Join independent perfumers Darren Alan of Darren Alan Perfumes and Emily Schaber of Shelter In Perfume as they guide you through the basics of using a lab balance (scale) to weigh and measure raw materials for perfume making, as well as how to correctly calculate various types of dilutions for material evaluation, formula development, and how to choose the proper diluent (solvent) for your perfume material.

In this interactive Zoom Class, the following topics will be covered:

• How to set up & calibrate a digital lab balance (scale)

• Best practice when using a lab balance to ensure accurate & repeatable measurements

• Proper technique for weighing and diluting liquid, solid & semi-solid perfume materials

• Why learning to properly dilute your perfumery materials is necessary and useful

• How to create a serial dilution & why this may be useful in perfume making

• Perfume math relating to formula scale conversion

• Hands-on, guided practice with weighing materials and creating dilutions of your perfume materials

• Various types of diluents (solvents) and why/when to use a specific solvent for a specific outcome

• Live Q&A with Darren and Emily as they answer your most pressing questions