Question about Fragrance
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craftykelly
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I keep reading 1oz per pound of oil, is that right? :?
pinkduchon
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Do you use weight or volume when using FOs?
heartsong
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f/o
fragrancing is one of the greatest challenges in soapmaking! each vendor seems to be different. i use a measuring glass you can get in the kitchen isle of walmart. on the sides it has up to 4 oz in .25 oz increments.
when they say 5% f/o is that per pound of oils or per pound of soap?
example: 5 pounds finished soap= 80 oz x 5% = 4 oz fragrance oils.
when they say .7 oz ppo-per pound of oils:
example: 3.5 pounds of oil x .7= 2.45 oz round up to 2.5 oz
when in doubt, i use more-i'd rather have it a bit strong than have it too week.
i always keep a journal of fragrances i use. that way 6 months from now i can go back and see how much i used and how it performed.
fragrancing is one of the greatest challenges in soapmaking! each vendor seems to be different. i use a measuring glass you can get in the kitchen isle of walmart. on the sides it has up to 4 oz in .25 oz increments.
when they say 5% f/o is that per pound of oils or per pound of soap?
example: 5 pounds finished soap= 80 oz x 5% = 4 oz fragrance oils.
when they say .7 oz ppo-per pound of oils:
example: 3.5 pounds of oil x .7= 2.45 oz round up to 2.5 oz
when in doubt, i use more-i'd rather have it a bit strong than have it too week.
i always keep a journal of fragrances i use. that way 6 months from now i can go back and see how much i used and how it performed.
ilovedoxies
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I start w/ .5 oz per pound of oils. I also use a shot glass to measure becuase FO will melt plastic.
Hope that helped,
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Hope that helped,
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