Easy candle math for beginning candle makers - Three different calculations

[@chichi1860]

The most clear, understandable explanation I’ve seen! So many other videos over complicate it and make it so confusing. Thank you so much!

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chichi1860]

@@StandleyHandcraftedI tried it with one candle and it worked but I’m having a hard time and coming up short when I try to do this formal for multiple jars at once. For example, I made (12) 7 oz jars and only had enough to fill 10 of the jars. Help 😢

[@SiElyseCandleCo]

You’re MY CANDLE GODFATHER. I’ve been using this formula since I started making candles about 6 months ago. Thank you for the free downloads. Very helpful!!!

[@chichi1860]

You’re God sent! Thank you!

[@phatwombat4241]

Thank you for also using grams, your voice is so easy to listen to, very informative and easy to follow

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Thank you so much and I’m glad it helped. 😃

[@imasahm]

Hope to get back into candle-making soon and really appreciate the simplicity of your video! Thanks!

[@pako6439]

Finally I was able to understand this formula. No more smoke 💨 coming out of my head. Great 👍 job. Amazing explanation. New subscriber.

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Thank you so much! I'm glad it helped.

[@MackieJackCreations]

Thank you!! Just getting started with candle making, and WHEW … 🥵 Candle math!! 😂 Thanks Again.

[@MackieJackCreations]

Can I ask another question? I just tried to download the free papers on candle math, and it won’t let me. Says I have to sign up & then when I do, it says the server is down.

[@dinohbaudelaire9237]

¡Gracias!

[@RavenH721]

Thank you for simplifying the formula. I came across your channel through the 1st breakdown of formula. It was hard to follow at 1st, however been a subscriber since. Thanks!

[@t.mccullough2240]

Thank you Stanley all help is good help get video!!!👍☺️

[@aqueue]

This is so helpful, and so easy to understand, thank you!

[@nicholemonahan5512]

Thanks for adding the visuals. I will try your work sheets

[@thebeatinstitutemue8966]

Thank you so much! I watched to other videos and was sooo wrong and frustrated lol! You helped me get it right first try! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💯 Thanks again ❤️

[@drensh5665]

As a new maker just what I need

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

I hope it helps! 😃

[@ruslundbiscoe]

Thank you, you are a blessing

[@rbergamo5]

This works perfectly for me. Following this sheet has helped me not have left over wax. The sheet is handy and I use for all of my candles. I am still learning but this took some of craziness out of my candle making. Now if finding a wick was this easy I would be in heaven. I am going to order the candle journal. Thanks Jeff for making this available for us newbees.

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

You’re welcome and thank you for saying so. 🙂

[@candacebruno7980]

​@@StandleyHandcraftedI can't find the pdf

[@ms.cruzcruz2298]

Thank you so much I have watched many videos trying to understand but this makes sense finally! Thank you thank you 😊

[@thewillowfoxcandleco]

Thank you so much! ive been so confused prior to seeing this video x

[@jeaniceanderson]

Thank you!! Your videos are so helpful.

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Thank you 😁

[@jennifermoran1561]

Thank you so much!! 🤩

[@dinohbaudelaire9237]

I’m starting making soy candles and your videos are so helpful. Thank you so much ! Greetings from a small town in Mexico :)

[@cindypierce4247]

Excellent thank you very clear.

[@luisahorton4537]

❤❤❤❤❤ thank you! Very helpful

[@simplyblessed_]

Yasssss I needed this

[@anti-victimGenX]

HALLELUJAH!!!.. I am sooo confused! I've given myself the hardest math thing I've ever had to do, everyone wants to give me advice of better ways to do what I'm physically trying to do (which is fine, but I'm not "leaving cardboard fibres in the wax which will cause a secondary wick effect..", I've figured out how to do what I'm trying do without setting my family and friends houses on fire for goodness sake!).. I just needed help with the math! AND HERE IT IS!!! WAX = V H2O x .86!!! (I dont suppose you have a conversion for weight of sand to wax, do you? Please? Asking too much? No worries, understanable. 😂😂😂) You Sir, are an absolute GODSEND! ❤

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

lol haven’t seen that conversion. 😂

[@RettasManor]

Thank you, just downloaded it.

[@midnightrider9904]

Great video. I loveaking crafts and decided to add candle making to them. I don't see any PDFs though. Regardless, thanks for the info! 😊

[@manorhouse3556]

If anyone's looking for his pdfs, etc. Just click on the title of his video.. it's a drop down menu with all the links 🙂. I just found it! Lol

[@candacebruno7980]

Hello where's the PDF? I don't see it

[@carmenaviles779]

I can't see it either.

[@TakeItEasy857]

It’s not there

[@riverway77]

Nah! Not there

[@sophiedubocage3824]

Je ne trouve pas son pdf 😭

[@kims2467]

Thank you so much for explaining this and for showing grams too, I can't stand working in ounces lol

[@allabouttheflowers7718]

Thanks for the video!! Can you provide a link to pre-order the candle journal?

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Absolutely, here you go. www.westsoundcandlesupply.com/collections/printed

[@terryreynolds4101]

where are the downloadable forms the link is not working it takes you to Printed products but none are downloadable?

[@maryodeniyi]

Thanks for this video. I can't find the link to your website. Please send it

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

www.westsoundcandlesupply.com/collections/printed/products/candle-testing-sheet-free

[@maryodeniyi]

Thank you

[@Fchgcgguj]

Can, these methods work with wax melts? I don’t use clam shells but use the silicone molds and this may help with waste. Thanks!

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Absolutely. These calculations still work in what ever you’re using or making.

[@carmenaviles779]

I cant find the download for the measures. Please I need it. Im new on candle making. Thanks

[@catherinebyrne1354]

hello super helpful but unfortunatly I cant find the downloads

[@melaniebaine5779]

I don’t seem to see the free candle testing sheet download. Are these no longer available?

[@marjaeemilan6748]

Hey are you going to re upload the free downloads? They say it’s unavailable on your site

[@destt8481]

Can we use this same method for wax melts as well ?

[@gladys1230]

I’m not candlemaking I am trying to find your candle making guide but I can’t find it I’m clicking on the link that says forms I don’t see it can you please help me out. I enjoy your videos I have learned plenty from you and it would come in so handy if I could only find it. Thank you

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Here you go. www.westsoundcandlesupply.com/collections/printed

[@susanamarin7342]

Thank you for explaining it, i am very new to this lol… i do understand everything you said but, my question is how do i know what % of oil am using? For example on of the bottle says 3%-10% what is that even mean? Thank you.

[@rosecroix2467]

Form not on site anymore. Thanks anyway.

[@claudiat.6505]

New candle maker here, thank you ×'s a million. Question: Am I supposed to subtract the weight of the vessel when weighing the water?

[@manorhouse3556]

Great point! I would because you are figuring out the NET WEIGHT ... The weight of what's inside the vessel. You can just tare the vessel out on your scale and continue with your process. 🙂

[@claudiat.6505]

Thank you

[@sehorky1]

I can’t find the downloadable sheet. I only see what you are selling

[@rachelkoenning3076]

don't see that the form is available for free anywhere on your website.

[@CharlesTedesco]

I cant find the free downloadable sheet.

[@divals50]

Thank you for making these 2 formulas easy to understand! I tried downloading the free Candle testing and tips sheet and it wouldn't allow me to add them to my cart. Please advise!

[@Johanna-cd4qn]

Hi Stanley! I have a question. Do you know where I could get vessels with labels like the one from Goose creek candle or body works? I like those jars with labels wrapped around! Thanks for Your reply!

[@RettasManor]

What’s the name of your website, just so I can download the pdf.

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

www.westsoundcandlesupply.com

[@jessicarivera9970]

Great video! When calculating your fragrance oil is it the same formula when finding how much to use for essential oils?

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Essential oils are very different and not really meant for candles but if you do use them the formula's would be the same. You would alter the oil percentage though.

[@kionscott6084]

Hi Jeff. I have a question about fo percentage. How can you get 10%fo load if you are using the 1ounce sample bottle from a company like Flaming Candle Company or Candle Science?

[@islandstar8974]

I’m using coco apricot so the wax can hold up to 10 %. I’m using memory box candle co formulas. So my 9oz jar really holds 7oz. So 7oz =198 grams. So with her formula. I have to take 198 divide it by 110%= 180. So now I need 180 grams of wax. In order to find the 10% FO. I have to minus the 198-180=18. N I will need 18 grams of FO which will be the 10%. So that is where I got the 18 from. But when I make a custom blend with 3 FO the candle is sweating. What did I do wrong ?

[@Beamintiffreactions]

Where’s the form to download?

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

www.westsoundcandlesupply.com/collections/printed/products/candle-testing-sheet-free

[@zzevonplant]

Does it really take 0.8-1oz of fragrance oil for one 10oz candle..?? That seems like an extraordinarily massive amount. I mean, maybe it's because I'm not used to the fragrance oils, but I have a 1oz bottle of pure lavender oil, and a few drops makes an entire room smell like lavender. My first shipment of materials is coming today, but I'm still trying to determine how much of each oil to buy to make a few candles with that scent - and one 1oz bottle making 2 candles or less seems crazy to me. The cost per candle for fragrance seems so high, especially if you're not doing larger batches.

[@blckpxl]

Like the Video great information and so helpful ❤👍🏼 But something off topic: it could be a good idea to add 1 or 2 Plugins postproduction to remove the low rumble noises? I listen with Headphones and it's killing my ears.

[@jesusmarin1489]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us. I have a question. I m new to this and I make candle as a hobby so mostly for me and my family. The first few candle they small great but recently I made a strawberry candle and you can hardy smell it. I m using soy wax and 10% oil. I combined my way and oil when wax is at 180 degrees, any tips. Should I use a bigger oils %. Same problem with the oil and wax melts, no smell. Thank you so much

[@SiElyseCandleCo]

Check the flashpoint on the fragrance oil & maybe add the oil to wax that’s a little bit under that number

[@MsRkelley9]

I wanted to download your sheet, but it is no longer on your website.

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

I’ll have it listed again very soon

[@EvgeniyaPetkova]

From where you can see the percentage of FO? Mine it says from 6-10%. How to know which percentage to use?

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

This is where testing comes into play big time. Certain wicks will handle lower percentages better and some handle higher percentages. I have always stuck right around 8% and have good luck all the way around.

[@sophiedubocage3824]

Ou se trouve le pdf 😢

[@AnissaM63]

What if I want to measure 2 pounds of wax how do I figure the oil ounces for that

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

All the calculations would be the same, just sub in 32oz

[@beyoncerihanna6710]

My digital scale is way off, it keeps doubling the values I get. I got another scale and it’s doing the same thing! I don’t know how to fix this

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

How is it doubling? How are you pouring and what measurement are you using? Are you placing the cup on the device first and then you zero it out? Make sure you hit tare if you aren't

[@beyoncerihanna6710]

@@StandleyHandcrafted Thank you so much for replying! I have no idea why it’s doubling. I tare the scale, before measuring. I’ll keep at it and try and figure out what’s wrong

[@Level_Up_Nation]

Candle math hurts my head lmao, seen so many different ways to do it even apps .. and most all have different outcomes lol, so, know it's your turn! Lol 😆

[@popitargentina]

CANNOT find that pdf 🥴

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

www.westsoundcandlesupply.com/collections/printed/products/candle-testing-sheet-free

[@julieturfrey4397]

@@StandleyHandcrafted it comes up with 404 - Page not found

[@RollerCoasterPsycho]

this is confusing, why is it not just to multiply the total weight by the percent. Example - 300g times .1 or 10%= 30. Then subtract 30g by 300g which equals 270g for the wax weight and 30 for fragrance load. When you divide you get a different number (272.2g wax 27.2g FO) which is not 100% accurate. without a calculator 30 is 10 percent of 300 so why is it nobody does it that way. Im only going by past math from school, I don't know if wax makes the calculations different, but I would think it wouldn't matter?

[@RollerCoasterPsycho]

NeverMind I was didn’t understand what the percent was being taken from, I thought the fragrance oil percentage was for the total amount not for the actual wax u need. Very hard to wrap ur head around and some websites from fragrance companies like the flaming candle tell u differently but I get it now.

[@nz7984]

No rocket science