Use fragrance oils for wax melts. Use suitably sized molds or popular wax melt outers to act as protective packets. Explore other ways to use your fragrance oils for wax melts like candle & soap making for body and face care or scenting and cleaning your home.. A whole world of creative fragrance awaits you, jump in with this super easy and rewarding project.
What Are Wax Melts?
Wax melts are blocks of scented wax toi heat indirectly. As they melt, these powerhouses of fragrance slowly release to scent your room for longer.
Fragrance them with essential oils or a wide range of high-quality fragrance oils, or you could make synergistic combinations of both, to give you the best of both worlds.
It is one of the fastest-growing hobby businesses of recent years, here in the UK. When you realize just how easy it is to make wax melts, I’m sure you’ll be jumping on the bandwagon.
The Benefits of Using Fragrance Oils For Wax Melts
Fragrance oils offer a quick, easy, and economical way to scent wax to make wax melts.
Vinevida soap and candle-making fragrance oils are SLS, SLES, paraben, and phthalate-free. Reduce your exposure to chemicals and toxins, with fragrance oils designed to be as safe as possible for you and all the family.
Fragrance oils for wax melts give you a wonderfully intense and resilient fragrance for long-lasting aromas. Then they can be remelted to add more fragrance oils to revitalize the scent. When the wax is finally exhausted, save all your old melts and make a candle from them. I save mine to wax sewing threads and zips and curtain rails to make them run smoothly.
The Best Fragrance Oils For Wax Melts
All VINEVIDA Soaps & candle fragrance oils can be used for wax melt projects.
Flashpoints
When shopping for fragrance oils for wax melts, make sure they are suitable for use with candle waxes and that the manufacturer supplies you with its flashpoint information.
Generally speaking, those with higher values will give a longer-lasting scent throw to your wax melt.
Those with lower values are lighter and more ethereal. They will not last quite as long.
You can however blend more fragrance oils together to pair light ones with another with a higher flashpoint. That can eke out that scent a little further.
What Effect Are You Trying To Create?
Knowing which are the best fragrance oils for wax melts depends on the effect you’re trying to create.
Whether it's uplifting lavender and floral aromas, sandalwood-rich masculine fragrances, or vanilla-laced gourmand scents, don’t panic. This article has lots of tips about which fragrance oils for wax melts to use, to achieve the best results for you.
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What Do I Need To Make Wax Melts
Honestly, you need very little to make wax melts, which is what makes them such a popular craft creation.
Wax
You can use most types of candle-making waxes to formulate wax melts. Many producers prefer soy wax because of the lovely creamy look it gives the wax melts, and it feels luxurious and high-end.
If you have paraffin wax or beeswax to hand, by all means, use that too.
All you need is a double boiler to heat your wax in and that can be as simple as a recycled tin can in a pan of water.
Read more about candle waxes suitable for wax melts here: How to Make Scented Candles.
Molds
It is worth investing in wax melt molds to take the guesswork out of how big they should be! They are inexpensive and a good investment. Your wax melts need to be just big enough to sit in the well of your aromatherapy diffuser. If you make them too big they will just drip over the edges.
TOP TIP: Pour water to just below the brim of your aroma diffuser and then pour into a measuring jug and note the volume of water. Reduce it by 10% and that dictates the volume of wax to use for your wax melt.
Containers & Packaging
You can buy wax melt packaging called ‘wax melt outers’ that double as molds too. Simply pour the wax in, let it set, and then close the lid and label. See an example here.
It is worth packaging your wax melts to keep them clean and fresh and it will also help to retain the scent.
Easy Peasy
Yeah…. That’s it! Wax and a double boiler to melt it in, fragrance oils for wax melts, molds and something to package them in, and a few labels. Simple isn’t it?
You can add color, glitter, crystals, dried flowers, and even tiny wax shapes if you wish.
Ingenuity
I see a lot of wax melts for sale locally and this weekend, I came across a small business selling in a garden center, and her wax melts really stopped me in my tracks. The lady had gone to the trouble to make tiny wax shapes like baby booties, wedding bells, birthday cakes, Christmas trees, and candy canes to decorate her wax melts. They really set her wax melts apart for the crowd.
A subtle coloring and dusting of glitter and she had the market sussed. Just while I stood there looking, two customers picked up a couple of routers each. Perfectly pitched and highly attractive and no doubt a resounding financial success too.
I also noticed because the decorations had some height to them, she had to make the wax melt shallower to accommodate the decoration and still fit in the wax melt outer. It was extremely clever, she reduced the overall volume of wax needed, and which would have also slashed her costs, but her products were so attractive no one would ever notice! Clever, clever, clever!
If you fancy selling your wares, consider how to set yourself apart in a competitive market.
How To Use Fragrance Oils For Wax Melts
Fragrance oils for wax melts are so easy to use, that I heartily encourage you to give this project a go. You are sure to be delighted with the results and wonder why you didn’t try it sooner. Careful though, it’s addictive!
I want to give you plenty of recipes to get your teeth into here, so I’m going to give you the basic wax melt method, followed by a good selection of fragrance oil blends to use in your wax melts.
IFRA Safety
Wax Melts fall into IFRA Category 12 which has no maximum safety restrictions.
This means that in 100ml of product, you can use as much soap and candle fragrance oil as you wish. But I would recommend going no higher than 10%.
You Will Need:
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- Pan stand/holder
- Weigh scales
- Double Boiler - Ideally one with a pouring lip.
- Measuring jug
- Stainless steel spoon
- Molds/Wax Melt Outers
- Oil and waterproof labels
Ingredients:
100g of Wax Pellets of your choice, I recommend Soy Wax (Hydrogenated Soy Bean Oil)
5 - 10 ml of your choice of Soap & candle fragrance oils for wax melts
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- Preservative of your choice - follow the manufacturer's instructions on how much to use and when
- Wax colorant- follow the individual manufacturer's instructions on how much to add and when, as they vary.
- Glitter
- Wax decorations
- Crystal inclusions
- Dried flowers
Safety:
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- Always protect your work surfaces from molten wax.
- Never pour molten wax down your sink.
- Wear heat-protective gloves.
Method:
Working Safely & Sensibly
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- Be sure to cover your workspace, newspaper is the ideal medium for this. Don’t skip this, because it is no fun spilling molten wax.
- If your kitchen is carpeted, consider working somewhere else, as it’s a real pain to get set wax out of the carpet! Alternatively, work in your sink and line it with several layers of newspaper. Take care not to allow ANY wax to go down the plughole, that’s worse than getting it in your carpet!
- To help you work quickly and efficiently, take the time to prepare your ingredients and equipment. Have them close to hand and ready to go.
Melt The Wax
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- Set your double boiler, over low to medium heat, and allow it a few minutes to warm through.
- The aim is to melt your wax low and slow, so take your time. Add your wax to the pan, stirring to break this up if necessary, but stick to the low and slow.
- If you are not using a double boiler and have a tin can in a saucepan, take extra care not to scorch your wax, watch it carefully and stir often.
- If you want to add a wax-based colorant, double-check the manufacturer's instructions, but now is probably the best time to add it.
- As soon as the wax (and any colorant) are melted, separate the pan from the water and set aside on a pan stand to cool a little.
Adding Fragrance Oil and/or Essential Oil
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- Before you add your fragrance oils for wax melts or essential oils, the wax needs to cool a little. The sweet spot temperature to aim for is between 180-185F for soy wax. Naturally, an infrared thermometer comes into its own here, however, most of us will just have to wing it and guess.
- Gently pour in the fragrance oil for wax melts and/or essential oils.
- Stir the oils well for at least 2-3 minutes. The oils must be evenly distributed through the wax and trust me, it takes a lot longer than you think. Be patient and you’ll reap the rewards.
Molding The Wax Melts
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- The amount of wax melts you end up with, depends on the size of the mold you are using. Don’t be tempted to make them too big or your molten wax could be too voluminous for the well or dish on your aromatherapy burner. You only need a small amount of wax.
- If you only have larger molds, simply fill them part way, this can work quite well with flower shapes, stars, and hearts.
- Set your clean and dust-free molds on a level surface and pour your beautifully fragranced wax into your molds to a suitable level.
- Simply place them on one side to set. Keep them clean and dust-free by covering them with a clean soft cloth, making sure the cloth does not touch the surface of the wax.
- You can unmold your wax melts as soon as they are set, make sure you leave them to leave them to cool and set fully. This is vitally important if you are going to package them, it allows warm moisture to escape that may otherwise encourage the growth of mold and bacteria.
- Only package the wax melts once they are totally cold and have cured a little.
- If you are having a go at using wax melt outers, all you need to do is pour your wax in, to the level indicated. Again, cover it with a clean cloth, making sure it does not touch the wax. Once fully cooled and cured a little, shut the lid and apply the label before you forget what they are! It’s important to totally cool these before sealing them shut, otherwise, you risk the formation of bacteria and mold in the warm and damp environment it creates by shutting the lid and excluding the air.
Discarding Wax
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- Put your common sense pants on now and NEVER pour excess wax down the sink. It’s extremely likely it will simply set in the pipe and block it.
- You should pour excess wax into a muffin case or paper towel and discard it in the household refuse. But only if you must!
- I save bits of extra wax to wax curtain rails so my curtain runs smoothly, to loosen stiff zips, and condition my sewing thread!
- Failing that, stick a wick in a jar and pour it in. Over time you will create a ‘Waste Candle’ that can be burnt up. You can always use leftover wax to make firelighters too if you have an open fire. There really is no need to waste anything here, work more sustainably if you can, and save, reuse or repurpose precious resources.
Curing Your Wax Melts
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- You have no doubt noticed that I mentioned your wax melt curing. You may be asking ‘Do they really need to’? Not particularly for personal use, you can use your wax melts immediately if you want to.
- However, if you are planning to gift or sell your wax melts it is worth realizing that over time the wax melts will cure and mature a little. The fragrance improves through the curing process and becomes more intense. Curing can also help achieve a better throw of scent, which can only be a good thing!
Labeling - Good Practice
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- Be sure to ALWAYS label your wax melts.
- I fully appreciate you arguing, “I know what they are”! However, how confident will you be in remembering that months from now? Double on the pressure of an ER doctor asking for the ingredients when your neighbor’s four-year-old ate it, thinking it was candy. At that point, labelling seems like a good idea. DO IT NOW!
- I know a lot of you store your wax melts in a jar, so at the very least, pop the list of ingredients into the storage jar, so if you ever need to, you can just grab and go.
- In these circumstances, it’s better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it.
Storing Your Wax Melts
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It is preferable to store your labeled wax melts in an airtight container. Restricting the airflow will help preserve the fragrance.
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How to Use:
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Find a level and stable place to set your fire/heat-proof candle plate and place your wax melt burner on top of it.
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Ensure the burner is out of reach of pets and children. Trust me when I remind you that rugs and carpet, wagging dog tails, and molten wax are not the best combination for relaxation and stress relief!
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The burner must be placed where it cannot be easily knocked over and out of the way of strong draughts.
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Just gauge the size of your wax melt, if it feels it is a tad too large, snap a bit off and save it for another time.
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Turn the wax melt burner on if it is electric, or ignite a tea light and let the burner pre-warm a little. Then carefully place the wax melt into the dedicated well to melt and become molten and infuse your room with a delicious scent.
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You must ensure that you never leave your wax melt burners and their candles burning unattended. It is a significant safety risk.
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How long your wax melts last is dependent on a few things, the quality of your wax and fragrance oils, and the humidity of your environment. A decent-quality wax melt can last several melts if not more. All you need to do is to replace it with fresh wax melt once the scent fades.
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Try not to waste the discarded wax melts, you can easily refresh them with the same fragrance oil, several times over in fact! If they have really had it, melt them down and make them into a candle and burn the wax down instead.
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Recipe Blends With Fragrance Oils For Wax Melts
Oooh, I’m quite excited. Creating versatile recipes with fragrance oils for wax melts is such fun. I really do love this bit!
You have the basics above, all you need to do is create your blend to add to your molten wax. Once the blend has cooled, give it a good, thorough stir to make sure it is evenly distributed. A couple of minutes should do it.
There’s something for everyone here and a little holiday bonus at the end, given the holidays are upon us!
All of these blends are made up to 10ml to be diluted in 100gms of wax before using.
Ocean Dreaming
Fragrance oils for wax melts are perfect for creating oceanic and marine aromas. They can be extremely hard scents to achieve using essential oils alone, making fragrance oils the perfect choice for this invigorating and revitalizing oceanic blend.
I’ve added in NO. 50 - Mahogany Teakwood just to add a little extra depth and dimension and give this lighter aroma better longevity and more presence.
Safety:
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- Not for topical use.
Fantastically Floral
Take a whole plethora of gorgeous floral fragrance oils for wax melts and create this fantastical flower-based scent. Ultra feminine, with layer upon layer of glorious blooms and soft, velvety petals.
This one will captivate you, with its rich floral heart full of undulating and mysterious flower notes. It’s simply glorious.
Safety:
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Not for topical use.
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Into The Woods
I’m using both fragrance oils for wax melts and essential oils to create this fragrant forest-scape. Essential oils offer us those unmistakable coniferous tree scents, that bring this alive with bright, fresh green aromas.
This blend is wonderfully airy and lavished with the revitalizing green aroma of the forest, with just a wisp of smoke to emulate camping in the woods. How invigorating!
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- 7 ml of NO. 1400 - Inspired by: Birchwood Pine by Nest Soaps & Candles fragrance oil
- 1 ml of NO. 16 - Campfire Soaps & Candles fragrance oil
- 20 drops of Dwarf Pine essential oil (Pinus Mugo Turra)
- 10 drops of Scotch Pine essential oil (Pinus sylvestris)
- 10 drops of Lemon Eucalyptus essential oil (Eucalyptus citriodora)
Safety:
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Not for topical use.
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Green Citrus Zinger
One of the things I love about fragrance oils for wax melts is that you can get such a wide variety of aromas, these ones are super light, bright, and airy to create a crisp, clean, and refreshing aroma in your home.
Bursting with juicy citrus essential oils and sharp green and cooling herbs, this one comes with an extra invigorating zing and will certainly add a zip to your day!
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- 3 ml of NO. 1204 - Inspired by: Fleur D'Oranger by Diptyque Soaps & Candles fragrance oil
- 3 ml of NO. 1112 - Inspired by: Eucalyptus Spearmint by Bath & Body Works Soaps & Candles fragrance oil
- 2 ml of NO. 1405 - Inspired by: Lemongrass & Ginger by Nest Soaps & Candles fragrance oil
- 20 drops of White Grapefruit essential oil (Citrus paradisi)
- 20 drops of Bergamot essential oil (Citrus bergamia)
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Not for topical use.
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Dark & Sexy
The range and scope you have in fragrance oils for wax melts means you can go from light and airy to deep, dark, and mysterious in a heartbeat, and that is just what I’m going to give you here.
This is deep and rich in complexity and has layers of smooth and suave aromas to sink back into. This is luxurious, decedent, and pretty heady! Not to mention, super sexy.
Safety:
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- Not for topical use.
Bonus Recipe - Spirit of The Christmas Tree
We have a whole new tantalizing range of holiday-inspired fragrance oils for wax melts, so let's give some of those new fragrances a whirl today!
This blend is airy, fresh and crisp. It evokes the journey of the humble Christmas tree from the frozen forests to the warmth and joy of your holiday home. You will love this for being fresh and airy with green aromas and forest botanicals.
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Not for topical use.
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Want More Blend Ideas For Fragrance Oils For Wax Melts?
Hopefully, those exciting blends with fragrance oils for wax melts (above), have whetted your appetite and fired up your creative energy to have a go at creating your own wax melts.
I have plenty more blends for you, so for more exciting wax melt variations, try these:
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- Fragrance Oil Of The Week: NO. 1015 - Inspired By: Ocean Eyes & Grace Vanderbilt Hotel
- Fragrance Oil Of The Week: NO. 79 - Vanilla Luxe
- Fragrance Oil Of The Week: NO. 68 - Sugar Cookie
- Fragrance Oil Of The Week: NO. 1105 - Inspired by - Cactus Blossom by Bath & Body Works
- Fragrance Oil Of The Week: NO. 43 - Honeysuckle & Jasmine Soaps & Candles Fragrance Oil (Wedding Favors)
What Else Can I Make With Fragrance Oils For Wax Melts?
Whatever you do, don’t fall into the idea that VINEVIDA Soaps & Candles fragrance oils are only for wax melts. No, no, no, no, they are SO much more than that!
Part of the clue is in the name Soaps & Candles fragrance oils. These high-quality and extremely versatile oils were formulated to withstand the rigours of the candle-making and soap making processes. Both of these expose the fragrance oil to high heat, which can degrade lesser-quality oils.
The product was also specifically designed and formulated to provide hobbyists and professionals formulaters with skin safe fragrance oils that comply to IFRA safety guidelines. It was important for us to avoid harmful toxins and chemicals used in many commercial preparations. Therefore, none of our fragrance oils contains Parabens, Phthalates, SLS or SLES. They are not tested on animals and are always cruelty free too.
VINEVIDA offer you a huge selection of rigorously tested and highly concentrated fragrance oils to make a wide variety of exciting products. They have a long list of suitable applications. This is why they are so popular as bulk and wholesale fragrance oils for our business customers.
For a whole raft of exciting ideas - check out - Unlock the Power of Aromatherapy: 100 Ways to Use Essential Oils & How To Get The Best From Soaps & Candles Fragrance Oil.
Candles And Wax Products
You can use your fragrance oils for wax melts for your candle scents too. They are perfect for making candles of high quality with an intense and luxurious finish to them.
Our Soaps & Candles fragrance oils give you a diverse range of candle scents that will give you a great scent throw and a resilient and intense aroma that will last the longevity of the candles. If you want to make a quality candle, try our fragrance oils. You won’t be disappointed!
You don’t just have to stick to making candles and wax melts, try wax sachets for a new and exciting project. Check out NO. 66 Roasted Pine Cone - Fragrance Oil Of The Week for ideas on making wax sachets and your own wax firelighters. They make wonderful holiday gifts.
Soaps
Did you know you can use your VINEVIDA fragrance oils for wax melts for making soaps too.
Candles and soaps! Whatever next?
Our fragrance oils offer you high-quality scents for making soap that are resilient and long-lived across the life of the soap. We have an exciting array of endless variations to fire up your creativity when it comes to soap making.
You can also use these fragrance oils to create bath care products like liquid soaps, bubble baths and bath oils.
Skin and Body Care Products
Take your luxurious and versatile VINEVIDA fragrance oils for wax melts and use them to create an exciting range of nourishing skin and body care products, including cosmetics.
You will be amazed at their sheer versatility in terms of the types of products you can make with them at home or in your business. Create bath and body care products like shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, and unctuous body butter and body lotions.
Look after your facial care and use them in moisturizers, serums, toners, and night creams. Get super creative and use fragrance oils to scent your makeup and cosmetics like, skin primer and mineral foundation.
Fine Fragrances, Perfumes, Aftershaves and Colognes
Yes! Your fragrance oils for wax melts can even be used to create fine fragrances and your very own bespoke signature scents.
With such a huge range of wonderful aromas, from fresh and fruity, feminine and floral, earthy and comforting to the woody aromas of Sandalwood and Oud. Use VINEVIDA Soaps and Candle fragrance oils to elevate your perfumes and captivate your friends, family, and customers with your high-quality creations.
There’s never been a better time to create your own luxury fragrance and a unique signature scent. Check out these exciting and creative articles to get started.
Scented Home Products and Home Cleaning
You can use fragrance oils for wax melts in some types of aromatherapy diffusers. However, it’s really important that if you have a Cold Air or Nebulizing diffuser you use the VINEVIDA Diffuser fragrance oils instead as it is specifically formulated for these delicate machines. Do NOT use the Soaps & Candles variations in your CAD or nebulizing diffusers, please.
You can create luxury and premium scented home care products like room spray, reed diffusers, and ironing water. Not to mention using it in home cleaning products like washing detergents and softeners, surface cleansers, and floor washes. They are so versatile around the home.
Final Words
As you can see, fragrance oils for wax melts are that and SO much more!
This is a real opportunity for you to exercise your own creativity and create your own wax melts. Whether you are making them for yourself or looking for new ideas for your business, there is so much choice and versatility available.
Remember if your favourite scent has a low flashpoint, you can bolster it with a fragrance oil with a higher flashpoint to improve both scent throw and longevity. Just don’t swamp the initial scent, as those with a lower flashpoint tend to be lighter and more ethereal anyway.
Now that you have the basic formula, have fun with it and make it your own, scale it up or down to suit your production needs.
They make wonderful scented holiday gifts that are always well received. Why not try using your fragrance oils for wax melts to make other projects like highly scented body butter or bath oils?
However, you choose to use fragrance oils for wax melts, have a world of fun with them and enjoy the premium, luxurious, and high-quality products they help to create.
