ebarnes Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 How much do you add pp for a nice but not overwhelming scent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Try adding in increments of 1 tsp per lb. And smell. If you want stronger fragrance add another tsp. Add up to 1 tbs (3 tsp) per lb of soap base. You can add more but I find more than that makes my skin break out. Normally I use either 2 tsp or 1 tbs per lb. Depends on the strength of the fragrance. For example, lavender is strong so I use 1-2 tsp. Vanilla or citrus oils are light so I add up to 1 tbs per lb.HTHEdited to add: For essential oils you want to start out using about 1/3 or 1/2 as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScentGifts Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Try adding in increments of 1 tsp per lb. And smell. If you want stronger fragrance add another tsp. Add up to 1 tbs (3 tsp) per lb of soap base. You can add more but I find more than that makes my skin break out. Normally I use either 2 tsp or 1 tbs per lb. Depends on the strength of the fragrance. For example, lavender is strong so I use 1-2 tsp. Vanilla or citrus oils are light so I add up to 1 tbs per lb.HTHEdited to add: For essential oils you want to start out using about 1/3 or 1/2 as much.I use 1 oz pp for most scents. Some I need 1.5 oz. though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Wow! If I had to add a full oz per pound to get a good fragrance out of my soap I would change oils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScentGifts Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Wow! If I had to add a full oz per pound to get a good fragrance out of my soap I would change oils.oops :embarasse Sorry I thought you were asking about candles, not soap! Nevermind me...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 No need to apologize. When I make candles I add 1 oz per lb of wax myself. Sometimes more.:smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 How much do you add pp for a nice but not overwhelming scent?I add 1/2 oz to sometimes 3/4 oz depending on FO. Usually 1/2 oz though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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