Scent
How to make scented candles?
A scented candle is the right fragrance load on the right base. Soya Wax 50 has an oil saturation of ~8%; weigh the fragrance after taking the 51–55°C melt off the heat. Without a cure, the scent stays weak.
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Weigh the wax and fragrance
Weigh the fragrance as 6–10% of the wax weight (Soya Wax 50 oil saturation averages 8%). Fix the wick in the container.
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Melt the soy wax in a double boiler
Do not use a direct flame. Melt Soya Wax 50 evenly at about 51–55°C.
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Add the fragrance after removing from the heat
Boiling wax evaporates the scent character. Take it off the heat and stir the fragrance in slowly. Do not use food/water-based oils.
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Pour and cure
Pour slowly. Wait at least 24 hours, and 48 hours to 1 week for scent. Trim the wick to ~5 mm; assess the cold throw and burning scent separately.
Type of fragrance
Oil-based fragrance oil is used in candles. Essential oils do not hold up thermally in every recipe; do not try them without a product note. Excess load drowns the wick and causes sweating and soot.
Cold throw / burning scent
The scent when you open the jar differs from the scent that spreads when it burns. Do not judge the recipe at 24 hours. Note the 6–8% band for intense scents and the 8–10% band for light ones.
Paraffin scented candle
Paraffin is generally in a higher melting band; add the fragrance according to that SKU's note. In mold/pillar work, the fragrance load sits differently than in container soy.
FAQs
Does more fragrance smell stronger?
No. Beyond the oil saturation the scent leaks and the flame is spoiled. The ceiling in Soya Wax 50 averages 8%.
Why is vanilla difficult?
Vanillin scents can darken the wax and strain the wick. A small test, a firmer wick and a cure are essential.
Choose Materials From Stock
You can order the product groups in this guide by quantity from the Rufus Concept catalog.