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    Can I use perfume instead of fragrance oil?
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    It wouldn't work well because perfume is alcohol based, it would burn off and evaporate immediately.
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    Could I use flowers in adding scent?
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    Yes. You could mix flowers and olive oil and boil them in a double boiler for an hour. Then, strain the oil using a strainer and mix it with hot wax.
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    How can I get different candle patterns?
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    Tilt glass and then pour in wax. Let it dry 30 minutes. Then, tilt the glass and pour in wax. Repeat until the candle is complete.
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    Can I use essential oils to add scent to my candle?
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    Yes. Allow your candle to burn until it makes a crevice. Add a few drops of essential oil and light again. Be careful to add no more than three drops and do so while the wax is still soft and warm.
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    Can I use my body mist to scent candles?
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    No, just like perfume, body mists contain a percentage of alcohol, which will evaporate when heated. They could also be flammable.
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    Can I use fruit juice to scent candles?
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    No. Firstly, the natural scents in them are too diluted. Also, the water content in the juice would ruin the candle, or if you are using oil, the juice would settle underneath the oil.
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    Can I add scent to a candle without burning it first?
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    Yes. If you have a small candle, soak the candle in the fragrance that you want. If you don’t have enough, then put about 5-7 drops at the top and let it soak in for about 15 minutes.
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    If I wanted a vanilla scent, could I use just regular vanilla extract to add the scent?
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    No. Extracts are made with alcohol. As mentioned above, these would evaporate very quickly.
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    How do I get the wax to harden quicker?
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    Sit it in really cold water; just warm water will melt it, while cold water will harden it.
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    Can I change the scent of a pre-scented candle?
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    Yes. Just put the candles in a place that is semi-airtight that has a box of baking soda that is open, and then follow the steps above.
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