BrySC Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Whenever I see someone say "use 1 ounce of fo", I don't know how much 1 ounce is. (stop rolling your eyes at me) I've been just guessing because the fo I have is in 2 ounce bottles, so I've been estimating it. Does 1 ounce equal a tablespoon? Maybe a teaspoon? Is there an easy way to convert ounces to actually measurements that I can use? (I'm normally a bright guy...but this one makes me feel dumb) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Girl Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 There are 3 tsp to a TBSP, 2 TBSP to an ounce.You really should invest in a scale when you can. I can't do a thing without mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyvega Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 some Fo's are heavier than others - you actually should weigh each and every one before you pour...Do you have a scale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DatCandleMaker Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Candle ingredients are measured by weight not volume. Using a teaspoon or tablespoon gives you a VOLUME measurement. To get a precise 1 oz by weight you must use a scale. Example: a gallon of water weighs less than a gallon of milk, even though by volume they are the same. Clear as mud???? You can get a scale at WalMart in the kitchen section. It is not a top of the line, but it will do to get you started. Estimating by using half the bottle of a 2 oz bottle will get the job done for now. Good Luck!Dat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrySC Posted April 11, 2006 Author Share Posted April 11, 2006 I do have a scale, but a fairly standard one. Not digital. It only goes up to 1 lb. I may invest in a good digital one soon.And THANKS SO MUCH for the answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachf19 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 I was either using measuring spoons or "eyeballing" it... The measuring spoons were fairly accurate, except when I was using "heavy" fo's... THEN, I bought a digital scale-- nothing fancy, just the one in WalMart (Good Cook's brand, less than $30) and IT'S A WHOLE NEW WORLD! Moral of the story is to get the digital scale... even the cheap one. It's toally worth it! JMHO, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Makin Momma Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 I , too, use the Good Cooks scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Yup, just be sure to cover it when you're using it. FO's do NOT play nicely with plastic scale housings. Ask me how I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaVA Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Yup, just be sure to cover it when you're using it. FO's do NOT play nicely with plastic scale housings. Ask me how I know. Yep. I almost ruined a good scale by accidentally spilling FO all over it. I'm not sure if I was more upset about the scale or about losing the FO, lol. But I use a decent scale from Wal-Mart. Cost about $25 and works great. It's a good investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dick Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 For a long time I used a small glass baby bottle that had oz marks on it. It worked well enough. When I finally got a scale I tested several different scents by using the baby bottle and then weighing to check it and there wasn't really any noticeable difference in an oz. When using 3-4 oz's there was a visible difference in liquid measure vs weight. In my tests of 4 oz weighed samples of several diff scents I couldn't see ANY difference in the liquid amounts. But I only tested the 6 scents that I had on hand at the time. If the candles smell good and don't bleed you're all set :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuskokaMom Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 I tuck my scale inside one of those clear ziplock xtra large freezer bags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 This is the one I use. Got it at Walmart for $29.99. But it is not listed on their website.(OR I just couldn't find it).. But this is what it looks like.. It is the good cook as others have said... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrySC Posted April 11, 2006 Author Share Posted April 11, 2006 Thanks for posting that pic of the scale. I might head to Wal Mart tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breanna Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 We have had this discussion( Search it) before and YES you can use 2 TABLESPOONS,,Dont believe me??? TRY weighing it!!!! GEEZZZZ already!!!! edited to add,,,sorry if this seemed a mean post,,I didnt mean for it to sound that way,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 sorry if this seemed a mean post,,I didnt mean for it to sound that way,,No, we like it when you get feisty!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DENISE72598 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 I'm thinking that if we can't ask the same questions over and over or every now and again...we should just limit this forum to a SEARCH ENGINE and leave the off topic a place for us to keep in touch....whatcha think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahtram Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Isnt it the same as just pouring 1 oz into a pyrex glass measuring cup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Girl Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Isnt it the same as just pouring 1 oz into a pyrex glass measuring cup? Nope, some oils are more dense/heavy than others so 1 liquid/fluid ounce measured by a line on a measuring cup, isn't gonna be the same as one weighed ounce on a scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallawayCandle Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 I'm thinking that if we can't ask the same questions over and over or every now and again...we should just limit this forum to a SEARCH ENGINE and leave the off topic a place for us to keep in touch....whatcha think? I totally agree with you on this!! I think if someone has asked the same ? that has been asked 3,000 times and it ticks you off, don't reply to their post. JMO:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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