Fragrances have the power to elevate your candle-making and wax crafting projects from simple to extraordinary, transforming them into sensory experiences that evoke emotion, memory, and ambiance. Whether you’re aiming for the calming scent of lavender, the refreshing aroma of citrus, or a custom blend of your own creation, incorporating the right fragrance is key to creating a truly unique and captivating product. But fragrance blending is both an art and a science, and getting it right can sometimes be a challenge.
When it comes to crafting with sand wax, choosing and blending fragrances requires understanding a few essential principles to achieve the perfect balance. Each fragrance oil has its own unique properties that interact differently with wax, affecting everything from the strength of the scent to the way it burns. This means that while you may want a strong, lasting aroma in your candle or wax project, it’s important to know how much fragrance your wax can hold and how to blend scents without overwhelming the senses or causing performance issues.
To start, it’s important to choose high-quality, wax-compatible fragrance oils that are designed specifically for candle-making or wax crafting. Not all oils are created equal—some can cause the wax to discolor, or worse, affect how the candle burns, leading to uneven melting or poor scent throw. You’ll also need to understand the fragrance load of your chosen sand wax. The fragrance load refers to the maximum percentage of fragrance oil your wax can safely hold without compromising its structural integrity. Typically, sand waxes have a fragrance load capacity ranging from 6% to 12%, depending on the type of wax you’re using. Exceeding this percentage can lead to problems like sweating (when the fragrance seeps out of the wax) or an uneven burn.
