How does using too much FO affect a candle?

[Anita1]

Hi!!

Well the title speaks for itself I guess

Anybody?

Groetjes

Anita

[Candlebuddy]

Using more than your wax can hold will cause it to seep out. Also, you can get alot of smoke and soot. I use zinc wicks and I find that if I use more than 1oz of fo per pound of wax, my candles smoke and I get soot on the jars. Guess I should add that I use 6006.

[Anita1]

Thanks for your reply.

It is indeed good to add if someone responds what kind of wax they use so maybe people could benefit from it.

Anita

[brudil18]

Agreed with the above statement. If its a container candle it will look "wet" between the candle and the glass, not very appealing to someone.

All the manufacturers have a recommended load that they give for the wax. As a general rule though 1oz. per pound of wax seems to be the norm. Search "fragrance load" on this board and you can find lots of good advice for many different waxes that people use. This will give you some idea of where to go with your testing, but start with the manufacturers recommondations for the wax you are using.

[islandgirl]

To much FO could also effect the wicking and you candles may drown out.

[Anita1]

Thanks!!

I also see wenn added nothing but wax I see also the drops lying on top of the jarcandle. So that is the oil in the wax?

Does that mean its to " oily "?

Anita

[annie123]

Will catch on fire.