karinz40 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I have been making tarts for a year now and have been using 6006 and 4625 60/40 blend and its ok but I have heard that parafin wax holds the scent much better. I was thinking of switching or at least trying it but so many choices out there I have no clue what to order. Any opinions or thoughts would be much appreciated. Thanks Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Do you want a straight paraffin? Because 6006 is a parasoy blend and 4625 is a blended paraffin (blended with additives, but is still paraffin)If you want a straight paraffin, you could use 100% 4625 or go with a container wax (since 4625 is a pillar wax) and use 4786 or a blend of 4625 and 4786. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karinz40 Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 So the 4786 would be a good tarts wax? How about sinking middles? I'll look it up now and get ssome info. But yes I was looking for straight par. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belinda Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 You can also use 4625 and 4630 or 4625 and 4633 and that will make a nice tart.When I pour wax into clamshells, I use 50/50 of 4630 or 4633 with 4625. When I pour into shaped tart molds, I use 4625 straight or mix a little bit (about 1/4th) of 6006 into it just to give it a little bit of a creamy look, but it's still mostly paraffin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karinz40 Posted October 31, 2014 Author Share Posted October 31, 2014 And the scent is still strong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elk Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 So soy is not as good in tarts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belinda Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 You'll get many different opinions about soy verses paraffin. There are a lot of people on here that use all soy in their tarts and they get a very good hot and cold throw. There are some that use a mixture of both and get great results. I've used all paraffin and I've used a para/soy mixture and I liked both. From what I've gathered by reading what the seasoned chandlers say is, that paraffin will have a stronger throw in most FO's. I've only been doing this a couple of years but from what most say paraffin isn't as picky about the FO. I can't go by experience with all soy because I've never used it. Find some reliable testers and send them samples of each and see what they think. Just remember, many things affect the throw such as air conditioners, type of warmer etc. Research on here and do your own testing. You'll find great information from very experienced people that are so kind and willing to help. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzyK Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I use all soy and have very strong wax melts in a lot of fragrances. I've only had a small amount not be as strong as I'd like. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elk Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Thank you guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noelle8818 Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 I use all soy and have very strong wax melts in a lot of fragrances. I've only had a small amount not be as strong as I'd like.SuzyK, do you mind sharing what soy you use?Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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