How to make a strong scented candle?

I know how to make scented candles but is it just me or do they not smell strong enough? I have had several disappointments and know that I’m following the directions precisely. The conclusion that I have drawn is that the companies I’m buying from just don’t make them strong enough.

I know you can kill the smell if you overheat the wax but I swear I’m not doing that. Apparently if you add too much scent it can make the candle burn poorly, so what’s the solution? Other people manage to make strong smelling candles. I probably sound a bit sucky but it does get frustrating when you spend money on something and then it doesn’t work out how you hoped.

Starla and Lisa’s Candle Making site has taught me a lot and they seem to know what they’re doing so maybe I should try buying scents from them. It says that they’re from high quality candle making oils and will give me the hot and cold scent throws I’ve been looking for. They definitely have a point about buying supplies from someone who makes candles and knows and not someone who just sells the supplies. I’ll keep you posted on my next scent quest.

I am sick of these lame soft scents so am on a mission to find out where to find the strong ones. Any input is much appreciated. Does anyone have a secret formula?

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How to make a strong scented candle? · Craft Gossip :: Craft Blog Network on July 18, 2007 9:55 pm
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LOL on July 19, 2007 2:29 pm
just use incense
Bill on July 24, 2007 5:00 pm
try one of these candles if you are looking for strong fresh scents.

http://www.cozyilluminations.com
SandraW on July 24, 2007 5:48 pm
Why, thank you Bill I will. It looks like a fun site to browse too. I appreciate you sharing.
Bill on July 24, 2007 8:22 pm
np any time

If you are trying to make your own candles using soy, to get the best possible scent throw cold or hot try getting the wax to around 170 degrees when you add in the aroma.( this helps attach the aroma to the wax, and will prevent weeping candles) Another important thing to keep in mind is to use enough scent this was a mistake I was making in my first few candles you want to use around 1 to 1.75 ounces per pound of wax. most of the strong soy scented candles on the market today use around 1.5 ounces of scent. A triple scented candle uses 1.9 ounces to 2.0 ounces per pound of soy. There is a very fine line in how much scent a candle will hold, and it all depends on the blend of wax you are using. (If you use to much aroma per pound your candle will weep, seperate and drown the flame, which causes a dirty burn fire hazzards ect ect not to mention is a waste of aroma oil) Each wax blend will give you instructions on how much to use.

I hope this helps aswell
Enjoy
Http://www.cozyilluminations.com
SandraW on July 24, 2007 9:28 pm
That is most helpful Bill. It sounds like you get better at it through trial and error to a certain extent so that’s encouraging.

I do think I have been nervous about using too much because of all of all the warnings on the labels not to go over a certain amount per pound.

Thanks again.
Evelyn on February 13, 2008 10:18 am
Can you please direct me on how to find a website that provides recipes for home made Aromatherapy/or/holistic candles. and the best place to buy affordable supply.

thank you
SandraW on February 16, 2008 10:04 pm
Evelyn, I’m not ignoring you but have not found too many people giving detailed recipes. I will keep searching and experimenting, although might not be a bad idea to get a book with recipes either.

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