How to make a strong scented candle?

I know how to make scented candles but is it just me or do they not smell strong enough? I have had several disappointments and know that I’m following the directions precisely. The conclusion that I have drawn is that the companies I’m buying from just don’t make them strong enough.

When it comes to candle making, both fragrance oils and essential oils have their benefits and drawbacks. Essential oils are natural and often have therapeutic properties, making them popular with people who prefer natural products. They also tend to have a subtler scent and may not be as overpowering as fragrance oils. On the other hand, essential oils can be more expensive and may not always be strong enough to create a noticeable scent in candles.

Fragrance oils, on the other hand, are created in a lab and can be formulated to have a wide range of scents, from subtle to strong. They can also be less expensive than essential oils and may have a longer shelf life. However, some people are sensitive to synthetic fragrances, and fragrance oils may not have the same therapeutic benefits as essential oils.

Ultimately, the choice between fragrance oils and essential oils comes down to personal preference and the intended use of the candle. If you’re looking for a natural, subtle scent or therapeutic benefits, essential oils may be the way to go. If you’re looking for a wider range of scents or a stronger scent, fragrance oils may be a better option.

Starla and Lisa’s Candle Making site has taught me a lot and they seem to know what they’re doing so maybe I should try buying scents from them. It says that they’re from high-quality candle making oils and will give me the hot and cold scent throws I’ve been looking for. They definitely have a point about buying supplies from someone who makes candles and knows and not someone who just sells the supplies. I’ll keep you posted on my next scent quest.

I am sick of these lame soft scents so am on a mission to find out where to find the strong ones. Any input is much appreciated. Does anyone have a secret formula?

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I have a complicated relationship with my embroidery needles. Which is a fancy way of saying I don’t really take care of my needles at all. Even though I know I have embroidery needles to use for cross stitch and sewing, needles that are certainly still in their packages, I can rarely find them when I need them.

So when I saw this post from Crewel Ghoul about how to store your embroidery needles, it hit close to home for me.

It doesn’t really say anything I didn’t already know, but it is good advice that might also serve as a reminder for you to take better care of your needles when you cross stitch or do other hand-sewing projects so that you’ll be able to find your needles again when you need them.

It would help me a lot if I had a dedicated place to keep needles I’m not using, including the needles that are still in their packages from when I bought them. You’d think I would keep them with my embroidery floss but apparently you would be mistaken about that.

Another good idea for me is to have a place to put needles I’ve been using when I am done with them. Because goodness knows I’m not going to put them back in the package. (Which may actually be a good thing because then I know which one I’ve been using and which ones are fresh. Not that I replace my needles regularly, but still.) I own pincushions but I don’t really use them for anything, which is silly.

Check out the post at Crewel Ghoul to see all the options available for storing your embroidery needles properly. I’d love to hear what you do, especially if you have a better system than I do (which, honestly, would be any system at all).

[Photo: Crewel Ghoul]

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