Tart question: Ecosoya PB blended with XceL?

What are the benefits of mixing these two waxes together when making tarts?

The PB will allow it to come out of the mold.

What does the XceL do? Does it mostly just help with frost resistance? Does it make the tarts appear creamier? I am currently using Ecosoya PB by itself, and I am noticing a lot of frosting. More than I am comfortable with, my tarts look dry to me. Would adding XceL help with this or is my problem coming from my mold/pour temps?

I don't use Xcel so I can't answer those questions. Soy wax frosts which is why a lot of people blend soy with paraffin. For example, I use 4625 and 415.

I blend these two. Xcel does it it a very creamy look and it does make it take longer to frost. It also helps with scent throw as I tested with just PB and it didn't throw as well for me by itself.

Awesome, thanks for the replies!

Can you suggest a percentage? I read in another post that 60% (PB) and 40% (XceL) was a good blend. Do you need that much XceL to see a difference?

I tried several different percents and that was the best one for me. You can test different percents if you'd like. I did 75/25 for a long time and the throw was still great but frosting came earlier. I never got complaints from customer, it was just a personal preference as a business owner.

Suzy what temp do you pour/add FO?

I add FO at 185. I pour between 135-155. Depending on when I catch it. lol.

Haha I know what you mean. thanks!

I ordered some XceL to blend with my PB. It will be so nice to get better throw (and have better looking melts). The PB alone is not bad, but it could be much better.

Suzy I'm going to play around and test some with this blend. What percent FO are you having to use for most of your melts? I generally use 8% in my 415/PB blend.

I mostly use 1.2 oz per pound.