{"id":943,"date":"2024-03-13T20:17:02","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T20:17:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.1800scales.com\/blog\/?p=943"},"modified":"2024-03-13T20:17:03","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T20:17:03","slug":"what-are-the-top-scales-for-candle-soap-making","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1800scales.com\/blog\/what-are-the-top-scales-for-candle-soap-making\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the Top Scales for Candle & Soap Making?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What is a Good Scale for Candle or Soap Making?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

So what exactly is a good scale for candle making or soap making you might be asking?\u00a0 Well, many folks think a scale that measures to 0.01g (2 decimal places) is a good overall choice. As for maximum capacity, 1000 grams will possibly work although it’s not a bad idea to have a 2000 or 3000 gram capacity just in case.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Do You Need a Scale to Make Candles?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Technically, you could probably make candles or bars of soap without a good quality weight scale but it’s not a very good idea. Various fragrance oils are different densities than others. So, a good quality candle making scale just makes sense. The accuracy will make the candle making process much easier and when it comes to things like food processing or making bars of soap, consistency matters!\u00a0<\/p>\n

What is the Best Scale for Soap Making?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Everyone wants to know what is the best scale for making candles or soap making?\u00a0 Obviously, there will always be less expensive scales available on some random website across the world wide web. In our opinion, we like to stick with the reputable brands when it comes to low cost balances and their marketplace. We have the same philosophy when it comes to markets like reloading<\/a> as well.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

We realize some of you will be tempted to use some pocket balance you found on ebay. We do not recommend that. We’ve tried to offer a few of these in the past and honestly they just don’t seem to last when we test them out.\u00a0 They either flat out break or the weight just constantly jumps around and never settles on a number or zero.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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So, we recommend you look at the lower end scales from manufacturers like Adam Equipment<\/a>, A&D Weighing<\/a>, Brecknell, and Ohaus.\u00a0 Will these scales cost more money than the scales you’ve found elsewhere online<\/a>?\u00a0 More than likely they will. But, these name brand precision weighing balances will likely last you much longer if used correctly.\u00a0 A few examples of these scales<\/a> might be the Ohaus Scout SPX series, CX series…. Adam Equipment Core and Highland balances….. Brecknell MBS series….. and the A&D EJ series.<\/p>\n

You also want to be thinking about features that you want in a scale designed to weigh candles or soap. For example, do you want battery power?\u00a0 If yes, which type of battery?\u00a0 Rechargeable or AA \/ AAA batteries?\u00a0 Do you want a scale with a larger weighing platform or would you rather have a scale that is very lightweight and easy to transport to different locations?\u00a0 Do you want a LCD display or perhaps a LED display?\u00a0<\/p>\n

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