has these too, for 3.99. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 It may have nothing to do with the way you're measuring out your FO. I do agree that a digital scale is so helpful but also understand about being short on funds.Just from the scent names it sounds like maybe the pumpkin is just a stronger scent and the Hawaiian breeze may be a lighter scent.It could also be that the HB just doesn't work with your wax, that happens too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darindab Posted October 7, 2006 Author Share Posted October 7, 2006 you have all been great thank you very much i did buy a shot glass with the oz on the side of the glass im going to give it a shot here with in the hour also banana pumkin is very nice smell i love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjm Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 I picked up one of those shot glass measuring cups at Bed Bath & Beyond. It's all I use!Paula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanya Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 I picked up one of those shot glass measuring cups at Bed Bath & Beyond. It's all I use!PaulaMy shot glass disappeared - anyone know where it is!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breanna Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Gotta love the shot glass:wave: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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