dogmom1 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 i know it may vary some depending on the the oil.i've searched. i even used the search explained in the board usage section using google and haven't found the answer.i've only used FOs so far, .7 to 1 ounce per pound, depending on the strength of the FO. i'd like to try some EOs.TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 It varies. Some use .5 to .7 oz. Now that's what I found while trying to read about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inherowndominion Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 It not only depends on the oil, but also where you get it from and how strong it is. Some place dilute their EO's, but if you find a place that has a good EO then scents like lavender, patchouli, lemongrass, you can get away with usually even .5ppo, unless you want it real strong. I generally do .7ppo for lighter scents like citrus, which have a tendency to fade for me. If you are using really strong mints, like peppermint or camphorous like eucalyptus, you can do a .5ppo unless you want it to be like a medicinal type bar then you can go to .7ppo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdie Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 And it will depend on whether you are working with a single EO or with a blend. You might want to learn to add them by percentages to the total weight of the batch which would cover both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmom1 Posted August 9, 2009 Author Share Posted August 9, 2009 sorry, meant to thank everyone for replying. :embarasse i'm thinking of mixing a few things already. of course i don't even have the oils yet!to think when i joined this group i actually thought i was just going to make candles......... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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