Guest guest Posted March 15, 2005 Report Posted March 15, 2005 >>>>substitute a non-petroleum wax for the paraffin without risking burns>>> I'd say that soy wax might be a good alternative. The melt point of it is quite a bit lower than paraffin. Actually, they are now marketing soy candles in tins, just like what I sell for $5.99, for $14.95.....and they can be used as *massage candles*! LOL I guess it satisfies those hot wax lovers as well Chris Kelly http://www.scentsappeal.net -- Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.7.3 - Release 3/15/2005 Quote
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2005 Report Posted March 15, 2005 I want to just make soy tart melts. You can get clamshell packaging, just pour in, let cool, and let sit undisturbed for 3 weeks. I haven't tried to make them yet. I was going to use beeswax in them, but wanted to just use soy wax with no additives. I guess soy is very soft, though, so with tarts they would be pretty soft. But you can put a few different blocks in your electric tart melter, and make up scents. Renee B. Quote
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2005 Report Posted March 16, 2005 I make soy tarts - why would you have to let them sit for 3 weeks? Or did I miss the point.....lol. Cindy -------------- Original message from Brownay2: -------------- I want to just make soy tart melts. You can get clamshell packaging, just pour in, let cool, and let sit undisturbed for 3 weeks. I haven't tried to make them yet. I was going to use beeswax in them, but wanted to just use soy wax with no additives. I guess soy is very soft, though, so with tarts they would be pretty soft. But you can put a few different blocks in your electric tart melter, and make up scents. Renee B. Quote
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2005 Report Posted March 16, 2005 I was wondering about that too Cindy. My soy sets up in a few hours. And to make the soy harder I add Stearic Acid. That way I can even make votives out of soy. Sally - guinness97<guinness97 < > Wednesday, March 16, 2005 12:53 AM Re: Re: soy candles I make soy tarts - why would you have to let them sit for 3 weeks? Or did I miss the point.....lol. Cindy -------------- Original message from Brownay2<Brownay2: -------------- I want to just make soy tart melts. You can get clamshell packaging, just pour in, let cool, and let sit undisturbed for 3 weeks. I haven't tried to make them yet. I was going to use beeswax in them, but wanted to just use soy wax with no additives. I guess soy is very soft, though, so with tarts they would be pretty soft. But you can put a few different blocks in your electric tart melter, and make up scents. Renee B. Quote
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2005 Report Posted March 16, 2005 I've heard of adding stearic but have never done it - how much do you add? Cindy -------------- Original message from " Sally Trew " <SallyTrew2: -------------- I was wondering about that too Cindy. My soy sets up in a few hours. And to make the soy harder I add Stearic Acid. That way I can even make votives out of soy. Sally Quote
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2005 Report Posted March 16, 2005 It depends on the type of soy you use. Start with 2 oz per pound but it may take as much as 4 oz per pound of soy wax. If you are using the same soy wax as I do then you can count on 3 oz per pound. Sally - guinness97<guinness97 < > Wednesday, March 16, 2005 1:37 AM Re: Re: soy candles I've heard of adding stearic but have never done it - how much do you add? Cindy Quote
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2005 Report Posted March 16, 2005 Thanks! I don't sell them, but I sure would like my own to last longer! : ) Cindy -------------- Original message from " Sally Trew " <SallyTrew2: -------------- It depends on the type of soy you use. Start with 2 oz per pound but it may take as much as 4 oz per pound of soy wax. If you are using the same soy wax as I do then you can count on 3 oz per pound. Sally Quote
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2005 Report Posted March 16, 2005 Your welcome Cindy. Glad I could help. Sally - guinness97<guinness97 < > Wednesday, March 16, 2005 1:41 AM Re: Re: soy candles Thanks! I don't sell them, but I sure would like my own to last longer! : ) Cindy Quote
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2005 Report Posted March 16, 2005 I've been wondering that too. Paula ........in Michigan Coming soon Farm Fresh Soaps & Candles I make soy tarts - why would you have to let them sit for 3 weeks? Or did I miss the point.....lol. Cindy I want to just make soy tart melts. You can get clamshell packaging, just pour in, let cool, and let sit undisturbed for 3 weeks. I haven't tried to make them yet. I was going to use beeswax in them, but wanted to just use soy wax with no additives. I guess soy is very soft, though, so with tarts they would be pretty soft. But you can put a few different blocks in your electric tart melter, and make up scents. Renee B. Quote
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2005 Report Posted March 16, 2005 I add bees wax to make the soy wax harder. Paula ........in Michigan Coming soon Farm Fresh Soaps & Candles I was wondering about that too Cindy. My soy sets up in a few hours. And to make the soy harder I add Stearic Acid. That way I can even make votives out of soy. Sally I make soy tarts - why would you have to let them sit for 3 weeks? Or did I miss the point.....lol. Cindy Quote
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2005 Report Posted March 16, 2005 I add 1 oz of bees wax to 1 pound of soy wax (I get my wax directly from a bee keeper) Paula ........in Michigan Coming soon Farm Fresh Soaps & Candles Thanks! I don't sell them, but I sure would like my own to last longer! : ) Cindy Quote
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