Smells Like Old People | Double Wicked IGI 6006 Candle
This week we made a double wicked IGI 6006 candle that smelled a bit like old people.
SUPPLIES
- 398 g IGI 6006 parasoy wax
- 28 g Forever Romance (Lone Star Candle Supply)
- 2 ECO-2 wicks
- 2 Wick stickers
- 3.75″ diameter container
EQUIPMENT
- 4 lb aluminum pour pot
- Kitchen scale
- Skewer
- Hot plate
METHOD
- Using a scale, measure the weight of water in the container, making sure to subtract the empty container weight if possible. Record as Water Weight.
- Calculate Total Blend Weight by multiplying Water Weight by 0.86. This is roughly the sum of wax and fragrance to make up a single candle.
- Calculate Wax Weight assuming a generous 7.0% fragrance load by dividing the Total Blend Weight by 1.07. Read more about calculating wax weight here.
- Fill aluminum pour pot with wax and place on heat.
- While wax is melting, prepare container by placing two ECO-2 wicks evenly spaced on bottom using wick stickers or glue. Secure tension in the wick by any creative means necessary.
- Measure 7.0% fragrance oil by multiplying the Wax Weight by 0.07 into a glass beaker, small cup, or other temporary impermeable device you wish.
- When wax is between 185°F and 200°F, take off heat.
- If you have color, add that now.
- Add fragrance oil to wax blend at or above 185°F and stir for approximately 2 minutes.
- At roughly 170°F, pour blend into container. If the blend drops below the pour temperature, place back on the heat until blend reaches proper temperature.
- Cool and cure for 5-7 days in a relatively stable temperature range (68°F – 86°F) before burning or testing.
