Making Candles....?

Question

I'm new to candle making and I can't find a website that will answer the questions I need answered, so please help me.

1. About how many pounds of wax is there in an 8oz jar candle.

2. How many ounces of a scent should I use per pound? (Strong Scent)

3. How much dye should I use per pound? (Typically speaking, how much is not enough and how much is too much?)

4. How many pounds (1/4 pound 1/2 pound etc) should I use in a 1 oz tart mold?

Thank you so much, please no websites, I want your opinions.

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Answer 1

1.I usually weigh out how much the container or mold is to the wax. So, if my container is 8 ounces, I measure out 8 ounces of wax. This gives me enough for the 1st & 2nd pour (or more of needed).
2. 1 ounce of scent per pound for paraffin. If I want it heavily scented I will add a bit more.
3. dye all depends on judgement. Its much better to use too little than too much. You can always add more. Just a few drops is usually plenty for me. Or if your using block dye, a tiny shaving.
4. Again, 1 oz of wax.

Answer 2

* Weigh out amount of wax you’ll need. 1 lb. Wax makes about 8 votive candles, you’ll need about 2 lbs for a 4x4 ½" Pillar candle.
* Put wax in melting pot and heat on low setting. Using thermometer heat to approximately 170-180 degrees, (Please keep an eye on your wax and do not over heat).
* While wax is melting set up your molds on a sturdy surface, add wick pins.
* After wax is melted remove pot from heat source and turn off heat source.
* Next add your Fragrance. 1 oz. Fragrance to 1 lb. Wax, this gives you a 6% fragrance concentration. However, we use 1.5 oz. per lb. for a nice, strong candle. You can use up to 2 oz. per lb., but do not exceed that for safety reasons.
* Then add your dye using a dropper, adding one drop at a time stirring constantly until color you desire is achieved. You can test your color by dropping drops of wax on wax paper.
* Next check your temperature, should be between 160-170 degrees. Slowly pour wax in the Votive or Pillar mold leaving about ¼" from the top, you will have wax left over (Put aside). Let the wax harden. You will notice a sinkhole at top of candle.
* Warm remaining wax. Do not over heat. When wax is re-melted slowly pour wax on top of candles. Let the candles completely harden, time varies, should be cool to touch.
* Remove Candle from mold, push wick in from bottom of candle, apply warning label to bottom.
* Congratulations you are done. Do not be discouraged if your candle is not perfect, there is no such thing as a perfect Candle (Practice only improves). See warning label for burning instructions and ENJOY Your creations………..

Answer 3

wikipedia.com

is the site where u can find everything

or answer of ur questions too

Answer 4

www.candletech.com

candleandsoap.about.com

http://www.mycraftbook.com/Candle_Making.asp

http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/candlemakingbasics/a/candlebasics.htm

http://www.pioneerthinking.com/candles.html

http://www.cajuncandles.com/beginnersguide.html