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Title: Question about Essential Oils
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on March 08, 2010, 06:52:14 AM
We have 4 large dogs, so I keep jar candles on candle warmers to keep the house smelling nice in the winter when we can't open the windows and bathe the dogs as regularly.

After a while, the scent wears off and I have to buy new candles.  This starts getting expensive.  There's nothing wrong with the wax, it just doesn't smell.  Would it work if I purchased some essential oil and then added a few drops to the melted wax?  If so, is there a special kind of oil I should look for?

Thanks for your help.  I appreciate your comments.
Title: Re: Question about Essential Oils
Post by: Tammy on March 16, 2010, 11:20:07 PM
I've made candles with used wax (unscented) and added essential oils to them while the wax was liquid. I find just a few drops works well for a large candle.
I'm not sure if it matters what type of oil.

Title: Re: Question about Essential Oils
Post by: Lady Renee Buchanan on March 17, 2010, 06:53:50 AM
Thank you.  We have some shops downtown that have candles and oils, so I'll stop in there.
Title: Re: Question about Essential Oils
Post by: Tammy on March 17, 2010, 04:10:40 PM
You're very welcome, sorry I couldn't help ya more!!
Title: Re: Question about Essential Oils
Post by: ThreeAcreRanch Soaps on March 30, 2010, 07:52:28 PM
I would stay away from the citrus essential oil though because they have a very low flash point and will burn off faster.  The exception to that is Lemongrass.