Hi again! Great question! So if you want to be super accurate with your measurements with no waste, then here’s the formula (everything is in grams rounded to whole numbers): Wax amount needed = [Total weight of candle / (1 + Fragrance oil (%))] Eg. For the bubble candle (total weight of candle is 147g from my video) with 8% fragrance oil, it would look like this: Wax amount needed= [147g/ (1+ 0.08)] Wax amount needed is 136g Then to find the fragrance oil amount, you just subtract 136g from the total weight of the candle which is 147g. FO needed= 147-136 You’ll need 11g of FO for this candle if you use 8% fragrance load. An easier way is just taking 147g which is the total weight of the candle and multiplying it by your fragrance load %. You’ll have a bit left over with this method, but it’s a quick calculation. Eg. 147g x 0.08= 12g of fragrance oil (numbers vary slightly due to rounding) Here’s a chart for how much wax and fragrance oil you need based on 8% fragrance load. If you’d like help with a different fragrance percentage let me know and I’ll remake the chart for you :) total weight (g) FO (g) wax (g) bubble candle 147 11 136 mini bubble 36 3 33 body candle 84 6 78 small twist 88 7 81 cushioned cube 178 13 165 arch 239 18 221 rubiks cube 208 15 193 geometric pillar 66 5 61 u-shaped arch 144 11 133
@@joolieshome I'm very thankful for your help! This has helped me understand how candle-making works. I will give it a try to make a candle with the fragrance load.
@@joolieshome sorry to ask you another question. I had a silicone mold that holds 76 grams of wax when soil and in liquid form is 2.7 oz. But I'm around it up to 3oz. Which way so the correct way to find my F.O For example, I wanna do 6% of F.O Would it be 76 grams x 0.06 = 4.56 grams Or 3oz x 0.06 = 0.18 oz But I noticed it was hard to do 0.18 on my scale.
Hi! I'm using a generic cotton spool wick and prewaxed wicks from Amazon in this video. Later in my candle making journey I used wicks from a candle supplier based on their recommended wick guide.
for these candles, I use M100 wax which requires 48 hours cure time before burning This is based on the directions provided online :) And I cure them out of the mold. Hope that helps!
Thank you for sharing your video! I'm a beginner at candle making. My pillar candles kept coming out with air bubbles and texture. I do have two questions. What temperature do you melt your wax? And How long do you keep the wax to stay warm when you switch it to insulation? I hope I can get some help.
Hi! Thank you so much for watching :) With the wax I used in this video, they recommend heating it to 180F. The temperature setting isn’t always accurate in my opinion and the wax can get too hot. I always set it slightly lower than the temp I want and if it’s not hot enough, I’ll slowly increase the temperature dial. Once it reaches the temperature I need, I manually adjust the dial so it switches to insulation mode. If it gets too hot I just turn off the melter and remove the lid. Just make sure you don't overheat the wax ie. over 200F. You’ll eventually get the hang of it and will know what temp to set your dial to for your specific wax :) Hope that helps!
Yes of course! I think it's called a "sewing awl". I purchased mine on aliexpress (www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004174193120.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.44.61471802WRSN5i). You might be able to find it on amazon, but I don't see any with reviews. Here is a similar one (amzn.to/3KifLjg). Hope that helps :)
¡Hola! Muchas gracias por mirar 🤍 Estoy en Toronto y el lugar más cercano para comprar cera es Village Craft and Candle. ¡Aquí hay un enlace de afiliado si desea comprarles! villagecraftandcandle.com/?ref=JOOLIE
Thank you so much for watching 🫶 Sorry, I forgot to link the products for this video. I'll work on that right now and post the links in the description :)
Hi! Thank you for watching :) I used a wax called M-100 but it looks like it was reformulated and renamed to Freedom Pillar Soy Wax on the suppliers site. Hope that helps! Here is the link: (villagecraftandcandle.com/products/freedom-pillar-soy-wax?_pos=4&_sid=b08fd3572&_ss=r&ref=JOOLIE)
Can you please make video on vyber acid and stearic acid please 🥺 with parrifin wax it's a request and also without using any acid ... please only used parrifin wax i hope you will make ❤
If I can remember correctly, I held the base of the U shape and slowly pulled it out from there. I also waiting until the next day to demold. Hope that helps! :)
Any tips on how to prevent air bubbles / texture in the candles? Been trying to do my own and I am ending up with all of my candles having air bubbles after I take them out of the mold 😢
I had this issue as well and it can definitely be frustrating 😢 For me, I was stirring aggressively which creates bubbles. Maybe try tapping the mold to release the air bubbles or try heating the molds with a heat gun before pouring. Pour slowly and at the right temp. Hope this helps!
Hi! I'm using a generic cotton spool wick and prewaxed wicks from Amazon in this video. Later in my candle making journey I used wicks from a candle supplier based on their recommended wick guide.
Hi! Once you know the type of wax and the diameter of the candle, there are guides made by candle companies to help you figure this out. I used village craft and candles guide. villagecraftandcandle.com/pages/how-to-choose-the-right-wick?_fs=16428240218-15147080982. Hope that helps 🫶 Thank you so much for watching :)
If I'm shipping multiple candles, I would wrap them in tissue paper first and then maybe some kraft paper in a larger box for some cushion. You can also place them in a smaller kraft box with tissue paper and then place it in a larger shipping box. Hope that helps!
Hello, it’s me again. I have a question. Since you figured out how much wax you need for each mold. how do you know how much fragrance oil you to add?
Hi again! Great question! So if you want to be super accurate with your measurements with no waste, then here’s the formula (everything is in grams rounded to whole numbers):
Wax amount needed = [Total weight of candle / (1 + Fragrance oil (%))]
Eg. For the bubble candle (total weight of candle is 147g from my video) with 8% fragrance oil, it would look like this:
Wax amount needed= [147g/ (1+ 0.08)]
Wax amount needed is 136g
Then to find the fragrance oil amount, you just subtract 136g from the total weight of the candle which is 147g.
FO needed= 147-136
You’ll need 11g of FO for this candle if you use 8% fragrance load.
An easier way is just taking 147g which is the total weight of the candle and multiplying it by your fragrance load %. You’ll have a bit left over with this method, but it’s a quick calculation.
Eg. 147g x 0.08= 12g of fragrance oil (numbers vary slightly due to rounding)
Here’s a chart for how much wax and fragrance oil you need based on 8% fragrance load. If you’d like help with a different fragrance percentage let me know and I’ll remake the chart for you :)
total weight (g) FO (g) wax (g)
bubble candle 147 11 136
mini bubble 36 3 33
body candle 84 6 78
small twist 88 7 81
cushioned cube 178 13 165
arch 239 18 221
rubiks cube 208 15 193
geometric pillar 66 5 61
u-shaped arch 144 11 133
@@joolieshome I'm very thankful for your help! This has helped me understand how candle-making works. I will give it a try to make a candle with the fragrance load.
@@joolieshome sorry to ask you another question. I had a silicone mold that holds 76 grams of wax when soil and in liquid form is 2.7 oz. But I'm around it up to 3oz.
Which way so the correct way to find my F.O
For example, I wanna do 6% of F.O
Would it be
76 grams x 0.06 = 4.56 grams
Or
3oz x 0.06 = 0.18 oz
But I noticed it was hard to do 0.18 on my scale.
@@joolieshome ❤❤❤
I’m binge watching your videos and they’re soooo helpful and just relaxing 😍👌🏻 keep up the good work!!
This is the nicest comment 🥺 Thank you so much! So glad you're here :)
So pretty 😍
Thank you!! They were fun to make :)
What kind of wicks are you using? thank you
Hi! I'm using a generic cotton spool wick and prewaxed wicks from Amazon in this video. Later in my candle making journey I used wicks from a candle supplier based on their recommended wick guide.
Do you cure your candle for best scent? If you do do you leave it int he mold? or take it out of the mold
for these candles, I use M100 wax which requires 48 hours cure time before burning This is based on the directions provided online :) And I cure them out of the mold. Hope that helps!
This was a great video! Very informative!
Thank you so much for watching! I'm glad you found it helpful! If you have any questions, feel free to ask. I'm here to help :)
Thank you for sharing your video! I'm a beginner at candle making. My pillar candles kept coming out with air bubbles and texture. I do have two questions. What temperature do you melt your wax? And How long do you keep the wax to stay warm when you switch it to insulation? I hope I can get some help.
Hi! Thank you so much for watching :) With the wax I used in this video, they recommend heating it to 180F. The temperature setting isn’t always accurate in my opinion and the wax can get too hot. I always set it slightly lower than the temp I want and if it’s not hot enough, I’ll slowly increase the temperature dial. Once it reaches the temperature I need, I manually adjust the dial so it switches to insulation mode. If it gets too hot I just turn off the melter and remove the lid. Just make sure you don't overheat the wax ie. over 200F. You’ll eventually get the hang of it and will know what temp to set your dial to for your specific wax :) Hope that helps!
Which wax do u use pls tell me?♥️🥺
soy pillar wax 🤍
@@joolieshome thnq dr 😍 u r awsm
Thanks for sharing amazing work
thanks for coming by! :)
Just thanks
You're welcome! Thank you for watching and leaving a comment :)
I love your tool to insert the cotton wick. May I ask where did you get it?
Yes of course! I think it's called a "sewing awl". I purchased mine on aliexpress (www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004174193120.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.44.61471802WRSN5i). You might be able to find it on amazon, but I don't see any with reviews. Here is a similar one (amzn.to/3KifLjg). Hope that helps :)
Thank you 🫶🏻. I’ll try to find it. Loved your video!!
Thank you so much for watching 🫶 have fun making candles!!
Hola Joolie!! Dónde compras tu cera?? 🤗🤍
¡Hola! Muchas gracias por mirar 🤍 Estoy en Toronto y el lugar más cercano para comprar cera es Village Craft and Candle. ¡Aquí hay un enlace de afiliado si desea comprarles!
villagecraftandcandle.com/?ref=JOOLIE
Thanks for sharing the VDO, I am so enjoy. So could where I can get materials?
Thank you so much for watching 🫶 Sorry, I forgot to link the products for this video. I'll work on that right now and post the links in the description :)
Hi what kind of wax do you use thank you for the video
Hi! Thank you for watching :) I used a wax called M-100 but it looks like it was reformulated and renamed to Freedom Pillar Soy Wax on the suppliers site. Hope that helps! Here is the link:
(villagecraftandcandle.com/products/freedom-pillar-soy-wax?_pos=4&_sid=b08fd3572&_ss=r&ref=JOOLIE)
Can you please make video on vyber acid and stearic acid please 🥺 with parrifin wax it's a request and also without using any acid ... please only used parrifin wax i hope you will make ❤
How you managed to take out the U-shaped candle from the mould?
If I can remember correctly, I held the base of the U shape and slowly pulled it out from there. I also waiting until the next day to demold. Hope that helps! :)
I tried like 10 times and it always break! Thats unfortunate because i love this shape
Any tips on how to prevent air bubbles / texture in the candles? Been trying to do my own and I am ending up with all of my candles having air bubbles after I take them out of the mold 😢
I had this issue as well and it can definitely be frustrating 😢 For me, I was stirring aggressively which creates bubbles. Maybe try tapping the mold to release the air bubbles or try heating the molds with a heat gun before pouring. Pour slowly and at the right temp. Hope this helps!
What about now do you still have the same problem??
What size wick did you use
Hi! I'm using a generic cotton spool wick and prewaxed wicks from Amazon in this video. Later in my candle making journey I used wicks from a candle supplier based on their recommended wick guide.
did you put oil or anything before the wax, for when you take them out ?
I didn't, but I could have used some for the body mold to help release the wax. Thanks for watching :)
How much wax we need for a medium size glass jar candle
for my 9 oz candle jar, I fill 7.5 oz of wax and fragrance oil. It'll depend on the glass jar you purchase :)
@@joolieshome okay
Can you please give some info on what wick type and size you used for your candles? Thanks so much💜
Hi! Once you know the type of wax and the diameter of the candle, there are guides made by candle companies to help you figure this out. I used village craft and candles guide. villagecraftandcandle.com/pages/how-to-choose-the-right-wick?_fs=16428240218-15147080982. Hope that helps 🫶 Thank you so much for watching :)
How to pack these candles for selling?
If I'm shipping multiple candles, I would wrap them in tissue paper first and then maybe some kraft paper in a larger box for some cushion. You can also place them in a smaller kraft box with tissue paper and then place it in a larger shipping box. Hope that helps!
@@joolieshome thanks for reply ❤
Is it pure soy wax?
It's a botanical wax, so it's not 100% pure soy wax. It has soy, coconut, and palm. Hope that helps :)