Fragrance oil

[Mannie]

Hi everyone, Just a quick question.

Do everybody weigh their fragrance oil. I you do what percentage to you put in you 444/464 wax?

I use 7-10 % is that too much?

Thanks for replying.

Still can't get pics on here. so can't post pics yet.

[Bottlecrafters]

I am still testing 464. I use between 6-7%. Some FO are throwing well, others...not so well. Yes, I always weigh.

You need to test and find out what works best for you.

Edited February 20, 2012 by Bottlecrafters

[rjdaines]

Yep, weight the FOs. In 464 I use 7% but the above mentioned range is a good one. Some folks use higher but I have not tested above 7.5%.

[bart70]

To answer your first question - Yes I weigh my FO and my wax and work out my percentages accordingly. I prefer to work out my ratios using the same units of measurement for both components so that I am measuring 'apples against apples' so to speak.

I have done testing in 464 and not had to go over 6% to get good HT (I also consider myself to be lucky in this regard that I have not yet struck a difficult FO).

I am currently testing C3 in several wicks to get my eye in on how it pours/burns with a view to getting an understanding of the wax prior to introducing FO. I am planning on starting my FO testing when the time comes at 6% by weight and running from there depending on individual test results. From my limited soy experience I have found that lifting the FO creates me more headaches with mushrooms, but all FO's will be different.

I have more background and experience in Palm (pillars and containers) having used it at around 7-8% FO load, and dropping back to 6% in some cases. I find with Palm that often 'less is more' when it comes to FO and eliminating mushrooms etc.... Whilst my soy experiences are not as broad I am carrying the same theory over as my testing to date is indicating that this approach is possibly more critical to soy than it has been in palm.

HTH.

Bart

[Mannie]

Hi Bart.

Thanks. I always weigh mine just wanted to know if others did the same.

I am not quiet lucky with Palm wax, my pillar bleeds on the side after burning for three hours. I am working on getting the correct wick. I have tried RRd 40 with 3 inches wide pillar that was too mall just tunneled. I am working on trying Cdn14 will see how it works out.

[Stella1952]

It's normal for palm wax to tunnel - the sides thin out as it burns down. Weighing FO is a must because some FOs weigh more than others for the same volume. I use 1 oz. FO PP (5.88%) in both soy and palm waxes and seldom find a need to use more. Let us know how the CDN 14 works out for you. Remember to keep the heat centered in the candle for best results.

[bart70]

Hi Bart.

Thanks. I always weigh mine just wanted to know if others did the same.

I am not quiet lucky with Palm wax, my pillar bleeds on the side after burning for three hours. I am working on getting the correct wick. I have tried RRd 40 with 3 inches wide pillar that was too mall just tunneled. I am working on trying Cdn14 will see how it works out.

Yes, pillars can be a challenge. I am using CDN and ACS (a locally produced wick) but am phasing out ACS due to it being too inconsistent in pillars. Stella's advice above is on the money.

Give it a go and let us know how you go?

Bart