Learn How to Make Candles: A Step-by-Step Beginner’s Guide
Understanding the Formulas
A course by xoilluminated (Belinda Resendez) , Candle Making Instructor
Joined June 2024
Joined June 2024
About the video: Understanding the Formulas
Overview
“In this lesson, you will learn wax-to-fragrance ratio and tips for achieving an optimal hot throw.”
In this video lesson xoilluminated (Belinda Resendez) addresses the topic: Understanding the Formulas, which is part of the Domestika online course: Learn How to Make Candles: A Step-by-Step Beginner’s Guide. Learn candle making basics using soy wax, fragrance oils, and wicks for creative, eco-friendly home scents.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, we will learn about fragrance formulas. Since we covered this in the previous unit, we will go through a refresher. Most candle makers use a 6 to 10% fragrance to wax ratio. For example, if you are making a 7 ounce candle and you wanted to add a 7% fragrance load, you would take 7% of 7, which gives you 0.49. This tells you that in order to fill your vessel with 7 ounces of liquid, you would need approximately 6.5 ounces of wax and 0.49 ounces of fragrance. Let's look at another example. Let's say we want to make a 10 ounce candle with a 10% fragrance load. We would take 10%...”
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Course summary for: Learn How to Make Candles: A Step-by-Step Beginner’s Guide
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DIY, Interior Design, Product Design
xoilluminated (Belinda Resendez)
A course by xoilluminated (Belinda Resendez)
Belinda, the creator and owner of XO Illuminated, embarked on her candle-making journey in 2020, transforming a personal hobby into a thriving business. With a passion for health and environmental sustainability, she crafts soy-vegan and chemical-free candles, wax melts, and soaps. Her expertise extends to various techniques, including the "whipped wax" effect, glittering, and decorative wax molds. Belinda's dedication to her craft has led her to partner with major brands such as Brambleberry and Bulk Apothecary, and she has gained significant exposure through her creative presence on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
Her brand, XO Illuminated, took off in 2021, propelled by viral success on social media and increasing sales through her website. Belinda possesses a deep understanding of the intricacies of candle making, from selecting the right wick size to achieving optimal fragrance loads. Her candles resonate with fans of Disney, Harry Potter, and more, drawing inspiration from beloved films and childhood memories. Known for her innovative approach, she continuously tests new techniques to offer unique products to her customers. With a focus on creativity and quality, Belinda is eager to share her knowledge and guide others in the art of candle making.
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