VictoriaBee

I've been testing and getting ready to run again - using a box of C-1 I bought from Genwax last year. I blend the C-1 with a little palm and J50 and it makes the most beautiful burning candle in my 4" apothecary jars. Then a got a new box of C-1 and its much whiter than my old C-1 and it isn't performing the same. The melt pool seems thicker and there are bubbles in it. And I need to wick up now - which means going back and testing all of the scents I previously tested and approved. A nightmare for a candle maker Here's the response from Genwax: Good morning Vicki, The C 1 absorbs moisture when the weather is cooler. The product that you received is fresh soy that's one of the reasons why the the color is light. When the soy is in storage for a few months it drys and changes color. You can spread the soy wax so it may dry and that will help. Please keep in mind that its a vegetable wax and as vegetables they absorb moisture but once they start to age they start to dry out. Hope the information was helpful. Best regards, Iris General Wax & Candle Co. (818)765-6357 Has anyone else found that what was suggested works in this issue? Thanks - Vicki

If I'm not mistaken, C-3 is 100% soy: From NatureWax: What is the difference from C-1 and C-3? NatureWax has two Container Blends that are called C-1 and C-3. The main difference between these waxes is that C-1 consists of a blend of Vegetable Oils, whereas C-3 is 100% Soy Based. I use C-1, which is why the conversation caught my attention. I love the C-3 in my blend. I do add a bit of Palm and J-50 to make it behave however.

I found a great blend for me - using 10 ozs of C-1 with 2 ozs of J50. Zinc wicks are burning beautifully and scent throw is amazing - and I'm using 14 oz tumblers and the Libbey 16 oz apothecary. I would like however, for the wax to burn a bit slower. The wick sizes I need seem to fall between the available sizes. You'd think I'd know since I've been making candles off and on for 11 years! Guess I've not had this issue! Thanks for any suggestions. Victoria Added: Also want to add that I have tried added micro wax 195 and it did harden a bit but didn't burn down cleanly on side of jars.