MsDammit Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 I know this is probably a silly question, but for some reason my brain just isn't working.... how do you measure eo blends? If I am making a 2 lb batch and I need to use .5 oz per lb, then I need 1 oz right?? Ok this is where my brain fizzles out...let's say I need 3 parts Lavender, 2 parts Sage, ummm help?:embarasse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Then you'd need 0.6 oz lavender and 0.4 oz sage.You add up all the parts, 3 for lavender and 2 for sage, to get 5. Then you take the lavender portion (3) and divide by the total number of parts (5). Finally, take this answer and multiply it by the total amount of EO you're using. That's for the lavender. Now you do the same for the sage. Hope that makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruina Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Thanks so much. Saving this info right now in case I ever need it. Math is definitely not my forte. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 I cheat, LOL. Go tohttp://www.rainbowmeadow.com/infocenter/calc_eoblend/blendselect.phpfind the blend you want, click on it, Then enter the batch size for your oils under "use blend is soap recipe"This is what they suggest for your blend for a 2# batch:ESSENTIAL OILPARTSAMOUNT IN BATCHLavender 40/42 3 0.8 ouncesSage, Clary 2 0.6 ounces TOTAL 5 1.4 ouncese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsDammit Posted June 1, 2008 Author Share Posted June 1, 2008 My brain thanks you....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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