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Dear Neecie,
I am a beginning candle maker and I am still in the experimental stages
where I play with different waxes, wicks and fragrances. Having a lot of fun!
However, I stumbled upon a site that said that the best way to add fragrance
to a candle is by LAYERING it with the wax - not adding it to the wax in the
melting pot. I have never heard this before and wanted to find further info on
the subject. If you have any experience or knowledge in this Neecie I would
be so grateful if you would share it with me. I thank you in advance and hope
to hear from you soon.
kind regards,
milla
Hi Milla,
I am not familiar with the layering technique. I've always added my fragrance into the hot wax and stirred it in. I think that is how most candle makers put fragrance in their candles. Without knowing the article that you are referring to, I am wondering if it could be talking about it having two fragrances burning at the same time. Or perhaps layering the candle itself. Where one layer of wax is apple, the next layer cinnamon and another layer vanilla. I am intrigued by this technique and I'm going to see if I can find more information about it.
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| Rating(1-10) | Knowledgeability = 10 | Clarity of Response = 10 | Politeness = 10 |
| Comment | Dear Neecie, Thank you so much for taking the time to get back to me. I wish I would have book marked the article.. But I do remember it was definitely not talking about layering two different scents, it said that you should cool the wax, then put the fragrance and so on. It was a very very brief explanation but enough to make me curious. I have tried to find more info about it but it has been close to impossible, if you manage, please please let me know. Again, thank you so much Neecie! If I come across more info I will let you know as well. Warm Regards, Milla | ||
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I can answer all questions pertaining to wax candles. I have made candles for the last 30 years. I have experience in soy wax and paraffin container candles as well as votive candles. For any questions that I may not have an answer to, I am happy to research it for you
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I have over 30 years of candlemaking experience. I have owned my own candle production company for the last 7 years. I sell my candles on the arts and crafts show circut, but also have them available in 7 retail stores across the state.
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