It's the orange on the counter, the primrose in the garden or a friends perfume. Whatever it may be, go on – experiment with it and create that wonderful aroma with your scented candles. Before you do though, do some aromatherapy research. Delve into what generations have been using in the past to create candle making fragrance. You will learn how lemon oil is uplifting to your spirit. Just as lavender oil calms, relaxes and even is believed to relieve those awful tension headaches. If you have a cold, burning a eucalyptus candle will clear out your nasal passages, helping you to breath easier.
So you see – candle making fragrance is not just about making a room smell awesome! It can also soothe a person senses and initiates a whole different mood.
There are different perfumed oils consisting of Jasmine, Lavender, Rose and Sandal wood. There is Baked Apple Crisp, Banana Rum, Bayberry Spice, Blackberry Brandy, and Brown Sugar & Spice. Other fragrance oils include Lilac, Spearmint, Cinnamon, Cherry and Vanilla. You think it, you want it and you can get it! There are other ingredients for injecting fragrance in candles such as dry leaves and flowers, but out of all the them, fragrance oils get the most attention.
Just like everything, caution must be issued here. When buying fragrance oil, be careful of the inexpensive oils as they sometimes cause eye irritation and skin rashes and the aroma is not as expected. Best to buy the better fragrance oil from well-known manufacturers. This way your candle making fragrance experience will be an event to remember with sweet aromatic pleasure.
One however, has to take the upmost care with using scented oils. Your need only a few drops of oils for each candle. Approximately one to three per candle. These drops should be placed in the hot wax before it is poured into the mold. This slows down the evaporation process.
Did you know that oils are not used just for making candle fragrance? Incense sticks, soaps and potpourri all use fragrance oil. Fragrance oils is a gigantic industry.
If you decide to use the internet, you will find fragrance websites that display lists of oils available, complete descriptions and composition breakdown. If you're looking for a custom blend for your fragrance, or alcohol-free oils, some companies will even be able to assist you in that. Can't get much easier than that! Plus they deliver to your door!