Make Triple Scented Candles

Learning how to make triple scented candles is as simple as measuring the correct amount of fragrance or essential oils per pound of candle wax you'll be using. Triple scented candles are simply strongly fragranced candles, and it's easy to make these at home.

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The phrase "triple scented" implies that a candle contains three times as much scent as an ordinary candle. This isn't always the case, however. Good quality triple scented candles definitely have a strong scent that lasts a long time, and spreads quickly throughout your home. The idea that there is more fragrance or essential oil in the candle is questionable, however.

Candle wax, be it paraffin, soy wax, beeswax, or a blend, can only hold a limited amount of added oil. If you over scent a candle, you risk the fragrance oil seeping out of the wax and catching fire. This is certainly not a desired effect!

Triple scented candles make more sense if you consider that traditionally, before the super-scented candle craze began, the accepted amount of scent for candle making was 0.5 ounces per pound of wax. Therefore, a triple scented candle contains 1.5 ounces of fragrance per pound of wax, or 9% saturation.

The most important thing to remember when you make triple scented candles is that you cannot simply triple the amount of scent in any candle project. There are ways, however, to increase the strength of the candle fragrance, and widen the scent throw (the distance the scent can be detected from).

First, pick your favorite method for making homemade candles. If you haven't tried making candles before, here are some simple project ideas to get you started:

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Your choice of scent and wax will make a huge impact on the resulting fragrance strength of the finished triple scented candle. Here are some tips to help you get the biggest bang from your candle making supplies.

• Fragrance oils are generally stronger and last longer than essential oils.

• High quality fragrance oil is more expensive, but absolutely worth the extra money. Candle scents that are found at a craft store or department store won't be as good as those you purchase from an outlet specializing in candle making supplies.

• A candle additive called Vybar can be added to the melted wax in order to stabilize the fragrance. While Vybar won't necessarily make the scent stronger, it will ensure even distribution of the fragrance, making the candle smell great each time it's in use. Use half a teaspoon of Vybar for each pound of wax.

• Select a good quality candle wax that can hold more fragrance per pound than its cheaper counterparts.

While candle making isn't always an exact skill, there are certain guidelines that should be adhered to for the best results. With triple scented candles, you'll want to pay special attention to these details:

• Watch the temperature of the wax while it's melting. Follow the instructions that come with the wax, and don't exceed the recommended temperatures. Adding scent to candle wax that is too hot will kill the fragrance.

• Store both your fragrance oil and your finished candles in a cool, dry, and dark place. Too much light or heat will spoil or greatly reduce the scent.

• Use the right sized candle wick. A wick that is too large will burn more quickly, and use up the fragrance faster than one that is the correct size.

The best way to find the perfect combination of wax, fragrance, and wick is to experiment and keep trying new things. Wax blends vary a great deal, so if you're unhappy with your candles, try something different.

Candle making supplies can get expensive, but some candle supply stores will offer small samples of their products that you can try before purchasing in quantity. Always ask if these are available when trying a new product.

Make your triple scented candles in small batches, or even one at a time, to test any changes or different products you might be using. When you hit on something you like, write down the exact recipe, including the manufacturers of the wax and fragrance, so you can duplicate the candle again.

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