kandlekrazy Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 I did a search for this but only came up with one post. I wanted to find out if anyone has actually tried adding extra virgin olive oil to a pure soy candle? If yes, did it work and which wax did you use? I know olive oil has a very high heat tolerance and doesn't smoke like crisco, but just not sure how it would react to direct flame. I'm going to try one as I have a customer who owns an olive ranch and store and would stock my candles if I can get her oil into them! I'm thinking just 1/2 oz per # ????? I also plan to buy the olive oil fo at genwax next time I go to pick up supplies. I'll keep my phone nearby as I burn the candle just in case I need to call the fire dept! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3bees~1flower Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 what would the point/benefit be to adding olive oil to a candle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Adding oils to condition the wax for one thing or another (frosting, slower burning, etc.) is a fine art, from what I have gathered. I have never added olive oil to candles. I wonder if the type of olive oil - virgin, extra virgin, etc. - matters? I wonder if there will be an odor from the olive oil... and I wonder if the candle will burn with more smoke? Intriguing idea... might make for an interesting weekend experiment... If it works out for ya, it sounds like a kool deal. Wish I hadda friend who is an olive farmer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted June 1, 2007 Author Share Posted June 1, 2007 This lady doesn't carry anything in her store that doesn't have her olive oil in it...or at least someone's olive oil. My only reason for trying is to see if I can make candles for her to carry. I'm thinking it has to be the same procedure as making the massage candles?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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